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ikincooper · 15 November 2021, 03:48 AM

My eldest will be going to secondary school next year and he currently wears some cool Casio watches. That said I’m thinking that maybe for Xmas, we could look for a slightly more “grown up” style watch for him. He loves my diver (SD4K) so perhaps something with a timing bezel.

Any suggestions or ideas on what I should be looking at? I guess ideally under £100 but maybe for something really really special double that?

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Jmaster · 15 November 2021, 04:14 AM

Seiko 5. It’s well over your £100 budget, but a good watch with long history and many options.

airchitect · 15 November 2021, 04:39 AM

Plenty of options from Seiko or maybe a preloved Hamilton

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mongrelnomoad · 15 November 2021, 05:25 AM

Agreed - A Seiko 5 is arguably the only watch anyone would ever need. Splurge a bit; you won’t need to buy another one for a while.

enjoythemusic · 15 November 2021, 05:41 AM

Seiko.....

Is there an echo in here?

VK1984 · 15 November 2021, 06:17 AM

Can’t go wrong with a Seiko as others have said.

To add something different to a diver I’ll suggest a Timex Q.

Got one for my nephew (a little younger than your son) when he was moving to Australia so he could have two time zones. Really cool little watches which feel pretty grown up

Great thought on getting him a watch - I’m sure he’ll love whichever one you pick.

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ikincooper · 15 November 2021, 06:21 AM

Appreciate the replies so far team

Been looking at all the different Seiko 5s but that Timex could tick to many boxes!

Keep them coming

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danwang0520 · 15 November 2021, 11:16 AM

G-Shock or Baby-G

JR16 · 15 November 2021, 12:34 PM

Seiko mini turtle if you don’t want to go seiko 5. For cheaper, can look at orient.

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scarlet knight · 15 November 2021, 08:31 PM

Casio makes an analog diver watch for about $60. I think it’s called the Dura. It might be big for a kid, unless your kid is big.

Also, Seiko makes some wacky Seiko 5s that depict anime characters. An 11-12 year old could get a kick out of that. They are on their website.

1William · 15 November 2021, 10:21 PM

Seiko on a strap. A lot of cool models out there.

dannyp · 16 November 2021, 07:50 AM

Could check out Military Watch Company (MWC). Their automatics use a Seiko NH35a, which is nothing special but also quite reliable. They sell on their own site, but check out the "Surplus" section of www.miltimepieces.com. Just read the descriptions carefully, as they seem to be in varying conditions. They make both dive and field-style watches.

TimeLord2 · 16 November 2021, 08:31 AM

Got a Seiko quartz diver 7548-700L from my grandparents when I was around 12 or 13 years old 1978 or so, IDK… Love that watch and think about them every time I wear it! The bracelet I got from strap code. It originally came with a rubber strap, replaced 3 times.

Onti · 16 November 2021, 08:41 AM

Casio Analog Diver is a good option from my perspective...

Justindo · 19 November 2021, 01:48 PM

I like the Seiko 5 diver idea too.

15 November 2021, 03:48 AM	#1
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 834	Kids (11-12 year old) watch suggestions My eldest will be going to secondary school next year and he currently wears some cool Casio watches. That said I’m thinking that maybe for Xmas, we could look for a slightly more “grown up” style watch for him. He loves my diver (SD4K) so perhaps something with a timing bezel. Any suggestions or ideas on what I should be looking at? I guess ideally under £100 but maybe for something really really special double that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2021, 04:14 AM	#2
Jmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Ed Location: Bay Area Posts: 377	Seiko 5. It’s well over your £100 budget, but a good watch with long history and many options. __________________ Vacheron Constantin \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| Girard-Perregaux \| Ming \| Baume & Mercier \| Dietrich

15 November 2021, 05:41 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,160	Seiko..... Is there an echo in here? __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

16 November 2021, 08:31 AM	#13
TimeLord2 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,191	Got a Seiko quartz diver 7548-700L from my grandparents when I was around 12 or 13 years old 1978 or so, IDK… Love that watch and think about them every time I wear it! The bracelet I got from strap code. It originally came with a rubber strap, replaced 3 times. Attached Images

15 November 2021, 04:39 AM	#3
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Plenty of options from Seiko or maybe a preloved Hamilton Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2021, 05:25 AM	#4
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	Agreed - A Seiko 5 is arguably the only watch anyone would ever need. Splurge a bit; you won’t need to buy another one for a while.

15 November 2021, 06:17 AM	#6
VK1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: UK Posts: 383	Can’t go wrong with a Seiko as others have said. To add something different to a diver I’ll suggest a Timex Q. Got one for my nephew (a little younger than your son) when he was moving to Australia so he could have two time zones. Really cool little watches which feel pretty grown up Great thought on getting him a watch - I’m sure he’ll love whichever one you pick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2021, 06:21 AM	#7
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 834	Appreciate the replies so far team Been looking at all the different Seiko 5s but that Timex could tick to many boxes! Keep them coming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2021, 11:16 AM	#8
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	G-Shock or Baby-G

15 November 2021, 12:34 PM	#9
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Seiko mini turtle if you don’t want to go seiko 5. For cheaper, can look at orient. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 November 2021, 08:31 PM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Casio makes an analog diver watch for about $60. I think it’s called the Dura. It might be big for a kid, unless your kid is big. Also, Seiko makes some wacky Seiko 5s that depict anime characters. An 11-12 year old could get a kick out of that. They are on their website.

15 November 2021, 10:21 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Seiko on a strap. A lot of cool models out there.

16 November 2021, 07:50 AM	#12
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Could check out Military Watch Company (MWC). Their automatics use a Seiko NH35a, which is nothing special but also quite reliable. They sell on their own site, but check out the "Surplus" section of www.miltimepieces.com. Just read the descriptions carefully, as they seem to be in varying conditions. They make both dive and field-style watches.

16 November 2021, 08:41 AM	#14
Onti Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: United States Posts: 118	Casio Analog Diver is a good option from my perspective...

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19 November 2021, 01:48 PM	#15
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I like the Seiko 5 diver idea too.