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Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 11:33 AM

I had a really special incoming about 2 months ago, it wasn't a watch but my first child a boy. His original due date was the end of October, but he came about 6 weeks early. Most importantly he and my wife are doing well now and we were able to bring him home.

I want to buy him a birth year GMT Master II or the Starbuck-Cermit to give to him on his 18th birthday. I know these are very tough to get. I checked in with my AD where I have a small purchase history (Explorer and Sub) and they really couldn't give me a definitive time frame. I can't really afford to go Grey on these either.

Should I try and pursue another watch that is more attainable like the Speedmaster?

Jim P · 30 October 2021, 11:40 AM

If giving it to him on his 18th birthday don't you have 18 years to source a watch made this year that is in your budget? Why the rush

Singslinger · 30 October 2021, 11:50 AM

First congratulations on the birth of your son!

As for a possible birth watch, I'm guessing you'd like to present him with one that was bought around the time he was born, or at least in the same year? If yes, then you might have no choice but to go for the Speedmaster, which is an excellent alternative to Rolex.

Otherwise, maybe exercise a bit of patience and wait for your AD to deliver?

Good luck!

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim P

If giving it to him on his 18th birthday don't you have 18 years to source a watch made this year that is in your budget? Why the rush

Budget is around $10k, hoping at retail.

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

First congratulations on the birth of your son!

As for a possible birth watch, I'm guessing you'd like to present him with one that was bought around the time he was born, or at least in the same year? If yes, then you might have no choice but to go for the Speedmaster, which is an excellent alternative to Rolex.

Otherwise, maybe exercise a bit of patience and wait for your AD to deliver?

Good luck!

Thank you!

CBouza3 · 30 October 2021, 12:17 PM

I’m in a similar boat. Requested a knowingly impossible to get BLNR back in February for a birth year watch for my daughter who just arrived in September. It hasn’t happened yet and I have no delusions it will in 2021. I guess it will come when it comes.

4 Aussies · 30 October 2021, 12:21 PM

Purchase it new on his 18th birthday, nothing beats the latest and greatest!
No pressure now.

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CBouza3

I’m in a similar boat. Requested a knowingly impossible to get BLNR back in February for a birth year watch for my daughter who just arrived in September. It hasn’t happened yet and I have no delusions it will in 2021. I guess it will come when it comes.

Congratulations on your special incoming! Thinking of any alternatives?

Nice marmot · 30 October 2021, 12:31 PM

I say give him the explorer or sub. Assuming you still have one or the other in 18 years. Send it in and get it serviced not long before his birthday and give it to him on his 18th. That would mean way more to me than a watch that sat in a drawer for 18 years. It would be a watch I saw on my dads arm during all the special moments growing up.

shaunylw · 30 October 2021, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rexplorer214270

I had a really special incoming about 2 months ago, it wasn't a watch but my first child a boy. His original due date was the end of October, but he came about 6 weeks early. Most importantly he and my wife are doing well now and we were able to bring him home.

I want to buy him a birth year GMT Master II or the Starbuck-Cermit to give to him on his 18th birthday. I know these are very tough to get. I checked in with my AD where I have a small purchase history (Explorer and Sub) and they really couldn't give me a definitive time frame. I can't really afford to go Grey on these either.

Should I try and pursue another watch that is more attainable like the Speedmaster?

If you want that watch, you might have to spend the 20k if you want a birth year watch for him. Seems a bit silly to spend 20k if your AD can’t come through and stick it in a safe for 20 years. It’s really cool but it’s just a bit wild right now with how much they are going for.

I might in this case give the AD a few watches and let them know what you’re trying to accomplish. Maybe they give you a call when something comes in.

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sleepydoc · 30 October 2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice marmot

I say give him the explorer or sub. Assuming you still have one or the other in 18 years. Send it in and get it serviced not long before his birthday and give it to him on his 18th. That would mean way more to me than a watch that sat in a drawer for 18 years. It would be a watch I saw on my dads arm during all the special moments growing up.

Totally agree.

nan7yo · 30 October 2021, 12:42 PM

Congratulations! It’s a very heart-warming initiative, I’m sure he would love it!

Please post some of his wrist shots 18 years later :-)

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Jim P · 30 October 2021, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepydoc

Totally agree.

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nan7yo

Congratulations! It’s a very heart-warming initiative, I’m sure he would love it!

Please post some of his wrist shots 18 years later :-)

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Thanks and will do!

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

Purchase it new on his 18th birthday, nothing beats the latest and greatest!
No pressure now.

Understandable, I was just hoping for something for his birth year mostly because he is a preemie and spent a few weeks in the NICU

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice marmot

I say give him the explorer or sub. Assuming you still have one or the other in 18 years. Send it in and get it serviced not long before his birthday and give it to him on his 18th. That would mean way more to me than a watch that sat in a drawer for 18 years. It would be a watch I saw on my dads arm during all the special moments growing up.

I was initially thinking that but now wanted something with his birth year on it. Could revert back to giving him the Sub or Explorer, although the Explorer may have to be sold to help towards the purchase of a GMT or Cermit

Rexplorer214270 · 30 October 2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

If you want that watch, you might have to spend the 20k if you want a birth year watch for him. Seems a bit silly to spend 20k if your AD can’t come through and stick it in a safe for 20 years. It’s really cool but it’s just a bit wild right now with how much they are going for.

I might in this case give the AD a few watches and let them know what you’re trying to accomplish. Maybe they give you a call when something comes in.

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Totally agree, spending $20k would be silly. I would probably occasionally wear the watch so it wouldn't be in the safe all the time

Chute · 30 October 2021, 02:31 PM

Maybe ask for a DJ 41 or even a DJ36, just being realistic. You have a relationship which is good but these are weird times. I had a great relationship with and AD and could not get a ceramic Daytona even back in 2016 for a very special occasion.

Urosfan · 30 October 2021, 07:09 PM

Congrats on your new addition

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RazorD · 30 October 2021, 07:14 PM

Congratulations! I don’t think it needs to be dated the year of his birth. If it stretches over, no biggie. My suggestion would be to wear it often over the next 18 years and take photos with him and make memories together wearing it. Once you give it to him, hat will matter more than a date on the card. Congrats again!!

Spurman · 30 October 2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RazorD

Congratulations! I don’t think it needs to be dated the year of his birth. If it stretches over, no biggie. My suggestion would be to wear it often over the next 18 years and take photos with him and make memories together wearing it. Once you give it to him, hat will matter more than a date on the card. Congrats again!!

Well said too.

jets · 31 October 2021, 01:32 AM

Go grey!

Danny83 · 31 October 2021, 01:36 AM

I would get on the list now eventually you will get one.

fed_fan · 31 October 2021, 01:41 AM

Forget the watch just get him a 529 plan

Rexplorer214270 · 31 October 2021, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fed_fan

Forget the watch just get him a 529 plan

The watch would be in addition to a 529

dkg1616 · 31 October 2021, 04:30 AM

I wouldn’t buy a watch now to sit for 18 years - you never know what the world will look like then…shit rolex could have smart watches at that point…

joli160 · 31 October 2021, 05:39 AM

Huge congrats on the most important incoming.
Being a regular at your AD that watch should come sooner or later.
(Ask for the invoice on your boy’s name, would make it a nice time capsule)

Benzsiam · 31 October 2021, 05:41 AM

You can based on your intention that this watch is ordered on his birth-year as his birthday gift. It doesn't matter if this watch comes in a year later.

HHIslander · 31 October 2021, 05:50 AM

Congratulations on the addition!

If there is ever a situation where “don’t go grey, wait it out” is clearly the best strategy, it’s yours. No hurry.

Enjoy your first, they do get easier.

Pw92676 · 31 October 2021, 06:44 AM

Here is what I would do:
Get a speedmaster now. It will eventually be his “birth year” watch. Then wait it out and get a Rolex at your AD some time over the coming years?

30 October 2021, 11:33 AM	#1
Rexplorer214270 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New England Watch: All of them Posts: 549	Special Incoming and Advice Needed I had a really special incoming about 2 months ago, it wasn't a watch but my first child a boy. His original due date was the end of October, but he came about 6 weeks early. Most importantly he and my wife are doing well now and we were able to bring him home. I want to buy him a birth year GMT Master II or the Starbuck-Cermit to give to him on his 18th birthday. I know these are very tough to get. I checked in with my AD where I have a small purchase history (Explorer and Sub) and they really couldn't give me a definitive time frame. I can't really afford to go Grey on these either. Should I try and pursue another watch that is more attainable like the Speedmaster?

31 October 2021, 01:32 AM	#22
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Go grey! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

31 October 2021, 05:39 AM	#27
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Huge congrats on the most important incoming. Being a regular at your AD that watch should come sooner or later. (Ask for the invoice on your boy’s name, would make it a nice time capsule) __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

31 October 2021, 05:41 AM	#28
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,001	You can based on your intention that this watch is ordered on his birth-year as his birthday gift. It doesn't matter if this watch comes in a year later. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

30 October 2021, 11:40 AM	#2
Jim P "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Sub,Exp1&2,YM,Milg Posts: 429	If giving it to him on his 18th birthday don't you have 18 years to source a watch made this year that is in your budget? Why the rush

30 October 2021, 11:50 AM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	First congratulations on the birth of your son! As for a possible birth watch, I'm guessing you'd like to present him with one that was bought around the time he was born, or at least in the same year? If yes, then you might have no choice but to go for the Speedmaster, which is an excellent alternative to Rolex. Otherwise, maybe exercise a bit of patience and wait for your AD to deliver? Good luck!

30 October 2021, 12:17 PM	#6
CBouza3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 21	I’m in a similar boat. Requested a knowingly impossible to get BLNR back in February for a birth year watch for my daughter who just arrived in September. It hasn’t happened yet and I have no delusions it will in 2021. I guess it will come when it comes.

30 October 2021, 12:21 PM	#7
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,163	Purchase it new on his 18th birthday, nothing beats the latest and greatest! No pressure now.

30 October 2021, 12:31 PM	#9
Nice marmot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: US Posts: 197	I say give him the explorer or sub. Assuming you still have one or the other in 18 years. Send it in and get it serviced not long before his birthday and give it to him on his 18th. That would mean way more to me than a watch that sat in a drawer for 18 years. It would be a watch I saw on my dads arm during all the special moments growing up.

30 October 2021, 12:42 PM	#12
nan7yo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: APAC Posts: 1,033	Congratulations! It’s a very heart-warming initiative, I’m sure he would love it! Please post some of his wrist shots 18 years later :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2021, 02:31 PM	#18
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	Maybe ask for a DJ 41 or even a DJ36, just being realistic. You have a relationship which is good but these are weird times. I had a great relationship with and AD and could not get a ceramic Daytona even back in 2016 for a very special occasion.

30 October 2021, 07:09 PM	#19
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats on your new addition Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2021, 07:14 PM	#20
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Congratulations! I don’t think it needs to be dated the year of his birth. If it stretches over, no biggie. My suggestion would be to wear it often over the next 18 years and take photos with him and make memories together wearing it. Once you give it to him, hat will matter more than a date on the card. Congrats again!!

31 October 2021, 01:36 AM	#23
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I would get on the list now eventually you will get one.

31 October 2021, 01:41 AM	#24
fed_fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Watch: Hulk Posts: 176	Forget the watch just get him a 529 plan

31 October 2021, 04:30 AM	#26
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	I wouldn’t buy a watch now to sit for 18 years - you never know what the world will look like then…shit rolex could have smart watches at that point…

31 October 2021, 05:50 AM	#29
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	Congratulations on the addition! If there is ever a situation where “don’t go grey, wait it out” is clearly the best strategy, it’s yours. No hurry. Enjoy your first, they do get easier.

31 October 2021, 06:44 AM	#30
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Here is what I would do: Get a speedmaster now. It will eventually be his “birth year” watch. Then wait it out and get a Rolex at your AD some time over the coming years?

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