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Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 02:31 PM

Yes, it's a Rolex. Yes, it's her first watch.

I'm not going to give it to her now, though. After all, she's only seven.

It will be tucked away, with a letter from her dad, until the right time comes. Maybe college graduation...maybe some other occasion. I will know when the time has come.

Meanwhile, it's a secret, so don't tell her!

Now, while such a gift seems extravagant, I'm looking at this way: I bought the watch on layaway tonight...so, I've locked in the price and can pay it off over the next three months.

I'm guessing Rolex will raise the price again a time or two between May 2014 and May 2029!!! Much cheaper to buy now, don't you think?

What watch, did you ask?

Why, a classic, of course. A Lady Oyster Perpetual. 26mm. Steel. Silver dial. Reference 176200, if you must know. I love it's simplicity, its purity, its grace.

Here's a photo, from the Rolex website...it will have to do until the July 21, 2014 pickup date...

thomaspp · 23 April 2014, 02:33 PM

Cool! She'll love it!

Old Expat Beast · 23 April 2014, 02:34 PM

Great watch and thoughtful gesture! Gonna need a service before you give it to her in 2029 though.

Dr. Robert · 23 April 2014, 02:35 PM

You are a good dad!

Cronus4 · 23 April 2014, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

I'm guessing Rolex will raise the price again a time or two between May 2014 and May 2029!!! Much cheaper to buy now, don't you think?

Maybe I'm thinking with my logical brain, but couldn't most moderately aggressive investments (in the same amount as what you paid for that watch) beat the Rolex price increase in 15 years? Which would end up with you getting her a new watch in 2029

I admit, it's not as sentimental.

Chewbacca · 23 April 2014, 02:42 PM

great choice.

rolexnub · 23 April 2014, 02:45 PM

Godfather .... i mean ... Good Father

polarinda · 23 April 2014, 02:53 PM

wished my dad bought one for me when i was 7!

Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cronus4

Maybe I'm thinking with my logical brain, but couldn't most moderately aggressive investments (in the same amount as what you paid for that watch) beat the Rolex price increase in 15 years? Which would end up with you getting her a new watch in 2029

I admit, it's not as sentimental.

You're right...that would be a practical thing to do.

But, I like the idea of having the watch there, on hand, ready for the day when she's ready for it (and yes, I may have to get it serviced first!). I want her to know that even when she was seven, I was looking to her future, her womanhood, and set aside something special for that special day. A brand new watch, yet one that's been around quite a while, just waiting patiently for her to grow up.

How did this come about? I was browsing at the AD tonight, I just stopped in to say hello. Saw the watch, thought it would be perfect for my girl at the right age...then thought, "Get it now. It's her watch."

Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great watch and thoughtful gesture! Gonna need a service before you give it to her in 2029 though.

I factored that into the cost, believe me! This will truly be a safe queen, but the passage of time takes its toll even so, I suppose.

CWIN · 23 April 2014, 03:04 PM

Big congrats! You're a great dad! I'm sure she'll love it

HACKNSACK44 · 23 April 2014, 03:04 PM

Nice!

WWC · 23 April 2014, 03:07 PM

really thoughtful of you! Great gesture. she'll love and treasure it

Gaijin · 23 April 2014, 03:10 PM

Nicely done. I could not have waited to get it for her until 2029 either. You are a good Dad! She will love it!

Now the question is? Can you wait until then to give it to her?

ROLEX4EvEr · 23 April 2014, 03:25 PM

Awesome

hdrazor251 · 23 April 2014, 03:32 PM

Very nice!

Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Nicely done. I could not have waited to get it for her until 2029 either. You are a good Dad! She will love it!

Now the question is? Can you wait until then to give it to her?

Good question!!!

Touring · 23 April 2014, 03:58 PM

Great gesture! Had similar thoughts for my daughter, but then thought the same thing that Cronus posted.

Hopefully, my investments will outpace Rolex's subsequent price increases!

BNA/LION · 23 April 2014, 04:00 PM

Make a copy of this post and show it to her too... Congratz!

Hairdude1 · 23 April 2014, 04:00 PM

Wonderful gift!

Cru Jones · 23 April 2014, 04:01 PM

Good stuff. :-)

Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 04:07 PM

Thanks, all, for your warm responses...I knew you'd understand!

Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNALION

Make a copy of this post and show it to her too... Congratz!

Great idea!

viper9669 · 23 April 2014, 05:24 PM

You, sir, are a good man!

Tombstone · 23 April 2014, 05:48 PM

A very nice gift for her to think of you. Way to go.

Angrypuppy · 23 April 2014, 06:01 PM

Very nice gesture. You now have me thinking of doing something similar for my boys.

beaglehusky · 23 April 2014, 06:05 PM

Very nice!!!! Have you considered engraving the case back?

Lew Archer · 23 April 2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaglehusky

Very nice!!!! Have you considered engraving the case back?

No, but now that you mention it...I will think about that!

Len S · 23 April 2014, 06:15 PM

Very nice and thoughtful. You are a great dad.

afc1 · 23 April 2014, 06:20 PM

Great choice..such a classic model that will always look great. I'm sure she'll love it when you decide to give it to her!

23 April 2014, 02:31 PM	#1
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	I bought my daughter her first watch tonight... Yes, it's a Rolex. Yes, it's her first watch. I'm not going to give it to her now, though. After all, she's only seven. It will be tucked away, with a letter from her dad, until the right time comes. Maybe college graduation...maybe some other occasion. I will know when the time has come. Meanwhile, it's a secret, so don't tell her! Now, while such a gift seems extravagant, I'm looking at this way: I bought the watch on layaway tonight...so, I've locked in the price and can pay it off over the next three months. I'm guessing Rolex will raise the price again a time or two between May 2014 and May 2029!!! Much cheaper to buy now, don't you think? What watch, did you ask? Why, a classic, of course. A Lady Oyster Perpetual. 26mm. Steel. Silver dial. Reference 176200, if you must know. I love it's simplicity, its purity, its grace. Here's a photo, from the Rolex website...it will have to do until the July 21, 2014 pickup date... Attached Images

23 April 2014, 02:33 PM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Cool! She'll love it! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

23 April 2014, 02:35 PM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,285	You are a good dad! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 April 2014, 03:04 PM	#12
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Nice! __________________ 114060

23 April 2014, 03:25 PM	#15
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Awesome __________________

23 April 2014, 02:34 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Great watch and thoughtful gesture! Gonna need a service before you give it to her in 2029 though.

23 April 2014, 02:42 PM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	great choice.

23 April 2014, 02:45 PM	#7
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Godfather .... i mean ... Good Father

23 April 2014, 02:53 PM	#8
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	wished my dad bought one for me when i was 7!

23 April 2014, 03:04 PM	#11
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Big congrats! You're a great dad! I'm sure she'll love it

23 April 2014, 03:07 PM	#13
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	really thoughtful of you! Great gesture. she'll love and treasure it

23 April 2014, 03:10 PM	#14
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nicely done. I could not have waited to get it for her until 2029 either. You are a good Dad! She will love it! Now the question is? Can you wait until then to give it to her?

23 April 2014, 03:32 PM	#16
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Very nice! __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 April 2014, 03:58 PM	#18
Touring 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,243	Great gesture! Had similar thoughts for my daughter, but then thought the same thing that Cronus posted. Hopefully, my investments will outpace Rolex's subsequent price increases!

23 April 2014, 04:00 PM	#19
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,655	Make a copy of this post and show it to her too... Congratz! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 April 2014, 04:00 PM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Wonderful gift!

23 April 2014, 04:01 PM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Good stuff. :-)

23 April 2014, 04:07 PM	#22
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Thanks, all, for your warm responses...I knew you'd understand!

23 April 2014, 05:24 PM	#24
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	You, sir, are a good man!

23 April 2014, 05:48 PM	#25
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	A very nice gift for her to think of you. Way to go. __________________ Always working...by choice

23 April 2014, 06:01 PM	#26
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Very nice gesture. You now have me thinking of doing something similar for my boys.

23 April 2014, 06:05 PM	#27
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	Very nice!!!! Have you considered engraving the case back?

23 April 2014, 06:15 PM	#29
Len S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Len Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 987	Very nice and thoughtful. You are a great dad.

23 April 2014, 06:20 PM	#30
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	Great choice..such a classic model that will always look great. I'm sure she'll love it when you decide to give it to her! __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

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