Age Appropriate Rolexes

[ref1655]

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.

[THC]

I learned long ago, each family's business is their own... everything is relative (pun intended)..

[Eric Chan]

To each their own, especially when it comes to parenting. However, for my children, they would receive these types of gifts during milestone occasions. Not to suggest a Christening is not, but more along the lines of a University graduation or wedding.

[THC]

Originally Posted by eric chan

to each their own, especially when it comes to parenting. However, for my children, they would receive these types of gifts during milestone occasions. Not to suggest a christening is not, but more along the lines of a university graduation or wedding.

100%

[Golfster]

Good for the parents to see, do and gift as they see appropriate.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by ref1655

at what age would you allow your child to wear a Rolex?

Allow?

When they can afford to purchase one themselves.

[Patton250]

I'm thankful they are not my neighbors. Not because they gave their kids Rolexes but because all the other things that must come with people that would do such a thing.

[justdate]

My Dad bought me a Tag when I was 15 or so and I nearly lost it 3 or 4 times!

I'd save the smart watches for adults, children just have a way of losing / damaging things.

[Mosbrook]

Assuming the kids would even want them. My kids that age couldn't care less about a luxury watch.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Allow?

When they can afford to purchase one themselves.

Yes.

[Easy Rhino]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Allow?

When they can afford to purchase one themselves.

^this^

[SLS]

My personal opinion is that 10 years is too young and shows irresponsibility of the parents. But also living in the Bay Area, I see many senseless displays of wealth.

[Dismount]

My daughter gets my collection when I'm dead. She loves her baby-g I got her for Christmas though.

[Dashimmy]

I am the father of two daughters, 7 and 3, and have give this some thought. This is my feelings for them obtaining a Rolex.

1. Earn one, just like I had to. Work hard and buy one because you appreciate what it is.

2. Marry a Man who is able to buy one for you. Like I did for my Wife.

3. Get mine after I die.

[Thailawson]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Allow?

When they can afford to purchase one themselves.

This man is a good parent!

[locutus49]

Ditto.

Originally Posted by Thailawson

This man is a good parent!

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Dashimmy

I am the father of two daughters, 7 and 3, and have give this some thought. This is my feelings for them obtaining a Rolex.

1. Earn one, just like I had to. Work hard and buy one because you appreciate what it is.

2. Marry a Man who is able to buy one for you. Like I did for my Wife.

3. Get mine after I die.

Well put. Perfectly put actually.

[ingmar]

When I was 9 I started up a business selling rubber balls @ school during lunch. $.25/ea.

After it got popular & everyone wanted to buy them, a kid traded me 4 balls for 1 Rolex.

About 3 hours later his parents called mine & said the watch was not his to sell/trade (duh).

If only I'd waited one more year & your neighbors' kids had been my school mates...

[stil]

I think actual age of the child has less to do with it. 5 or 50...to me it's more about who your child is and how they'd handle it.

...and if someone has the means it's all relative.

[Wooster]

Lemme guess: Marin County

[tylerad1]

If i was wealthy enough to get my ten year old a rolex, I don't think I'd be too concerned about the condition of the watches after a given time span

[dominic.warren]

I agree parenting is a questionable subject. But the fact this is even mentioned is in my opinion obvious as to how someone really feel. I think in situations like this it is more of a show off for the parents and nothing else. I wouldn't get my kids an expensive watch not cause it wouldn't be appreciated but because kids will be kids. Besides most of today's kids would rather have an iPod or something like that. I would get my kids such gifts like said before as big milestones like graduation/marriage. If my son wanted to wear a nice watch before such time he can borrow one of mine.

[GB-man]

It's been hashed over here several times. I say smoke em if you got em and I don't judge other people's purchases, particularly those as trivial as a watch.

[silverbullet818]

It all depends on the parent's values and economic situation.

If you are a famous rapper, your Rolex gifting may look like:

First kiss = Rolex
First score = Rolex
First divorce = Rolex

[crowncollection]

About 21 is right I think, but those that have so much money it doesn't matter may think differently, it's probably normal for them to spend this type of money on their children. Wether it's Morally Right or wrong is a different question or sensible


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[R G]

Originally Posted by THC

I learned long ago, each family's business is their own... everything is relative (pun intended)..

Couldn't agree more. Very well said.


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[droptopman]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Allow?



When they can afford to purchase one themselves.

Lol. I heard my Fathers voice when I read this.

[VinnieVegas]

It depends on a lot of variables. But as a general principle, I wouldn't give a Rolex watch to any child before attaining a graduate school degree, or reaching that age (around 25).

And then, I'd probably go with a Datejust.

[ref1655]

Originally Posted by tylerad1

If i was wealthy enough to get my ten year old a rolex, I don't think I'd be too concerned about the condition of the watches after a given time span

after glancing at the present condition of the son's 4 year-old Datejust, many of us here would concur that while Rolex manufactures one of the most rugged (and dependable) watches on earth, they have yet to come up with a model designed to withstand the rigors of extreme skateboarding!

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by THC

I learned long ago, each family's business is their own... everything is relative (pun intended)..

X 2.... Everyone has their way of looking at things.... All things.