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!

  • 🌊 🍸 🎹@sh.itjust.works
    1·
    8 months ago

    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.worldOP
      1·
      8 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