Horology Education for Children

GLau · 2022-04-23T12:49:11Z

Explore how WatchProSite collectors introduce their children to horology, from Swatch watches to luxury timepieces. A heartwarming discussion on passing down a passion.

GLau's original post sparks a delightful discussion on a topic many collectors ponder: how to pass on a passion for horology to the next generation. His charming photos of young children posing with Swatches invite readers to reflect on their own experiences, highlighting the early seeds of appreciation for timepieces. This thread explores the varied outcomes of introducing children to watches, from nascent interest to outright indifference, and the subtle ways a shared hobby can strengthen family bonds.

wrist shots ?

They were around 4/5 years old then and were posing with their Swatch watches 🤣

Wonder if they will become an enamel slave or addict like their father ? 😉

Please share your experiences!

Key Points from the Discussion

While children may show early interest in watches, this enthusiasm can wane as they enter their teenage years, finding boutique visits 'boring' despite continuing to wear watches like Baby-G or Swatch daily.
Some children, particularly daughters, may express interest in inheriting 'the most expensive one,' indicating a practical, rather than purely horological, appreciation for a collection's value.
It's common for children to show no interest in watches at all, with some wearing basic Casios for utility while others leave watches unworn.
Swatch watches are considered an excellent 'gateway' to developing a lifelong passion for horology, often serving as a child's first introduction to wearing a timepiece.
One strategy to encourage interest in horology among children is to link academic achievement with the reward of an 'expensive' watch from the parent's collection.

The Discussion

joenghenry

Apr 23, 2022

Dear Gordon, you are lucky that your children share the same hobby as you do.

My two daughters have totally no interest on watches at all. My younger girl still wears a casio on her wrist for time telling, while my older girl just puts it on desk……

GLau

Apr 23, 2022

Hi Henry, so who will get your

5131s ?

joenghenry

Apr 23, 2022

My nephew or future son-in-law perhaps 🤣

GLau

Apr 23, 2022

No ! not sons in-law ! What if

divorce ? Give to grandchildren then ! Better, right ?

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Apr 23, 2022

That is wonderful! My 12 year old daughter have yet to share this passion although she is wearing a watch for the first time now, albeit an iWatch...

GLau

Apr 24, 2022

Perhaps buy your child some Swatches ? How about a

Swatch Omega “mission to xxx” ?

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