It's kind of like getting a Lexus or a BMW as your first car. Generally, you start off with a "beater" then move upstream to better quality as you get older and learn the meaning of what a good car is.
To me, a first time watch owner doesn't "deserve" a Panerai, regardless of the owner's disposable income. Start off with a cheaper automatic that costs a couple hundred dollars like an SKX or something if you're a first timer, not a Panerai that costs $5-6K+ or whatever this model goes for.
Shaq's kid got a Lambo or something ridiculous for his 16th birthday. Who cares if the kid has a greater net value than everyone on this subreddit combined, does anybody really think that a first time car owner CHILD deserves a fricking Lambo as his first ride? I feel the same way about OP.
Am I being judgy? Absolutely 100% I'm being judgmental. Posts like this are fair game IMO, the OP will get either upvotes or criticism and I belong in the later camp.
Hope this clarifies my point of view for you.