Imagine you’re a 15 year old middle class boy but you like to dress like a roadman

[DevastatingFinish]

What watch brand do you favour? Any one got any intel on watches these type of young gents wear? To set the scene, they are also wearing black joggers or low slung jeans, Nike sport socks, Nike trainers, a white t shirt preferably Calvin Klein and a gym shark or Nike hoody, Ralph Lauren if they are feeling swish, topped off with a black north face or adidas coat and perhaps a little Nike beanie if
it is sub zero temps or they are unhappy with their hair. Any cool brands to know for a watch?

Best MN thread I've seen in ages!

Def Casio.

😂 .no idea about the watch but your description is spot on.

I presume he wants a watch. None of DS mates have ever worn a watch that I am aware of (he's 18)

Apple Watch

Kai Rooney with his road man accent is hilarious. Rather than a watch, have you thought of a silver chain? They seem to be all the rage amongst middle class roadmen teens?

Is it just me that has no idea what a road man is?

He got an Argos Roadman Silver Chain last year from my mum. It’s not come off.

Oh god - if he’s like my (now 18yo) son get him to send ideas!

He was (and still is) VERY specific about his watches. Specific type of metal or leather strap, and very particular on the colour of its face!

Good luck.

You really are in the minority here. Vast majority taking this thread in the spirit it’s intended and laughing at the ludicrous nature of it all!

I agree. I have a 16 yo and a 20 yo and if there's one valuable lesson I learned, it's never, ever guess. Mine send me precise urls in the run up to Christmas and seem really chuffed with their roadmen fancy dress costumes.

M and M Direct is great for this kind of stuff, but double check the acceptable brands, bro.

Pull and Bear, Zara, Hollister, Nike, occasional Adidas but only certain items. These appear often in the WhatsApp Santa wishlist.

Don't forget the chocolate coins and selection boxes because even roadmen tribute acts are still our little boys.

This thread is an inspiration. I have a 14 year old aspiring roadman.

It's a great idea for reducing reliance on mobile phone. If he has to get his phone out just to check the time then he's immediately more likely to be drawn into the rest of the screen.

We started a trend for the "original" 80s Casios at my kids prep school. It enabled the girls to feel rebellious - the school requested analogue watches - but was a blast of nostalgia for the parents and only £20 a pop!
They are also great for workplaces with a ban on smart watches. Zero connectivity but almost indestructible and the batteries last forever.

I was thinking the same. You might risk wasting £100 on a watch he won't wear because it's not the 'right' brand. Like the equivalent of giving him the wrong trainers. Social suicide. Unless you can find a fake of a very recognisable brand?

Got to be Audemars Piguet x Swatch, don’t ask me how I know fam

Great thread…

TK Maxx for a big gaudy watch and some multipack CK pants. Sorted.

I've never heard of a 'roadman'. Is it someone who spreads tarmac?
Prople dress how they like.

No idea on the watch. But thank you for bringing me joy and a genuine chuckle this morning @DevastatingFinish.

Oh praise be it isn’t just mine with a faux regional accent!!!!

No, it’s not about the gaudy-ness. They need to be very specific brands. I posted above that my teens have selection of retro Casios. My eldest loves watches and always makes me stop to look when we walk past a shop selling Rolexes and Omegas. I’m hoping it’s at least one incentive to work hard at 6th form so he can fund his desired accessories 😂. He has a semi-posh vintage watch that was handed down to him too that he loves mainly because of the make that it is.

Mine is at the transition phase re roadman-ness. He still has days where he’s head to toe Nike Tech. But he’s also “discovered” M&S and Ralph Lauren.

I do love teens!

I know the ones!

Don't wish to be a party pooper but....
Being middle class is not the protection from becoming feral that you all seem to think it is. Look at the middle class/private school roadmen who killed Yousef Makki?
However being from a very privileged background did seem to somehow lessen their sentence.

I wouldn't encourage him to dress in that style. If he looks like a "roadman" and aspires to that sort of culture then he probably is going to be a target for gangs.

My 80+ year old DH wears a Casio digital, sourced, by me from a charity shop. Its his favourite. I had no idea it was on trend, he’ll be delighted. 😁. Love this thread!

I got my very similar 15yo a nice stussy cream hoodie for Xmas last year which went down very well. They're pricey but he wears it loads and it makes a nice change from his mostly grey and black Nike tracksuits!