New Moonwatch - store or wear?

ama98

And you probably think their stuff in their little world are pointless as well.... like social media or apple watch or something
But it can change as they grow...

paulw

Actually no I don't, just making the point that if I presented my eldest son with a 21 year old watch next year, it would either continue to be unused, or perhaps sold so he could buy something he valued!
Paul

Stufflers Mom

These posts make me laugh, just admit you wanted to mark the biggest day in your life with something really nice to wear on your wrist.

BatDad

Folks,
I've recently invested in a new moonwatch for my newborn son.
However I'm torn between wearing it, and storing it for his 21st.
Does anyone have any thoughts on whether there's potential for long term damage if I just leave the watch in its box, as I much prefer the latter option
Thx
C.

superfly

If you bought it specifically for him, save it for him! Let him see you wear your own Speedies. But why wait until he's 21? Maybe give it to him when he's 16 or 18.

I am no watch expert, but the only damage I can think of is oil drying out. So you might want to get it serviced before you present it to him, because the oil will be 21 years old (or 16 or 18 years old) and dried up (probably).

Mad Dog

You know it, boss. 😁

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy at the office!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy with kid units Max and Hannah at the Metallica concert!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy at the Beech Acres skatepark!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad and his Navy rotorhead buddy @ChuckMK23 wearing their awesome Speedys doing a SPAM Lite/Kraft Macaroni & Cheese party!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy and displaying Speedy paraphernalia at Dunkin‘ Donuts!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy while photo bombing kid unit Hannah’s high school graduation!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy as a belt by utilizing two Omega replica NASA straps linked together!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing and talking about his awesome Speedy to the “pretending-to-be-interested” Dodge Demon girl at the Detroit auto show!” 👍

“Look, there’s Dad wearing his awesome Speedy at Hooters! Show Mom [MacGyverette] so we can watch her smack him around!” 👍
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BlackTalon

What is wrong with giving a 16-18 year old a Speedmaster? They are a heck of a lot cheaper then the car the kid will likely be driving, and less likely to get wrecked.

kelev_ra

Do you think a 16 year old would appreciate a Speedy? Sure he/she would appreciate a car... 😀
Or a new iphone...

BlackTalon

My 5 year old son really likes watches at this point in his life. He still doesn't know how to tell time, but he likes watches 😀

He has already laid claim to my Sinn UX, '67 Speedy and #PCA Speedy. I have been clear that one day I will pass them on to him. He doesn't know about the circa 2014 Speedy I have tucked away, or any of the others that may one day help fund his college education.

kelev_ra

Hahaha. Is that really you? 😁