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Watch for my new born (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by bestnerd@lemmy.world to c/watches@lemmy.ml
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Were having our first kid in December and would love to buy a watch for him and then give it to him at 18. Budget would be 2-3$k. It could also be multiple watches. I have no preferences.

He would also be getting any watch I buy once I’m gone but if we have more than 1 kid they would split it. And hopefully I’m around a bit longer.

Thanks everyone!

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[–] surfcocktailsynth@sh.itjust.works 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

First I wouldn't. Watches might not be fashionable in 20-30 years.

Second: Something truly timeless. Not any of the current trends, something neutral in size and design.

Also something not too sporty or dressy.

Personnal choice : I'd stay away from "Swiss" swatch group which are really overpriced.

Top choices:

  • Junghans Max Bill series.
  • Seiko prospex (at least you are sure the watch will run for a long tome)

Other

  • Damasko DC70
  • Muhle teutonia or panova

Maybe a high end Chinese watch as the period of their birth is China's time.

[–] bestnerd@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I don’t know. They’ve been around since the 1800s. Not sure they’ll be out of fashion in 20yrs. But thanks I’ll check these out