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HDHNTER · 19 October 2009, 06:27 AM

Need some advice, my best friend's twin boys (11 yrs old) told their Mom they both really want a watch for Christmas like their Uncle Allen's (me). So needless to say, I am thrilled that they have taken an interest in watches & I've decided I'll get them their first automatic.

My question is, what should I go with? I wear my GMT most of the time & they love it (& always notice when I rotate out my bezel inserts

) so I'm thinking a homage watch like Invicta is the way to go, maybe the Submariner version? Any suggestions? Does Invicta make a GMT Master II pepsi or coke?

Thanks in advance,
Allen

chriseskew24 · 19 October 2009, 06:28 AM

Alpha makes a nice automatic watch for the money

Poohsan · 19 October 2009, 06:46 AM

Seiko diver series.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...ingid=12669664

deserted · 19 October 2009, 07:04 AM

Go with the invicta divers......

kyle L · 19 October 2009, 07:24 AM

Very nice gesture! The thing is how big their wrists are. Now I have a pretty scrawny wrist for 14 years old, but I think the Orient Mako is perfect. They can be found for under $100, and they are great. It comes with the date, day, rotating bezel, etc... Also they come in different colors. Black, blue, pepsi, orange, etc... Also, the crystal is not sapphire. But overall, it's a great watch!

Toxicant · 19 October 2009, 07:30 AM

Seiko 5

Or depends on what you want to spend. I think the Tudor Mini sub is a great watch for a young boy.

Looks like a sub and is quite robust for this applicatio

dbphotos · 19 October 2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserted

Go with the invicta divers......

Yep, this will give the closest look to your watch and price right for a kid's watch.

brkanand · 19 October 2009, 07:31 AM

Hi Allen,

I prefer to gift G shocks to kids of this age as kids like to tinker around their watches. This brand is sturdy and takes rough handling and perhaps appeals to them. Orient is another option if you are looking at watches with bezels.

Skullring · 19 October 2009, 07:35 AM

Kyle. I agree. Those Orients are nice watches for a nice price.

kyle L · 19 October 2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

Kyle. I agree. Those Orients are nice watches for a nice price.

HDHNTER · 19 October 2009, 09:22 AM

How do the Orients rack-and-stack with the Invicta's? I'd prefer to keep it under $100 per watch since the chances are good they'll take some abuse. Thanks for the suggestions!

WatchTimes · 19 October 2009, 11:13 AM

Id really go for a digital or quartz.
They won't wear it regularly enough at this age to keep it going
and setting it could pose issues with the screw down crown and all.

I still have my first watch! Its a manual Star Wars watch

Just found it a few mths ago when cleaning out some stuff.....

Take a picture with them wearing it as soon as you see them with them on the first time.

Keep that picture and then give it to them when they get older, if they turn out to be WIS
they will LOVE IT!!!!!!

19 October 2009, 06:27 AM	#1
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Need some Christmas watch advice for 11 year old twins Need some advice, my best friend's twin boys (11 yrs old) told their Mom they both really want a watch for Christmas like their Uncle Allen's (me). So needless to say, I am thrilled that they have taken an interest in watches & I've decided I'll get them their first automatic. My question is, what should I go with? I wear my GMT most of the time & they love it (& always notice when I rotate out my bezel inserts ) so I'm thinking a homage watch like Invicta is the way to go, maybe the Submariner version? Any suggestions? Does Invicta make a GMT Master II pepsi or coke? Thanks in advance, Allen __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

19 October 2009, 07:30 AM	#6
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	Seiko 5 Or depends on what you want to spend. I think the Tudor Mini sub is a great watch for a young boy. Looks like a sub and is quite robust for this applicatio __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

19 October 2009, 07:35 AM	#9
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Kyle. I agree. Those Orients are nice watches for a nice price. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

19 October 2009, 09:22 AM	#11
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	How do the Orients rack-and-stack with the Invicta's? I'd prefer to keep it under $100 per watch since the chances are good they'll take some abuse. Thanks for the suggestions! __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

19 October 2009, 11:13 AM	#12
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Id really go for a digital or quartz. They won't wear it regularly enough at this age to keep it going and setting it could pose issues with the screw down crown and all. I still have my first watch! Its a manual Star Wars watch Just found it a few mths ago when cleaning out some stuff..... Take a picture with them wearing it as soon as you see them with them on the first time. Keep that picture and then give it to them when they get older, if they turn out to be WIS they will LOVE IT!!!!!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

19 October 2009, 06:28 AM	#2
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Alpha makes a nice automatic watch for the money

19 October 2009, 06:46 AM	#3
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Seiko diver series. http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...ingid=12669664

19 October 2009, 07:04 AM	#4
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Go with the invicta divers......

19 October 2009, 07:24 AM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Very nice gesture! The thing is how big their wrists are. Now I have a pretty scrawny wrist for 14 years old, but I think the Orient Mako is perfect. They can be found for under $100, and they are great. It comes with the date, day, rotating bezel, etc... Also they come in different colors. Black, blue, pepsi, orange, etc... Also, the crystal is not sapphire. But overall, it's a great watch!

19 October 2009, 07:31 AM	#8
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Hi Allen, I prefer to gift G shocks to kids of this age as kids like to tinker around their watches. This brand is sturdy and takes rough handling and perhaps appeals to them. Orient is another option if you are looking at watches with bezels.

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