Age Appropriate Rolexes

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the neighbors down the street have a peculiar practice/tradition...on each of their children's 10th birthday, the child receives a new Rolex as a belated christening present. so far this outlay has amounted to one SS/18K Datejust (son) & two SS/18K Datejusts for the younger daughters.

the children (now pre-teens) are allowed to wear them as everyday watches & to date, no problems have arisen regarding theft or loss. on the other hand, the watches have gotten pretty trashed due to typical activities such as youth soccer, crafts projects & general rough-housing.

the question (for you parents)...at what age would you allow your child to wear a Rolex? is there a basic age appropriate standard (or guideline) where responsibility, appreciation & overall care begin to enter the equation?

while those factors will vary, it seemingly rules out a vast majority of teenagers who probably assign more importance to their smartphones & Instagram accounts than something like a watch...regardless of make.

when questioned, the parents simply replied that Rolexes are a world renowned symbol of success & that these gifts are simply an extension of that vision.