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threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 02:34 PM

Yeah, um, newbie here. My youngest son turned seven two weeks ago. He can't tell time and says dinner when he means breakfast and vice versa. He really has no concept of time (i.e. his next birthday is in 'two months'). Anyhow, I'm off topic a bit.

So my question - should I buy him a TT Sub or a slightly used Daytona? I'm thinking this may help facilitate his ability to tell time with something other than the microwave oven. No jokes please. And, no, I'm not buying him anything with diamonds. No sharp angles for this kid. Get serious already.

Your feedback is much appreciated.

Dr. Robert · 11 April 2011, 02:37 PM

slightly used daytona.....more stuff to play with...he'll learn more than just telling time.....perhaps the white dial, with black sub dials & Arabic numerals.
On a strap, more comfy for a growing boy.

Speed · 11 April 2011, 02:37 PM

dimster · 11 April 2011, 02:38 PM

Are you kidding mate? A G-shock would tell time just as well as a rolex on a 7 year olds wrist.

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

slightly used daytona.....more stuff to play with...he'll learn more than just telling time.....perhaps the white dial, with black sub dials & Arabic numerals.
On a strap, more comfy for a growing boy.

Sounds good. In your opinion, would a Daytona look good on NATO? That would provide some great adjustability for his 2 1/2" wrists.

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dimster

Are you kidding mate? A G-shock would tell time just as well as a rolex on a 7 year olds wrist.

That simply would not do, my man. What would the neighbors think?

StarSovereign · 11 April 2011, 02:43 PM

I hope this is a joke...

cgjane · 11 April 2011, 02:43 PM

A 14060 non COSC should do well for him, nice and clean. NATO strap should fit well

Watch Professor · 11 April 2011, 02:44 PM

Huh?

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

A 14060 non COSC should do well for him, nice and clean. NATO strap should fit well

Non COSC, you say? Now that could possibly be less accurate in extreme conditions I believe. Lets say we jet down South on holiday, wouldn't the extreme temperature change put his time keeping accuracy at a disadvantage? Sorry to ask, but I'm new to this forum.

Zed Homme · 11 April 2011, 02:46 PM

Lmao! No! Get him a Patek instead....

EE33 · 11 April 2011, 02:48 PM

from 13 to 7....

Same answer, only if he or she graduates from Uni at the age of 7.

watchf · 11 April 2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

So my question - should I buy him a TT Sub or a slightly used Daytona?
Your feedback is much appreciated.

Can I suggest WG instead of TT seeing kids are kids he will likely get teased if seen wearing anything with YG. WG is still gold but more stealthy.

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

from 13 to 7....

Same answer, only if he or she graduates from Uni at the age of 7.

I'm sorry, Des, but I would prefer you stay on topic. TT or Daytona? Sorry to be blunt. Did I say I'm new to this forum?

Dr. Robert · 11 April 2011, 02:52 PM

Hello Craig......no NATO, too much hassel to strap on & tuck the ends in, etc.
I'm thinking WG, white dial, black subdials, arabic #'s, nice thick black croc strap & w/
the deployant, you can adjust it as he grows......his friends will think a woven nylon strap on a daytona is crass.......sub, si: daytona, no.

dnagwhogas · 11 April 2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Non COSC, you say? Now that could possibly be less accurate in extreme conditions I believe. Lets say we jet down South on holiday, wouldn't the extreme temperature change put his time keeping accuracy at a disadvantage? Sorry to ask, but I'm new to this forum.

Good point good point. I would definitely get a him an COSC rolex. A Roman Datejust maybe? You know, so that he'll get a head start with learning Roman numbers.

EE33 · 11 April 2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

I'm sorry, Des, but I would prefer you stay on topic. TT or Daytona? Sorry to be blunt. Did I say I'm new to this forum?

TT Sub for sure.

skyedog · 11 April 2011, 02:56 PM

I think a DeepSea on his chest will looks Great IMHO.........

z0mghenry · 11 April 2011, 02:57 PM

No, you shouldn't get him a Rolex. Proper age for that was 3. Patek only IMHO.

gold canyon · 11 April 2011, 02:58 PM

Make sure it's brand new or the other children in school might pick on him.

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dnagwhogas

Good point good point. I would definitely get a him an COSC rolex. A Roman Datejust maybe? You know, so that he'll get a head start with learning Roman numbers.

Roman numerals? Yes. Yes, I like that. He has been able to count to 100 for several months now and, perhaps, we could expand his numerical world a bit. So when he comes out of the bedroom and I'm watching TV late a night, I can say 'please go to bed son, it's X-o'clock.'

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

TT Sub for sure.

Thank you, Des.

dnagwhogas · 11 April 2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Roman numerals? Yes. Yes, I like that. He has been able to count to 100 for several months now and, perhaps, we could expand his numerical world a bit. So when he comes out of the bedroom and I'm watching TV late a night, I can say 'please go to bed son, it's X-o'clock.'

Hahahahah...true true.

Hilarious!

gold canyon · 11 April 2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Roman numerals? Yes. Yes, I like that. He has been able to count to 100 for several months now and, perhaps, we could expand his numerical world a bit. So when he comes out of the bedroom and I'm watching TV late a night, I can say 'please go to bed son, it's X-o'clock.'

Well, I don't know about that. Kids his age HATE Datejusts. They're more into sport models and shiny ceramics. You gotta stay hip with these kids or they'll lose all respect for you.

dnagwhogas · 11 April 2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Roman numerals? Yes. Yes, I like that. He has been able to count to 100 for several months now and, perhaps, we could expand his numerical world a bit. So when he comes out of the bedroom and I'm watching TV late a night, I can say 'please go to bed son, it's X-o'clock.'

Oh another thing, stay away from those inverted 6 dials, they seem to confuse adults (like me) sometimes....

henrylee · 11 April 2011, 03:13 PM

Why yes all 7 year olds should have a rolex. I say go for the daytona since im not a fan of TT.

NutNut · 11 April 2011, 03:13 PM

Yes, get it for him ... but don't give it to him just yet. Wait for the proper occasion and in the meantime teach him how to tell time. Let him learn all about Rolex, it's history, it's quality, and everything about the company and the brand. Hopefully he will develop a genuine appreciate for it then give it to him to mark a crowning achievement. The TT Sub (C, Blue Face) would be an awesome gift.

applebook · 11 April 2011, 03:17 PM

May I suggest a few vocabulary lessons instead, since he's 7 and can't even differentiate between meals.

threemonkeys · 11 April 2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dnagwhogas

Oh another thing, stay away from those inverted 6 dials, they seem to confuse adults (like me) sometimes....

Just to clarify - are you referring to the IV vs. VI conundrum? If so, a custom dial could address the issue. And for all of you purists out there, I know it would be a non-Rolex part, but sometimes allowances must be made.

roley798 · 11 April 2011, 03:19 PM

YMII. You know, he may want to time those races the next time he takes his yacht out.....

11 April 2011, 02:34 PM	#1
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Should I buy a Rolex for my seven year old? Yeah, um, newbie here. My youngest son turned seven two weeks ago. He can't tell time and says dinner when he means breakfast and vice versa. He really has no concept of time (i.e. his next birthday is in 'two months'). Anyhow, I'm off topic a bit. So my question - should I buy him a TT Sub or a slightly used Daytona? I'm thinking this may help facilitate his ability to tell time with something other than the microwave oven. No jokes please. And, no, I'm not buying him anything with diamonds. No sharp angles for this kid. Get serious already. Your feedback is much appreciated.

11 April 2011, 02:37 PM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,542	slightly used daytona.....more stuff to play with...he'll learn more than just telling time.....perhaps the white dial, with black sub dials & Arabic numerals. On a strap, more comfy for a growing boy. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 April 2011, 02:43 PM	#7
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	I hope this is a joke... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

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cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	A 14060 non COSC should do well for him, nice and clean. NATO strap should fit well __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

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Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Huh? __________________

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11 April 2011, 02:38 PM	#4
dimster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver CO Posts: 361	Are you kidding mate? A G-shock would tell time just as well as a rolex on a 7 year olds wrist.

11 April 2011, 02:46 PM	#11
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Lmao! No! Get him a Patek instead....

11 April 2011, 02:48 PM	#12
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	from 13 to 7.... Same answer, only if he or she graduates from Uni at the age of 7. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

11 April 2011, 02:52 PM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,542	Hello Craig......no NATO, too much hassel to strap on & tuck the ends in, etc. I'm thinking WG, white dial, black subdials, arabic #'s, nice thick black croc strap & w/ the deployant, you can adjust it as he grows......his friends will think a woven nylon strap on a daytona is crass.......sub, si: daytona, no. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 April 2011, 02:56 PM	#18
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	I think a DeepSea on his chest will looks Great IMHO.........

11 April 2011, 02:57 PM	#19
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	No, you shouldn't get him a Rolex. Proper age for that was 3. Patek only IMHO.

11 April 2011, 02:58 PM	#20
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	Make sure it's brand new or the other children in school might pick on him. __________________ Just a Matter of Time

11 April 2011, 03:13 PM	#26
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,216	Why yes all 7 year olds should have a rolex. I say go for the daytona since im not a fan of TT.

11 April 2011, 03:13 PM	#27
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Yes, get it for him ... but don't give it to him just yet. Wait for the proper occasion and in the meantime teach him how to tell time. Let him learn all about Rolex, it's history, it's quality, and everything about the company and the brand. Hopefully he will develop a genuine appreciate for it then give it to him to mark a crowning achievement. The TT Sub (C, Blue Face) would be an awesome gift.

11 April 2011, 03:17 PM	#28
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	May I suggest a few vocabulary lessons instead, since he's 7 and can't even differentiate between meals. __________________

11 April 2011, 03:19 PM	#30
roley798 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 66	YMII. You know, he may want to time those races the next time he takes his yacht out.....

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