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sirjohnbrian · 30 March 2009, 09:58 AM

Anyone have any recommendations for a boy's watch?? I know Rolex makes a midsize but I'm looking for something for an 8 year old. All the stuff I found on the net seem to be toy quartz watches. This is something my in-laws want to get my son.

MrRetep · 30 March 2009, 10:29 AM

Maybe Seiko/Invicta? I wouldnt get anything too fancy for an 8 year old.

kyle L · 30 March 2009, 10:58 AM

I bought my rolex when I was 13, and I still love it. I think 13s a good age to introduce boys to watches, but maybe you could get him a Seiko or Citizen? I think seikos are pretty nice for their price.

diablojota · 30 March 2009, 11:03 AM

I had Swatches at that age. They held up pretty well to all the havoc that I could reap upon them. But they also sold those really great rubber face guards for them too.

kyle L · 30 March 2009, 11:07 AM

Or maybe you could get him a pre-owned tag. The older models usually are smaller, and make good beaters. I have this one from my father.

My brother is 11, and he wears this tag. He recently put it on a leather band, and looks really nice!

lorsban · 30 March 2009, 01:09 PM

I think it depends how mature the child is and also his level/type of activity. If the boy's a sports fan, you might want to get him a timex ironman or a g-shock. If he's more of the indoorsy type, then you could think about dressier basic models from japanese makers.

But, a swatch would actually be well suited to most situations and you have a range of styles to choose from.

I wouldn't recommend expensive watches as boys do lose things easily. I know I've lost about 2 watches myself when I was a kid.

tubojunk · 30 March 2009, 02:49 PM

My brother and I both had TAGs when we were in middle school. Loved them until we got our Rolex's :)

sirjohnbrian · 30 March 2009, 09:06 PM

Thanks all for your input. I looked at swatch but it seemed a little too showy. I hadn't thought of the older Tags. But Seiko seems a good bet. I thought of Rolex but I wanted to give that myself when my boys are older.

CPTL · 31 March 2009, 04:55 AM

Maybe I'm off it...but at 8 years old, If you asked me what kind of watch I wanted, I'll bet you a zillion dollars my answer would have been either Spiderman or Dallas Cowboys.

Mike B · 2 April 2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

Maybe I'm off it...but at 8 years old, If you asked me what kind of watch I wanted, I'll bet you a zillion dollars my answer would have been either Spiderman or Dallas Cowboys.

lol, I was thinking the same thing !
People, we are talking about an 8 year old boy !!! We're talking about used Tags, a Rolex, Seiko, etc. IMO, I would wait at least another 5 years before getting him a watch worth over $100. Again, this is just MY opinion, (so please don't flame me lol). IMO, 8 is just too young for an expensive watch. Heck, I've always loved watches, and my first was a Timex in 8th grade lol.
Give the boy some time, he will learn to better appreciate it as he gets older.

The GMT Master · 2 April 2009, 10:35 PM

I had this fantastic lime green Festina alarm chronograph - great little watch, and plenty to fiddle with, perfect for an 8 year old

dookie · 5 April 2009, 02:09 PM

My boy is nine , and wanted a nice watch for his birthday this year, i was very tempted to give him my old Tag Sel stainless . My wife said your crazy ..... we opted for a decent looking Fossil all stainless for him . He was delighted with it . If he takes care of it I will upgrade a little later.

pirchryn · 6 April 2009, 12:17 AM

Guess, Fossil, Seiko, or Timex...Come on he is only 8!

30 March 2009, 09:58 AM	#1
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Child's watch Anyone have any recommendations for a boy's watch?? I know Rolex makes a midsize but I'm looking for something for an 8 year old. All the stuff I found on the net seem to be toy quartz watches. This is something my in-laws want to get my son. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

30 March 2009, 01:09 PM	#6
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	I think it depends how mature the child is and also his level/type of activity. If the boy's a sports fan, you might want to get him a timex ironman or a g-shock. If he's more of the indoorsy type, then you could think about dressier basic models from japanese makers. But, a swatch would actually be well suited to most situations and you have a range of styles to choose from. I wouldn't recommend expensive watches as boys do lose things easily. I know I've lost about 2 watches myself when I was a kid. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

30 March 2009, 02:49 PM	#7
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	My brother and I both had TAGs when we were in middle school. Loved them until we got our Rolex's :) __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

30 March 2009, 09:06 PM	#8
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Thanks all for your input. I looked at swatch but it seemed a little too showy. I hadn't thought of the older Tags. But Seiko seems a good bet. I thought of Rolex but I wanted to give that myself when my boys are older. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

31 March 2009, 04:55 AM	#9
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Maybe I'm off it...but at 8 years old, If you asked me what kind of watch I wanted, I'll bet you a zillion dollars my answer would have been either Spiderman or Dallas Cowboys. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

30 March 2009, 10:29 AM	#2
MrRetep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Pete Location: Orange County, CA Watch: the Lakers Posts: 686	Maybe Seiko/Invicta? I wouldnt get anything too fancy for an 8 year old.

30 March 2009, 10:58 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I bought my rolex when I was 13, and I still love it. I think 13s a good age to introduce boys to watches, but maybe you could get him a Seiko or Citizen? I think seikos are pretty nice for their price.

30 March 2009, 11:03 AM	#4
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I had Swatches at that age. They held up pretty well to all the havoc that I could reap upon them. But they also sold those really great rubber face guards for them too.

30 March 2009, 11:07 AM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Or maybe you could get him a pre-owned tag. The older models usually are smaller, and make good beaters. I have this one from my father. My brother is 11, and he wears this tag. He recently put it on a leather band, and looks really nice!

2 April 2009, 10:35 PM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I had this fantastic lime green Festina alarm chronograph - great little watch, and plenty to fiddle with, perfect for an 8 year old

5 April 2009, 02:09 PM	#12
dookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Daphne,Al Posts: 1	My boy is nine , and wanted a nice watch for his birthday this year, i was very tempted to give him my old Tag Sel stainless . My wife said your crazy ..... we opted for a decent looking Fossil all stainless for him . He was delighted with it . If he takes care of it I will upgrade a little later.

6 April 2009, 12:17 AM	#13
pirchryn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub SS Posts: 110	Guess, Fossil, Seiko, or Timex...Come on he is only 8!

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