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koolkas · 20 June 2018, 09:53 PM

I'm expecting the birth of my first child this Nov, I plan to buy explorer 1 for later on pass to him 18 years later.. since Rolex sport now are hard to obtain, any idea of what model? Currently I owned subs ceramic date, Tudor BB ETA, and omega speedy chocolate dial... But looking at the new root beer..wow birth year also...but maybe need to wait how many years. ...

Pw92676 · 20 June 2018, 10:02 PM

Congratulations to you:)
I did the same for my son who is expected October. In anticipation I bought a SubC and recently was lucky enough to score a Daytona. The others I was considering were a Speedy Pro or Santos 2018...IMO all classics and having any as a birth watch to pass down would have been amazing.

The Exp 1 is a fantastic choice. I’m sure you could get one before November to have it in time for the big incoming :)

tyler1980 · 20 June 2018, 10:03 PM

i got a GMT LN with the intent to give to my first son when my wife was pregnant with him. I wear it now and he gets it later. IMO you should get something simple and classic. No colored bezels, TT etc as a simple looking Rolex will always go with anything.

Explorer I is a good choice but if it was me i would do a GMT LN or a sub C (either date or without)

Pw92676 · 20 June 2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

i got a GMT LN with the intent to give to my first son when my wife was pregnant with him. I wear it now and he gets it later. IMO you should get something simple and classic. No colored bezels, TT etc as a simple looking Rolex will always go with anything.

Explorer I is a good choice but if it was me i would do a GMT LN or a sub C (either date or without)

Totally agree, well said! Timeless classics are timeless classics for a reason:) GMT LN should def be considered.

Speedbird-1 · 21 June 2018, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

Totally agree, well said! Timeless classics are timeless classics for a reason:) GMT LN should def be considered.

There aren't many Rolexes, that don't become "classics".....in time.

joli160 · 21 June 2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

i got a GMT LN with the intent to give to my first son when my wife was pregnant with him. I wear it now and he gets it later. IMO you should get something simple and classic. No colored bezels, TT etc as a simple looking Rolex will always go with anything.

Explorer I is a good choice but if it was me i would do a GMT LN or a sub C (either date or without)

Follow Tyler's advice

JayHantz · 21 June 2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Follow Tyler's advice

Agreed!

Navarino · 21 June 2018, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

i got a GMT LN with the intent to give to my first son when my wife was pregnant with him. I wear it now and he gets it later. IMO you should get something simple and classic. No colored bezels, TT etc as a simple looking Rolex will always go with anything.

Explorer I is a good choice but if it was me i would do a GMT LN or a sub C (either date or without)

100% agree with these recommendations!

Swiss Mad! · 20 June 2018, 10:04 PM

Put your name down for a SS Pepsi GMT.

By the time he"s 18 you might just about be next on the list...

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opawlows · 20 June 2018, 10:36 PM

39mm Oyster Perpetual in black

AAVDB · 20 June 2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by opawlows

39mm Oyster Perpetual in black

Yes! This is the perfect one for it I think.

Suits better than giving a ''diver'' or a ''gmt''
(And I like the OP better than the explorer 1)

tyler1980 · 20 June 2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AAVDB

Yes! This is the perfect one for it I think.

Suits better than giving a ''diver'' or a ''gmt''
(And I like the OP better than the explorer 1)

except the fact that giving a watch to an 18yr old and a ceramic bezel might be a plus. IMO the explorer or OP are more "grown up" looking where as a a diver or GMT would look equally good on all ages. No way i would wear an OP at 18. I would now though.

AAVDB · 21 June 2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

except the fact that giving a watch to an 18yr old and a ceramic bezel might be a plus. IMO the explorer or OP are more "grown up" looking where as a a diver or GMT would look equally good on all ages. No way i would wear an OP at 18. I would now though.

You have a good point there... Also a friend of mine (we are 30 now) still thinks the OP is an old mans watch

douglasf13 · 22 June 2018, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AAVDB

You have a good point there... Also a friend of mine (we are 30 now) still thinks the OP is an old mans watch

It's hard to say. Think about how bad many of the watches from the '90s look these days. I wonder if the same will happen with ceramic Rolex watches that are a bit less classically styled.

The best idea is probably an Apple gift card, so he can buy whatever the kids are wearing.

Granted, it may not be worth much in 18 years, so maybe Apple stock??

Chewbacca · 21 June 2018, 01:47 AM

congrats!

buy the one YOU like now, and wear it until he's possibly ready but engrave it with his initials and birthdate.

if he's not into watches, you have a nice vintage memento for yourself.

Dubshack · 21 June 2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

congrats!

buy the one YOU like now, and wear it until he's possibly ready but engrave it with his initials and birthdate.

if he's not into watches, you have a nice vintage memento for yourself.

This. Buy and wear what you like. Your son will enjoy wearing a watch that he saw you enjoy while growing up.

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ink3027 · 21 June 2018, 01:48 AM

Been through this exact process myself. Buy whichever watch you like and want to wear. It'll be special to him because it's "Dad's watch".

peterskinner · 21 June 2018, 01:57 AM

Sadly, it's unrealistic to think you can know what your son will value in eighteen years; come to think of it, what will we value in eighteen years ?
Life changes so much, so fast. Maybe no-one will wear mechanical watches in 2036. We can't know.

tyler1980 · 21 June 2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

Sadly, it's unrealistic to think you can know what your son will value in eighteen years; come to think of it, what will we value in eighteen years ?
Life changes so much, so fast. Maybe no-one will wear mechanical watches in 2036. We can't know.

they said that about cars 40 years ago and they still dont fly

IMO mechanical watches will at and minimum be retro and popular because of that, similar to vinyl records. You don't need vinyl in any practical sense, but they are back in a big way. I have an easier time finding records today than 10 years ago for sure. A mechanical watch is just as unnecessary even today but purists prefer it.

douglasf13 · 21 June 2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

they said that about cars 40 years ago and they still dont fly

IMO mechanical watches will at and minimum be retro and popular because of that, similar to vinyl records. You don't need vinyl in any practical sense, but they are back in a big way. I have an easier time finding records today than 10 years ago for sure. A mechanical watch is just as unnecessary even today but purists prefer it.

Wanna buy my gold pocket watch and gold/ebony cane? That's what I inherited. All I need is a top hat.

SeaAndSky · 21 June 2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

Maybe no-one will wear mechanical watches in 2036. We can't know.

I plan on wearing one of my Rolexes in 18 years while wandering the globe on adventures. So there will be at least one. I like the idea of an 116710LN too.

statsman · 21 June 2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ink3027

Been through this exact process myself. Buy whichever watch you like and want to wear. It'll be special to him because it's "Dad's watch".

I primarily wear two watches- a (1016) 1972 Explorer most of the time and a 1958 Lord Elgin wind up to church. They were both my dad’s.

I have an exceptional father. I think that’s the real key in buying a watch intended for a child- be a great father.

marc12 · 21 June 2018, 03:09 AM

116520
you will not lose

Shiny1 · 21 June 2018, 03:13 AM

That's a pretty long shot to be honest

c007 · 21 June 2018, 03:49 AM

What a blessing, glad you already planning for the future I also think the Oyster Perpetual is perfect for the job.

SLS · 21 June 2018, 03:51 AM

I think a no date Sub would be perfect. It’s look has been virtually Unchanged since its initial release.

watchmework · 21 June 2018, 05:54 AM

If you’re going to buy an explorer, I’d go for the polar. You could also hang onto your SubC and pass that along, it’ll always be a classic.

nektar · 21 June 2018, 06:00 AM

Well, you might want to wait a little bit so you can ask him :)

lguevara91 · 21 June 2018, 06:03 AM

I would say get something from this years Bassel, that would be the same year as your son's birth year and could make it that much more special

toomuchtalk · 21 June 2018, 06:57 AM

Buy him a book.

20 June 2018, 09:53 PM	#1
koolkas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: jakarta Posts: 32	Help decide Watch to buy for 1st unborn son and will pass to him later on I'm expecting the birth of my first child this Nov, I plan to buy explorer 1 for later on pass to him 18 years later.. since Rolex sport now are hard to obtain, any idea of what model? Currently I owned subs ceramic date, Tudor BB ETA, and omega speedy chocolate dial... But looking at the new root beer..wow birth year also...but maybe need to wait how many years. ...

20 June 2018, 10:03 PM	#3
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i got a GMT LN with the intent to give to my first son when my wife was pregnant with him. I wear it now and he gets it later. IMO you should get something simple and classic. No colored bezels, TT etc as a simple looking Rolex will always go with anything. Explorer I is a good choice but if it was me i would do a GMT LN or a sub C (either date or without) __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

20 June 2018, 10:04 PM	#9
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Put your name down for a SS Pepsi GMT. By the time he"s 18 you might just about be next on the list... Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

21 June 2018, 03:51 AM	#26
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I think a no date Sub would be perfect. It’s look has been virtually Unchanged since its initial release. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 June 2018, 06:03 AM	#29
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	I would say get something from this years Bassel, that would be the same year as your son's birth year and could make it that much more special __________________

20 June 2018, 10:02 PM	#2
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,294	Congratulations to you:) I did the same for my son who is expected October. In anticipation I bought a SubC and recently was lucky enough to score a Daytona. The others I was considering were a Speedy Pro or Santos 2018...IMO all classics and having any as a birth watch to pass down would have been amazing. The Exp 1 is a fantastic choice. I’m sure you could get one before November to have it in time for the big incoming :)

20 June 2018, 10:36 PM	#10
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,252	39mm Oyster Perpetual in black

21 June 2018, 01:47 AM	#15
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	congrats! buy the one YOU like now, and wear it until he's possibly ready but engrave it with his initials and birthdate. if he's not into watches, you have a nice vintage memento for yourself.

21 June 2018, 01:48 AM	#17
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 716	Been through this exact process myself. Buy whichever watch you like and want to wear. It'll be special to him because it's "Dad's watch".

21 June 2018, 01:57 AM	#18
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Sadly, it's unrealistic to think you can know what your son will value in eighteen years; come to think of it, what will we value in eighteen years ? Life changes so much, so fast. Maybe no-one will wear mechanical watches in 2036. We can't know.

21 June 2018, 03:09 AM	#23
marc12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: NH Watch: Blue Steel SD Posts: 614	116520 you will not lose

21 June 2018, 03:13 AM	#24
Shiny1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 114	That's a pretty long shot to be honest

21 June 2018, 03:49 AM	#25
c007 Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: us Posts: 94	What a blessing, glad you already planning for the future I also think the Oyster Perpetual is perfect for the job.

21 June 2018, 05:54 AM	#27
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	If you’re going to buy an explorer, I’d go for the polar. You could also hang onto your SubC and pass that along, it’ll always be a classic.

21 June 2018, 06:00 AM	#28
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	Well, you might want to wait a little bit so you can ask him :)

21 June 2018, 06:57 AM	#30
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,235	Buy him a book.

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