As Marc says it will definitely need a service just before he gets it as the oils will be dry in 18 years for sure but not a huge expense and an independent can do it cheaply and easily as it definitely won’t need any parts given it’s been idle.
One alternative suggestion is to actually wear it and have plenty of photos of you wearing the watch while holding him as a baby, playing with him as a child and so on. It’ll mean a lot more to him receiving his grandfathers watch than just one that’s been in a box
Also maybe give it a while, wait for discounts on the new piece to become more commonplace.
Hi just looking for some advice. I am seriouslythinking ofbuying a 2021 brand new Speedmaster (legendary moonwatch) for my grandson.
he is only 2months old at the moment and in my eyes itwould be for his 18th or 21st. Is this a good idea howwould the watch store over this time period?
33 -- lots of root space between them!) and I failed miserably to instill in the older two so much as a milligram of interest in watches, as I must've started far too late.
Ah, i also thought you were talking about the new 2021 3861.
Don’t want to make this a new vs old thread, but for me there is only one ‘moon’ lunar walked-on watch and it’s the vintage. Probably not making friends with this statement.
Anyhow, i wanted a birth year watch and a 3861 checks that and came At a perfect time. And thinking of future proofing the next 20 years, I’m guessing only one of these will be taken to Mars and beyond.
