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Post by rw16610 on Sept 27, 2013 13:38:04 GMT -6
Not that it actually matters but I just thought it would be neat and interesting to have people share the story of their first Rolex, how old they were at the time and what model it was etc. I'll start things off here. As I'm sure most of you already know I purchased my first Rolex, the Explorer II pre owned in June 2010. This was a long time coming and something that was highly sought after by me for many years prior to it actually happening. At the age of 24 my watch dreams finally started to come true for me  Here are a couple of pictures from my gallery of this watch:   It was a day and experience I will never forget. The saying "A crown for every achievement" from their ad's made a whole lot more sense to me after this. Long story short, still wearing and enjoying this piece and plan to keep it for life as it represents me having a dream, wanting it bad enough and never giving up on it. How about you folks, how old were you when your first Rolex was purchased and what was the story behind it? |
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Post by fourthirds on Sept 27, 2013 13:49:04 GMT -6
This is going to be fun!
I'll post my story later tonight
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Post by thevtcguy on Sept 27, 2013 13:50:11 GMT -6
25, a Coke GMT II, as a present to myself for earning my Navy Pilot Wings.
25... That was... Uh.... Last year.....
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Post by rigsby on Sept 27, 2013 13:53:00 GMT -6
My first Rolex was when I was 43! I have always wanted the best and when I got the chance to buy one I did (Sub date 16610) but sadly just after one year my wife lost her job and the Rolex had to go.
As my signature says!
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Post by CHIP on Sept 27, 2013 14:21:48 GMT -6
I got my first Rolex at 30 and my second one at 35.
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Post by fourthirds on Sept 27, 2013 15:12:24 GMT -6
My first Rolex was a preowned what I thought was a AIR KING but actually it's an oyster perpetual. I believe I was about 22 or maybe 23 years old when I first purchased it from a friend of mine I used to work with. He sold it to me for about $1200 which was a lot of money back them. I was so proud of myself for finally achieving and buying my first Rolex.  My second brand-new Rolex was my submariner which I always wanted to buy before I turn 30. I think I purchased that when I was 28 years old. I still remember the MSRP price  |
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Post by Jim on Sept 27, 2013 15:48:04 GMT -6
I was around 32, found an 18k/ss Datejust in a watch shop freshly serviced (owner of shop was authorized Rolex repairman), struck up a converation with him and his wife, he sold it to me for $1350.00 which was extremely cheap to me. New ones were around 3400-3600 so I thought I got a great deal.
Sad part is it started a flipping habit I cannot break. Wear one 6-8 weeks then it has to go.
OHHHH, how sick am I.
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Post by king780 on Sept 27, 2013 15:50:07 GMT -6
At the age of 27.
I'm 28 now and I have had 5 subs
2 GMT's and few Tudors.
The first was a 16610 M serial. The last of that gen. I really wanted a Rolex after watching Golf, Formula 1 all my life.
Its a classic and I cannot go wrong.
Then came the 116610. The ceramic sub. I got this because of the more wrist presence and much needed bracelet upgrade.
Then came this 116613LB...oh boy, this was just because it was soooo beautiful.
Then the addiction started.......
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Post by aquajoe on Sept 27, 2013 18:29:33 GMT -6
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Post by Robb on Sept 27, 2013 18:31:59 GMT -6
26 for me. A GMT 16710.. Miss that one. Since then...... A lot of flipping. I enjoy it though.
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Post by CHIP on Sept 27, 2013 18:36:19 GMT -6
If I keep the pace my next one will be at 40.
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Post by aquajoe on Sept 27, 2013 18:37:27 GMT -6
Since then...... A lot of flipping. Nah, you don't say  |
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Post by carl on Sept 27, 2013 19:42:43 GMT -6
Mine first Rolex was a Milgauss, my 60th birthday present to myself. And here is a pic:  I must admit, looking at the watch now, it does nothing for me. My Explorer I was the one Rolex I liked the most. Briefly, I had an Air-King, which a friend of mine now has. Great thread! Cheers  Carl |
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Post by king780 on Sept 27, 2013 19:43:52 GMT -6
26 for me. A GMT 16710.. Miss that one. Since then...... A lot of flipping. I enjoy it though. Nice Rob Same here. |
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Post by erwin on Sept 27, 2013 19:53:10 GMT -6
Rolex was just a figment of my imagination until my GF bought me a Tudor when I was 36 I believe. She thought it's a Rolex because it has the Rolex logo in the aftermarket diamond dial and since her bestfriend bought her bf a Rolex, she didn't wanna be outshined. Lol
And then I discovered the forums....4 Rolexs, 4 Omegas, Montblanc, Tissot, Baume n Mercier and even a Mickey Mouse watch has then landed on my wrist.
HAGWE WWF.
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