18th Birthday Watch
Discussion
Johnniem said:
Interesting thread. I believe it is usual tradition to buy a watch for someone's graduation present. If your son plans to go to Uni then you might want to save that particular gift for that occasion and go for something different for his 18th (Lads and Dads day at Palmersport? Or just for him?). If he isn't going to Uni then fill yer boots, obv!
JM
We're only talking a couple of grand.JM
You can also buy a less cheap watch for their graduation/21st etc.
zygalski said:
Johnniem said:
Interesting thread. I believe it is usual tradition to buy a watch for someone's graduation present. If your son plans to go to Uni then you might want to save that particular gift for that occasion and go for something different for his 18th (Lads and Dads day at Palmersport? Or just for him?). If he isn't going to Uni then fill yer boots, obv!
JM
We're only talking a couple of grand.JM
Johnniem said:
zygalski said:
Johnniem said:
Interesting thread. I believe it is usual tradition to buy a watch for someone's graduation present. If your son plans to go to Uni then you might want to save that particular gift for that occasion and go for something different for his 18th (Lads and Dads day at Palmersport? Or just for him?). If he isn't going to Uni then fill yer boots, obv!
JM
We're only talking a couple of grand.JM
If little Joshie gets his TAG Heuer stolen whilst interrailing around Europe it's no biggie.
zygalski said:
Well it's hardly a grail timepiece is it?
If little Joshie gets his TAG Heuer stolen whilst interrailing around Europe it's no biggie.
You've completely missed the point. You have, perhaps erroneously, presumed that the OP has regular large amounts of cash to ditch on significant gifts for 'little Joshie'. What I was trying to suggest was that OP may want to save the significant watch purchase for an occasion that, by tradition, would suggest that a significant watch would be the most appropriate gift.If little Joshie gets his TAG Heuer stolen whilst interrailing around Europe it's no biggie.
Perhaps the OP is a PH standard 'powerfully built Director' and has large amounts of cash to splash about whenever the will takes him but let us not presume that eh?
I'm not a director but I am fairly powerfully built, if carrying a bit too much timber, if that helps 
No goatee either!
I did consider hanging on until his graduation but my lad is interested in watches and he likes the idea (plus we've not got many other ideas on an 18th present).. He's got a cheap as chips Seiko 5 at the moment which he's looked after and likes so I think he will take care of a more expensive watch. 2K seems a decent amount without being crazy and he actually is keen on the Nomos which is half that. A Tudor Ranger on leather is also available for 1.5K. Some of the Oris and Sinn models do look nice and worth checking out too.
He's not that keen on Tag as a brand, other than the Heuer branded stuff (Autavia, Monaco, Monza) which is over budget. With two lots of school fees to pay 2K feels plenty for me
We're lucky enough to have some nice watches in the family which our kids will inherit in time but I think it's good to have something given to you specifically that gains it's own history with you (along with dings and scrapes and hopefully not getting lost along the way).
Thanks for all the suggestions on here. He's going to try a few things on this weekend so I'll keep you posted.
No goatee either!I did consider hanging on until his graduation but my lad is interested in watches and he likes the idea (plus we've not got many other ideas on an 18th present).. He's got a cheap as chips Seiko 5 at the moment which he's looked after and likes so I think he will take care of a more expensive watch. 2K seems a decent amount without being crazy and he actually is keen on the Nomos which is half that. A Tudor Ranger on leather is also available for 1.5K. Some of the Oris and Sinn models do look nice and worth checking out too.
He's not that keen on Tag as a brand, other than the Heuer branded stuff (Autavia, Monaco, Monza) which is over budget. With two lots of school fees to pay 2K feels plenty for me
We're lucky enough to have some nice watches in the family which our kids will inherit in time but I think it's good to have something given to you specifically that gains it's own history with you (along with dings and scrapes and hopefully not getting lost along the way).
Thanks for all the suggestions on here. He's going to try a few things on this weekend so I'll keep you posted.
RushDom said:
The Sinn 104 is a superb watch - in fact, anything by Sinn is well worth a look.
That is a lovely thing. The new limited edition for The Rake looks great too, but sold out straight away!https://therake.com/sinn-the-rake-and-revolution-1...
gregd said:
That is a lovely thing. The new limited edition for The Rake looks great too, but sold out straight away!
https://therake.com/sinn-the-rake-and-revolution-1...
If he likes the Heuer Autavia, then the Sinn 103 Chronograph would be a super alternative at nearly half the price.https://therake.com/sinn-the-rake-and-revolution-1...
A few more random thoughts:
- Tudor Black Bay 41 - I got one last month and am delighted with it. Superb build quality and simple, timeless styling. A shade over £2k but I negotiated a modest discount and a £300 gift card with Beaverbrooks...
- ...which I spent on a Certina DS PH200m reissue. A genuinely superb vintage 60s reissue diver watch with tons of old school charm. £595 with leather/NATO, £645 with mesh/NATO. An unbelievable value proposition.
- Longines is also worth a look. If he likes the retro/old school stuff, then it's hard to beat the Legend Diver. You can easily get big money off these without trying. I looked at the £1700-ish version and got it down to £1475 plus a free OEM rubber strap. So there's definitely value to be had!
Best of luck, let us know what he ends up choosing.
The Black Bay 41 is on the list too I tried one on recently and it has a classic Rolex OP feel to it.. Both the black and blue dial ones are equally smart.
We definitely need to consider some Sinn models. Even with the Autavia reissue currently available on sale for circa 3K the Sinn chronos are great value
I tried one on recently and it has a classic Rolex OP feel to it.. Both the black and blue dial ones are equally smart.We definitely need to consider some Sinn models. Even with the Autavia reissue currently available on sale for circa 3K the Sinn chronos are great value
Just got back from an afternoon watch shopping. The budget did creep as predicted and my lad ended up choosing the Tudor GMT on a NATO. He’s chuffed to bits with it and prefers it on a NATO or leather strap to a bracelet (he can always get one later, albeit less cost effectively). Great service from the AD who presented him with a bottle of champagne and an 18th birthday card too. The Ranger ran it close and the Black Bay S&G Chrono they had in was surprisingly nice in the metal too. He also liked the Moonwatch but ultimately preferred the Tudor Pepsi. After checking out a huge amount of watches he came back to Tudor in the end. It’s gone back in the box until his birthday but i’ll get some pics up. Thanks again everyone for all the suggestions.
gregd said:
Just got back from an afternoon watch shopping. The budget did creep as predicted and my lad ended up choosing the Tudor GMT on a NATO. He’s chuffed to bits with it and prefers it on a NATO or leather strap to a bracelet (he can always get one later, albeit less cost effectively). Great service from the AD who presented him with a bottle of champagne and an 18th birthday card too. The Ranger ran it close and the Black Bay S&G Chrono they had in was surprisingly nice in the metal too. He also liked the Moonwatch but ultimately preferred the Tudor Pepsi. After checking out a huge amount of watches he came back to Tudor in the end. It’s gone back in the box until his birthday but i’ll get some pics up. Thanks again everyone for all the suggestions.
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