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Pinol · 6 May 2015, 03:58 AM

Like 99.7% of the people here, I have loved watches since I can remember. My dad owned different Rolexes through the years and I enjoyed wearing them around the house as a kid.

I have 2 sons and when they grow up I want to give them a Rolex that was manufactured the year they were born. Already got a black GMT II for the one that was born in 2007, from a respectable seller here. I need to get one for the one that was born in 2004.

Of course I plan to wear the watches until I think they are ready for the responsability. I already have a white dial Daytona, so what do you guys think would be a good add to the mini collection and that would be cool to wear 10-15 years from now?

cop414 · 6 May 2015, 04:09 AM

One of these would fit the bill quite well...

sco · 6 May 2015, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

One of these would fit the bill quite well...

Great shot, and I agree to go for a Sub.

Frosty · 6 May 2015, 04:19 AM

Sub or GMT

Hollywoodvillain · 6 May 2015, 04:46 AM

definitely a 2004 sub date for it's versatility and its likeness to the 2007 GMT , you don't want the watches to be different enough that one may like the others watch more but you want them different enough that you will desire wearing them both . so in this situation i would get a pepsi or coke insert for your current 2007 GMT to change it up while it is still yours, but keep the black insert for the future,and start hunting for a Sub date from 2004 . both are cool now and still will be in 15 to 20 years as well !

Kneecough · 6 May 2015, 04:49 AM

I would also say a Sub.

SemperFi · 6 May 2015, 05:02 AM

I'm also on the Sub bandwagon.

Pinol · 6 May 2015, 06:38 AM

Awesome responses, really helpful. Thanks guys!

hugs · 6 May 2015, 08:19 AM

i would choose them later on so you can select watch that fits the personality of your son(s)

tomcorkery · 6 May 2015, 08:34 AM

another vote for the sub c nd

Solo118 · 7 May 2015, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinol

Like 99.7% of the people here, I have loved watches since I can remember. My dad owned different Rolexes through the years and I enjoyed wearing them around the house as a kid.

I have 2 sons and when they grow up I want to give them a Rolex that was manufactured the year they were born. Already got a black GMT II for the one that was born in 2007, from a respectable seller here. I need to get one for the one that was born in 2004.

Of course I plan to wear the watches until I think they are ready for the responsability. I already have a white dial Daytona, so what do you guys think would be a good add to the mini collection and that would be cool to wear 10-15 years from now?

You should go for a Sub or SD. Getting one specifically from 2004 might take some doing, but not impossible.

tkc324 · 7 May 2015, 04:42 AM

I think a 2004 Exp 2 would be nice. Since the GMT and Exp 2 are both dual time watches. Plus 2004 EXP 2 are the best value pieces in the pre own market right now. If you are thinking to add a sub, I would look at the SD instead. I feel SD are a little less common and cleaner without the cyclops. Good luck

REFZ · 7 May 2015, 04:48 AM

Getting a birth year watch is always nice but I think it is even better to let your sons make their own choice when getting their first Rolex.

Nycturbovr6 · 7 May 2015, 07:02 AM

Get a sub!

6 May 2015, 03:58 AM	#1
Pinol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SPI, Texas Posts: 26	Corny watch loving dad Like 99.7% of the people here, I have loved watches since I can remember. My dad owned different Rolexes through the years and I enjoyed wearing them around the house as a kid. I have 2 sons and when they grow up I want to give them a Rolex that was manufactured the year they were born. Already got a black GMT II for the one that was born in 2007, from a respectable seller here. I need to get one for the one that was born in 2004. Of course I plan to wear the watches until I think they are ready for the responsability. I already have a white dial Daytona, so what do you guys think would be a good add to the mini collection and that would be cool to wear 10-15 years from now?

6 May 2015, 04:09 AM	#2
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6 May 2015, 04:46 AM	#5
Hollywoodvillain "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: Pennellville NY Watch: "fat lady" etc etc Posts: 295	definitely a 2004 sub date for it's versatility and its likeness to the 2007 GMT , you don't want the watches to be different enough that one may like the others watch more but you want them different enough that you will desire wearing them both . so in this situation i would get a pepsi or coke insert for your current 2007 GMT to change it up while it is still yours, but keep the black insert for the future,and start hunting for a Sub date from 2004 . both are cool now and still will be in 15 to 20 years as well !

6 May 2015, 04:49 AM	#6
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	I would also say a Sub.

6 May 2015, 05:02 AM	#7
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I'm also on the Sub bandwagon.

6 May 2015, 06:38 AM	#8
Pinol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SPI, Texas Posts: 26	Awesome responses, really helpful. Thanks guys!

6 May 2015, 08:19 AM	#9
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	i would choose them later on so you can select watch that fits the personality of your son(s)

6 May 2015, 08:34 AM	#10
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	another vote for the sub c nd

7 May 2015, 04:42 AM	#12
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I think a 2004 Exp 2 would be nice. Since the GMT and Exp 2 are both dual time watches. Plus 2004 EXP 2 are the best value pieces in the pre own market right now. If you are thinking to add a sub, I would look at the SD instead. I feel SD are a little less common and cleaner without the cyclops. Good luck

7 May 2015, 07:02 AM	#14
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Get a sub!

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