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Advice is What I Need!!!
A good friend of mine has asked for advice on watches they should consider for 2 sons who will be graduating from college this year. Both of these sons are large young men so they it will take, I think, something in the range of 42-45 mm to be comfortable and look right on their wrists. Neither has owned a mechanical watch before but their dad wears a Rolex. Their parents are looking for something in stainless steel and sporty. There knowledge of watches if limited although they have looked at a local Rolex AD. When I asked the model, they did not know the model (enough said about knowledge.
If you were a 21 year old graduate what watch would you wish your parents would give you? Now do not go wild as I would think something $7000 USD or less would be a good starting point.
For young people ...
And staying on the $ range, why not a Tudor black bay?
Very nice, reliable movement and not boring.
Cheers,
Nilo
Very nice, reliable movement and not boring.
Cheers,
Nilo
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Always glad to see you here!
This message has been edited by amerix on 2013-07-26 12:54:21 This message has been edited by amerix on 2013-07-26 12:57:03
And because I am tolerant but NEVER impartial - my suggestion would be a Sarpaneva S.U.F "Myrski" or "Flying Finn" - well, something in that range, direction - and somewhere beyond,
but nothing from a Brand.
Presenting an innocent graduating kid with a watch could be like burning a brand on the hide of a cow. Welcome back to the family! You are branded - - - and belong to us again !!!
In short, I don't think that presenting - or giving a watch - to any family offspring for marking some special occasion is a good idea.
But as they all say, "That's just my opinion".
Why not ask them about theirs?
amerix
EASY...
at 21, it was all about trying to impress the ladies 
The usual brands which get recognition
Panerai
Rolex
Breitling
Omega
of course I'm biased but MB dual carbon sport can probably handle most abuse as well.
Give them a few years to develop your taste in watches!
Hope all is well, give a big hug to the missus for me
Mike
The usual brands which get recognition
Panerai
Rolex
Breitling
Omega
of course I'm biased but MB dual carbon sport can probably handle most abuse as well.
Give them a few years to develop your taste in watches!
Hope all is well, give a big hug to the missus for me
Mike
I think this is most in touch with reality ...
If a Rolex, I would opt for a model that is not faked too much: an Explorer is a nice watch and high quality, without shouting "Rolex!" too loudly, the Milgauss would fall into the same category.
Otherwise, something really cool would be a rubberized divers' watch, like Ulysse Nardin's "Black Sea":
It is available with yellow or lightning blue luminous elements as well, so both boys could get the same watch, but with different colours.
Marcus
This message has been edited by Marcus Hanke on 2013-07-26 15:36:17
Otherwise, something really cool would be a rubberized divers' watch, like Ulysse Nardin's "Black Sea":
It is available with yellow or lightning blue luminous elements as well, so both boys could get the same watch, but with different colours.
Marcus
This message has been edited by Marcus Hanke on 2013-07-26 15:36:17
Straight from Amy's mouth...
Tell him to recommend a Cartier Santos...
I asked why and Amy responded:
"this way after he buys the two watches, he can pick something up for his wife. She probably worked harder to get the kids through college than the kids worked in college!"
Hmmm
Why is it that all wives think the same
Mike
As a 21 year old recent graduate
I'd suggest a Rolex Submariner/GMT, since they're pretty sturdy, reliable, and relatively timeless. Or a Panerai, but sizing is quite difficult to get exact and might not be for every one. Maybe even an IWC chronograph pilot (Ref 3777).
Stick to classics. I'm sure the parents (and kids!) will want some thing that'll last a life time.
Another cool option would be to let the kids pick the watch they'd like, I wish my parents had done that instead of getting a watch I already had!
Hope that helps!
Marwan
This message has been edited by mr on 2013-07-26 16:30:29 This message has been edited by mr on 2013-07-26 16:34:35
I guess they don't care about watches, and that they won't.
The most obvious answer is... Rolex.
Don't nother about the diameter. They will work with.
Any of the Professional model will work.
An exotic choice would be a JLC, such as a Navy SEALs Alarm, if they really care about big size.
Panerai, and the 372 would be another possibility. Or any of their 44 case, if they want something smaller.
Best,
Nicolas
If they care about watches, Rolex. If they don't, Rolex.
This will apparently be the graduate's "one" watch, perhaps for the moment and perhaps indefinitely. That calls for Rolex for reasons of physical and fashion durability. I agree with the advice not to get one that is too "blatant."
From an 18 YO Kid...
... I am pleased with my Rolex Submariner 114060. Absolutely a pleasure to wear. It is versatile, sturdy, well made and it fits your bill perfectly! Another alternative is the Omega Speedmaster. You can never go wrong with these two. All the best for your good friend and his sons!
Regards,
Robin
You might want to suggest the Graduate Special
Now here is a watch that some might find corny, but it is highly appropriate. The Zenith El Primero Espada Graduation.
Stainless Steel, 40mm, Water Resistent to 100m, Self winding mechanical, power reserve 50hrs, 36,000, and should be within the price. Or if they can wait, Zenith will release a beautiful version of this watch, the El Primero Graduate Special, early next year. These watches have a hidden secret. On the reverse side is a removeable 5 gram gold medallion dedicated to the spirit of enterprise. It is more symbolic of the beginning of a new phase in their life, and could in theory be sold to partially finance a new venture. Obviously nobody envisions anyone selling the coin, but it is a neat concept.
If 40mm is too small, I suggest the Zenith Type 20 GMT at 48mm, unique, masculine, and visually stunning, and in the price range.
Dean
As a 21 old one
I wanted .... 
oh we are talking watches
So in that time of age I wanted Omega
few years later Panerai
moving on to Rolex
an then.suddenly I craved for UN Trilogy set
in mean time I obviously discovered PPro
There are sure shots
Rolex..Panerai...Omega
there are dark horses
IWC...TAG Heuer...G O... as well
or you can go "exotic"
Gerber.... Ochs und Junior....Svend Andersen
(he have something that will sure interest 21 old one )
)most of all..... do they care for horology
for a little bit?
If yes I would go for GP or Zenith if no then
there is only one answer that one with crown on it
Cheers &
hope you tell us outcome
Damjan
Rolex or Omega
The Speedmaster is a great choice, but don't think that at 21, you will be winding watches. In all honesty the best pic at 7k is the Explorer II, is a 42mm case. But if you want a pay a little less, an Omega Seamaster could be a winner as well.