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28 July 2015, 08:02 PM | #31 |
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Congrats in advance! Can't go wrong either way.
Is both an option? One for you and one for your wife? |
28 July 2015, 08:09 PM | #32 | |
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I like the idea. If it were me getting the watch which had been bought on my birth, I would be quite happy. I like sentiments like this. So I think go for it. Why not. I vote for the Hulk. |
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29 July 2015, 02:36 AM | #33 |
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Thank you! Both probably is not an option right now. Wallet is still recovering from the AP Jumbo purchased a few months ago. Also, thankfully, my wife doesn't care too much about watches for herself
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29 July 2015, 07:35 AM | #34 |
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Congrats in advance.
I'm in the same boat as you as am planning pretty much the exact same thing but with a DJ. Plus my son is now 3 weeks old and I'm hoping to finally get to go watch shopping next week I've decided on a birth year watch but my advice is... Give up on trying to get the warranty card to have the D.O.B on it. It's a lovely idea in theory... In reality, you're in hospital with your new child, your wife is knackered, you're knackered you're both in shock but happily enjoying your new bundle of joy... "errr darling I'm just popping out for a few hours (and am going to leave you alone with the baby) to go in to town to buy a watch" Good luck with that |
29 July 2015, 08:41 AM | #35 | |
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29 July 2015, 09:01 AM | #36 |
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Congrats
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29 July 2015, 09:57 AM | #37 |
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Blue for a Boy, Green for a Girl.
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29 July 2015, 10:17 AM | #38 |
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Both also good. Buy what u like. If u r always traveling , then GMT is more suitable.
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29 July 2015, 04:59 PM | #39 |
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Both also good. If you are always traveling, go for the GMT
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29 July 2015, 07:43 PM | #40 | |
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Thanks. I like this idea a lot !!! I wore my Sub for the birth and now I could never ever let this watch go as we've been through such an amazing experience together !! Getting the watch before hand will give it an immediate sentimental tie. Best of luck! Keep us updated !! |
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29 July 2015, 11:50 PM | #41 | |
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30 July 2015, 02:05 AM | #42 | |
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Also, purely hypothetical, but if you have a grandson down the line, he'll prob like the blnr :) |
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30 July 2015, 06:05 AM | #43 |
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Congratulations on the birth. Sort of understand the idea of a watch for the new born, but then if you wear it for 20years first, before you give it to your Son/Daughter it seems to take the idea away from them. More of a present for the New Dad with the birth date on. Also not a bad idea !!
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30 July 2015, 10:08 AM | #44 |
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I really appreciate all the input thus far. Lots to think about. I did try on a BLNR at a local AD yesterday. It's a nice piece, I like it, but it didn't "wow" me ya know? I felt more excitement when trying on the Hulk with that green sunburst dial. However, I love the look of the BLNR on a jubilee bracelet.
I have plenty of time for it to sink in and make a decision. I think it wise to get the piece I want to wear and let the chips fall where they may in regards to it being passed down some day, just too many variables. |
31 July 2015, 11:00 AM | #45 |
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Congrats and good thinking. I would go with a classic, like a sub or Explorer I, maybe a 36mm DJ. That'll work for any gender, I think. Kids probably will never fully appreciate it, but in the long run its an exceptional and memorable gift.
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31 July 2015, 11:10 AM | #46 |
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Hulk, Batman is nice but I don't really get the hype...
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13 August 2015, 11:35 AM | #47 |
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I'd say batman, they'll find more use for it when they travel the world.
Anyways, I'm sort of in the same boat. After a free for all the last few months shopping for myself, I'm thinking blnr or ln since I don't have a gmt2 myself. Does this work out if you happen to buy bnib from a collector on trf? Or do you need to purchase from an AD? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk |
13 August 2015, 11:57 AM | #48 |
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My vote is HULK!!!!!!!!!
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13 August 2015, 12:38 PM | #49 | |
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13 August 2015, 12:43 PM | #50 |
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13 August 2015, 12:45 PM | #51 |
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I bought a SubC and the papers are dated with the day my son was born.
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13 August 2015, 12:49 PM | #52 |
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Wait, weren't you the guy who looked amazing with the DD40 in rose gold?
THAT's a watch to pass down. Or a black sub with date--a timeless classic. |
18 August 2015, 06:48 AM | #53 | |
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Problem is I don't see this being at all feasible come January financially speaking. I just bought the AP Jumbo in April and believe you me my wife has many ideas for where the money could go now with a kid on the way. The DINK life is coming to an end . It's all for the best though I lean towards the Hulk because it is a watch that I would likely buy at some point anyways and would fit nicely in my collection, but I understand it's not as classic as many other watches one might consider to pass down. |
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