18th birthday present watch

[rex]

WelshChris said:

How about an Omega Speedmaster from his birth year?

http://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/speedmaster--id421...

He wasn't keen on the bezel. Thanks for the suggestion though

[rex]

Watch has been purchased ready for this weekend. Will post a wrist picture when he has it on. He does not know which one he is getting. It looks stunning though and I am a very happy dad that I can do this for him. He may not appreciate a watch yet as he has a phone to tell the time but in time I'm sure he will.

[rex]

So here was the final decision. He loves it and wore it to school today

[scooby1994]

very nice choice,love this style of watch,hope he has many years enjoyment out of it,

[brickwall]

Great choice.

[rex]

Thanks for all the contributions to the thread. This part of the forum still has the original pistonheads feel rather than many parts of the site which have desended into slanging matches.

Edited by rex on Monday 19th September 23:06

[ellroy]

A very good call, your lad has taste!

And belated many happy returns to him.

[djmhughesuk]

You kept your word in showing some wrist pictures. Great choice in watch which looks great on the wrist - subtle and simple...my kind of watch.

I hope he appreciates it and treasures it - and hopefully he won't be late ever again....errr

[rex]

He really likes wearing it and now wants a watch as a daily. So now to get something a bit less costly.

[SteveS Cup]

Stunning watch, definitely would of been my choice out of the 3 shortlisted! He's a lucky chap!

[Lorne]

rex said:

He really likes wearing it and now wants a watch as a daily. So now to get something a bit less costly.

Sounds like you've introduced him to an expensive new hobby. Excellent hobby mind you!

[Leicester Loyal]

rex said:

FrankAbagnale said:

Thinking back to when I was 18, I think i'd quite want a well known brand. At that age, image and brand recognition are as important as the quality of the watch. Even if it is approved used in order to get the brand at the right price.

Breitling, Rolex, Tag, Omega.

A sweeping generalisation!

I'm not sure any of the major watch names mean anything to 18 year old of this generation. The only time pieces they have are iPhone, HTC, Samsung etc. A shame really as I remember looking in watch shop windows in Birmingham New Street when I was younger with disbelief that a Rolex could cost as much as my Dad's car thinking, one day.

Speaking as someone who is close to your sons age (I'm 22), the only watch brand most of my friends are aware of is Hugo Boss or Rolex. I myself much prefer Seiko, as they produce lovely watches.

[rex]

Lorne said:

rex said:

He really likes wearing it and now wants a watch as a daily. So now to get something a bit less costly.

Sounds like you've introduced him to an expensive new hobby. Excellent hobby mind you!

Indeed. His collection now stands at 2 watches. A £130 Calvin Klein watch in the same style as his IWC. He's down the rabbit hole already.