What should I get for my 16th B-day Next Year

[Andad]

Originally Posted by duffer47

For that you get a Casio

Seems to me that he is asking for watch suggestions not a lecture.

[ElPrimero]

How about waiting until you start working for a living, then buying one as a measure of your own success??

[TABACCO]

aim high, shoot for the moon, ask for a patek!

[Psmith]

Got to be the Sub

Cheers

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by TABACCO

aim high, shoot for the moon, ask for a patek!

Leave some of those "father & son" Patek adverts around the house...


Cheers

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Leave some of those "father & son" Patek adverts around the house...



Cheers

Originally Posted by Psmith

Got to be the Sub

Cheers

:) Thanks!

Originally Posted by TABACCO

aim high, shoot for the moon, ask for a patek!

I think a Patek its tooooo much!

Originally Posted by ElPrimero

How about waiting until you start working for a living, then buying one as a measure of your own success??

Here we go again Darn it! No lectures!! If I get it, To please the guys who think I shouldn't get it, I'll just bury it or put in in a Bank safe, and take it out when I'm 80! Look Guys, I'm sick and Tired of Lectures! And I think u know it. You're just teasing me.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by zseriessub

Here's what I would do: I would tell my dad to pick it out and surprise me with his choice. It may just be me, but I like gifts that you unwrap and not quite know what you are going to get. I think it makes it that much more special. If your like me, your dad knows you more than anyone else and he will make the perfect choice. Sorry for being all hokey.

I gave that a thought. But my dad tells me that I have unpredictable tastes!

Originally Posted by Barracuda

I think its awesome that your father would consider gifting you a ROLEX for your 16th....but of course, with it comes some responsibility that I'm sure your father would make you aware of.

I'm a cop, so understand where I'm coming from.

At your age, people who wouldn't think twice about ripping a ROLEX off the arm of an adult would consider you an easy mark. Considering your location (PR) and I've been there (beautiful place by the way), I think you'd have to seriously consider the locations you frequent when wearing any type of ROLEX. In the criminal world, ROLEX means easy money, even the name ROLEX sends shivers up the legs of bad guys/girls.

Think about it this way, when someone sees someone wearing a ROLEX, they think that guy/girl has money....even if that ISN'T the case. Not only is your watch valuable, so are you....if a young person is wearing one, then his parents are valuable.

But, I'm cynical...can't do this job for a long time and not be. If your father does gift you one, just use your common sense. I know you'll want people to know you have one, every one who has a ROLEX is proud of them but its doubly typical for someone so young to be, whats the word...flashy. It's normal.

Good luck and congrats should this happen...just be careful.

Yer Pal,
Cuda

Thanks Cuda! I know what u mean! If I get it, which some people are making me not wanting to get it, It'll be for special occasions! Weddings, Grads, Family parties, Funerals etc. But I think I might not get it. :/

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by Smokeytreats

Get a white dialed milgauss...young, sporty, with a little bit of flare with the orange numerals. Ashton Kuchar wears one and it looks good on him. Nice size case too, almost as thick as a Sea Dweller but perfect for both jeans and a suit.

Cheers buddy good luck and congratulations

Thanks! That's nice too!

Originally Posted by sbux

I think a rolex is not suitable for a 16 yrs old...maybe a 21 but definitely not 16 just too young to have these luxury discretionary items

more Lectures! Oh JoY!

Originally Posted by BLM2

Get the Platium Day-Date. If your father won't buy it for you, move out immediately.

Nah, Its too much! maybe later!

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

A Rolex is suitable whenever you're mature enough to handle its responsibility. I had my first at 18, and our very own Kyle on TRF had his Explorer aged 14. Age isn't always synonymous with maturity

Thanks!

[OYSTERMANN]

Gaby, the Sub certainly is a popular suggestion, by the look of your poll, but how about a nice Explorer II with the white dial? - a bit different.

I hope you get a great Rolex for your 16th, whichever model it is. It will be a fabulous present to remember and treasure.

All the best,

Neil.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Gaby, the Sub certainly is a popular suggestion, by the look of your poll, but how about a nice Explorer II with the white dial? - a bit different.

I hope you get a great Rolex for your 16th, whichever model it is. It will be a fabulous present to remember and treasure.

All the best,

Neil.

Thanks Neil. But I lost the feeling of getting one.

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by datejust1

Thanks Neil. But I lost the feeling of getting one.

Oh, that's too bad.

I hope you're not too downhearted with some of the earlier comments and replies.

If you want one and it's tradition in your family, I say go for it.

The start of your thread was so upbeat, so hold that thought and savour the expectation of choosing a new one - whatever it is.

Good Luck.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Oh, that's too bad.

I hope you're not too downhearted with some of the earlier comments and replies.

If you want one and it's tradition in your family, I say go for it.

The start of your thread was so upbeat, so hold that thought and savour the expectation of choosing a new one - whatever it is.

Good Luck.

Well, That how a "kid" (as some describe me) feels. Dissapointed maybe? I thought most of the guys would have given me support. But that's how the cookie crumbles my friend.

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by datejust1

Well, That how a "kid" (as some describe me) feels. Dissapointed maybe? I thought most of the guys would have given me support. But that's how the cookie crumbles my friend.

Never mind the dissenters, Gaby.

As you have already said - watches have run in your family for many, many years and, for what it's worth, I think it's entirely appropriate that you uphold the tradition on your 16th.

There are many messages of support in your thread, so focus on those for inspiration, rather than allow your enthusiasm to be dampened.

Just my two cents worth - now, get your order in for your new Rolex.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Never mind the dissenters, Gaby.

As you have already said - watches have run in your family for many, many years and, for what it's worth, I think it's entirely appropriate that you uphold the tradition on your 16th.

There are many messages of support in your thread, so focus on those for inspiration, rather than allow your enthusiasm to be dampened.

Just my two cents worth - now, get your order in for your new Rolex.

Thanks Neil! you have got my spirits back up again! Let me call my AD

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by datejust1

Thanks Neil! you have got my spirits back up again! Let me call my AD

Hey - now that's more like it!

Get down to that AD tomorrow!

Best regards,

Neil.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Hey - now that's more like it!

Get down to that AD tomorrow!

Best regards,

Neil.

Sure will! But just to take a peek...

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by datejust1

Sure will! But just to take a peek...

By all means take a peek for now, anyway, but have a real good look for your new Rolex and take heart that many here wish you well in your search for the perfect model.

Neil.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

By all means take a peek for now, anyway, but have a real good look for your new Rolex and take heart that many here wish you well in your search for the perfect model.

Neil.

I hope so!