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[scooba]

May I ask for some ideas ? We are having a Grandchild next year ,I was thinking Birth year watch ,If I buy it now and gift it for there 18th or 21st ,


What should I buy him or her ? Boy a hard to get piece a Girl I have no idea any suggestions would be really really appreciated

Then it needs to be something I can buy in 2020 ? has anyone else done this or am I being weird

[HogwldFLTR]

Buy what you'd like and let them have it when you feel they are ready. Boy or girl I believe makes no difference as fashion trends are for oversized watches for both. Gender borders are blurred these days.

[Fat_ninja]

I’d buy an explorer or a date just.... accessible and timeless

[Chester01]

So, from my perspective buying a watch and putting it away until he/she turns 18 or 21 is a very nice gesture. However the watch has no meaning other than just being a regular gift. Depending on if that’s something they are into, may or may not sell.

Meaning becomes attached to a watch, from the child seeing their parents/ grandparent wear the thing day in or day out. The watch gets associated with the memories and times spent together. These kind of gifts are likely more meaningful and less likely to get sold.

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Meaning becomes attached to a watch, from the child seeing their parents/ grandparent wear the thing day in or day out. The watch gets associated with the memories and times spent together. These kind of gifts are likely more meaningful and less likely to get sold.

This. Need to wear or give to parents to wear while they grow. Seen in birthday and holiday photos and reinforced “this is your watch from grandpa - yours in 15, 10, 5 years”.
Something to look forward to.

At least this is what I told my wife as to the reason why I need to wear my sons 2014 SD4k...!
Backfired a little as she says she needs to wear it on occasion too..





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[illiguy]

Boy - Sub or Sub with Date

Girl - Lady TT DJ, Fluted & Jubilee with Champagne Stick or Cartier Ladies Tank 18k gold with black band (31 mm)


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[Muxi]

Daytona would be ideal, but any Rolex will do. Another brand might be prettier but no watch will last that long trouble-free like a Rolex in my opinion.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Chester01

So, from my perspective buying a watch and putting it away until he/she turns 18 or 21 is a very nice gesture. However the watch has no meaning other than just being a regular gift. Depending on if that’s something they are into, may or may not sell.

Meaning becomes attached to a watch, from the child seeing their parents/ grandparent wear the thing day in or day out. The watch gets associated with the memories and times spent together. These kind of gifts are likely more meaningful and less likely to get sold.

I'd agree, as you don't know what their tastes are like it will only have meaning as something that you wore if theirs prove to be very different. Now you can buy something and lightly wear it with the express intention of gifting it on their 18th, and indeed this is something you can talk to them about as they grow up, it will provide a sense of anticipation, as you can sell the watch to them while they are still young and impressionable.

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by AK797

... and indeed this is something you can talk to them about as they grow up, it will provide a sense of anticipation, as you can sell the watch to them while they are still young and impressionable.

Great idea - maybe get them to pay you a token amount at 21.
Tell them “you can buy this watch on your 21st birthday for $250 (or whatever the equivalent is at that time) if you like”.

Might do this for my son, perhaps he can do a few years of chores beforehand to build up credit!

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Meaning becomes attached to a watch, from the child seeing their parents/ grandparent wear the thing day in or day out. The watch gets associated with the memories and times spent together. These kind of gifts are likely more meaningful and less likely to get sold.

This!!

I chose a DJ as a birth year watch as it’s a timeless classic. I ensure I wear it lots so he associates it as ‘daddy’s watch’ and I always wear it on his birthday.

It will be given to him on his 21st along with this picture.



I’d stick to something classic that won’t date.


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[Tavli3]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

This!!

I chose a DJ as a birth year watch as it’s a timeless classic. I ensure I wear it lots so he associates it as ‘daddy’s watch’ and I always wear it on his birthday.

It will be given to him on his 21st along with this picture.



I’d stick to something classic that won’t date.


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Awesome!
Wasn’t in position to do for my children but will do that for my grand kids.


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[matt_Denver]

in 20 years the exact time will be embedded in our augmented reality eyeballs making watches unnecessary.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Chester01

So, from my perspective buying a watch and putting it away until he/she turns 18 or 21 is a very nice gesture. However the watch has no meaning other than just being a regular gift. Depending on if that’s something they are into, may or may not sell.

Meaning becomes attached to a watch, from the child seeing their parents/ grandparent wear the thing day in or day out. The watch gets associated with the memories and times spent together. These kind of gifts are likely more meaningful and less likely to get sold.

Great post and on point IMO

OP, consider setting aside the money and invest wisely for that future purchase

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd agree, as you don't know what their tastes are like it will only have meaning as something that you wore if theirs prove to be very different. Now you can buy something and lightly wear it with the express intention of gifting it on their 18th, and indeed this is something you can talk to them about as they grow up, it will provide a sense of anticipation, as you can sell the watch to them while they are still young and impressionable.

That’s also a great idea.


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[KBM]

Originally Posted by LooseCann0n

This. Need to wear or give to parents to wear while they grow. Seen in birthday and holiday photos and reinforced “this is your watch from grandpa - yours in 15, 10, 5 years”.
Something to look forward to.

At least this is what I told my wife as to the reason why I need to wear my sons 2014 SD4k...!
Backfired a little as she says she needs to wear it on occasion too..



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Agree with the sentiment and love that your wife is also wearing the SD.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by LooseCann0n

Great idea - maybe get them to pay you a token amount at 21.
Tell them “you can buy this watch on your 21st birthday for $250 (or whatever the equivalent is at that time) if you like”.

Might do this for my son, perhaps he can do a few years of chores beforehand to build up credit!

Sell as in advertise the watch to them, not literally sell it to them, you great big flipper altho the chores thing is a great idea. Every little helps.

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by AK797

Sell as in advertise the watch to them, not literally sell it to them, you great big flipper altho the chores thing is a great idea. Every little helps.

Both “sell the idea” and “sell with cash changing hands“.. Whilst technically flipping, don’t think this qualifies due to:
Time elapsed since watch purchase, and
Worst flip deal ever as probably receive fraction of the watch value.

Would also probably insist on first refusal if they were looking to sell it at anytime.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by scooba

May I ask for some ideas ? We are having a Grandchild next year ,I was thinking Birth year watch ,If I buy it now and gift it for there 18th or 21st ,


What should I buy him or her ? Boy a hard to get piece a Girl I have no idea any suggestions would be really really appreciated

Then it needs to be something I can buy in 2020 ? has anyone else done this or am I being weird

Why not buy a more traditional gift?

Do you think a child born now will appreciate a mechanical watch in 21 years? Will the parents look after the watch for that long / service it if they plan to wear it...Or if stuck in a safe, then what?

Seems to me $10,000 USD could purchase a better gift - savings bond, mutual fund, etc. and be more valued in a couple of decades.

[Oxfordian]

Its a great idea and something I wish I has thought of when my kids were born but didn't. However as yet no GC's are on the way so still time to implement this fun idea.

I would get a mid-size SS Datejust, maybe a 36mm that will work on either a male or female wrist, pick a neutral colour for the dial, maybe the white, silver or black and put it on an Oyster bracelet. This would be available next year and if you wore on their birthday and on big holiday dates this would keep wear to a minimum.

Just my few cents

[calebb90]

I’m not a sentimental person, but a watch from my grandfather that he wore would mean more than one sitting new in box from the year of my birth.

Unless it was a Nautilus ref 3700, then I guess the unworn one would have more “sentimental” value ;)

[ltmgeller]

I didn't get my kids birth year watches, but they did claim my BLNR and 5 digit Pepsi. I'm waiting until they graduate college.

[77T]

I think you are planning in an area that can be wonderfully sentimental some 20 years from now. I also think you’re already under the spell of this forthcoming grandchild’s significance.

So let me step aside from the angle of what to get. I’d like to dive into the more serious element of how to be sure it will be a meaningful moment in your life and that new grandbaby’s.

Everything about birth year ideas, either for a child or grandchild, is dependent on you performing some simple steps faithfully.

1. You must remain a person who is the apple of their eye so that anything you give them is considered important. Be the parent/grandparent that they will cherish.

2. You must ingrain a love for mechanical watches in their heart, and for the brand you’ve selected. Maybe start that in 7 years by opening up a watch before their eyes and explain the wonder of miniature parts doing their job.

3. You must make it to the milestone yourself some 20 years hence. Begin now to take better care of yourself so you’ll be there.

4. You ought to match the investment this year on the watch with equal annual deposits into an educational trust - the watch and the diploma will be forever linked with your child/grandchild.

I think your heart is in the right place and you’re looking forward to this blessed event. Good luck in choosing the best timepiece for your plan.


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[djyolky]

I think this notion of buying your kids a birth year Rolex is comedic. Just call it for what it is and buy yourself the Rolex.

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[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by 77T

I think you are planning in an area that can be wonderfully sentimental some 20 years from now. I also think you’re already under the spell of this forthcoming grandchild’s significance.

So let me step aside from the angle of what to get. I’d like to dive into the more serious element of how to be sure it will be a meaningful moment in your life and that new grandbaby’s.

Everything about birth year ideas, either for a child or grandchild, is dependent on you performing some simple steps faithfully.

1. You must remain a person who is the apple of their eye so that anything you give them is considered important. Be the parent/grandparent that they will cherish.

2. You must ingrain a love for mechanical watches in their heart, and for the brand you’ve selected. Maybe start that in 7 years by opening up a watch before their eyes and explain the wonder of miniature parts doing their job.

3. You must make it to the milestone yourself some 20 years hence. Begin now to take better care of yourself so you’ll be there.

4. You ought to match the investment this year on the watch with equal annual deposits into an educational trust - the watch and the diploma will be forever linked with your child/grandchild.

I think your heart is in the right place and you’re looking forward to this blessed event. Good luck in choosing the best timepiece for your plan.


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What a truly marvellous post.

Originally Posted by djyolky

I think this notion of buying your kids a birth year Rolex is comedic. Just call it for what it is and buy yourself the Rolex.

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What an utterly ridiculous, unnecessarily negative post.
Ever heard the saying, if you don’t have anything positive to say...

Most here own multiple watches. Birth year watches are selected for very special, personal reasons that you clear don’t understand.

[scooba]

Thank you to everyone who has posted it has given me food for thought , I have more than a few Watches but Like the idea of buying them something with there name on the receipt and card date of birth or birth year sort of thing.

I don't know what model and tbh It doesn't matter with regards to future value it will be a gift

I also understand £10,000 put in some 20year bond will quiet possibly do better but hey ho ,

I like my watches

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by scooba

Thank you to everyone who has posted it has given me food for thought , I have more than a few Watches but Like the idea of buying them something with there name on the receipt and card date of birth or birth year sort of thing.

I don't know what model and tbh It doesn't matter with regards to future value it will be a gift

I also understand £10,000 put in some 20year bond will quiet possibly do better but hey ho ,

I like my watches

You like your watches but will they? Investing the money for them to choose when old enough makes much more sense.

Why not get them/let them select a piece to match their taste and style when their taste develops?

With pressures these days a house could be far more pressing and a Rolex may not be appreciated to the degree as your gesture was intended.

Nice gesture but flawed