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RolexMax · 9 January 2018, 04:09 PM

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying a pair of watches to give to my boys in 15 or so years. What would you buy (and not wear) if you were in my shoes?

Thanks!

Danny83 · 9 January 2018, 04:14 PM

Maybe 2 No Date subs or 2 Hulks

1William · 9 January 2018, 10:12 PM

Save your money and when they are ready let the.m pick out what they want.

beshannon · 9 January 2018, 10:23 PM

I would buy to wear and then give them.

The watch my father wore means more to me than something that sat in a dark closet, forgotten about.

LAFLARE · 9 January 2018, 10:29 PM

You asked for suggestions on what to give your sons in 15 years. Assuming they are 1 and 2 years old right now, I would think that sub dates are a good starting point. In my opinion, every kid to young adult should always know the time and date. However, if they are 15 now and you plan on gifting them watches in 15 years, maybe a gold sub or a daydate would be more thrilling.

DLRIDES · 9 January 2018, 10:34 PM

To me, a worn watch would be more special. Just buying/giving them a watch would not be appreciated because it is not earned. A worn watch be more like an heirloom, or part of dad’s life.

DJ TT 2002 · 9 January 2018, 11:37 PM

I wear one of my sons watches everyday

They will become theirs eventually
But not too soon

tyler1980 · 9 January 2018, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexMax

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying a pair of watches to give to my boys in 15 or so years. What would you buy (and not wear) if you were in my shoes?

Thanks!

I would wear them otherwise there is no attachment to their fathers watch. I got a watch to commemorate both of my son's births. They are for them and each will get theirs when they are grown, but they will also have memories of me wearing the watch(s). Otherwise its just a watch.

kilyung · 10 January 2018, 12:46 AM

I’d put the money in a stock account and decide in 15 years.

Clay · 10 January 2018, 04:34 AM

I have three adult sons...One has a 16600...
The other two have zero interest in watches...
Just food for thought...

gmansbu · 10 January 2018, 04:42 AM

I would purchase date subs. I would be careful to buy something that will still be in style in 15 years. Rolex Date Sub is the closest you get to a guarantee.

tyler1980 · 10 January 2018, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmansbu

I would purchase date subs. I would be careful to buy something that will still be in style in 15 years. Rolex Date Sub is the closest you get to a guarantee.

the correct answer is not a sub. Its a 5711. Get on the waitlist now and they can pick them up themselves when grown. Easy.

raky · 10 January 2018, 05:16 AM

I bought a GMT when my son was born. It is his watch and I wear it all the time. It will mean more to him when he eventually gets it.

tyler1980 · 10 January 2018, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raky

I bought a GMT when my son was born. It is his watch and I wear it all the time. It will mean more to him when he eventually gets it.

that was the watch i chose for my first son too when he was born and i also wear it a lot.

Flyinghunter · 10 January 2018, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

I wear one of my sons watches everyday

They will become theirs eventually
But not too soon

Perfect answer - you win this thread!

9 January 2018, 04:09 PM	#1
RolexMax "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Max Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14	Watches for my Sons Hi all, I'm thinking about buying a pair of watches to give to my boys in 15 or so years. What would you buy (and not wear) if you were in my shoes? Thanks!

9 January 2018, 10:23 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would buy to wear and then give them. The watch my father wore means more to me than something that sat in a dark closet, forgotten about. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

9 January 2018, 10:34 PM	#6
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	To me, a worn watch would be more special. Just buying/giving them a watch would not be appreciated because it is not earned. A worn watch be more like an heirloom, or part of dad’s life. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

9 January 2018, 04:14 PM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Maybe 2 No Date subs or 2 Hulks

9 January 2018, 10:12 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Save your money and when they are ready let the.m pick out what they want.

9 January 2018, 10:29 PM	#5
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	You asked for suggestions on what to give your sons in 15 years. Assuming they are 1 and 2 years old right now, I would think that sub dates are a good starting point. In my opinion, every kid to young adult should always know the time and date. However, if they are 15 now and you plan on gifting them watches in 15 years, maybe a gold sub or a daydate would be more thrilling.

9 January 2018, 11:37 PM	#7
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	I wear one of my sons watches everyday They will become theirs eventually But not too soon

10 January 2018, 12:46 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I’d put the money in a stock account and decide in 15 years.

10 January 2018, 04:34 AM	#10
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I have three adult sons...One has a 16600... The other two have zero interest in watches... Just food for thought...

10 January 2018, 04:42 AM	#11
gmansbu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: north jersey, usa Posts: 23	I would purchase date subs. I would be careful to buy something that will still be in style in 15 years. Rolex Date Sub is the closest you get to a guarantee.

10 January 2018, 05:16 AM	#13
raky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Raky Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 442	I bought a GMT when my son was born. It is his watch and I wear it all the time. It will mean more to him when he eventually gets it.

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