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Old 13 June 2016, 01:14 PM   #1
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New Rolex ideas for birth of child

My wife and I are expecting our first child. I find this as a good opportunity for a new watch to mark the occasion.

My wife does not want to know the sex until it arrives, but I am torn. My main question is, what watches would commemorate a boy or girl.

If it is a boy, I would prefer something with a blue face. Possibly a 116622 blue face or DJII blue face.

Without getting pink, what are some girl ideas?

Everything I currently have, has a black or grey face.

Please share your thoughts. Thank You!
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:20 PM   #2
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I figure out what I want and then try to tie it in to the child.

For example: Daytona
BOY: it's a racing watch. All time classic
Girl: Women are wearing bigger watches. Flashy watch with the PCL

See?
Hulk:
BOY: Obvious
GIRL: Green is a flashy color and goes well with anything.

I could go on.
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:26 PM   #3
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If its a boy, buy yourself a watch. If it's a girl, buy your wife a watch. Makes sense to me.
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:29 PM   #4
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If its a boy, buy yourself a watch. If it's a girl, buy your wife a watch. Makes sense to me.
My wife and I have our first on the way shortly too and I was thinking exactly this.
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:32 PM   #5
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Rose gold black face dj if it's a girl, 36mm. She'll love it
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:35 PM   #6
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Congrats

To commemorate the birth of a baby girl, have you considered the Polar Explorer? The white face could be a nice addition to your collection.
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:40 PM   #7
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Buy yourself and you wife watches to celebrate the first child. If boy, you can give your watch to him and your wife's watch to daughter-in-law, vice verse.

Congrats in advance.
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:42 PM   #8
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To commemorate the birth of a baby girl, have you considered the Polar Explorer? The white face could be a nice addition to your collection.


I did consider a Daytona C in white for a girl and black for a boy.
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:43 PM   #9
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I have tried to buy my wife a nice watch and she has no interest. She'd rather have bigger or more diamonds.
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Old 13 June 2016, 09:13 PM   #10
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I would buy the wife the 36mm Date Just with the pink floral dial. Take a step back for you and when everything calms down go get what you want.
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Old 13 June 2016, 10:01 PM   #11
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Focus on being a good parent, not your watch.
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Old 13 June 2016, 11:02 PM   #12
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I wouldn't buy a watch for a baby
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Old 14 June 2016, 11:55 AM   #13
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buy the one you like regardless of the sex. you're gonna be wearing it


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Old 14 June 2016, 11:59 AM   #14
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For a girl the purple op stick dial.
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116500 as this is the watch of the year !
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Old 14 June 2016, 12:02 PM   #16
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datejust (any dial), Daytona (white dial) or 16570 explorer 2 (white dial)
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Old 14 June 2016, 12:05 PM   #17
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I did consider a Daytona C in white for a girl and black for a boy.
This seems like a solid idea imo.
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Old 14 June 2016, 12:27 PM   #18
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New Rolex ideas for birth of child

My wife and I have 2 older children and I am trying to figure out a way to angle for another Rolex. This gives me an idea. If only we weren't both "altered" as they say. Oh well.

I say you should get a gray and red grape OP, just to be prepared for the birth.

Huge congrats. Your life will change forever b


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