Horological Meandering

Spending lots of time in the water with my kids these days, including getting our daughter to abandon any swim aids in the process. Being her father’s daughter she started quizzing me about the watch I was wearing and got me to promise to find a dive watc...  

but have one question. Why does a 5 year old need a watch in the pool? It's not like they are going to look at the time and say "it's 3:00, I need to leave for my doctors appointment".

Still a promise is a promise and as it’s a joint activity that I enjoy, I wasn’t arguing

Plus she'll be able to tell time on an analog watch, most kids can't do that today as they've all be raised with digital watches and clocks.

She has several watches already and the interest is there - not all the time but on and off it is

More likely Cazalea

She likes cars, too, am I right? On the big day, have the Rolex around the shifter of a new Lotus (any model, British racing green, naturally). And on the passenger's seat? A bottle of aged scotch, you have plenty of time to come up with something special... 

But very intriguing proposition nevertheless

It is cheap, fun, tough, and it’s purchase price goes to a non profit environmental group here in the US. Son loves the Indiglo feature, and while big at 43, it is light and comfortable. ...  

Although with her slender wrists 43 may be quite a stretch... But like it quite a bit on all other points

I gave him a swatch with Arabic numbers on the dial. He has learned the numbers and so far he is only using the “small” hand. He knows he will be picked up from kindergarten at “4” and he also can say if it is “between 4 and 5”. The other day he scolded h... 

I guess there must be some that are adequately water proof?

It’s 3 bar waterproof and absolutely fine for a dive I a pool. This one is the small ladies model (24 mm) and is a good fit. It gets banged around and left in the garden sometimes. The crystal is completely scratched from being skewed across our tile floo...  

Will need to check what strikes her fancy but good advice on the Arabic numerals. Will let you know what it is when I get it

GP Deep Diver! Best Blomman ...  

But fantastic watch for sure!

Though I'll admit it's not much smaller than yours! Cheers JML

Will it not be a bit heavy for her, though?

It's a pity it's not smaller. Another thought is skx013 on a rubber strap might be a bit smaller & lighte. Plus piss a bit cheaper Cheers JML

Will need to check out options... The SKX might be worth looking into as well

Anything under € 40,00. With batteries. And was machine proof.

She has two FlikFlaks and a Fortis Mini Flipper. While the latter is technically a swim type watch, even in its NOS state I am reluctant for her to wear it around water 50 years later

She's 5, the flik flak line is perfect and can stand a dip. This is the best and you should get it for her. Not bad either ...  

But I felt those would hardly stand more than a splash of water, i.e. washing hands. Need to check again, though - certainly a good avenue...

While it's lovely to share our passion with our kids, your pricess is only 5 and she could 1. crash it, 2. being annoyed by mechanical movement's idiosyncrasies, 3. loose interest in watches. After some years, if she really likes the horo-world, she will ...  

You are right, at the moment the interest is intermittent at best. But I try to encourage it, when she’s the one initiating the topic. Need to see if there are any waterproof FlikFlaks - she likes those quite a bit. Thanks again for sharing your experienc... 

Have a nice time with your horo-princess and don't forget to post some wristshot! Best, Max

As soon as the selected watch is here

... in the line of the so called Seamaster Professional (Bond watch). They come with a co axial movement in 36,25 mm case and with a quartz movement in 28 mm case. Two versions each: black dial and bezel or blue dial and bezel, both with steel bracelet. T...  

It should not be something stopping her from play But your suggestions are excellent nevertheless - especially the 28mm model. Wasn’t aware of that one There’s also a 35mm Doxa Sub that’s a proper dive watch, if you want another couples watch for your wif... 

... hope you´ll find the watch for your daughter soon! Cheers! Abel

Still got some months to go and will definitely let you know what I get. Likewise would be curious what you think of the Doxa

... I have checked the Doxa web page and learned that the 35 mm model is called Coraline, and indeed it was produced in a short run employing original cases and other components and some improvements were introduced on the original version. Movement was a... 

NT

Looking like a very likely candidate

NT