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[Simon_jrees]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

No question on this thread, just looking for some advices and comforting.


With all this crazyness, I now just hope my AD will be back in business in the next 6-7 weeks.

My wife should deliver a boy by then and I’ve been planinng (some might even say it was part of the deal) from Day One the idea to get a watch on that exact day, have his name on the card along with his birth day, keep it full box and in perfect shape so that he scores big when he receives it and decides to sell because he just doesn’t give a sht on watches.

Only God knows I’ve been praying for a boy, hoping to be endearing my AD and get a bit higher on that Hulk list.


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Congratulations on your incoming baby boy!

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

You want to buy a watch with a baby's name on the warranty card, put it in a closet for 20 years and then give it to your son?

If I were your son, it would be more meaningful to me to receive a watch that you had worn through all our experiences together. The watch sitting in a closet for 20 years seems hollow. If you must buy it in your son's name, then do that, wear it for 20 years so he has the memories of you wearing it. Then send it off to the spa for a full service and give to him looking brand new. THAT would be meaningful.

Post of the month! One of my cherished watches, an old Cyma, was the watch I remember my father *wearing* every day. A gorgeous new Hulk would be amazing, but really has little sentimental attraction. IMO.

OP, your heart is in the right place, but as others have said, you definitely have more to consider than worrying about a watch. Congratulations on your good fortune, I hope all goes well.



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[Tarnsman]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

You want to buy a watch with a baby's name on the warranty card, put it in a closet for 20 years and then give it to your son?

If I were your son, it would be more meaningful to me to receive a watch that you had worn through all our experiences together. The watch sitting in a closet for 20 years seems hollow. If you must buy it in your son's name, then do that, wear it for 20 years so he has the memories of you wearing it. Then send it off to the spa for a full service and give to him looking brand new. THAT would be meaningful.

I bought an Omega around the time my son was born. He is now a teenager and I can do a search of google photos and dozens of pics out camping, fishing, boating together with that watch on my wrist. He may not be interested in watches, but when he receives the old Omega beater, he will associate it with good times with Dad. That, and he will keep it as a memento because it won't be worth selling with the scratch from when I scraped a rock getting his fish on the bank.

[kits73]

Originally Posted by franktehtank

I don't know if this is your first kid or not, but for me, that entire day was an intense whirlwind from start to finish. A long, terrifying, exhausting whirlwind. The last thing I'd want to do was try to figure out some way to purchase a watch on the same day.

I agree with frankthetank. It was an intense whirlwind experience. In my case, my wife went into labor at 8pm and that is after being in the hospital since 6am the that morning. Our first son was finally born the next day at 5am. I bought an IWC le petit prince to commemorate the birth of our son which I already purchased 2 months prior. With all the commotion, I didn’t give present it until maybe a week later when everything has settled down and we finally have our privacy. A watch is definitely a timeless gift OP. Congrats to you!

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

......the idea to get a watch on that exact day....keep it full box and in perfect shape

Originally Posted by BogdanS

And no way would I let that watch sit, I’d wear the hell out of it.

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

I thought the self-deprecation was obvious. Sorry for that, my bad.


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[watchmework]

So you’re hoping for a Hulk...what are you planning to get your lady?

Congrats in advance on the kiddo!

[BogdanS]

Something to pass on. She’s got her eyes locked on special ring, some stone, can’t say which, guess I’m too ignorant it seems

Stay safe and all the best!


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[nick800]

You’re worried about a watch right now?

[BogdanS]

I’m worried about a lot of things, same as everyone, but talk watches to fill the dangerous empty space created by this recent madness.


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[zengineer]

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[Wpalmer03]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

You want to buy a watch with a baby's name on the warranty card, put it in a closet for 20 years and then give it to your son?

If I were your son, it would be more meaningful to me to receive a watch that you had worn through all our experiences together. The watch sitting in a closet for 20 years seems hollow. If you must buy it in your son's name, then do that, wear it for 20 years so he has the memories of you wearing it. Then send it off to the spa for a full service and give to him looking brand new. THAT would be meaningful.

This exactly! My wife and I are expecting our first in August, so hopefully around that time I'll get the call from the AD. It will be a watch I wear while raising my child, then pass it down when it's time. I hope she likes green. :)

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by Wpalmer03

This exactly! My wife and I are expecting our first in August, so hopefully around that time I'll get the call from the AD. It will be a watch I wear while raising my child, then pass it down when it's time. I hope she likes green. :)

Congrats!
Girls looks better on blue or red. Better both.


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[Wpalmer03]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

Congrats!
Girls looks better on blue or red. Better both.


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As fate would have it, just 4 days after my previous post our girl was born 4 months prematurely on April 9. Fast forward to November 9 she is now 7 months old and healthy, what a ride!

AD came through in June, commemorative piece acquired.

[Tavli3]

Great news to hear your daughter is healthy and doing fine! Thats most important of course. But Icing on that cake is your new Hulk, double congrats. God Bless.

[Rolex.c6]

Originally Posted by franktehtank

I don't know if this is your first kid or not, but for me, that entire day was an intense whirlwind from start to finish. A long, terrifying, exhausting whirlwind. The last thing I'd want to do was try to figure out some way to purchase a watch on the same day.

No kids over here, but this sounds very believable and as good advise.

[alphasports]

Congrats Bogdan and all the best for your new family! As for the watch, like you say wear the hell out of it ;)

[MrGoat]

OP, did this end up working out for you? Let’s see some pics!!


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[dnpina]

Originally Posted by GoPackGo!

I'd say focus on the important stuff and that would be the health of your new born to be and your wife while everything else goes on around you these days.

Exactly

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[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

OP, did this end up working out for you? Let’s see some pics!!


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The good vibes and whishes of kind folks here worked out perfectly. Regarding the watch, it prooved unimportant, just as many said here. Still, it was nice to get that EXPL II on the exact day our son was borned, wearing his name and birth date on the card - basically his first document

Stay safe and healthy everyone!




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[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by Wpalmer03

As fate would have it, just 4 days after my previous post our girl was born 4 months prematurely on April 9. Fast forward to November 9 she is now 7 months old and healthy, what a ride!

AD came through in June, commemorative piece acquired.

My wife and I send our best wishes to you and your family, Happy B-day to your daughter!

And yeah, that’s a good looking Hulk!


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[JerBear]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

The good vibes and whishes of kind folks here worked out perfectly. Regarding the watch, it prooved unimportant, just as many said here. Still, it was nice to get that EXPL II on the exact day our son was borned, wearing his name and birth date on the card - basically his first document

Stay safe and healthy everyone!




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HUGE Congrats! Glad mom and son are safe and healthy. Your son with treasure that photo and the watch one day.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

BTW, any of you guys had the issue with this very bad allignment of the 9 o’clock marker on the dial vs the 45 on the bezel? This one is off by a mile, I didn’t notice in time but I doubt AD would go in the back and just come with another one for replacement.


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I think that picture is not directly head on, its taken from above the 12 marker.

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[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

You want to buy a watch with a baby's name on the warranty card, put it in a closet for 20 years and then give it to your son?

If I were your son, it would be more meaningful to me to receive a watch that you had worn through all our experiences together. The watch sitting in a closet for 20 years seems hollow. If you must buy it in your son's name, then do that, wear it for 20 years so he has the memories of you wearing it. Then send it off to the spa for a full service and give to him looking brand new. THAT would be meaningful.

Totally agree with you. My Dad's watches that he wore daily have far more meaning to me

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by franktehtank

I don't know if this is your first kid or not, but for me, that entire day was an intense whirlwind from start to finish. A long, terrifying, exhausting whirlwind. The last thing I'd want to do was try to figure out some way to purchase a watch on the same day.

Priorities

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

Priorities

Due to COVID pandemic, the hospital did not and still does not allow anyone inside that not vital in the process of delivery. It only allows the staff and the moms to be.
So I could only say goodbye, hold and kiss my wife at hospital’ gate before her admission, waiting by the phone and hoping for a FaceTime call that would announce the arrival of our son and safety of my wife. Due to complications, I could only see them one week later, at discharge. Now all that is behind, the mom and the boy are both doing great. But this watch, same as this thread on TRF, is here and always will be a constant reminder of those moments and to cherish my loved ones.

So don’t judge too quick too hard for wrong priorities as in my case, the watch hunt was pretty usefull on tough times, taking my mind off while not being able to do anything about it.

Stay safe everyone and enjoy your family!


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[Rado63]

Making an investment in a child's name the day they are born is a great idea but I wonder about what watch to buy? Need to be fortunate enough to choose the right watch.

[Wpalmer03]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

My wife and I send our best wishes to you and your family, Happy B-day to your daughter!

And yeah, that’s a good looking Hulk!


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Same to you, Sir!

[Number3]

Huge congrats on your little boy.

[ChatDawg]

Congrats. The best joy in life.


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