Best watch for 7 year old son? Budget 1.5-2k
Discussion
I'm not normally one to keep up with the Jones's, but I was feeling a little out of place when I went to the primary school and most of the kids were on their new iphones.
Sorry for posting this thread on PH. Honestly I'm not trying to show I've made it, or be boastful in any way. I just need help in making a decision and had nowhere else to turn.
Something discreet for around £2k that will definitely be noticed, but not be a target for thieves would be ideal.
Also, anyone recommend a good insurer, just in case?
Sorry for posting this thread on PH. Honestly I'm not trying to show I've made it, or be boastful in any way. I just need help in making a decision and had nowhere else to turn.
Something discreet for around £2k that will definitely be noticed, but not be a target for thieves would be ideal.
Also, anyone recommend a good insurer, just in case?
When I was 14 I put my plastic PacMan casio sytle £15 watch down on a bunch of jackets we used as goal posts with 5 of my mates,
Now I'd never judge any of these friends as a thief but one of them took my watch and they all denied it when I said my watch was missing,
Your giving a £2k watch to your 7yr old,
Yeeeeessss lets see how that go's
Now I'd never judge any of these friends as a thief but one of them took my watch and they all denied it when I said my watch was missing,
Your giving a £2k watch to your 7yr old,
Yeeeeessss lets see how that go's
You'd be looking for the following then:
Very small diameter as a 7 yo has very small wrists
Lightweight
As close to indestructible as possible
Hesalite glass because broken sapphire or real glass shards are very small and very sharp
Reasonably inconspicuous, so avoiding the likes of Rolex etc
Something that can be traded for a toy tank or whatever your 7 yo's friends have that he suddenly finds interesting
Really, you're aiming for a timex or g-shock. ANything at 1.5k that fits the bill is unfortunately going to be a ladies model, which isn't cool for a 7 year old.
Very small diameter as a 7 yo has very small wrists
Lightweight
As close to indestructible as possible
Hesalite glass because broken sapphire or real glass shards are very small and very sharp
Reasonably inconspicuous, so avoiding the likes of Rolex etc
Something that can be traded for a toy tank or whatever your 7 yo's friends have that he suddenly finds interesting
Really, you're aiming for a timex or g-shock. ANything at 1.5k that fits the bill is unfortunately going to be a ladies model, which isn't cool for a 7 year old.
zygalski said:
I'm not normally one to keep up with the Jones's, but I was feeling a little out of place when I went to the primary school and most of the kids were on their new iphones.
Sorry for posting this thread on PH. Honestly I'm not trying to show I've made it, or be boastful in any way. I just need help in making a decision and had nowhere else to turn.
Something discreet for around £2k that will definitely be noticed, but not be a target for thieves would be ideal.
Also, anyone recommend a good insurer, just in case?
More info needed - is it going to be a daily beater or grail watch ? How much wrist time will it get? When are you going to pull the trigger ? Will you require box and papers so you can flip it ? Have you seen one in the wild already ? Sorry for posting this thread on PH. Honestly I'm not trying to show I've made it, or be boastful in any way. I just need help in making a decision and had nowhere else to turn.
Something discreet for around £2k that will definitely be noticed, but not be a target for thieves would be ideal.
Also, anyone recommend a good insurer, just in case?
As you can see, this area is a minefield so it is important you take the appropriate advice.
Good luck and I hope your Son wears it in good health
zygalski said:
I'm not normally one to keep up with the Jones's, but I was feeling a little out of place when I went to the primary school and most of the kids were on their new iphones.
Sorry for posting this thread on PH. Honestly I'm not trying to show I've made it, or be boastful in any way. I just need help in making a decision and had nowhere else to turn.
Something discreet for around £2k that will definitely be noticed, but not be a target for thieves would be ideal.
Also, anyone recommend a good insurer, just in case?
I cant think why you would want to put a £2k watch on your child unless it is to try and get the attention of the other parents. That will evoke either a positive response (from idiots who value people on perceived wealth) or a negative response (from people who think you are an attention seeker and the only way to do that is by spending money), both of which are undesirable imo.Sorry for posting this thread on PH. Honestly I'm not trying to show I've made it, or be boastful in any way. I just need help in making a decision and had nowhere else to turn.
Something discreet for around £2k that will definitely be noticed, but not be a target for thieves would be ideal.
Also, anyone recommend a good insurer, just in case?
Does your child want an expensive watch and the responsibility, stress and anxiety that will likely accompany ownership?
The decision should be to get your child a nice robust piece for sub £100 as it will get broken, lost, stolen, forgotten about, etc... and put the money towards his/her first car in 10 years time.
cranford10 said:
More info needed - is it going to be a daily beater or grail watch ? How much wrist time will it get? When are you going to pull the trigger ? Will you require box and papers so you can flip it ? Have you seen one in the wild already ?
As you can see, this area is a minefield so it is important you take the appropriate advice.
Good luck and I hope your Son wears it in good health
I'm sorry I missed your earlier post.As you can see, this area is a minefield so it is important you take the appropriate advice.
Good luck and I hope your Son wears it in good health
I was on the tools getting ready for some track work with my weekend weapon.
zygalski said:
Ok, so I'm about to pull the trigger on a timepiece for my son.
Anyone know the best finance package to aid the purchase? Any names in the trade I can be pointed to?
Before any jealous types start, I stress I could afford to pay outright for it, but choose not to.
You should seek help. First you want to spend £1-2k on a watch for a 7 year old and now you want finance. Anyone know the best finance package to aid the purchase? Any names in the trade I can be pointed to?
Before any jealous types start, I stress I could afford to pay outright for it, but choose not to.
There’s no hope for some people!
If you actually do have any money I take it that’s it’s “new money” 😂😂
cranford10 said:
More info needed - is it going to be a daily beater or grail watch ? How much wrist time will it get? When are you going to pull the trigger ? Will you require box and papers so you can flip it ? Have you seen one in the wild already ?
As you can see, this area is a minefield so it is important you take the appropriate advice.
Good luck and I hope your Son wears it in good health
As you can see, this area is a minefield so it is important you take the appropriate advice.
Good luck and I hope your Son wears it in good health
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