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elrond · 25 November 2020, 06:53 AM

Hello,

My son has his 10th birthday soon and I’m trying to find a new watch for him.

His old watch (pictured) is 35 mm wide and has a generic quartz movement. The watch has taken some hit and is now broken, thus it needs to be replaced.

Any good suggestions for a good replacement similar to old one? Black face with arabic numerals preferred. The boy is currently wearing his watch with a NATO strap, thus bracelet is not needed.

I’ve tried to find similar watch with poor results..

wesdaniel · 25 November 2020, 07:26 AM

They don't have the black dial / Arabic numeral combo (they have a black dial but not with Arabic and they have Arabic numerals, but not with black dial), but maybe the Seiko Sport 5 Street Fighter series? They're a pretty cool watch, automatic and should stand up to a lot.

Seiko 5 Sports Street Fighter V Limited Edition Collection

GreatScott · 25 November 2020, 10:07 AM

What is the budget? It appears he loves his watches so a new one is definitely in order.

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Jackie Daytona · 25 November 2020, 10:18 AM

Seiko 5.

Automatic under $100 and can be had with a black face. My sons has the green face and it came with the green nato style strap. It may be optional with the black face, I’m not sure. Exhibition case back as well to keep their interest.

Chewbacca · 25 November 2020, 10:53 AM

Ten is still kinda young for a standard size men’s watch.

I’d go for a Swatch or a Timex retro model.

Andad · 25 November 2020, 11:20 AM

Seiko 5. SNK803K2. 37mm dia x 11mm.

Nice size for a 10 year old.

brandrea · 25 November 2020, 11:21 AM

Swatch would be my pick

NYC6 · 25 November 2020, 11:54 AM

Is it possible he’s looking for something different now?
Any idea which direction the boy is leaning? At that age watches for boys are often driven by what the new thing is. My kids are adults now so I don’t know what’s what in ten year old kids. Maybe have someone ask him what watches are popular with the age group and which one he likes.

Etschell · 25 November 2020, 12:01 PM

G shock

cvo · 25 November 2020, 12:17 PM

iWatch - reasonably priced and very useful.

Pw92676 · 25 November 2020, 12:20 PM

I think you can find this for around $350 range. 38mm. Can put it on a Nato and save the bracelet for a few years from now. Maybe even engrave it. Could be a keeper for life?

swils8610 · 25 November 2020, 01:24 PM

Swatch

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elrond · 25 November 2020, 03:15 PM

Thanks! I’ll have a look on proposed models.

What comes to budget: 100-150 $ (or €) is the sweetspot as I don’t believe it would make sense to put too much money at this stage on a watch which eventually might (=probably) be broken or lost during his ’adventures’ and activities.

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Rashid.bk · 25 November 2020, 03:56 PM

I’d get him a nice durable Luminox or G-Shock.

rootbeer7 · 25 November 2020, 05:54 PM

I took my 12 year old daughter out to look for watches as she showed an interest (hooray). It was G-Shock hands down. She went for digital, but there are some cool analogue versions too and not all enormous.

25 November 2020, 06:53 AM	#1
elrond "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 94	Suggestions for a watch for my son Hello, My son has his 10th birthday soon and I’m trying to find a new watch for him. His old watch (pictured) is 35 mm wide and has a generic quartz movement. The watch has taken some hit and is now broken, thus it needs to be replaced. Any good suggestions for a good replacement similar to old one? Black face with arabic numerals preferred. The boy is currently wearing his watch with a NATO strap, thus bracelet is not needed. I’ve tried to find similar watch with poor results..

25 November 2020, 10:18 AM	#4
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,816	Seiko 5. Automatic under $100 and can be had with a black face. My sons has the green face and it came with the green nato style strap. It may be optional with the black face, I’m not sure. Exhibition case back as well to keep their interest. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

25 November 2020, 12:01 PM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	G shock __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

25 November 2020, 03:15 PM	#13
elrond "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 94	Suggestions for a watch for my son Thanks! I’ll have a look on proposed models. What comes to budget: 100-150 $ (or €) is the sweetspot as I don’t believe it would make sense to put too much money at this stage on a watch which eventually might (=probably) be broken or lost during his ’adventures’ and activities. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 November 2020, 05:54 PM	#15
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,961	I took my 12 year old daughter out to look for watches as she showed an interest (hooray). It was G-Shock hands down. She went for digital, but there are some cool analogue versions too and not all enormous. __________________ @imrootbeer7

25 November 2020, 07:26 AM	#2
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,326	They don't have the black dial / Arabic numeral combo (they have a black dial but not with Arabic and they have Arabic numerals, but not with black dial), but maybe the Seiko Sport 5 Street Fighter series? They're a pretty cool watch, automatic and should stand up to a lot. Seiko 5 Sports Street Fighter V Limited Edition Collection

25 November 2020, 10:07 AM	#3
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 836	What is the budget? It appears he loves his watches so a new one is definitely in order. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

25 November 2020, 10:53 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Ten is still kinda young for a standard size men’s watch. I’d go for a Swatch or a Timex retro model.

25 November 2020, 11:21 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,683	Swatch would be my pick

25 November 2020, 11:54 AM	#8
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Is it possible he’s looking for something different now? Any idea which direction the boy is leaning? At that age watches for boys are often driven by what the new thing is. My kids are adults now so I don’t know what’s what in ten year old kids. Maybe have someone ask him what watches are popular with the age group and which one he likes.

25 November 2020, 12:17 PM	#10
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,012	iWatch - reasonably priced and very useful.

25 November 2020, 12:20 PM	#11
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,131	I think you can find this for around $350 range. 38mm. Can put it on a Nato and save the bracelet for a few years from now. Maybe even engrave it. Could be a keeper for life?

25 November 2020, 01:24 PM	#12
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Swatch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 November 2020, 03:56 PM	#14
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	I’d get him a nice durable Luminox or G-Shock.

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