My son's first vintage dive watch

[donerix]

My son London has just turned 9 and he has been checking my watches more and more lately. So I thought it was time for his first watch. Of course it had to have some vintage blood.
Here is the little bugger with his best friend Bo:

I found this piece for him:

ZRC Nautilus from the early 70s, waterproof to 300m/990ft:

Great patina on the dial markers and bezel:

Solid stainless steel construction:

And thanks to the stretch bracelet I don't have to get another watch for a few years

PS: Used to be my mom's dive watch. Quite a rare bird actually...

 

[BADWIN BING]

Lucky boy.

 

[avenger007]

I dunno, E....his wrist looks big enough for a larger size in that last pic.

 

[txrob779]

Brilliant, I am a big fan od heirloom watches. My son is 11 and he really digs my watches and is as fascinated with lume as I am. This will be a long love affair I hope.

 

[donerix]

And he is so hairy already. Must come after his mom

 

[68Olds]

Nice old diver. Here's hoping he gives the watch to one of his kids.

 

[frigpig]

And he is so hairy already. Must come after his mom

:biglaugh:

 

[Bonesey]

Awesome looking piece, perfect size for him as well Good thing your not lending him your Egi or he'd never surface from the pool again.

 

[donerix]

He liked my PloProf the best, but same problem. He wouldn't even be able to raise his arm to scratch his head

PS: If this watch would be 42-44mm I would love one for myself ... but at 33mm with crown I let him have it...

 

[d4m.test]

You're a very good Dad, donerix, and your son is very lucky. My Dad was working poor and couldn't give his sons anything. (That's just how it was). Continue being so to your kid, mate.

dave