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Old 13 November 2014, 03:52 PM   #31
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16? wow.

anyway, i think an explorer 1 is nice on ladies regardless of age.
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Old 13 November 2014, 03:59 PM   #32
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Go with a roman dial, always a classic and she can wear until she's 46 and still looks great. Good luck!
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:01 PM   #33
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OP's daughter does NOT like pink.
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:04 PM   #34
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Go with a roman dial, always a classic and she can wear until she's 46 and still looks great. Good luck!
OMG! I'm 48, does this mean it looks like shite? Be honest!


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Old 13 November 2014, 04:08 PM   #35
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I wouldn't buy her one yet but everyone is different and you know your daughter best. That being said, I would lean towards the floral SS.


Just an FYI...I gave my brother a tag for his 18th birthday and he lost it in less than a year. He is very responsible but I question buying kids expensive things.
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:28 PM   #36
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I'd say SS with smooth bezel, white dial with Roman numeral like the pic posted earlier. Any girl/woman can pull that watch off regardless of what she's wearing.

As for the being too young part, I congradulate you. I'm 24 now and my dad bought me my first rolex in 8th grade but I couldn't wear it until I was a later teen. Unless it was at family gatherings of course. It was a SS datejust with salmon dial and Roman numeral. He's the one that started my whole obsession!
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:29 PM   #37
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:34 PM   #38
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Thanks to everyone for your kind time giving me great ideas. I love pink, she does not, but everyone is dead on in saying buy something versatile as her tastes change month to month. Your input is SUPER helpful and i am touched you all took time to pitch in.

For those who question appropriateness, i will simply say a few things. I am a lawyer, paid my way through school, and now want her birthday to have meaning. When i am gone, she will have the watch, and its a hunk of moving metal but maybe she will see it and know how blessed she was. And her Dad loved her. I am being pressured by everyone Except her to buy new car, etc, so i personally made the decision to make a legacy gift since she asks for nothing. Many of you understand, and we all come from different backgrounds but join on this cool forum to discuss a hobby we love. I hope to pass that to my daughter.

I hope each and everyone of you who passed on your thoughts have a great day, and know you helped me with your feedback. Lets do face it -- when you fall in love with Rolexes and their construction, there is no cure for that fever. I just want to share my passion with my daughter.

Best to all. Great forum always! Houston Dad!
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:36 PM   #39
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Floral, cant go wrong IMO with that pick! Watch looks wonderful in person. Dial has a tremendous amount of depth.
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:38 PM   #40
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Thanks to everyone for your kind time giving me great ideas. I love pink, she does not, but everyone is dead on in saying buy something versatile as her tastes change month to month. Your input is SUPER helpful and i am touched you all took time to pitch in.

For those who question appropriateness, i will simply say a few things. I am a lawyer, paid my way through school, and now want her birthday to have meaning. When i am gone, she will have the watch, and its a hunk of moving metal but maybe she will see it and know how blessed she was. And her Dad loved her. I am being pressured by everyone Except her to buy new car, etc, so i personally made the decision to make a legacy gift since she asks for nothing. Many of you understand, and we all come from different backgrounds but join on this cool forum to discuss a hobby we love. I hope to pass that to my daughter.

I hope each and everyone of you who passed on your thoughts have a great day, and know you helped me with your feedback. Lets do face it -- when you fall in love with Rolexes and their construction, there is no cure for that fever. I just want to share my passion with my daughter.

Best to all. Great forum always! Houston Dad!
Very well said. Congrats my man... She will definitely be happy with whatever choice you make. Have a good one
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:40 PM   #41
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I do like the post suggesting the Daytona, except that would be a gift for myself and have it engraved to me Biggest B----a--- in town!
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:42 PM   #42
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OMG! I'm 48, does this mean it looks like shite? Be honest!






I just cant get my daughter to like pink? Go figure? The wife loves it. Heck she liked the purple!
I am a simple Bond clone Sub owner. Thanks for the input!
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:43 PM   #43
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OP hadnt responded yet, but saying someone doesn't desrve a watch because of their age is pretty self righteous and with no basis of knowledge about the specific situation. I can think of some teenagers that I would trust more with one of my watches than so called 'mature' adults, let alone if it was a gift to my child.

I agree with Judy about the watch itself, it would be better as a classic and simple design, something that is inconspicuous: tick dial, oyster band, smooth bezel, no crazy colors or designs. I would also add that perhaps a 34mm should be considered...the larger sizes for women seem younger and more in tune with modern styles and trends.
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:48 PM   #44
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I do like the post suggesting the Daytona, except that would be a gift for myself and have it engraved to me Biggest B----a--- in town!
An excellent plan, counselor. And probably a legitimate business write-off because you can use it to discern the exact length of time per billable.
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Old 13 November 2014, 05:00 PM   #45
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Size of watch. I asked this of a very reputable watch shop. The very nice employee/sales person said she has a 6 ft police officer lady customer who swaps rolexes but wont go larger than a 26 mm! And then said smaller stature lady customers will want the 36mm to mens 40mm. Truly to each his or her own i discovered.
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Old 13 November 2014, 06:58 PM   #46
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Niether.

If i had a 16 year old i wouldnt get them a Rolex. I'd get them a Casio, but i wouldn't spend thousands of £ on a watch for them. If they wanted one they'd have to earn it on their own so they can appreciate the value of it - as well as learning to appreciate the value of hard work, saving, managing their own money, etc. Why would a teenager need a Rolex anyway?
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:16 PM   #47
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My daughter was given a GMT II Pepsi when she was 16.

I used to continually moan as to how she treated it. She always knew better. However, a service and refurb and the watch is again, a desirable possession. She loves the watch and does take care.


My son received a Sub C for his 21st. this year, he had been wearing an Omega Planet Ocean and his grand father's DJ. The Sub is placed in its box on an evening and not worn if partying.

Two totally differing beasts...

Having been through it, I would wait until she is 21, her tastes will have changed and she will cherish it all the more.
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:19 PM   #48
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None of us know this family on a personal level. We don't know if 16 is a rite of passage, cultural, perhaps the kid has been ill & she made it to 16. We have no clue. If the OP wants to buy his daughter a Rolex for her 16 th, let him. Or, she might just be spoiled. It's his wallet.
He knows his family best. He's asked for help in trying to clear the mist about which one to buy.

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Saw some of the responses coming from a mile away!
As the parent, you remain the arbiter of what your child should receive.
Best of luck with the choice for your treasured child.
I'm with some of you guy here too.. I mean, OP didn't ask us if it's alright for a 16yo to have/wear/own a rolex. He already had that base covered.
He's merely asking for suggestions on which rolex of the 2 should he pick for his daughter. He didn't ask for advice on how he should or should not treat his daughter. Nevertheless, it's a forum, everyone can chip in a thought or two. It's all good...



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Thanks to everyone for your kind time giving me great ideas. I love pink, she does not, but everyone is dead on in saying buy something versatile as her tastes change month to month. Your input is SUPER helpful and i am touched you all took time to pitch in.

For those who question appropriateness, i will simply say a few things. I am a lawyer, paid my way through school, and now want her birthday to have meaning. When i am gone, she will have the watch, and its a hunk of moving metal but maybe she will see it and know how blessed she was. And her Dad loved her. I am being pressured by everyone Except her to buy new car, etc, so i personally made the decision to make a legacy gift since she asks for nothing. Many of you understand, and we all come from different backgrounds but join on this cool forum to discuss a hobby we love. I hope to pass that to my daughter.

I hope each and everyone of you who passed on your thoughts have a great day, and know you helped me with your feedback. Lets do face it -- when you fall in love with Rolexes and their construction, there is no cure for that fever. I just want to share my passion with my daughter.
Best to all. Great forum always! Houston Dad!
My point precisely. He's already made up his mind.

And here, too, he proved what I said earlier "And btw,I think you're a cool dad for wanting to get your daughter a head start in horology.."

Kudos again cool dad!

Once she gets her 1st rolex, she probably would stumble upon this site and become part of this family too!

In any case, happy 16th (for her) and congrats (to her) in advance!
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:25 PM   #49
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QUOTE....and now want her birthday to have meaning. When i am gone, she will have the watch, and its a hunk of moving metal but maybe she will see it and know how blessed she was. And her Dad loved her. I am being pressured by everyone Except her to buy new car, etc, so i personally made the decision to make a legacy gift since she asks for nothing. Many of you understand, and we all come from different backgrounds but join on this cool forum to discuss a hobby we love. I hope to pass that to my daughter.


My children will have no issues, when I am gone they will share my Rolexi (is that plural?) Many criticised me for the watches, cars etc. that my children have. If I could not afford it, nor, if they did not deserve them, would they get them.

Always remember.... your children choose your nursing home!
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:25 PM   #50
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A lot of negative assumptions about what Rolex and teens. YOUR teen may not appreciate a Rolex, but OP's may very well, so please do not judge.

I agree with the poster who said Let Her Choose. She would cherish a watch SHE loves, not one you love. She will appreciate it more.

Good luck.
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Old 13 November 2014, 07:45 PM   #51
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Old 13 November 2014, 08:04 PM   #52
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Whichever one you decide on, I think you are doing a wonderful thing.
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Old 13 November 2014, 08:10 PM   #53
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That's an unfair generalisation. My brother just turned 17 and has a SubC and a BLNR. He doesn't show off and basically nothing has changed.

As to the OP, I'd go with the floral.
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Old 13 November 2014, 08:23 PM   #54
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Just because some of us disagree with the notion of buying a teen a Rolex doesn't necessarily mean we're judging.

For my part, I stated I would not spend that sort of money on buying a 16 year old a Rolex - and I stand by that 100%. I would, however, spend the same amount of money on their education. Once they'd graduated with an undergraduate degree, I would definitely treat them to a Rolex, or a car, or whatever equivalent that they might want.

Yes it is the OP's prerogative to buy what they want - and that's totally cool, but for me, I just think that the cost of a Rolex can be used to better use at that age.
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Old 13 November 2014, 08:24 PM   #55
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Go for the classic stick dial, even if she doesn't appreciate it now she sure will in the future. At least that's my plan in 15 years and 5 months!
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Old 13 November 2014, 08:45 PM   #56
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I asked my Daughter the same thing when she turned 16. She said she didn't want either but the floral was the one she liked best.
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Old 13 November 2014, 09:51 PM   #57
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I must agree.

There is simply no way, a 16 year old can appreciate and understand the gift. At that age, people simply don't have the necessary maturity. Best case scenario, IMHO, it gets lost. Worst case, she is taught a lesson that money and life is easy. And it's not.

Bare minimum, wait until high school graduation. Personally, I still think that's young. But at least it shows as a reward for an accomplishment.

Sorry, don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but you did ask opinions on which watch. I agree with Michael kors.
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Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife's that she gave her 18yo



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Old 13 November 2014, 09:59 PM   #59
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I would choose smooth bezel, oyster bracelet. Keep it simple. At her age she'll be trying to figure out her style & because of this, the only choice I would advise, is a stick dial. This combination isn't too mature nore is it too young or trendy. If she goes to college or even gets her 1st job, will compliment her choices as she ages. I would stay away from the flower dial (no offence to those that have it, I don't like it, & I wouldn't have chosen it had I been 16). I would stick with black,silver, white or blue. Check her wardrobe. What colour does she wear a lot of? If I were to choose, even though blue is my favourite colour, I would choose silver. There isnt a colour in her wardrobe it wont match. And silver jewelry is very popular, she may like the silver dial because of this too. And yes, she can change out her dial at her 1st service which should be after she finishes college. LOL Then she can put what she wants. LOL
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I strongly dislike this notion
I'm 20, got my first Rolex at 18, I know you're young too, but I think he's talking about kids just handed a Rolex. when you plop your hard earned cash down to buy your first one you definatley appreciate it more, because not only is it a symbol of success, you physically see how much work goes into attaining the funds to buy one.

i'm another vote for sticks and smooth bezel though, Color is too personal a preference and i'd just randomly ask your daughter what her favorite color is. I'd also get it engraved, which i'm normally against. but if I got a Rolex as a gift i'd never sell it, having the CB engraved would be kinda cool for my future generations though xD kinda have it as a multi gen family watch.
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