Watch to pass down (V 2.0)
Recently I set out a poll to the community asking for input on what watch I should get to meet the following two goals.
#1: Celebrate the birth of my first daughter.
#2: Eventually pass down to her.
The options that I had assembled were the Baltic MR01 Silver, Lorier Neptune IV, and Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical.
I was pretty set on the Baltic because I thought it would work for a man or woman, but was curious on y'all's thoughts and threw in a few other watches I was excited about.
Boy did y'all come through! @Donster_125, along with a few others, made the great point that the MR01 is largely an untested movement, as well as potentially difficult to service, and might not be great for a watch I plan to pass down in a few decades.
@sticktock suggested the Lorier Astra, which has absolutely caught my eye and seems to fit the bill.
With that being said, I request your collective expertise once again. Let me know your preference between these two, and thank you for your input!
Jude 24-25. I love watches because the care that goes into their complexity reminds me to think of God.
Ifv the Swiss continue as they have been for the past fifty years (make the same movements for ages) and still survive, then neither. A non-Powermatic ETA will be your best bet.
Miyota 90 second best.
Powermatic will greatly limit your service options.
But who knows, maybe all watchmakers die out, all spare parts disappear and your children will be without a serviced watch anyway.
Also, for a daughter, ø 37 mm should be your size ceiling
I truly love my Astra and the ease of service on the movement, to me, makes it a great piece to expect a long life out of!
It must be anything that you wore daily or a lot and that has memories down the lane.
Also, for a daughter, ø 37 mm should be your size ceiling
Not really, remember Interstellar
Buy used & aim a tier higher!!
I'd stick to mainstream brands and go for something with a bit of prestige as your daughter probably won't be into watches & it'd be nice to hand on a brand name she's heard of. Plus servicing more mainstream stuff will be considerably easier in 20-30 years.
I also have small daughter and idea of passing the watches to her is there. But since all my watches except vintage ones are 39mm+ she will have to be satisfied with her mommy collection😀
To your question - not suggesting any particular model but few pointers:
unisex size ( 36ish mm and lower )
timeless design that can be worn on bracelet and leather strap
someting that will work for 20 years
Good luck👍
Not really, remember Interstellar
Not applicable. Murphy Cooper was not a real person, she was a fictional character. that watch served as a prop and props have different characteritics to usable objects.
Not applicable. Murphy Cooper was not a real person, she was a fictional character. that watch served as a prop and props have different characteritics to usable objects.
Still I bought one for my daughter !
Still I bought one for my daughter !
38 or 42?
Of these two, I would choose the Tissot. If I were thinking about a legacy watch, I would pick a legacy brand. The Lorier is lovely, and I have a Lorier so I like the brand, but who knows where they will be in 20 years? Will they still be around and respected, or will they be long gone and forgotten? Tissot is already a part of watch history, and you can be sure the brand will mean something long down the line. Brand and "heritage" are important parts of a watch that people care about, they're part of the "story" of a watch, and will play a part in how it's perceived when you pass it down. The meaning and importance of Tissot is close to assured down the line, and completely unknown for Lorier.
38 or 42?
That was before the 38 so I got the 42 :) I wear it often and got it engraved for her as we watched the movie together. I am pretty sure she will not wear it on her wrist, although, who knows ? Girls have a knack for finding cool ways to wear stuff.
Own many watches and when she is old enough let her pick.
I got the FC classic for the same occasion! The tissot was actually also an option! So it gets my vote
Idea: from a couple of months before due date, start wearing only small watches (ie 36~38, likely to fit your daughter wrist when she grows up), in a rotation assuming you have a few of them. Whichever watch you happen to be wearing the day she's finally born will be a great gift to her when she grows up.
How about Traska commuter in 36mm?
Idea: from a couple of months before due date, start wearing only small watches (ie 36~38, likely to fit your daughter wrist when she grows up), in a rotation assuming you have a few of them. Whichever watch you happen to be wearing the day she's finally born will be a great gift to her when she grows up.
That is a wonderful idea!
How about Traska commuter in 36mm?
I'll check it out!
Congrats!!! This is what it’s all about! And I love my Astra!! My oldest daughter actually keeps it next to her bed every night and watches the lollipop go around the lume, she thinks it’s so cool! Also, love your profile section, it’s all about God! Amen brother!
Congrats!!! This is what it’s all about! And I love my Astra!! My oldest daughter actually keeps it next to her bed every night and watches the lollipop go around the lume, she thinks it’s so cool! Also, love your profile section, it’s all about God! Amen brother!
Always cool to meet brothers in Christ through a mutual hobby! Thank you for the encouragement. I am definitely both nervous and excited about being a father.
Maybe check out Longines and Nomos (their Club watches are great design, quality finishing and have robust movements)
Maybe check out Longines and Nomos (their Club watches are great design, quality finishing and have robust movements)
Great idea!