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bayerische · 31 December 2012, 01:28 AM

Buy from the forum, but I'm sure a all stainless sub will look the best on a young guy like him.

Who are we to judge? It's your son and money!

balboa73 · 31 December 2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zion_rasta

I'd say get yourself one first, then when your son graduates from college get him a Rolex.

Your son would probably be happier with an iPad mini anyway.

Even if he is mature enough, it is hard for a rolex to survive undergrad college environment.

People steal Walmart bicycles in college. A rolex would be a target. It makes for a great pawn shop fortune for a college student.

Girlfriends, friends, roommates, parties, libraries, dorm rooms, etc.

4 more years and wait for some maturity to develop.

Can you do it, yes (best dad title). Should you do it, not really.

My honest opinion.

I agree. An 18 year old in college with a Rolex will invite problems.

goldrolielove · 31 December 2012, 01:36 AM

Buy him whatever you want whenever you want it . Only you know the appropriate time for such a special gift.

Gary Busey · 31 December 2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

High School is a minor scholastic achievement. Get him a Rolex after he graduates college, not compulsory school. It'll mean more to both of you.

Minor is a big work. I agree, maybe wait?

bayerische · 31 December 2012, 01:52 AM

Get him an AP for Collage graduation!

Stonedcl · 31 December 2012, 04:02 AM

I would also wait because like others said college is not the safest place for someone wearing a $8K watch.. I can hardly remember my college days.. he drinks a little too much one day gets load with the wrong person and then there goes his rolex.. It will invite problems on campus.. There are many times I got hammered and do not remember where half my belongings are from last night and it would really suck for him to lose a watch givin to him as a gift..

Armyguy03 · 31 December 2012, 04:07 AM

A lot of sound advice regarding waiting till graduation from college due to security issues. However, if he's going to an Ivy League where tuition is sky high, a Rolex will be like a Casio among the masses of potential others.

bayerische · 31 December 2012, 04:24 AM

College horror stories aside, I guess if he's a responsible kid, he'll be fine in college too...

kehoep123 · 31 December 2012, 04:31 AM

gold watch may convey the wrong image in college - would stick with the SS version

tkc324 · 31 December 2012, 05:32 AM

I would wait till at least 21 or college graduation until passing a Rolex to my kid.

Thatguy · 31 December 2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonedcl

I would also wait because like others said college is not the safest place for someone wearing a $8K watch.. I can hardly remember my college days.. he drinks a little too much one day gets load with the wrong person and then there goes his rolex.. It will invite problems on campus.. There are many times I got hammered and do not remember where half my belongings are from last night and it would really suck for him to lose a watch givin to him as a gift..

I would agree with this.

afc1 · 31 December 2012, 06:17 AM

I would not necessarily wait to buy him this watch. I am in college and I have a 14060M and a Breitling Aerospace. I keep both at school when I'm there (hidden/locked up) and have had no problems. I bought both watches myself and am extremely careful with both. With that said, almost every person I know at school would not treat these watches with the respect they deserve. For example, a few weeks ago before winter break, one of the TAs in my econ classes was filling in and I could barely focus because he kept scratching his SS GMT against the board when he wrote! Despite this, you know your son best, and I assume if you are even considering doing this he's part of that small percentage of people my age who would be careful.

As far as getting a good deal, I would buy used....either on this board or at a local store. The savings are HUGE, and you may even be able to buy one for yourself with the money saved!

Overall, I'd say go for it. I couldn't imagine how happy I would be if my dad bought me one (my dad's a Timex guy, and like you he can afford a Rolex but does not own one himself).

afc1 · 31 December 2012, 06:19 AM

Also, regarding other students noticing, I go to a school with a fair amount of wealthy students and I've found the only people who notice my watches are those who also wear Rolex, Breitling etc

31 December 2012, 01:28 AM	#31
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Buy from the forum, but I'm sure a all stainless sub will look the best on a young guy like him. Who are we to judge? It's your son and money! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

31 December 2012, 01:52 AM	#35
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Get him an AP for Collage graduation! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

31 December 2012, 04:07 AM	#37
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	A lot of sound advice regarding waiting till graduation from college due to security issues. However, if he's going to an Ivy League where tuition is sky high, a Rolex will be like a Casio among the masses of potential others. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 December 2012, 04:24 AM	#38
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	College horror stories aside, I guess if he's a responsible kid, he'll be fine in college too... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

31 December 2012, 06:17 AM	#42
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	I would not necessarily wait to buy him this watch. I am in college and I have a 14060M and a Breitling Aerospace. I keep both at school when I'm there (hidden/locked up) and have had no problems. I bought both watches myself and am extremely careful with both. With that said, almost every person I know at school would not treat these watches with the respect they deserve. For example, a few weeks ago before winter break, one of the TAs in my econ classes was filling in and I could barely focus because he kept scratching his SS GMT against the board when he wrote! Despite this, you know your son best, and I assume if you are even considering doing this he's part of that small percentage of people my age who would be careful. As far as getting a good deal, I would buy used....either on this board or at a local store. The savings are HUGE, and you may even be able to buy one for yourself with the money saved! Overall, I'd say go for it. I couldn't imagine how happy I would be if my dad bought me one (my dad's a Timex guy, and like you he can afford a Rolex but does not own one himself). __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

31 December 2012, 01:36 AM	#33
goldrolielove "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Nick Location: nyc Watch: 116660 Posts: 331	Buy him whatever you want whenever you want it . Only you know the appropriate time for such a special gift.

31 December 2012, 04:02 AM	#36
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I would also wait because like others said college is not the safest place for someone wearing a $8K watch.. I can hardly remember my college days.. he drinks a little too much one day gets load with the wrong person and then there goes his rolex.. It will invite problems on campus.. There are many times I got hammered and do not remember where half my belongings are from last night and it would really suck for him to lose a watch givin to him as a gift..

31 December 2012, 04:31 AM	#39
kehoep123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 133	gold watch may convey the wrong image in college - would stick with the SS version

31 December 2012, 05:32 AM	#40
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would wait till at least 21 or college graduation until passing a Rolex to my kid.

31 December 2012, 06:19 AM	#43
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	Also, regarding other students noticing, I go to a school with a fair amount of wealthy students and I've found the only people who notice my watches are those who also wear Rolex, Breitling etc __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

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