Sons first watch

[Dayhvac]

My son is 11, i want to buy him a watch. Not thinking Rolex but want something nice. was thinking $3k or less

Any recommendations?

Thanks James

[tifosi]

Hamilton Field Watch would be my choice.

[vitalsigns]

Buy him something inexpensive.

Let him experience the joy of owning a non-luxury mechanical watch -- and appreciate it for what it is -- before moving up the ladder to more expensive pieces.

As above, the Hamilton Khaki Field Watch is a good suggestion, and there are many others.

[TimeAZ]

Casio G shock
Seiko sarb033
Hamilton 38mm
Tudor BB 36

[MrGoat]

11 yr old me had an old quartz seiko diver I bought at a flea market if I remember correctly. I beat the hell out of it.

I would not recommend buying anything over $500 for a first watch at any age.


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[NYC2023]

100% a Seiko. Quality introduction to automatic watches for a decent price point.

Given he's 11 I imagine wrist size/fit will be an issue. Go to a good Seiko dealer who knows watches and carries a decent selection. You'll be able to find the perfect starter watch for him.

[Dayhvac]

I guess i should clarify better. He's had some basic watches. gave him one of my old Citizens to see how he treated them. I was thinking next step
up from Citizen.


Thanks James

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by Dayhvac

I guess i should clarify better. He's had some basic watches. gave him one of my old Citizens to see how he treated them. I was thinking next step
up from Citizen.


Thanks James

Still like the Hamilton idea.

[GolfJunkie]

Tudor black bay

[MJZRolex]

I agree that $3K is a little much for an 11 year old's watch. If you head in that direction, a low end GS or Tudor might be good choices.

[m3tek44]

Personally $3K is too much for 11 yr. old would not appreciate. I would stick to casio/apple/other smart watches.

[pi_]

Tissot PRX

[drrd]

G shock.

[Agamemnon]

This here and an avalanche of straps!

[HobokenRolex]

My 12 year old son’s watch is this, which I have borrowed a few times. It’s pretty great for around $150.

[GradyPhilpott]

Seiko 5

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=seiko+5+a...s_ts-doa-p_3_7

[Meyrin]

At his age I was regularly smashing up cheap no-name watches (and some Timexes ). I´d get him one of these:
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I got mine for less than €100 on Amazon! Virtually indestructible, solar powered, 200m wr etc. It´s a classic. And he´s more likely than not to still have it when he maybe moves on to more expensive watches when he´s older!

[GradyPhilpott]

Never mind.

[berdboy]

Pagani or invicta...both cheap.. Decent quality and look like a higher end rolex.. Get em on ebay

[SPACE PEPSI]

Originally Posted by Dayhvac

My son is 11, i want to buy him a watch. Not thinking Rolex but want something nice. was thinking $3k or less

Any recommendations?

Thanks James

At the price point you stated, consider a Tudor Black Bay 36 or a Grand Seiko.

[SPACE PEPSI]

Ignore comments of "too much" for his age. Expensive is relative. You know your situation better than anyone, and don't be swayed by opinions. You're the decision maker.

[AlabamaLawyer1988]

Maybe a preowned Tudor.

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[ikincooper]

My lad who’s 11 enjoys his Hodinkee Timex Waterbury and as per a recent poster, what you choose to spent is your personal choice. Of the suggestions made, I think a Tudor BB could be an awesome suggestion. Maybe a 58 ideally on a metal bracelet


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[amphr1]

Your son is 11, he'll appreciate a TIMEX X PEANUTS more than a Rolex. Time will come when it's age appropriate and he will appreciate your gift.

[BDII]

I’d vote black bay 58 in that price range, or as many have said, seiko.

[10XRolex]

Originally Posted by drrd

G shock.

This, all day.

[Ghost410]

Christopher ward c63 in 36mm. High quality mechanical at 1/4 of the budget

[SvenNikolai]

Maybe an Omega Moonswatch, there are great colors here.
Also, the velcro strap is easy to adjust and suitable for a teenager.

And later maybe the original...

[SkyDFan]

Oris has a whole bunch of very sturdy and cool looking watches in the <3k range. Fun colors and cool designs - something a kid would likely love. An Omega Swatch watch (if you can find one) might work too.

I would also highly recommend letting HIM pick a watch, within parameters of course.

[Chewbacca]

Congrats on making it to grade 5 !!

If he’s a giant, get him a mens oris, Longines, heuer or Seiko diver. Something solid. If he’s not , maybe a used Tudor mini sub or similar 34-36mm diver. You want him to wear it and not look silly after all.

If he fails finals , take it back!!!