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  1. GrigioGuy

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    #27 LightGuy, Nov 10, 2023
    Honestly ?
    Get him an Apple Ultra 2 .
     
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    #28 NGooding, Nov 10, 2023
    I like both of your ideas, I bet he'd be stoked about either of them.

    If you want more suggestions to consider, a classic, understated dress watch may not be the hot item these days, but they look great with a suit and will never go out of style. A new VC Patrimony isn't way over your budget. Or you could find a cool vintage Patrimony or Calatrava or something along those lines.
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    #29 italiafan, Nov 11, 2023
    I personally would be fascinated with a cool vintage watch given where I am along my watch fetish journey. But as a young guy just starting out and a watch marking a huge shift in life I think him getting a new watch to set its own “story” would be best.
     
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  5. italiafan

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    #30 italiafan, Nov 11, 2023
    He’ll be making enough money to buy whatever gadgets he wants, this is meant as a gift of heirloom status and to be of sentimental value decades later.
     
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    #31 italiafan, Nov 11, 2023
    Patrimony is nice, similar to JLC in pure uncluttered class!
     
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    #33 Edward 96GTS, Nov 11, 2023
    let him pick it out. shopping for it with him would be more fun.
     
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    #34 Ngcanada, Nov 11, 2023
    I really like this idea! Otherwise, VC is beautiful. I also do like what IWC has to offer in that price range. Maybe have him look at Panerai as well. Loads of young lawyers that I know seem to gravitate to that brand for whatever reason.
     
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    #35 WPOZZZ, Nov 12, 2023
    Breguet Type XX.
     
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    #37 italiafan, Nov 12, 2023
    Great suggestion on that Master Control, looks fabulous.
     
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    #38 Il Tifoso, Nov 12, 2023
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    My vote would be the VC 56 over the JLC.

    My direct experience: I owned the JLC Master Ultra Thin (Perpetual Calendar version) for a while and, while it was drop dead gorgeous, it felt to me like it was more suited to someone much older than even I am (late 40s)… I loved it (especially the perpetual calendar complication) but I never wore it as it didn’t really resonate with me. After I sold it, my wife confessed that it looked like an “old man’s watch” and didn’t really suit me. To me, the VC 56 strikes a good balance between elegant and “youthful” enough for someone just finishing law school.

    Either way you go, a huge congrats to the both of you and much success in his career!
     
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    #39 BrettC, Nov 12, 2023
    So, my son loves what I have and do.....imitation best form of flattery.....what do you wear? That would be a great starting point...
     
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    #40 italiafan, Nov 13, 2023
    Thanks for your insight and well wishes!
     
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    #41 italiafan, Nov 13, 2023
    Mostly VC (Overseas and Corne de vache) and Patek (5205G and Nautilus).
    I love VC because it feels more personal since it is less hyped. Hyped always carries this aura of maybe I own and wear it, in part, to impress others; and that is not me. A love of watches is deeply personal to me, dare I say intimate.
     
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    #42 italiafan, Nov 13, 2023
    I’m toying with the idea of considering the VC Overseas (though the price point is closer to $25K) because it really is three watches in one. Leather strap when working, metal bracelet knocking about, rubber strap running, boating, or at beach.
     
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    #43 Il Tifoso, Nov 13, 2023
    I have the Overseas in SS with blue dial and it is truly mesmerizing… it may be a bit difficult to get at retail, but the gray market has come down a bit and will probably continue to by the time he graduates. If something in this price range is a possibility, imo hands down this wins over others that have been suggested already.
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    Love it! I have a steel with black and just a few days ago got the pink gold with blue dial. In bright light the blue explodes, but in low light it is a deep purple. My SA said only the pink gold ones look purple because of the pink gold reflection.
     
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    #45 Il Tifoso, Nov 13, 2023
    Beautiful - congrats! Enjoy in good health!
     
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    #46 ArtS, Nov 13, 2023
    You, sir, are trying to open pandora's box!

    This is like asking: would you prefer a new Ferrari or a vintage Ferrari.

    Heck, if we go down this path, assuming a relatively formal office, you could get a bespoke three piece suit and a minute repeating pocket watch and probably not blow the budget.

    Personally, if vintage wristwatch is an option, I'd go 1940s - 1950s vintage round V&C or 1920s 'exploding numbers curvex Patek

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    #47 BrettC, Nov 13, 2023
    well said....a great place to start...cheers!
     
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