Quotes for son’s 1st watch

[El Patron]

Picking up my sons 1st Rolex today. He is 15 and didn’t want a car, since he is buying his own. He’s spends most of his time on his PC buying and selling sneakers, and for his age has done really well. He likes the nicer things in life but is not flashy at all, he’s all business. I’m looking for something not to deep but not too wolf of Wall Street either, funny and inspirational is the goal. The back will have his name and today’s date, and very few words hopefully, thanks guys and gals.


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[TswaneNguni]

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[rdigate]

I would consider the Explorer II. Great watch and something I think he would really like.


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[adawil2002]

Originally Posted by rdigate

I would consider the Explorer II. Great watch and something I think he would really like.

I second this. Great first Rolex.

[El Patron]

I picked out the watch already, what I need help with is the quote, a few choice words on the back case, sorry, I should have been more clear on my post, thanks again guys


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[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by El Patron

I picked out the watch already, what I need help with is the quote, a few choice words on the back case, sorry, I should have been more clear on my post, thanks again guys


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So,what's the watch ?

[El Patron]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

So,what's the watch ?

That’s for the incoming thread later today, lol.


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[TTalk]

Originally Posted by El Patron

I picked out the watch already, what I need help with is the quote, a few choice words on the back case, sorry, I should have been more clear on my post, thanks again guys

I actually would not engrave any quote on the back case. I'd just come up with something that you always say to him, something you've found to be a truism in life, and tell him to remember that quote every time he looks at the watch.

If you must engrave, I'd only do the name & date thing.

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by TTalk

I actually would not engrave any quote on the back case. I'd just come up with something that you always say to him, something you've found to be a truism in life, and tell him to remember that quote every time he looks at the watch.

If you must engrave, I'd only do the name & date thing.

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by El Patron

I picked out the watch already, what I need help with is the quote, a few choice words on the back case, sorry, I should have been more clear on my post, thanks again guys


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Just put your phone number on it so it can find it's way home when lost.

[Smobews]

if he is 15, you may want to stick with the smaller rolexes. 41mm might be the max if his wrists are smaller than 6 to 6.5 inches. He can grow into that size nicely. 42 or 43 might be a stretch. Sub for sporty or new oyster.

[Oyster Sauce]

Exp or Exp II are great first (and perhaps last) Rolexes. Quick question though: does he even want a watch?

[Smobews]

Originally Posted by Oyster Sauce

Exp or Exp II are great first (and perhaps last) Rolexes. Quick question though: does he even want a watch?

I got my son a mechanical Tisot so I can gage his interest in watches. He has taken to it and I see him looking at the workings through the case back all the time. He is learning how to take care of it and appreciate it. I am confident now that he will appreciate and covet the Rolex I am going to surprise him with for college graduation. Let alone my entire collection when he inherits it.

[El Patron]

Guys, help me with some few good choice words, these kids now a days are so different...


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Originally Posted by El Patron

Guys, help me with some few good choice words, these kids now a days are so different...


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“My AP goin’ psycho, my Rollie goin’ brazy”

- Post Malone

I have no clue what that means, apart from a fine watch that potentially requires intermittent service, but presume it will connect with today’s youth.

[derekhayden]

I have a teenager as well and to be honest I would just keep it simple. I would do his name, date, and Love, Dad.....call it done. Any catchy quote I would have enjoyed at 15 would probably make me cringe now and vice versa.

Happy Birthday to your son and I look forward to the incoming.

[Smobews]

Make sure you add it to your homeowners insurance

[dmash]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

How safe would a 15 year old, wearing a Rolex be,...in Chicago for instance?

Originally Posted by Smobews

Make sure you add it to your homeowners insurance

Have to say I definitely agree with this.

Not to judge or rain on the parade OP, but I can think of 100 (at least) different occurrences around those years where having a Rolex is not a good look.......at ALL. Even at school that would become an object of envy and perhaps open the door to bullying/criticism as he obviously didn't buy it himself.

but to each his or her own, maybe your son is in a way different environment than I was.

[El Patron]

Originally Posted by dmash

Have to say I definitely agree with this.

Not to judge or rain on the parade OP, but I can think of 100 (at least) different occurrences around those years where having a Rolex is not a good look.......at ALL. Even at school that would become an object of envy and perhaps open the door to bullying/criticism as he obviously didn't buy it himself.

but to each his or her own, maybe your son is in a way different environment than I was.

He knows better than to wear something like that to school, I don’t think he will wear to often, it would have to be a really special occasion, probably some sort of family event. He has been in the sneaker game since the age of 13, so he has amassed a nice little following on social media. Yes, these kids now a days are in a different environment from what we knew growing up. With the right motivation and computer skills, they can make as much money as someone with a degree...


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[aayates]

"Son, I'm (or we're) proud of you." then name and date.

[Chronomania]

#1 son

[aayates]

Originally Posted by aayates

"Son, I'm (or we're) proud of you." then name and date.

As Spock "might" say, "Simple, yet effective".

[JRell]

“Son, please don’t flip this watch like you do sneakers”, sorry bad joke! First of all love that you are doing this. I would say, “With love to our son “name”“

[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by JRell

“Son, please don’t flip this watch like you do sneakers”, sorry bad joke! First of all love that you are doing this. I would say, “With love to our son “name”“

That gave me a kid laugh this am that I needed

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by El Patron

Picking up my sons 1st Rolex today. He is 15 and didn’t want a car, since he is buying his own. He’s spends most of his time on his PC buying and selling sneakers, and for his age has done really well. He likes the nicer things in life but is not flashy at all, he’s all business. I’m looking for something not to deep but not too wolf of Wall Street either, funny and inspirational is the goal. The back will have his name and today’s date, and very few words hopefully, thanks guys and gals.


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What about: “Reach for the stars! Love Dad / Mom”


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[Wishlist>$]

Knowing the watch may help. If indeed you chose Explorer, you could choose a play on the explore theme in the watch name.

Not knowing the watch, a couple short suggestions that may fit the bill are “Oh, the Places You'll Go!", which he may remember from the Dr. Suess book of the same name or Mr. Spock's "Live long and prosper!"

Good luck!

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[dhknola]

Do you all have any shared favorite author's? Maybe a quote from there.

[shirtguy]

Milgauss blue face

[GradyPhilpott]

To thine own self be true. -- William Shakespeare

[JRell]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

To thine own self be true. -- William Shakespeare

Classy!