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jets · 4 September 2010, 09:47 PM

Should I buy my 10 month old son a new ceramic sub and give it to him in 20 years? I am talking about not touching it and 'saving' it for him. If not I will always have my own that I'd be able to pass on.

It would be one of the 1st sub-c's released here in Canada too...

Please answer the poll question. I am going to let TRF make this decision for me 100%!!!!!!!!

Brushpup · 4 September 2010, 09:51 PM

Why not?

Frogman4me · 4 September 2010, 09:51 PM

If you mean your gonna enjoy it, have it serviced and pass it on then I say go for it. But if your gonna just put it in a safe for 20 years then I say no.

hhh007 · 4 September 2010, 10:09 PM

I would say no because with today's huge production numbers I don't think any current model will ever be a scarce collectors item, and I don't think the price appreciation will compensate for the lost investment potential of the purchase price over 19 yrs. JMO.

PhilM · 4 September 2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

If you mean your gonna enjoy it, have it serviced and pass it on then I say go for it. But if your gonna just put it in a safe for 20 years then I say no.

That's how I'd vote too if that option was available

geronimo509 · 4 September 2010, 10:48 PM

I voted no. It will mean more to him if you give him your watch.

Lion · 4 September 2010, 10:51 PM

If you can afford and put one aside for your son...why not...very cool idea!!!

Casey VP-26 · 4 September 2010, 11:02 PM

Wait.... The price will get much better as more and more become available.

mjm800 · 4 September 2010, 11:02 PM

I say no he'll want one of those fancy Rolex hologram iPhone watches of the future 20 years from now.

mike · 4 September 2010, 11:15 PM

As mentioned, I'd say the watch would have much more meaning to him if it were your watch that carried the memories of him seeing it on you as he grows up.

Earl · 4 September 2010, 11:28 PM

same as Mike, but I say buy and wear even engrave it although,I'm not a great fan of this. However, with it engraved with date and name?

esm · 4 September 2010, 11:45 PM

A birth year rolex is always nice down the track.
I'm all for it.

BarkMaster · 4 September 2010, 11:46 PM

I've seen countless well-meaning parents give something of high value to young adults and they just sell it to get what they are interested in. That would really hurt your feelings if it happened to you.

So I say buy it for you and journal entries about it. Then leave it to him. even if he doesn't grow up to like watches like you, he'd love the history.

RJC · 5 September 2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by geronimo509

i voted no. It will mean more to him if you give him your watch.

x 2

Clay · 5 September 2010, 12:06 AM

wear it and enjoy it and then MAYBE give it to him....A lot can happen in 20 years......Only one of my three boys (The youngest being 20) would wear a watch if I gave them one...The other two wouldn't be interested.....Thank goodness.....

Michael M. · 5 September 2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

If you can afford and put one aside for your son...why not...very cool idea!!!

I agree, I hope my dad does that for me.

bayerische · 5 September 2010, 12:37 AM

Get him a DSSD, this might be worth a lot after 20 years!

jets · 5 September 2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

A birth year rolex is always nice down the track.
I'm all for it.

See that's what I was thinking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 777

I've seen countless well-meaning parents give something of high value to young adults and they just sell it to get what they are interested in. That would really hurt your feelings if it happened to you.

So I say buy it for you and journal entries about it. Then leave it to him. even if he doesn't grow up to like watches like you, he'd love the history.

Your thoughts are very unexpected but very true

Man this really strikes a cord with me.

Welshwatchman · 5 September 2010, 12:56 AM

Why not?

You seem to think it's a good idea and that's all that matters.

dalip · 5 September 2010, 01:16 AM

Great thought....if you like the idea then you must.

mjm800 · 5 September 2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

I've seen countless well-meaning parents give something of high value to young adults and they just sell it to get what they are interested in. That would really hurt your feelings if it happened to you.

When I turned 18 my dad gave me his 1966 T-Brid convertible, it did not run and needed some body work and I was never a big car guy so like a douche bag I sold it never thinking that it would hurt my dad.

Now that I am older I wish I could go back in time and slap myself!

sakuraba · 5 September 2010, 01:34 AM

A virgin birth-year Rolex along with one of his old man's would be fantastic.

One to build memories with, and the other relive his dad's.

al_bongo · 5 September 2010, 02:39 AM

Seems to me you're projecting your hobby/interest onto your son: "It would be one of the 1st sub-c's released here in Canada too...". Will this be of any consequence in 20 years time? Will he even wear a watch?

Safer I would have thought to put aside/invest the money in an account for him.

madjones · 5 September 2010, 03:06 AM

Just yesterday I received a 1972 1675 GMT (the year I was born)...I am ecstatic about it...I think it is an awesome idea.

Go for it!

Hansch99 · 5 September 2010, 03:13 AM

I vote no. Better idea: put the purchase price in its own "watch account," invest it, and buy something then with the money. I bet you'll come out ahead. Besides, a 20-year-old Rolex is better than no Rolex at all, but I'd still prefer a new one.

The GMT Master · 5 September 2010, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hansch99

I vote no. Better idea: put the purchase price in its own "watch account," invest it, and buy something then with the money. I bet you'll come out ahead. Besides, a 20-year-old Rolex is better than no Rolex at all, but I'd still prefer a new one.

Agreed - I'd also mention that fashions will likely have changed in 20 years' time, a Sub may be too big/small/flashy/demure by then. Who knows, people might go back to pocket watches

I think the gesture of putting aside some money and growing it would be nice

jets · 5 September 2010, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al_bongo

Seems to me you're projecting your hobby/interest onto your son: "It would be one of the 1st sub-c's released here in Canada too...". Will this be of any consequence in 20 years time? Will he even wear a watch?

Safer I would have thought to put aside/invest the money in an account for him.

I am already setting investing for his benefit. I just figured the fact that the year he was born and the new sub came out were the same year. Adds to the gift's wow factor when I give it to him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by madjones

Just yesterday I received a 1972 1675 GMT (the year I was born)...I am ecstatic about it...I think it is an awesome idea.

Go for it!

That's amazing! How did you come to owning it now?

I would like to find a 1976 Rolex for my birth year but it is one of those obscure years for whatever reason. I'm keeping my eyes open...I have an itch for an oysterquartz and I thought could find one from '76 someday. Then I found out they first came out in 1977. Then again, the earliest were probably made in 1976...

The contrast between each of the quoted replies above is amazing though.

PeteNYC13 · 5 September 2010, 03:25 AM

I think it's a GREAT idea, to have a Rolex from the year you were born. Especially when it was bought new and put aside as a special gift.

I also agree with the other poster that said to wait a few months for the hype and prices to come down a bit then get one and put it away.

I can't even imagine finding one in BNIB condition twenty years after I was born. It would have cost a fortune and been very hard to find a mint 20 year old Rolex.

Cool idea, good luck wiht it and congrats on you son.

-Pete

madjones · 5 September 2010, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

I am already setting investing for his benefit. I just figured the fact that the year he was born and the new sub came out were the same year. Adds to the gift's wow factor when I give it to him.

That's amazing! How did you come to owning it now?

I would like to find a 1976 Rolex for my birth year but it is one of those obscure years for whatever reason. I'm keeping my eyes open...I have an itch for an oysterquartz and I thought could find one from '76 someday. Then I found out they first came out in 1977. Then again, the earliest were probably made in 1976...

The contrast between each of the quoted replies above is amazing though.

I lucked out by seeing in it for sale here on TRF earlier this week...I may have missed out if Rob (seller) hadn't mentioned the year in the ad's heading. I could only be happier if had been a complete package (which I am still looking for).

Speed · 5 September 2010, 03:40 AM

I suppose if he has no interest in watches whatsoever, or Rolex becomes less relevant, you might enjoy the watch...

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4 September 2010, 09:47 PM	#1
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Time Capsule Should I buy my 10 month old son a new ceramic sub and give it to him in 20 years? I am talking about not touching it and 'saving' it for him. If not I will always have my own that I'd be able to pass on. It would be one of the 1st sub-c's released here in Canada too... Please answer the poll question. I am going to let TRF make this decision for me 100%!!!!!!!! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

4 September 2010, 09:51 PM	#2
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Why not? __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

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hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	I would say no because with today's huge production numbers I don't think any current model will ever be a scarce collectors item, and I don't think the price appreciation will compensate for the lost investment potential of the purchase price over 19 yrs. JMO. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If you can afford and put one aside for your son...why not...very cool idea!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 September 2010, 09:51 PM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	If you mean your gonna enjoy it, have it serviced and pass it on then I say go for it. But if your gonna just put it in a safe for 20 years then I say no.

4 September 2010, 10:48 PM	#6
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	I voted no. It will mean more to him if you give him your watch.

4 September 2010, 11:02 PM	#8
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Wait.... The price will get much better as more and more become available.

4 September 2010, 11:02 PM	#9
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I say no he'll want one of those fancy Rolex hologram iPhone watches of the future 20 years from now. __________________

4 September 2010, 11:15 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As mentioned, I'd say the watch would have much more meaning to him if it were your watch that carried the memories of him seeing it on you as he grows up.

4 September 2010, 11:28 PM	#11
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	same as Mike, but I say buy and wear even engrave it although,I'm not a great fan of this. However, with it engraved with date and name?

4 September 2010, 11:45 PM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	A birth year rolex is always nice down the track. I'm all for it.

4 September 2010, 11:46 PM	#13
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I've seen countless well-meaning parents give something of high value to young adults and they just sell it to get what they are interested in. That would really hurt your feelings if it happened to you. So I say buy it for you and journal entries about it. Then leave it to him. even if he doesn't grow up to like watches like you, he'd love the history. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

5 September 2010, 12:06 AM	#15
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Buy it but..... wear it and enjoy it and then MAYBE give it to him....A lot can happen in 20 years......Only one of my three boys (The youngest being 20) would wear a watch if I gave them one...The other two wouldn't be interested.....Thank goodness.....

5 September 2010, 12:37 AM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Get him a DSSD, this might be worth a lot after 20 years! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

5 September 2010, 12:56 AM	#19
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Why not? You seem to think it's a good idea and that's all that matters. __________________ ..33

5 September 2010, 01:16 AM	#20
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great thought....if you like the idea then you must. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 September 2010, 01:34 AM	#22
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	A virgin birth-year Rolex along with one of his old man's would be fantastic. One to build memories with, and the other relive his dad's. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

5 September 2010, 02:39 AM	#23
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	Seems to me you're projecting your hobby/interest onto your son: "It would be one of the 1st sub-c's released here in Canada too...". Will this be of any consequence in 20 years time? Will he even wear a watch? Safer I would have thought to put aside/invest the money in an account for him.

5 September 2010, 03:06 AM	#24
madjones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In flight Posts: 24	Just yesterday I received a 1972 1675 GMT (the year I was born)...I am ecstatic about it...I think it is an awesome idea. Go for it!

5 September 2010, 03:13 AM	#25
Hansch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 14060M, 116200 Posts: 318	I vote no. Better idea: put the purchase price in its own "watch account," invest it, and buy something then with the money. I bet you'll come out ahead. Besides, a 20-year-old Rolex is better than no Rolex at all, but I'd still prefer a new one.

5 September 2010, 03:25 AM	#28
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	I think it's a GREAT idea, to have a Rolex from the year you were born. Especially when it was bought new and put aside as a special gift. I also agree with the other poster that said to wait a few months for the hype and prices to come down a bit then get one and put it away. I can't even imagine finding one in BNIB condition twenty years after I was born. It would have cost a fortune and been very hard to find a mint 20 year old Rolex. Cool idea, good luck wiht it and congrats on you son. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

5 September 2010, 03:40 AM	#30
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I suppose if he has no interest in watches whatsoever, or Rolex becomes less relevant, you might enjoy the watch...

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