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RUSH2689 · 22 December 2010, 12:11 AM

First off, I'm new to the forums and have found some excellent information here. So thank you.

I'm 23 and very interested in a Sub 16610. I am making a great salary for starting out and for where I live. I am trying to figure out if it is worth it or to wait a few years or until bonus season. Or give some strong hints come my wedding lol. I'm just ready to get rid of this darn Casio!

How old were you for your first and what do you think?

fc3s2k · 22 December 2010, 01:35 AM

Mine was a SUB 14060M when I was 29, I'm 30 now so it was last year. My advise is first take care of the necessities. Save money(bank), 401k or IRA, 6 months emergency funds with the economy that is. If you have family, take care of them, then buy a Rolex. Your young so you have plenty of time to own a Rolex(s).

Dr. Robert · 22 December 2010, 04:52 AM

I got an explorer 2 when I was 22.

Rolex Freak · 24 December 2010, 03:03 PM

I was 32 when I purchased the Exp II black dial new. That was in 2004.

SaddleSC · 22 December 2010, 01:37 AM

Submariner 16613 TT at age 21

Rebel · 22 December 2010, 01:37 AM

26

BigMac53 · 22 December 2010, 01:43 AM

Hoping to have mine before I turn 26. I'm just having problems with deciding which model!

JimSnyder · 22 December 2010, 01:45 AM

25 GMT in 1986

mickyvee · 22 December 2010, 01:46 AM

I had to wait until I hit 50!

NMS75 · 22 December 2010, 01:47 AM

As someone who wore Omega watches for years I am a relatively newcomer to Rolex - in fact I bought both my Sub and GMT in 2010 at the grand old age of 35. I still like Omega, and am considering a Speedmaster, but I am pretty much a Rolex guy now.

M

darth95 · 22 December 2010, 01:51 AM

Explorer II (black dial), 34

Patty · 22 December 2010, 01:52 AM

I will be getting my first rolex next year - I am 25!

MortgageGuy · 22 December 2010, 01:56 AM

I was 23 and purchased a SD from local AD

Numismatist · 22 December 2010, 01:59 AM

44, got a 1967 Cellini during a coin appraisal which got me hooked!

Alcan · 22 December 2010, 02:00 AM

I was in my 50's.

frequentflyer · 22 December 2010, 02:00 AM

I was 14 when I bought my first Sub

Sub'erman · 22 December 2010, 02:17 AM

I was 21.
I bought a Sub 14060

8 CDC · 22 December 2010, 02:35 AM

Airking...Bought for my wedding day, back in the box & punted it 6 months later!! 35 years young.

CDC

tripleC · 22 December 2010, 02:40 AM

21 explorer 2 preowned paid 2600 I'm 32 now and own 4

rxonmymind · 22 December 2010, 02:42 AM

40 WOOT WOOT!Loving the Dj! Music please! er, wrong kinda Dj. Love the watch......

TattooedGQ · 22 December 2010, 02:43 AM

18 It was a graduation gift. First one I bought for myself was at 25.

gmtobsessed · 22 December 2010, 02:43 AM

21, but bought my own at 22.

PanosI · 22 December 2010, 02:48 AM

40, when i bought my pre loved 16710

Conductor · 22 December 2010, 02:45 AM

16800 submariner at 25 :)

Nalk7 · 22 December 2010, 02:51 AM

21 pre loved explorer

Kanger · 22 December 2010, 02:58 AM

19, in January of this year I bought my first, a preowned Explorer II white

lhanddds · 22 December 2010, 03:03 AM

23 and bought it new. It was a Datejust. Today I would suggest pre-owned (more watch for the money).

GoldenBear · 22 December 2010, 03:29 AM

30

sea-dweller · 22 December 2010, 03:47 AM

I was 30.

Jackj87 · 22 December 2010, 04:07 AM

I was 22 when I received TT sub.

22 December 2010, 12:11 AM	#1
RUSH2689 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Watch: Recon Posts: 253	What age was your first rolex? First off, I'm new to the forums and have found some excellent information here. So thank you. I'm 23 and very interested in a Sub 16610. I am making a great salary for starting out and for where I live. I am trying to figure out if it is worth it or to wait a few years or until bonus season. Or give some strong hints come my wedding lol. I'm just ready to get rid of this darn Casio! How old were you for your first and what do you think?

22 December 2010, 01:35 AM	#2
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Mine was a SUB 14060M when I was 29, I'm 30 now so it was last year. My advise is first take care of the necessities. Save money(bank), 401k or IRA, 6 months emergency funds with the economy that is. If you have family, take care of them, then buy a Rolex. Your young so you have plenty of time to own a Rolex(s). __________________

22 December 2010, 04:52 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	I got an explorer 2 when I was 22. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 December 2010, 01:37 AM	#5
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Submariner 16613 TT at age 21 __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

22 December 2010, 01:37 AM	#6
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	26 __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

24 December 2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I was 32 when I purchased the Exp II black dial new. That was in 2004.

22 December 2010, 01:43 AM	#7
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	Hoping to have mine before I turn 26. I'm just having problems with deciding which model!

22 December 2010, 01:45 AM	#8
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	25 GMT in 1986 __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

22 December 2010, 01:46 AM	#9
mickyvee Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: mick vigano Location: UK Watch: SS Sub 16610 Posts: 263	I had to wait until I hit 50!

22 December 2010, 01:47 AM	#10
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	As someone who wore Omega watches for years I am a relatively newcomer to Rolex - in fact I bought both my Sub and GMT in 2010 at the grand old age of 35. I still like Omega, and am considering a Speedmaster, but I am pretty much a Rolex guy now. M

22 December 2010, 01:51 AM	#11
darth95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 18	Explorer II (black dial), 34

22 December 2010, 01:52 AM	#12
Patty Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Patricia Location: Sweden Posts: 50	I will be getting my first rolex next year - I am 25!

22 December 2010, 01:56 AM	#13
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I was 23 and purchased a SD from local AD __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

22 December 2010, 01:59 AM	#14
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	44, got a 1967 Cellini during a coin appraisal which got me hooked! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

22 December 2010, 02:00 AM	#15
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I was in my 50's. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

22 December 2010, 02:00 AM	#16
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 286	I was 14 when I bought my first Sub

22 December 2010, 02:17 AM	#17
Sub'erman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: SK Location: Greenland Watch: Various SUBs Posts: 473	I was 21. I bought a Sub 14060 __________________ Founder and CEO of the "BLUME" Club Rolex ref: 14060 - 92', 16600- 06', 116610LN 11' In Da House!! He who only loves one woman and one watch, doesn't truly love women or watches!! "Not all that is countable, counts; and not all that counts, is countable"

22 December 2010, 02:35 AM	#18
8 CDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Scotland Watch: 16613 Posts: 13	Airking...Bought for my wedding day, back in the box & punted it 6 months later!! 35 years young. CDC

22 December 2010, 02:40 AM	#19
tripleC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: charles Location: new york Watch: explorer II Posts: 557	21 explorer 2 preowned paid 2600 I'm 32 now and own 4

22 December 2010, 02:42 AM	#20
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	40 WOOT WOOT!Loving the Dj! Music please! er, wrong kinda Dj. Love the watch...... __________________ Be yourself; Everyone else is taken! Oscar Wilde

22 December 2010, 02:43 AM	#21
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	18 It was a graduation gift. First one I bought for myself was at 25. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

22 December 2010, 02:43 AM	#22
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	21, but bought my own at 22.

22 December 2010, 02:48 AM	#23
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	40, when i bought my pre loved 16710

22 December 2010, 02:45 AM	#24
Conductor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub 16800 Posts: 57	16800 submariner at 25 :)

22 December 2010, 02:51 AM	#25
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	21 pre loved explorer

22 December 2010, 02:58 AM	#26
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	19, in January of this year I bought my first, a preowned Explorer II white

22 December 2010, 03:03 AM	#27
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	23 and bought it new. It was a Datejust. Today I would suggest pre-owned (more watch for the money).

22 December 2010, 03:29 AM	#28
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	30 __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

22 December 2010, 03:47 AM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I was 30. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

22 December 2010, 04:07 AM	#30
Jackj87 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Jackson Location: Republic of Texas Watch: TT Submariner Posts: 22	I was 22 when I received TT sub.

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