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wehttaM · 6 November 2009, 01:32 PM

I've thought about this a lot. My first Rolex is special. It's an accomplishment in life. It's important. What about you guys/girls? Would you part with your first Rolex? If you did, do you regret it?

scottschoe · 6 November 2009, 01:33 PM

The first one I bought is long gone...just a way to move onto bigger and better things.

kyle L · 6 November 2009, 01:33 PM

No.

Singslinger · 6 November 2009, 01:35 PM

No, it's been with me for 22 years and 3 servicings as I lived in 3 countries.

snowbird · 6 November 2009, 01:36 PM

No, I wouldn't want to.

sleddog · 6 November 2009, 01:34 PM

I did, I did & I got it back!!!!!!

Advice,Don't do it!!!

wehttaM · 6 November 2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

I did, I did & I got it back!!!!!!

Advice,Don't do it!!!

I was thinking the same thing!

sbux · 6 November 2009, 01:44 PM

I would sell my first Panerai thou...

mrh1797 · 6 November 2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sbux

I would sell my first Panerai thou...

Amen brother...I dumped my first PAM too. I would never get rid of my first Rolex. It will be with me forever.

OrchidDR · 6 November 2009, 01:47 PM

Still have to BUY my first Rolex and I'm a One Watch Man so the answer would be NO!

Art 1 · 6 November 2009, 01:58 PM

I still have it, haven't worn it in years. I'll probably hang on to it.

R1@160@alltimes · 6 November 2009, 02:21 PM

I sold my first but I won't sell my Sub as it has tons of sentimental value.

Rob_b · 6 November 2009, 02:08 PM

My first Rolex was a gift to me from my Dad, so no

Rob

gmtobsessed · 6 November 2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_b

My first Rolex was a gift to me from my Dad, so no

Rob

Me too, my first was from my old man.
Will wear it until my trip to heaven

chillviper · 6 November 2009, 02:12 PM

Nope. They don't make it anymore.

Two Time · 6 November 2009, 02:25 PM

I wanted to and put the money towards and LV, but I decided I would have to be stupid to sell it. I still plan on buying that LV though.

Solo118 · 6 November 2009, 02:30 PM

I would never sell my first, but my 2nd and 3rd are long gone!

Oh yeah and my first Pam is sold off as well

Speed · 6 November 2009, 02:31 PM

No....way.

Kokyuryoku · 6 November 2009, 02:46 PM

For me, my first is a symbol of what I can achieve if I put my mind to it, so no I'd never part with it.

metal man · 6 November 2009, 02:56 PM

No way. I hope it will travel through the family long after I'm gone. Purchased when I was 19, my sixteen year old son has grown quite attached to it. And yes, he has the fliction !!!!!! He can spot a midsize datejust at 100 paces.

Colnago · 6 November 2009, 02:48 PM

No way either.....in fact I never buy to sell in the future....I am not saying I wouldn't sell a watch if I really had to to make ends meet......but the first one....nah....I just couldn't bring myself to.....it's never let me down so why should I let it down....

Z-Sub · 6 November 2009, 03:55 PM

No, not now. It has sentimental value and we'll see how long that last

Gaijin · 6 November 2009, 08:52 PM

My first was a gift from an Ex Girlfriend. At the end of the day when we broke up I felt that I could and should not keep it. She did not want it back, so I sold it and donated the money. 1/2 to the Make a Wish Foundation and 1/2 to a local children's hospital.

gettocard · 7 November 2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

My first was a gift from an Ex Girlfriend. At the end of the day when we broke up I felt that I could and should not keep it. She did not want it back, so I sold it and donated the money. 1/2 to the Make a Wish Foundation and 1/2 to a local children's hospital.

way to go my friend

Prince · 7 November 2009, 04:17 AM

No. A lifelong dream to own one - no way it's getting sold. I might just have it on my wrist in the casket!

JJ Irani · 7 November 2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

No. A lifelong dream to own one - no way it's getting sold. I might just have it on my wrist in the casket!

WOW!! So simple and yet so stunning. An all time classic if ever I've seen one, Allan!!! A real beauty!!

Prince · 7 November 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW!! So simple and yet so stunning. An all time classic if ever I've seen one, Allan!!! A real beauty!!

Thanks very much, JJ. I love it, and Gwen's is just like it!

Watchnut1 · 8 November 2009, 10:02 AM

My first rolex was a stainless Date model, purchased from a dealer when I was 22. I wore it for 20 years, never had a problem with it. I wore it in the ocean, not realizing the crown was unscrewed, and it was flooded. I couldn't find any jewelry stores that I wanted to leave it with, so had to wait until I got back home. After sending it off to see what could be done, they told me it would cost $900 to redo it. The watch originally cost me $500 (back in 1982), so I let it go and just bought another Rolex. I hate I lost that watch, looking back. I've had about 7 Rolexes over the years, but that one, for some reason, just felt the best.

USCpaneristi · 8 November 2009, 02:30 PM

Sold my first one, don't regret it at all, primarily because it didn't really mark an important event in my life or carry any real significance.

steel · 10 November 2009, 03:01 PM

Never.

6 November 2009, 01:32 PM	#1
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Would You Sell Your First Rolex? I've thought about this a lot. My first Rolex is special. It's an accomplishment in life. It's important. What about you guys/girls? Would you part with your first Rolex? If you did, do you regret it?

6 November 2009, 01:33 PM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	The first one I bought is long gone...just a way to move onto bigger and better things. __________________ __________________

6 November 2009, 01:34 PM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	I did, I did & I got it back!!!!!! Advice,Don't do it!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

6 November 2009, 02:21 PM	#12
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I sold my first but I won't sell my Sub as it has tons of sentimental value. __________________

6 November 2009, 02:08 PM	#13
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	My first Rolex was a gift to me from my Dad, so no Rob __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

6 November 2009, 01:33 PM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	No.

6 November 2009, 01:35 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	No, it's been with me for 22 years and 3 servicings as I lived in 3 countries.

6 November 2009, 01:36 PM	#5
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	No, I wouldn't want to.

6 November 2009, 01:44 PM	#8
sbux "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 303	I would sell my first Panerai thou...

6 November 2009, 01:47 PM	#10
OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	Still have to BUY my first Rolex and I'm a One Watch Man so the answer would be NO!

6 November 2009, 01:58 PM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I still have it, haven't worn it in years. I'll probably hang on to it.

6 November 2009, 02:12 PM	#15
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Nope. They don't make it anymore.

6 November 2009, 02:25 PM	#16
Two Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Canada Watch: 116710 Posts: 40	I wanted to and put the money towards and LV, but I decided I would have to be stupid to sell it. I still plan on buying that LV though.

6 November 2009, 02:30 PM	#17
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	I would never sell my first, but my 2nd and 3rd are long gone! Oh yeah and my first Pam is sold off as well

6 November 2009, 02:31 PM	#18
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	No....way.

6 November 2009, 02:46 PM	#19
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	For me, my first is a symbol of what I can achieve if I put my mind to it, so no I'd never part with it. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

6 November 2009, 02:56 PM	#20
metal man Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: red Location: Katy Texas Watch: s/s sub 5513 Posts: 172	No way. I hope it will travel through the family long after I'm gone. Purchased when I was 19, my sixteen year old son has grown quite attached to it. And yes, he has the fliction !!!!!! He can spot a midsize datejust at 100 paces.

6 November 2009, 02:48 PM	#21
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	No way either.....in fact I never buy to sell in the future....I am not saying I wouldn't sell a watch if I really had to to make ends meet......but the first one....nah....I just couldn't bring myself to.....it's never let me down so why should I let it down.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

6 November 2009, 03:55 PM	#22
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	No, not now. It has sentimental value and we'll see how long that last __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

6 November 2009, 08:52 PM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	My first was a gift from an Ex Girlfriend. At the end of the day when we broke up I felt that I could and should not keep it. She did not want it back, so I sold it and donated the money. 1/2 to the Make a Wish Foundation and 1/2 to a local children's hospital.

7 November 2009, 04:17 AM	#25
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	No. A lifelong dream to own one - no way it's getting sold. I might just have it on my wrist in the casket! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

8 November 2009, 10:02 AM	#28
Watchnut1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 30	My first rolex was a stainless Date model, purchased from a dealer when I was 22. I wore it for 20 years, never had a problem with it. I wore it in the ocean, not realizing the crown was unscrewed, and it was flooded. I couldn't find any jewelry stores that I wanted to leave it with, so had to wait until I got back home. After sending it off to see what could be done, they told me it would cost $900 to redo it. The watch originally cost me $500 (back in 1982), so I let it go and just bought another Rolex. I hate I lost that watch, looking back. I've had about 7 Rolexes over the years, but that one, for some reason, just felt the best.

8 November 2009, 02:30 PM	#29
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	Sold my first one, don't regret it at all, primarily because it didn't really mark an important event in my life or carry any real significance.

10 November 2009, 03:01 PM	#30
steel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 25	Never.

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