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re: Wristwatch recommendations for a 13yr old boy
Posted on 12/18/23 at 4:57 am to Cheese Grits
Posted on 12/18/23 at 4:57 am to Cheese Grits
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Do they still sell naked lady watches?
13 means he is hitting puberty and that will be most appreciated.
Erotic watches have been a thing for well over a century. Blancpain and others still make them. They are actually animated.
I hope I don't get banned for these, but getting banned for posting six figure watches would have to be a first and I figure apropos for the Obtuse1.
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Posted on 12/18/23 at 5:19 am to LSUGrad2024
Some of those Swatch x Blancpain collaborations are pretty slick. It makes me irrationally angry I can't just buy them online at MSRP from a legitimate store.
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 5:27 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 6:16 am to made4lsu
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He won’t like it if it isn’t an Apple Watch. He couldn’t care less about a watch it’s the smart features he wants. Get him something else all together if you don’t want to get him an Apple Watch.
OP should “already knowed” this.
Behave otherwise as a parent of a 13 year-old at your own peril.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 6:38 am to Kracka
Yeah. G-Shock. If your kid loses or destroys a G-Shock, he’s not ready for a better watch.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 6:48 am to Kracka
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I want to get my son a decent watch for christmas. He wants an apple watch, but he can't wear it to school, and i don't want to spend that much on a starter watch. Any recommendations welcome....
‘dumbest idea ever when the kid tells you exactly what he wants to tell him frick you take this piece of junk instead Congrats on ruining his Christmas
Posted on 12/18/23 at 6:48 am to Smeg
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I think in the 80s I had a Timex Ironman.
I think everyone did.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 8:15 am to Kracka
If you are trying to foster his iterest in watches, I would go with some iteration of the Casio MDV106. It's analog, 200 M water resistance and quartz, so can be beat up without affecting performance. One variant of it is pictured above. I think that is a perfect intro and if watches aren't his bag as a hobby, he still has a useful item that will last a good long time.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 8:17 am to Smeg
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think in the 80s I had a Timex Ironman.
Same here. I was the timekeeper for lunch and recess. Thought I was big stuff .
Posted on 12/18/23 at 8:27 am to pdubya76
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I was the timekeeper for lunch and recess
That's just embarrassing.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 8:33 am to Kracka
If he’s interested in watches and wants something mechanical and not a POS Casio, Hamilton is the best bang for the buck in the Swiss watch world. You can get a classic field watch, diver, etc that fit/finish/movement can go toe to toe with brands 10x its price for $200-400. They were the official watch of the Army, Navy, Marines etc and you can actually see the coaches wearing them in the Army/Navy game. They are also the most used watch in Hollywood movies and always do special editions for them (which can get pricier like their best selling Jack Ryan watch), but if your kid is into any of those movies he’ll get a kick out of it.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 8:34 am to Kracka
Vincero … couple $100 and you can even have it engraved for him.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 9:08 am to Kracka
Timex Expedition kid model.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 9:14 am to Kracka
I got this one for my 14 year old who asked for his first watch. He wanted what he called a dress watch, but I didn't want to get him one with a dress watch band.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 9:43 am to Jax Teller
OP trying to sell a casio to his kid that wants an Apple watch
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 10:54 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 10:36 am to Kracka
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He wants an apple watch, but he can't wear it to school, and i don't want to spend that much on a starter watch
He doesn't want an Apple Watch to tell time. He wants it to communicate with his friends.
Posted on 12/19/23 at 8:59 am to Kracka
Fossil Watches are dependable and great price.
Posted on 12/19/23 at 9:20 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
does ironman measure distance ran? (not just steps)
Posted on 12/19/23 at 9:25 am to Kracka
If you aren't willing to buy an Apple watch, just don't buy him a watch. He doesn't want a watch. He wants an Aople device to wear on his wrist. Just like all of his friends have.
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:31 pm to Kracka
I know I'm late to the show, but I echo what Obtuse said and would get him the Casio MDV-10. There are several options to choose from (Batman, Pepsi, steel bracelet, rubber strap). Look on Ebay. If he doesn't want a traditional analog watch, there are plenty of Casio digital models out there.
Also, if you want to get him an automatic, look at the Seiko Sports on Amazon. They make some field watches in the 36mm-38mm range that would be good.
Also, if you want to get him an automatic, look at the Seiko Sports on Amazon. They make some field watches in the 36mm-38mm range that would be good.
This post was edited on 12/29/23 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 12/29/23 at 12:34 pm to Kracka
I've been wearing Timex Ironmans for 30 years. I only replace them when they get really banged-up AND either the strap breaks or the battery finally craps out. Great watches.
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