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The Best Watch for a Teenager
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...As mentioned a CasioOak or Seiko 5.
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Walrus
·I had a quartz movado as a teen. Still have it today. Loved that darn thing. Not the museum thing I never really liked that but that movado and my grandfather’s bulova we’re definitely what brought me to appreciate watches.
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HeuerSteve
·Depends on the teenagers age , size , build etc . But you wont go far wrong with a GShock GA - 2100 series , plenty of choices ,great price point . Pretty much teen or adult proof & worry free wearing, it can take a lot of abuse too .
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...It depends because some teenager who don't really give a thing for watches might enjoy a G Shock while some teens who are really into and really love watches might not enjoy the G Shock and might enjoy a classic Omega rather than a G Shock whic will lose value over time
why do you think a cheap omega quartz will appreciate and not loose value? Esp when parts are getting harder to get find for those and then they will be worth even less.
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ghce
·Why not buy them 2 watches, a cheap disposable everyday Casio and then for best something special that you can lash out cost wise, this will give them a perspective of perceived value which is a valuable lesson in any adult.
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Geme81
·for a tenager a CASIO is a cood choice too
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Donn Chambers
·I would disagree with that because if they knew the watch was 1.5k then they will probably value it more knowing that it is expensive.
And in this case, they might consider it too valuable to wear and away it goes in the drawer again, to be only worn on “special” occasions. As always, it depends on the person. If the teenager in question is already into watches, then sure, I think an older Seamaster quartz is a great gift.
But if said teenager is not really into watches already, you’re better off with a Seiko or G-shock.
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FREDMAYCOIN
·Spend >500 on a watch for a teen and see what happens as soon as the new gaming device comes out. Say bye bye to the watch and hello to the device.
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philips
·I think it depends on their character and interests. If they are more scientific or mathematically-minded I think a watch with some tech, like a G-Shock. If they like history, even military-history, perhaps a vintage Vietnam-era Benrus. My point is linking the watch with that teenagers interests may help them relate to the watch.
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SkunkPrince
·If the desire is cheap and durable and mechanical, then the Vostok Amphibian 31 jewel is the way to go. A real watchmaker can adjust those to chronometer specs.
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MTROIS
·So many ways to get into nice watches that it does not HAVE TO be a Seamaster AND/OR a Quartz.
As many have stated above, it all depends on the level of maturity of said teen, his/her interest in watches (or lack thereof) and his/her lifestyle (eg, into sports, STEM-inclined, ...).
Personally, besides a sturdy cheap(er) quartz watch (eg, Casio, Timex, etc.), I would certainly opt for a mechanical watch, even if it is a cost-efficient one such as a Seiko 5, Baltic, Orient, etc., rather than a quartz-version of a high(er) end watch such as the example put forth by the OP.
As many have stated above, it all depends on the level of maturity of said teen, his/her interest in watches (or lack thereof) and his/her lifestyle (eg, into sports, STEM-inclined, ...).
Personally, besides a sturdy cheap(er) quartz watch (eg, Casio, Timex, etc.), I would certainly opt for a mechanical watch, even if it is a cost-efficient one such as a Seiko 5, Baltic, Orient, etc., rather than a quartz-version of a high(er) end watch such as the example put forth by the OP.
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MTROIS
·And in this case, they might consider it too valuable to wear and away it goes in the drawer again, to be only worn on “special” occasions. As always, it depends on the person. If the teenager in question is already into watches, then sure, I think an older Seamaster mechanical is a great gift.
But if said teenager is not really into watches already, you’re better off with a Seiko or G-shock.
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HeuerSteve
·And in this case, they might consider it too valuable to wear and away it goes in the drawer again, to be only worn on “special” occasions. As always, it depends on the person. If the teenager in question is already into watches, then sure, I think an older Seamaster quartz is a great gift.
But if said teenager is not really into watches already, you’re better off with a Seiko or G-shock.
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Willi
·Seiko 5 is the commonly accepted gateway drug into ‘serious’ watch appreciation.
My 5 year old is already asking for a watch. Not sure what to get her though😗
My 5 year old is already asking for a watch. Not sure what to get her though😗
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SkunkPrince
·Seiko 5 is the commonly accepted gateway drug into ‘serious’ watch appreciation.
My 5 year old is already asking for a watch. Not sure what to get her though😗
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SkunkPrince
·Seiko 5 is the commonly accepted gateway drug into ‘serious’ watch appreciation.
My 5 year old is already asking for a watch. Not sure what to get her though😗
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Waltesefalcon
·MICKEY!
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanI’d have been thrilled to get one of these as a teenager
