Rolex 116613LB for a 20 year old

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's only one person on this thread who knows anything at all about this 20 year old and that's the OP.

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and i'll add that only the OP knows the OP....

[Spartacus]

LB is wonderful, I think it looks great on everyone!

He can always grow into it as well ( if concerned the watch is ahead of him)

[Coffes4closers]

If that's what he likes, then go for it! Nothing worse than watch envy... buying something you don't truly love and then lusting after that original desire until you can't handle it any more and just wind up flipping or adding...

[1William]

Not an issue if that is what he wants and it is appreciated and cared for. I would get him a Sub-C ND and start him down the road as a collector. In a few years I would pick up the TT Sub and if he is still into it a bit later a PM Sub. It could be an interesting collection.

[Stealerfan86]

116613 is a flashy watch period....regardless of age of person wearing it
Its a beautiful watch


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by Shender

Ah forgot to mention that he will be paying it himself, despite being 20, he does have a career in one of the big banks here in Sydney, so I'm very proud of him. He came to me asking for advice as he is a big watch person much like myself, and was interested in the 116613LB because I mentioned to him I was thinking of picking one up myself. I actually suggested he looked at the 116622 in blue or rhodium dial, as I find that that looks much better on someone like him, so I just wanted more opinions on the matter

Sounds like you are looking out for him which is good. I also worked in finance in my early twenties and I had another job after that also made me think I was a Master of the Universe and a gold Rolex or Ferrari can feed into that and make a young ego intolerable so just keep an eye on him and keep him grounded even if he is a banking star. And with that thought, I'd get the Bluesy for yourself as that was your idea, kids hey, they steal everything. Bankers never do, of course.

[Racerdj]

If you can afford it, buy and wear it as life is too short. I had Tag's at that age as that is all I could afford.

[avantix]

When I was 20 I wore this LOL

Seriously though sounds like the lad has a head on his shoulders. I say do it, you only live once and if you're not buying it on credit or overextending then FULL SPEED AHEAD.

[GB-man]

He should buy whatever he likes! I'd lean SS as that's what I like

[Rocco21]

If you can afford it buy what ever catches your fancy.Dont worry about what people might think,if you are talking about it then it is obviously your taste.Wear it and wear it proud.

[kilyung]

I wish I had had one back when I was 20

[Wcdhtwn]

I don't like TT but that's got nothing to do with someone's age.

Most posts asking for advice here get a "buy it if you like it, who cares what others think" response. Not sure why that's different because the OP is 20.

If you like, can afford it with cash, it then get it. If you can't pay cash get something less expensive, lots of great watches out there, and bank the rest. Or hold off on a watch purchase for now and keep saving until you can pay cash.

[Sublover2166]

Bought this 16613 20 years ago at 30. Still love wearing it. So, go buy it and rock it!

[hallidc]

Depends on how it looks on the wrist. I tried the 116613LB on and couldn't pull off the gold look. Mind you, my experiences with time peices is that many don't pay attention to what's on your wrist. I've only been complimented 3 times max over the course of 5 years of owning a variety of Rolex watches.


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[pablo5]

I say buy what you like at whatever age you can reasonably afford it. I started with a steel DJ at 27 and just bought an everose DD40 at 33. Zero people have ever commented on either so reality is nobody really cares.

[Juantxo]

Originally Posted by Etschell

If you like it buy it. 116613lb screams 50 year old guy with a cigar to me. But who the hell cares what I think.

I care and I agree.

[roadie1]

Well I don't care what others think! Why would I??
From a 50+ year old guy at the beach today for Thanksgiving! No cigars for me though...



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[AJM914]

Get what ever you like if you can do it!

[Watchgeek5000]

Well, at 13:20 uncle Dono picked it!
So why not?
Go for it
https://youtu.be/mnBxrtKKui8

[bplusr]

I personally don't like TT or YG but if he likes it then tell him to buy it. If he asked me I would recommend the hulk.


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[Lordofrolex]

I would stick to the SS sub or SS GMT. Two tone is a little flashy and a little older feeling.

[nymsportf30]

If you can afford it on your own go for whatever it is you like! I'm 31 and in the process of saving for a 116713LN

[Luap1976]

Best watch for a 20 year old kid. I would suggest a tudor blackbay great quality and not expensive compared to rolex 116613lb

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

Best watch for a 20 year old kid. I would suggest a tudor blackbay great quality and not expensive compared to rolex 116613lb

If the OP can swing the price of a Rolex, why settle for a Tudor? I know when I was young it was either a Rolex or nothing.

[Star Ferry]

Personally, I'd never judge someone by their watch. Sadly, humanity as a whole is not as enlightened as I am

in my experience, Aussie culture is more sensitive than average to displays of wealth. If you get the watch, you have to be prepared to disregard other people's judgment. And, of course, don't show it off -- unless you're at a TRF meetup

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by peterpl

TBH a 116613LB looks good on anyone. :) :)

I would very much agree ...

[nikesupremedunk]

I was smoking cigars and had a pretty large stash when I was 25 and I looked maybe 20 or younger. Now that I'm 30, I still look like I'm 20 but the bluesy is going to be my next watch.

If I were 20 again I'd probably go with a black subC or a SS GMT. I feel like the TT bluesy is perfect for someone between 30-40 as a gateway watch before a PM piece. But, buy what you like, not what others want you to wear.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by Etschell

If you like it buy it. 116613lb screams 50 year old guy with a cigar to me. But who the hell cares what I think.

Wow you got me pegged! Lol! I love my LB.

I didn't know watches were made for a certain age and lifestyle.


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[ddaly12]

The question is: how did you attain it? Are you comfortable telling people that you worked your ass off to make a lot of money and save and it's an mportant personal milestone to you? I think most people would respect that. Now if someone handed it to you, and you just want to show off, people don't like that.

At 20, in a bluesy, most people will assume the latter.

I love the watch, but at 20 I'd opt for something more discrete.

[drhr]

Your money, your life, buy it if it makes sense