Do you let your teenager borrow your Rolex?

[repoman]

There have been several threads on TRF regarding teenagers, but most are variants of "how young is too young to buy a Rolex?", or, "what's the best age to buy your first Rolex?". My question is a bit different: is it ever appropriate to allow your teenage son/daughter to wear your Rolex?

In my case, my youngest son is 16, very responsible, and totally gets the watch addiction. He enjoys talking watches, and visiting watch stores with me. He asks me questions about the watches I'm wearing, and in general appreciates the pieces the same way we all do. On special occasions, I have asked him "would you like to wear the <insert nice watch> today?". He always beams a big smile and enthusiastically says "oh yeah!", usually after asking "are you serious?". I think I get more enjoyment sharing my interest in horology and on occasion my time pieces, than he does wearing them. He doesn't use it to brag or show off (we've talked about that at length), its more a father/son thing and he gets the same tingly feelings from wearing a fine time piece as we do.

I'm aware of the downsides - it's a lot of responsibility. what happens if the watch is damaged or lost? Using it as a status symbol or to "show-off" is obnoxious. It can foster cavalier attitudes toward valuable objects or money. etc.

Ultimately, I think it boils down to the young person involved. What say you?