Rolex for 15-year-old boy

[Spence4]

Why not ask your son?

[doramas]

Originally Posted by Spence4

Why not ask your son?

Because I want it to be a surprise

[Nikrnic]

He's growing fast so give him something he'll grow into and up with. A DJ41 is actually 39.8 mm and works for every occasion and makes a great gada piece especially in black, smooth bezel on oyster. just my .02 suggestion.

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[georgekart]

Originally Posted by JRell

America is huge! Which state, city, suburb, rural part? Can’t classify US as safe or not. Just like anywhere else there are more and less safe places.

That's exactly my point. If you take average of all European countries (not just EU mind you, but actually all countries in Europe, including partially in Europe), I think average is still better than Americas (notice I didn't say USA or America, I said Americas, deliberately). Yet there will be outliers in both good and bad way in both places. Americas ranging from rich small gated communities in rich cities of rich states in the US to slums of Rio and Europe ranging all the way to calm and peaceful Iceland to some less peaceful places. So just saying "we understand it because we are European" makes no sense.

[Panader]

I think you should get him a No Date Sub.

He will grow into the watch. If you get him a 36mm he may grow out of it.

Sub!!!!

[doramas]

Originally Posted by JRell

America is huge! Which state, city, suburb, rural location? Can’t classify US as safe or not. Just like anywhere else there are more and less safe places. I live in an upscale suburb area, no crime to speak of. Bad things can happen anywhere.

I hope you buy your son a yellow gold sub!

Como dije antes, le compraría un 5711. Lástima que sea casi imposible conseguirlo 😉

[JRell]

What do you own? Would want to get him something different. My son is only 11 and already asking about Rolex. He prefers yellow gold and color, but of course he does he is a kid. Would stick to the basics. I don’t know your son, but would stay away from classic watches and stick with more sports models.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by doramas

Como dije antes, le compraría un 5711. Lástima que sea casi imposible conseguirlo 😉

Yep impossible to get

[donas]

Originally Posted by doramas

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?

Speaking from the perspective of a retired LEO, money / valuable assets will make a crime / a criminal / violent behavior appear in the most unexpected places. Don't be complacent in 2020!

My input is not what you are seeking, so I will withhold.

[CaptT]

I knew someone in high school that bought a Datejust with their own money at age 16-17. I respect that he earned/saved to buy what he wanted, even if it was a somewhat out-of-character purchase for a teenager.

If it was me - as a first watch gift for a 15 yo I’d go with a Seiko (SBDC101, Turtle, MM300), or possibly a Tudor or Omega. Let the passion grow from there, and then maybe add a Rolex at a milestone (graduation, etc).

[iTreelex]

Meteorite GMT... I mean what do you expect OP, you'll get a ton of advice leaning on the side of no, which I agree. But you do you, probably any SS sport watch.

[mk2jag]

You don’t want any advice but unfortunately I can’t keep quiet about this..Seeing Im a high school teacher and have 40 years of experience with adolescents I think I am in a position to give some advice. I don’t see any problem with your son owning a Rolex. I do see problems if he were to wear it to school. Doing so will draw attention to him in ways which will create awkward situations. I had a student in the class (junior) with a submariner. When his peers realized it was real they joked about it all year long. He didn’t seem to mind but deep down I’m sure he did.


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[ltmgeller]

Just got my 17 year old a Tudor BB 58.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Lamontsanders

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.

Agree 100%.

If you’re filthy rich, maybe a Tudor bb58 for now and when he graduates a sub.


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[Jackie Daytona]

DSSD or nothing

[HORNBLOWER]

Wow...

[schoolboy]

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.

Or if some guy with a knife approaches him.

Obviously we don’t know the kid or the OP, but I fear that even if he is the lost respectful kid and values a fine time piece, he is still a kid that would be wearing a watch that some people would stab for.


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by doramas

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?

Wow. Crimes happen in fancy areas too.

New York, Tokyo, LA.


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by doramas

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?

But I get it, we don’t know your story or where you’re from.

Maybe you drive around in a bullet proof car with body guards everywhere and so does your kid.

If that’s the case, then sure why not.

But if your kid might be alone somewhere with the watch, some forum members including myself are suggesting it can be a bad idea.

But it’s your kid, your money, your thread


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by georgekart

It has nothing to do with it being Europe vs Americas vs Asia. There are places where I'd be worried in any country, including European ones, to wear an expensive watch and places where I wouldn't be for instance in the USA.

Europe is generally safer than Americas. Yet if you ask me where I would feel more safe wearing an expensive watch, Paris or Princeton,NJ it isn't going to be Paris.

Why does everyone leave Canada out

Carry on ....

[doramas]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

But I get it, we don’t know your story or where you’re from.

Maybe you drive around in a bullet proof car with body guards everywhere and so does your kid.

If that’s the case, then sure why not.

But if your kid might be alone somewhere with the watch, some forum members including myself are suggesting it can be a bad idea.

But it’s your kid, your money, your thread


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Thank you for your concern, but I'm not afraid of being robbed, otherwise I wouldn't even buy a Rolex.
Believe it or not, there are still places in the world where it's safe to go out without worrying.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

A rich kid at my high school got a Porsche for his 16th. He wrapped it around a tree a few months later. Escaped with his life. But his parents replaced it immediately, and sadly the trajectory and precedent for his life was set.

Last year at the age of 42 his luck finally ran out, he was traveling at 260km/h with a 20 year old passenger in his Jaguar (also given to him by his parents) when he collided with an 87 year old lady on her way home. There were no survivors

Entitled rich kids on the roads in sports cars never ends well

Dang. Thanks for sharing that with us.


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[superpop]

If you are hell bent on buying a 15YO a Rolex, I would go with something more classic but sporty like a Sub or sub no date. I agree with others that you want to get something bigger that he will grow into vs small size that fits him now. I will also say that while you have asked to not be judged by this decision it is tough to not comment on something that could present a safety issue for a minor. I live in a very safe, monied area in the states and I am still aware of my surroundings and employ my "street smarts" routinely when I am out and about. A 15YO is sometimes oblivious to this and could run into trouble, even in a very safe area. Not worth the risk in my mind but to each their own.

[Arcticsub]

This thread is like, wow.

My answer: No.

[slimboy1974]

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

Maybe a 36mm datejust so it doesn’t look to big on him?

[m0butt]

This is one of the dumber things I’ve read in recent memory.


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[Likestheshiny]

I love how everyone in here claims to know what to do better than OP.

The Op asked what Rolex to give his son. Some people answered, "None," and explained their answer.

Don't ask the question if you don't want an answer.

I'm personally in the camp that "There aren't many crimes so it's okay" rather misses that the crimes that do happen probably happen to the easiest targets, like children wearing expensive jewelry. For that reason, my answer to the Op's question is also "none." I'm not saying that his child isn't mature enough, or that he doesn't live in a generally safe place. Those aren't factors in my answer.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by m0butt

This is one of the dumber things I’ve read in recent memory.


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Thank you for disrespecting me. I won't do it with you instead.

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Why does everyone leave Canada out

Carry on ....

I said Americas. Which not only includes USA, but all of NA, SA and CA. And unless I missed something, Canada is certainly a part of NA.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by georgekart

I said Americas. Which not only includes USA, but all of NA, SA and CA. And unless I missed something, Canada is certainly a part of NA.

Thanks friend... .my sense of humor or geography or both must be off.

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