My son graduates from college a month from now and in addition to giving him some money, his mom and I would like to give him a watch as a memento of the accomplishment. Was looking at a Grand Seiko GMT or a Glashutte Original Sixties. Now you've reminded...
If you son was born in 1995 or 1996 then even better 1. Laureato 8010 was released in 1995 2. Laureato-Olimpico Chronograph in 1996 (to mark the Atlanta Olympic Games) π
But you've piqued my interest. Will check it out. Most young kids don't wear watches of this type. They have Apple watches. My son does appreciate my collection so I thought it would be cool to get him a fine piece. The question is, do I surprise him, or ...
More special if you choose for him. More risky too. But it would hold more significance for me in the future if it was a watch my parents chose for me. Just my 2 cents. π€
Either way, I know he'd like it. I guess what I could do is ask his opinion on three or four pieces as if I were buying it for myself. Appreciate you two cents!!
Iβm sure he will love what you get for him. The main thing is that it is from you and his mother. So something rare and special could well become a family heirloom. Rather than a mass made Tag or Rolex etc. My final 2 cents. π