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Old 14 November 2014, 01:15 PM   #121
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First of all, congrats to OP and his daughter. Good for him to be able to provide for his child like this and her maturity to receive such a gift.

I don't understand all the hate about getting a rolex. The MSRP for that watch is about US$ 6,200. That is a lot cheaper than a beater car that many people will have no problem buying their child once they got their license at age 16. That watch will be remembered by her for the rest of her life. My parents bought me a Seiko when I was 14. I still have it even though water gets in easy but I kept it for sentimental reasons.

IMO, a rolex will last a lot longer that a car. Grant it, a rolex is a piece of jewellery. Would people question OP if he spends 6k on a diamond pendant or earrings? I would be more worried about my kid driving at 16 than wearing a rolex when the setting is right.

My pick? Floral.
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Old 14 November 2014, 11:08 PM   #122
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Imagine the beater car daddys gonna buy her, if her first real watch is a rollie, lol
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Old 14 November 2014, 11:36 PM   #123
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First of all, congrats to OP and his daughter. Good for him to be able to provide for his child like this and her maturity to receive such a gift.

I don't understand all the hate about getting a rolex. The MSRP for that watch is about US$ 6,200. That is a lot cheaper than a beater car that many people will have no problem buying their child once they got their license at age 16. That watch will be remembered by her for the rest of her life. My parents bought me a Seiko when I was 14. I still have it even though water gets in easy but I kept it for sentimental reasons.

IMO, a rolex will last a lot longer that a car. Grant it, a rolex is a piece of jewellery. Would people question OP if he spends 6k on a diamond pendant or earrings? I would be more worried about my kid driving at 16 than wearing a rolex when the setting is right.

My pick? Floral.

I agree. I went to an international school and several of my classmates (early/mid-teens) had Rolex and Omega watches. I don't recall any issues whatsoever.
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Old 15 November 2014, 12:20 AM   #124
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Some of the threads on here just crack me up!
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Old 15 November 2014, 12:41 AM   #125
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Yes sir. You definitely hit the nail on the head with this statement!!! My sentiments exactly. No college degree, no ROLEX.
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Old 15 November 2014, 01:02 AM   #126
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Everyone can have their own opinion on this subject and here's mine. Both of my brothers got their first Rolex at 14. One still has it and wears it every day and is now 38. The other sold it 10 years ago after having it for 10 years to get a different model. I was late to the game and got my first as a college graduation present. It all depends on how you raise your children and the values you instill in them. Maybe she will appreciate and cherish her watch like many of us TRF members do. It doesn't mean she is spoiled, the OP wants his family to enjoy the fruits of his labor, so let him. And as long as its insured, if something does happen then no harm done.

With all that being said, go for floral dial or maybe one of the new Oyster Perpetual models like the purple dial. Air King with pink numbers is also a good choice. Good luck and post wrist shots when she receives it!
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Old 15 November 2014, 02:33 AM   #127
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Buy her a DSSD. When she says it's too big reply with "well, we can't return it so I guess I'll just have to wear it." That's a shame.....a real shame.....
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Old 15 November 2014, 03:04 AM   #128
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I think buying a rolex to your 16 years old daughter is a great idea. I had my first rolex as a teenager, it still works great, and it now has over 36 years of memories... I am 47. I don't wear it anymore, but my wife does, I actually just gave it to her so I could buy a new one.
It is an Airking all steel with a white face, no date. A classic.
I love both your choices. The floral design would be my first choice.

Which ever you buy, I am sure she will treasure it always.

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Old 15 November 2014, 03:27 AM   #129
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Imagine the beater car daddys gonna buy her, if her first real watch is a rollie, lol
True...if she's wearing a Rolex, she's not driving a $6k beater. Probably something European
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Old 15 November 2014, 03:39 AM   #130
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Floral one with pink dial is perfect!

My wife's that she gave her 18yo



My Mother has that exact watch minus diamond bezel. What a stunner!!

To OP- Can i suggest the air king? I think there might be a model with pink sticks. It is a really nice size, and not too much bling with the brushed center links.

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Old 15 November 2014, 07:03 AM   #131
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A lot depends where you live. There are areas not too far from where I live were your daughter could soon have that watch " taxed " ! That's Manchester speak for being mugged.
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Old 15 November 2014, 07:28 AM   #132
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Forget the rolex and buy her a Cartier. Much more classy :)
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Old 15 November 2014, 07:49 AM   #133
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Have read all the thread and predictable responses and I guess we all get to have an opinion, I loved my Seiko Duo (Analogue and digital) my parents gave me when I was probably 12, it was certainly fancy I thought at the time I cherished that watch, I got a lovely Omega DeVille when I was 21 I cherished it as well.There may be more credence to those that were given such a lovely gift at 16,18 etc will value it for ever it comes down to the individual.If buying new Judy's choice is the right one a basic sliver or white dial smooth bezel and all SS makes sense.

What surprises me a little, is nobody has suggested a more vintage piece, an earlier OP or date, at least that way a lot of kids her age will assume it was a family hand me down and not give her a hard time about daddy buying her an expensive new watch.
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Old 15 November 2014, 08:07 AM   #134
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I do like this notion. Ok now I'm confused haha.

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Old 15 November 2014, 08:13 AM   #135
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Old 15 November 2014, 11:49 AM   #136
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Then you start wearing 2 on one wrist...see Tom's thread lol
Only Tom can get away with that, much to Justin Bieber's dismay...
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Old 15 November 2014, 12:19 PM   #137
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My concern would be another teen stealing it or damaging it. Not everyone will be thrilled for her. Perhaps if she wore it to church or special outings it would be fine. However, as an everyday watch ... I don't think so.
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Old 15 November 2014, 03:13 PM   #138
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I am looking to get my 16 year old a Rolex for her birthday.[ HELP ME LADIES.

===> So far, there has only been 5 posts from a biological natural lady (yes..my lips are real!) on this entire 137 posts on this 5 page thread. Dad specifically says he wants to buy a Rolex. NO other brand was mentioned.



not too much, no diamonds, but simple and elegant.

I am thinking midsize (31mm) - she has already said she would not wear larger one like 36 mm. Her mom has 31 mm in diamond dial.

===> Op says..daughter will not wear a 36mm dial & dad wants it simple & elegant. Daughter likes moms size of 31mm.



1. What about the Oyster bracelet with Rhodium Floral? (she does not like pink, so out, or choc). I like it, but will a teen? I figure she can always swap the dial out down the road for silver, blue, black, with sticks or Romans? Seems modern to me.

===> Specific mention daughter does NOT like pink or chocolate. Dad wants to buy the right style of watch for his daughter & takes into account her age. She is surrounded by Rolex. No assumption should be made the girl is immature. Doesn't matter to the rest of us if she is, however, I did not get that impression.



2. Traditional, fluted WG bezel, sticks or Romans, in silver or white, maybe black.

===> Dads tradtionional sense of thinking comes out trying to squeeze in a possible play for the DJ with a fluted bezel. A little bling bling for his girl.



Thoughts? I think the No. 2 would be something she would wear to fancy dress up events, but I think No. 1 is cool? What do I know as a DAD.

===> Dads still trying for the more traditional watch. But in the back of his head even he knows is too fancy. So he says Floral is more cool. IF you want to combine the 2 between dress & not..which will make both happy I think, then 31mm DJ with white dial & silver romans, smooth bezel & oyster bracelet. This combination drops the level of fancy down a notch & the watch presents a bit less formal.



THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE - two sample pics of type I am describing.

LOST IN SPACE DADDY _ HOU, TX


===> My original suggestion applies. See my 1st post.

Are we done with internet child rearing 101? I'm sure the OP has probably checked out a long time ago. Just thought I would break down the very 1st post. No where does he ask if is a good idea to buy a teen a rolex or when is it a ligitimate time to buy i.e.: college grad.

We should probably end the madness. He knows his neighborhood, he knows his lifestyle, their acquaintances, her school friends, & he knows her.
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Old 26 September 2015, 08:52 AM   #139
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Thanks all. She rejected the idea of a rolex, as I think she thought it would be too flashy. Oh, and for those thinking daddy would give her a Porsche, sorry, i gave her a hand-me-down Chevy Tahoe with over 100K miles on it. I guess she will get a rolex after college.

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Old 26 September 2015, 09:04 AM   #140
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Exactly. Too much judgment going on in this thread.

QUOTE=vitalsignsrn;5398376]None of us know this family on a personal level. We don't know if 16 is a rite of passage, cultural, perhaps the kid has been ill & she made it to 16. We have no clue. If the OP wants to buy his daughter a Rolex for her 16 th, let him. Or, she might just be spoiled. It's his wallet.
He knows his family best. He's asked for help in trying to clear the mist about which one to buy.

Good Luck...

AAK: Forgot to mention if they made a champagne dial in the 31mm, I would choose between that and the silver. I wear both colours of jewelry, beads etc & I would buy silver.[/QUOTE]
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Old 26 September 2015, 10:26 AM   #141
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I'm so glad we got closure on this. Now I can cancel my thread description
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Old 26 September 2015, 11:59 AM   #142
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I got my first at 18! (I'm only 21 now). Coincidentally it was a brand new 36mm Datejust on jubilee. From personal experience, OYSTER! I second the smooth bezel oyster 31mm but go with a plainer dial, Romans or baton in white or rhodium would be perfect. The floral would be quickly outgrown. A more traditional watch would be appreciated and worn, if not now then in the future. Most young people with nice watches given as gifts are of the "I wear it only to family parties" mentality. That will change I'm sure as they get into the working world, so get something timeless, i.e. not floral.

Edit: Didn't see the update post.
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Old 26 September 2015, 12:01 PM   #143
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Old 26 September 2015, 12:27 PM   #144
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Old 26 September 2015, 12:52 PM   #145
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Old 26 September 2015, 01:21 PM   #146
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Rolex? Not yet. Wait until she's 21. But I would not put her in Anne Klein or Michael Kors or any of that stuff, either. I would get her a nice Tissot or Oris or something of that sort...
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It looks like you're raising a fine daughter so far. Try again when she graduates university!
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Old 26 September 2015, 01:53 PM   #148
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Saw some of the responses coming from a mile away!
As the parent, you remain the arbiter of what your child should receive.
Best of luck with the choice for your treasured child.
Sounds like you are advocating that child receive "daddy issues".

Values are more important gifts than material things.

I'm glad in this case the girl in question has some sense.
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Sounds like you are advocating that child receive "daddy issues".

Values are more important gifts than material things.

I'm glad in this case the girl in question has some sense.
Nobody advocated that the child receive "daddy issues"... Further, material things and values are not mutually exclusive. When I have kids I hope I can provide them with both. In this case she just wasn't interested in owning a Rolex - that's her personal preference, not a measure of her sensibility.
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Thanks all. She rejected the idea of a rolex, as I think she thought it would be too flashy. Oh, and for those thinking daddy would give her a Porsche, sorry, i gave her a hand-me-down Chevy Tahoe with over 100K miles on it. I guess she will get a rolex after college.

Cheers!

Sounds like your daughter has good sense!!! Congratulations!!!
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