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doramas · 14 August 2020, 01:11 AM

What Rolex would be ideal for a 15-year-old boy?

1.Oyster Perpetual 36mm

2.Explorer 114270 36mm

3.Datejust 36mm

Any other ideas?

He's a responsible guy who appreciates the world of watches and knows the value of a Rolex. I don't expect to be given any kind of morality, behavior or how to educate young people. Thank you

JSolution · 14 August 2020, 01:12 AM

Dd40.

JRell · 14 August 2020, 01:13 AM

114060! Don’t buy just for now, something to grow into as well.

mgsooner · 14 August 2020, 01:14 AM

Seiko.

doramas · 14 August 2020, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

Dd40.

Better a 5711.��

ginster6 · 14 August 2020, 01:16 AM

i was planning on give my son my AirKing in a few years . but end of day, only if he appreciates for what it is.

If he does not care for it... I guess his time keeper is his iPhone. LOL.

BumbleB · 14 August 2020, 01:17 AM

I don’t think it makes sense to give a Rolex to a 15-year old.

A 15 year old doesn’t understand the value of a Rolex and he would be a target for robbery or theft at school.

I have a brand new Submariner in the safe for my 13-yr old son, but will give it to him when he graduates.

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JSolution · 14 August 2020, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by doramas

Better a 5711.��

lol al jokes aside, i would not give a rolex to a 15 year old, its a bad decision on so many levels. But that's not what you asked.

MattyL147 · 14 August 2020, 01:19 AM

A Citizen would be my pick. IMO no 15 year old needs a Rolex for a multitude of reasons. YMMV.

bleighs · 14 August 2020, 01:20 AM

None of them. Not for a 15 year imo.

fsprow · 14 August 2020, 01:22 AM

G-Shock

MARTIN1264 · 14 August 2020, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsooner

Seiko.

This..........

MikeyV · 14 August 2020, 01:25 AM

My Mom bought me a Seiko Superior 5 Automatic when I went to college. I wore that thing for 20 years straight, by then it was loosing 5 minutes a day, but it always worked.

It taught me to love mechanical watches. Made me lust for a Rolex. Now I have one.

The Seiko Sup5 is a terrific watch for $120 or so. If he loses it, no biggie.

But since you asked, DJ41, steel, no flutes.

Ferdelious · 14 August 2020, 01:26 AM

My brothers both had Rolexes at 14. One still has that watch and he's worn it daily for 30 years. The other sold his after 10 years of use to upgrade.

If your son is mature and respectful I see no problem. I'd go Explorer 1 of those 3 but the newer 214270. If his wrist is small now then he will grow into it.

m0butt · 14 August 2020, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

Dd40.

+1

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BOXMAN76 · 14 August 2020, 01:30 AM

I wouldn’t.

Sixanthonies · 14 August 2020, 01:30 AM

My neighbor gave their 16 year old son a Lambo for birthday so go for it. Datejust 36 is a good choice!

kbutler1 · 14 August 2020, 01:31 AM

Explorer, OP, or maybe an airking.

Something in the Tudor line could be cool too.

Lamontsanders · 14 August 2020, 01:33 AM

SKX007 now and if that seems to work move up to a Sub when a big occasion (graduation?) comes around. The SKX is a hell of a watch for the money.

Bigblu10 · 14 August 2020, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by doramas

What Rolex would be ideal for a 15-year-old boy?

1.Oyster Perpetual 36mm

2.Explorer 114270 36mm

3.Datejust 36mm

Any other ideas?

He's a responsible guy who appreciates the world of watches and knows the value of a Rolex. I don't expect to be given any kind of morality, behavior or how to educate young people. Thank you

How is he prepared to defend himself when he is surrounded by a group of bullies and they beat him into the ground and take the watch off his wrist? Obviously you haven't thought things through very well.

rolexest · 14 August 2020, 01:35 AM

Rainbow Daytona. Perhaps rose gold?

Marcjvr · 14 August 2020, 01:36 AM

Why lol

Get him a g shock and a skateboard rather

cowie89 · 14 August 2020, 01:36 AM

op36

jasber · 14 August 2020, 01:37 AM

G Shock -

https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4317020.html

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function12 · 14 August 2020, 01:37 AM

I had one at that age. I worked hard to buy it used from my grandfather. This was back in the mid 80's. No one at school knew what it was.

101031-28 · 14 August 2020, 01:39 AM

Is this a joke or a real question? No 15 year old needs to be wearing a Rolex. They older, the more appreciative they will be of such valuable gift. Not to mention the danger of becoming the target of theft/violence.

Bigblu10 · 14 August 2020, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by function12

I had one at that age. I worked hard to buy it used from my grandfather. This was back in the mid 80's. No one at school knew what it was.

No social media back then. Even 5 year olds know what a Rolex is in 2020. The OP is just asking for trouble for his son, this nonsense won't end well. Unless he just plans to wear it around the house and not in public. An adult unemployed or desperate for money would knock a 15 year old over like a bowling pin and easily take the watch.

doramas · 14 August 2020, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

How is he prepared to defend himself when he is surrounded by a group of bullies and they beat him into the ground and take the watch off his wrist? Obviously you haven't thought things through very well.

Fortunately I don't live in the suburbs of Detroit, Oakland, Ciudad Juárez or Tijuana. Have you ever thought that I could live in a city where crime is almost insignificant?

drb477 · 14 August 2020, 01:41 AM

I'm sure there are people who live in a very different world than me where its normal for a 15 year old to have a such a watch, but it sounds crazy to me. I was a pretty damn responsible youth and I don't think I was ready for such a watch until I was in med school. Honestly, probably more like when I graduated medical school... and I didn't actually get a nice mechanical watch until late 30's.

I did have a quartz Seiko and an Iron Man in high school and thought I was pretty cool with both.

Anyway, if this is something you really want to do probably should just let him pick what he wants among a few options?

Pw92676 · 14 August 2020, 01:42 AM

Tough question. To be honest if you didn’t give options these are the 3 I would recommend.

I think datejust would win just based on date function and ability to choose dial color. I’d probably go smooth/oyster here.

14 August 2020, 01:11 AM	#1
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Rolex for 15-year-old boy What Rolex would be ideal for a 15-year-old boy? 1.Oyster Perpetual 36mm 2.Explorer 114270 36mm 3.Datejust 36mm Any other ideas? He's a responsible guy who appreciates the world of watches and knows the value of a Rolex. I don't expect to be given any kind of morality, behavior or how to educate young people. Thank you

14 August 2020, 01:14 AM	#4
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,907	Seiko. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

14 August 2020, 01:17 AM	#7
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,729	I don’t think it makes sense to give a Rolex to a 15-year old. A 15 year old doesn’t understand the value of a Rolex and he would be a target for robbery or theft at school. I have a brand new Submariner in the safe for my 13-yr old son, but will give it to him when he graduates. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

14 August 2020, 01:26 AM	#14
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,178	My brothers both had Rolexes at 14. One still has that watch and he's worn it daily for 30 years. The other sold his after 10 years of use to upgrade. If your son is mature and respectful I see no problem. I'd go Explorer 1 of those 3 but the newer 214270. If his wrist is small now then he will grow into it. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

14 August 2020, 01:33 AM	#19
Lamontsanders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: OH Posts: 712	SKX007 now and if that seems to work move up to a Sub when a big occasion (graduation?) comes around. The SKX is a hell of a watch for the money. __________________ Rolex: 114060, 116600, 116610LV, 116660 JC, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 326934 x 2, 16520, 16660 x 2, 16800, 16030 Tudor: BB Pro, Pelagos LHD, P01 VC: 4500v

14 August 2020, 01:12 AM	#2
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,232	Dd40.

14 August 2020, 01:13 AM	#3
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,538	114060! Don’t buy just for now, something to grow into as well.

14 August 2020, 01:16 AM	#6
ginster6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: bay area Posts: 22	i was planning on give my son my AirKing in a few years . but end of day, only if he appreciates for what it is. If he does not care for it... I guess his time keeper is his iPhone. LOL.

14 August 2020, 01:19 AM	#9
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,172	A Citizen would be my pick. IMO no 15 year old needs a Rolex for a multitude of reasons. YMMV.

14 August 2020, 01:20 AM	#10
bleighs "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 126711 CHNR Posts: 99	None of them. Not for a 15 year imo.

14 August 2020, 01:22 AM	#11
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,405	G-Shock

14 August 2020, 01:25 AM	#13
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 545	My Mom bought me a Seiko Superior 5 Automatic when I went to college. I wore that thing for 20 years straight, by then it was loosing 5 minutes a day, but it always worked. It taught me to love mechanical watches. Made me lust for a Rolex. Now I have one. The Seiko Sup5 is a terrific watch for $120 or so. If he loses it, no biggie. But since you asked, DJ41, steel, no flutes.

14 August 2020, 01:30 AM	#16
BOXMAN76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Tennessee Watch: 116500 Daytona Posts: 199	I wouldn’t.

14 August 2020, 01:30 AM	#17
Sixanthonies "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dallas texas Watch: Batman and SkyD Posts: 51	My neighbor gave their 16 year old son a Lambo for birthday so go for it. Datejust 36 is a good choice!

14 August 2020, 01:31 AM	#18
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	Explorer, OP, or maybe an airking. Something in the Tudor line could be cool too.

14 August 2020, 01:35 AM	#21
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	Rainbow Daytona. Perhaps rose gold?

14 August 2020, 01:36 AM	#22
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,556	Why lol Get him a g shock and a skateboard rather

14 August 2020, 01:36 AM	#23
cowie89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Scotland, UK Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 199	op36

14 August 2020, 01:37 AM	#24
jasber "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 69	G Shock - https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4317020.html Sent from my SM-A705MN using Tapatalk

14 August 2020, 01:37 AM	#25
function12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 518	I had one at that age. I worked hard to buy it used from my grandfather. This was back in the mid 80's. No one at school knew what it was.

14 August 2020, 01:39 AM	#26
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Is this a joke or a real question? No 15 year old needs to be wearing a Rolex. They older, the more appreciative they will be of such valuable gift. Not to mention the danger of becoming the target of theft/violence. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

14 August 2020, 01:41 AM	#29
drb477 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 78	I'm sure there are people who live in a very different world than me where its normal for a 15 year old to have a such a watch, but it sounds crazy to me. I was a pretty damn responsible youth and I don't think I was ready for such a watch until I was in med school. Honestly, probably more like when I graduated medical school... and I didn't actually get a nice mechanical watch until late 30's. I did have a quartz Seiko and an Iron Man in high school and thought I was pretty cool with both. Anyway, if this is something you really want to do probably should just let him pick what he wants among a few options?

14 August 2020, 01:42 AM	#30
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,131	Tough question. To be honest if you didn’t give options these are the 3 I would recommend. I think datejust would win just based on date function and ability to choose dial color. I’d probably go smooth/oyster here.

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