ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

datejust1 · 6 April 2010, 12:50 PM

Oh I remember... The day I got my DJ. What a day... I was so happy... It was a nice day in June... I was very happy... My dad who gave me the watch has a smile on his face... that nothing could ever get it out. I have no pics of the day. But I do have a pic of how excited when I bought my first not cheap ($389 of my own money!) swiss watch. I was on a cruise. I was so excited... that I slept and the watch was in the night stand! My mom took the pic... here it is! Have a pic of the day u got ur wanted watch? Show us!

Don't laugh... I know I was Asleep!

and my greatly missed DJ...

D18 · 6 April 2010, 01:34 PM

The day I got it was like 32 years ago so I expect I was much like you, but to be honest, no I don't remember.

datejust1 · 6 April 2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D18

The day I got it was like 32 years ago so I expect I was much like you, but to be honest, no I don't remember.

haha... no worries!

greekbum · 6 April 2010, 01:58 PM

I remember when I got my GMT. It was on my birthday and I rode up on a bicycle to get it. Man how all those years flew bye so quick.

East Bay Rider · 6 April 2010, 02:00 PM

Yes of course I remember.
It was October 13, 2007. My wife and I went out to dinner to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary (October 17). When we got home she gave me the wrapped Rolex box. She was so excited that she couldn't wait until the 17th. I'll never forget that.

datejust1 · 6 April 2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

I remember when I got my GMT. It was on my birthday and I rode up on a bicycle to get it. Man how all those years flew bye so quick.

Wow! That must have been an unforgettable experience...

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Yes of course I remember.
It was October 13, 2007. My wife and I went out to dinner to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary (October 17). When we got home she gave me the wrapped Rolex box. She was so excited that she couldn't wait until the 17th. I'll never forget that.

Wow. That was a nice experience! Congrats!

Lion · 6 April 2010, 02:05 PM

I do remember buying my first Rolex it was in September of 2007 and I bought a GMT Pepsi. I was so excited I was on cloud nine all day and couldn't stop looking at it!!!

JUSTROLEXES · 6 April 2010, 02:05 PM

Gaby I don't remember the date but sure my smile was from one ear to another...hah hah.
It was a Swatch watch, it was called Pop Swatch it was little bigger then the regular one... man I was on top of the moon

2005rivers · 6 April 2010, 02:08 PM

I remember it like it was only four months ago, well it was about four months ago for graduation, my parents took me out to one of my favorite places(great mexican martinis) I was hoping for a sub for my graduation watch, thinking my standards were high, but man did my dad suprise me

datejust1 · 6 April 2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I do remember buying my first Rolex it was in September of 2007 and I bought a GMT Pepsi. I was so excited I was on cloud nine all day and couldn't stop looking at it!!!

Oh I Imagine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

Gaby I don't remember the date but sure my smile was from one ear to another...hah hah.
It was a Swatch watch, it was called Pop Swatch it was little bigger then the regular one... man I was on top of the moon

well kinda the same for me! A Tissot. Oh Boy... was I in love...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2005rivers

I remember it like it was only four months ago, well it was about four months ago for graduation, my parents took me out to one of my favorite places(great mexican martinis) I was hoping for a sub for my graduation watch, thinking my standards were high, but man did my dad suprise me

wow... Very interesting buddy! Congrats!

NutNut · 6 April 2010, 02:42 PM

Hi Gaby. I got my first Rolex (SS Sub Date) in May 1993 as a college graduation gift from my mom. We were all having dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston when she presented it to me right before dessert.

NGN · 7 April 2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutNut

Hi Gaby. I got my first Rolex (SS Sub Date) in May 1993 as a college graduation gift from my mom. We were all having dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston when she presented it to me right before dessert.

Where did you go to school? I had to ask when I saw Boston.

JMIND · 6 April 2010, 02:47 PM

Easy for me to remember because it was so recent- February 23 at 12:45pm!

Jackxv · 6 April 2010, 10:07 PM

My first Rolex was a DJ 16030, I was at a watch fair and I couldn;t make my mind up between a DJ and a Breitling Blackbird.

On the way back I decided to have the DJ, it came with a champagne dial and jubilee.
I called the guy and offered him 999 euro's for it. He sold it to me for this ammount.

In the next week I had a new dial installed at the AD and the bracelet changed to an oyster.

Jack

Johny · 7 April 2010, 01:07 AM

3rd of march 2010 almost crashed the car. johny. ps. it just keeps getting better.

datejust1 · 7 April 2010, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutNut

Hi Gaby. I got my first Rolex (SS Sub Date) in May 1993 as a college graduation gift from my mom. We were all having dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston when she presented it to me right before dessert.

Wow... 16 years ago...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMIND

Easy for me to remember because it was so recent- February 23 at 12:45pm!

There's an accurate guy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackxv

My first Rolex was a DJ 16030, I was at a watch fair and I couldn;t make my mind up between a DJ and a Breitling Blackbird.

On the way back I decided to have the DJ, it came with a champagne dial and jubilee.
I called the guy and offered him 999 euro's for it. He sold it to me for this ammount.

In the next week I had a new dial installed at the AD and the bracelet changed to an oyster.

Jack

Beautiful, Jack. Love it

Kokyuryoku · 7 April 2010, 01:20 AM

I remember perfectly. December 19th, 2008 at 2 p.m.

zseriessub · 7 April 2010, 01:20 AM

I remember that after I bought my Sub, on the way home I had to stop by Lowes to pick up two sheets of dry wall. I didn't want to leave the box and papers in my truck so I was carrying them around the store with me.

Frankie13 · 7 April 2010, 01:24 AM

It was just last Saturday so only several days ago and it was a GMT Master II with ceramic bezel. I wanted one for the last 8 years and decided that I waited long enough and made myself a nice Easter present! I own Breitlings but this watch is it for me and I'm in HEAVEN right now

Idle Swede · 7 April 2010, 01:28 AM

I remember it vaguely.

It was 1963 and I walked in to an AD in Stockholm, Sweden and bought a TT DJ.

My first new Rolex, had a couple of preowned before.

t e x · 7 April 2010, 01:35 AM

Let's see, on March 31st arrived home at 3:50ish to a fedex package

Johny · 7 April 2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t e x

Let's see, on March 31st arrived home at 3:50ish to a fedex package

......which turned into a transatlantic party.

alglez · 7 April 2010, 02:55 AM

I don't remember that well but it was 6 yrs ago I bought a preowned tutone dj with a Tiffany dial.

liquid_vox · 7 April 2010, 03:10 AM

Thankfully I don't have to think that much. It was on the 25th of March when I purchased my first Rolex, an Explorer I, while on vacation in St. Thomas.

It's true what they say though, you never forget your first!

JBat · 7 April 2010, 04:30 AM

Oh yes, I remember. Two days before Christmas '07.

rfknauss · 7 April 2010, 06:22 AM

Gaby, I remember I bought my first Rolex (my 5513 Sub) back in 1978 ....... I remember I was so happy when I left my AD ........ can't remember the exact date ...... but I know it was before you were even born!

Rscmaine · 7 April 2010, 08:17 AM

Mine was a Sea Dweller I bought from Tourneau NY on the phone as my first purchase with a shiney new Amex card back in the early 80's.

I got a frantic call from American Express within 5 minutes

"We didn't expect your first purchase would be such an expensive watch..."

I reminded them of their no limit policy and allowed as how I was off to the Jaguar dealership. (where I bought a nice XJ6 the same day...)

My statement looked like a typo.

datejust1 · 7 April 2010, 08:30 AM

Great memories, Guys! Keep 'em coming!

Cato · 7 April 2010, 08:45 AM

I had special ordered mine since I wanted a rather rare dial on my DJ. It was Halloween 2008 and Ben Bridge had called me to pick it up.

It wasn't very warm, perhaps 75 degrees, but I had to park and walk maybe half a mile to get to the store. I was sweating a little and my wrist had swollen a little from the brisk walk; I remember thinking I might have to order another link in case I put on weight. The watch at that point was tight. I didn't understand wrist swelling at all.

For some time after that I was finding new plastic and removing it. I didn't think the side of a Rolex had plastic. I was never the type that keeps the plastic on until it falls off.

6 April 2010, 12:50 PM	#1
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Do you remember when you first got it? Oh I remember... The day I got my DJ. What a day... I was so happy... It was a nice day in June... I was very happy... My dad who gave me the watch has a smile on his face... that nothing could ever get it out. I have no pics of the day. But I do have a pic of how excited when I bought my first not cheap ($389 of my own money!) swiss watch. I was on a cruise. I was so excited... that I slept and the watch was in the night stand! My mom took the pic... here it is! Have a pic of the day u got ur wanted watch? Show us! Don't laugh... I know I was Asleep! and my greatly missed DJ...

6 April 2010, 01:58 PM	#4
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I remember when I got my GMT. It was on my birthday and I rode up on a bicycle to get it. Man how all those years flew bye so quick. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

6 April 2010, 02:00 PM	#5
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Yes of course I remember. It was October 13, 2007. My wife and I went out to dinner to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary (October 17). When we got home she gave me the wrapped Rolex box. She was so excited that she couldn't wait until the 17th. I'll never forget that. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

6 April 2010, 02:05 PM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I do remember buying my first Rolex it was in September of 2007 and I bought a GMT Pepsi. I was so excited I was on cloud nine all day and couldn't stop looking at it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 April 2010, 02:05 PM	#8
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,125	Gaby I don't remember the date but sure my smile was from one ear to another...hah hah. It was a Swatch watch, it was called Pop Swatch it was little bigger then the regular one... man I was on top of the moon __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

6 April 2010, 01:34 PM	#2
D18 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 25	The day I got it was like 32 years ago so I expect I was much like you, but to be honest, no I don't remember.

6 April 2010, 02:08 PM	#9
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	I remember it like it was only four months ago, well it was about four months ago for graduation, my parents took me out to one of my favorite places(great mexican martinis) I was hoping for a sub for my graduation watch, thinking my standards were high, but man did my dad suprise me

6 April 2010, 02:42 PM	#11
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Hi Gaby. I got my first Rolex (SS Sub Date) in May 1993 as a college graduation gift from my mom. We were all having dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston when she presented it to me right before dessert.

6 April 2010, 02:47 PM	#13
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Easy for me to remember because it was so recent- February 23 at 12:45pm!

6 April 2010, 10:07 PM	#14
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	My first My first Rolex was a DJ 16030, I was at a watch fair and I couldn;t make my mind up between a DJ and a Breitling Blackbird. On the way back I decided to have the DJ, it came with a champagne dial and jubilee. I called the guy and offered him 999 euro's for it. He sold it to me for this ammount. In the next week I had a new dial installed at the AD and the bracelet changed to an oyster. Jack

7 April 2010, 01:07 AM	#15
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	3rd of march 2010 almost crashed the car. johny. ps. it just keeps getting better.

7 April 2010, 01:20 AM	#17
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	I remember perfectly. December 19th, 2008 at 2 p.m. __________________ '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

7 April 2010, 01:20 AM	#18
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	I remember that after I bought my Sub, on the way home I had to stop by Lowes to pick up two sheets of dry wall. I didn't want to leave the box and papers in my truck so I was carrying them around the store with me.

7 April 2010, 01:24 AM	#19
Frankie13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: 116610LV Posts: 434	It was just last Saturday so only several days ago and it was a GMT Master II with ceramic bezel. I wanted one for the last 8 years and decided that I waited long enough and made myself a nice Easter present! I own Breitlings but this watch is it for me and I'm in HEAVEN right now

7 April 2010, 01:28 AM	#20
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I remember it vaguely. It was 1963 and I walked in to an AD in Stockholm, Sweden and bought a TT DJ. My first new Rolex, had a couple of preowned before.

7 April 2010, 01:35 AM	#21
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Let's see, on March 31st arrived home at 3:50ish to a fedex package __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

7 April 2010, 02:55 AM	#23
alglez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: houston Watch: TT blue sub Posts: 252	I don't remember that well but it was 6 yrs ago I bought a preowned tutone dj with a Tiffany dial. __________________ Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Sport Z Series TT Blue Sub. Rolex King Midas #921 TT Datejust. Omega Speedmaster pro 861 1970s Gucci 3500 Movado Calendomatic 1960s Cartier Tank.

7 April 2010, 03:10 AM	#24
liquid_vox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Angelo Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 34	Thankfully I don't have to think that much. It was on the 25th of March when I purchased my first Rolex, an Explorer I, while on vacation in St. Thomas. It's true what they say though, you never forget your first!

7 April 2010, 04:30 AM	#25
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Oh yes, I remember. Two days before Christmas '07.

7 April 2010, 06:22 AM	#26
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Gaby, I remember I bought my first Rolex (my 5513 Sub) back in 1978 ....... I remember I was so happy when I left my AD ........ can't remember the exact date ...... but I know it was before you were even born! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

7 April 2010, 08:17 AM	#27
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Mine was a Sea Dweller I bought from Tourneau NY on the phone as my first purchase with a shiney new Amex card back in the early 80's. I got a frantic call from American Express within 5 minutes "We didn't expect your first purchase would be such an expensive watch..." I reminded them of their no limit policy and allowed as how I was off to the Jaguar dealership. (where I bought a nice XJ6 the same day...) My statement looked like a typo. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

7 April 2010, 08:30 AM	#28
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Great memories, Guys! Keep 'em coming!

7 April 2010, 08:45 AM	#29
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I had special ordered mine since I wanted a rather rare dial on my DJ. It was Halloween 2008 and Ben Bridge had called me to pick it up. It wasn't very warm, perhaps 75 degrees, but I had to park and walk maybe half a mile to get to the store. I was sweating a little and my wrist had swollen a little from the brisk walk; I remember thinking I might have to order another link in case I put on weight. The watch at that point was tight. I didn't understand wrist swelling at all. For some time after that I was finding new plastic and removing it. I didn't think the side of a Rolex had plastic. I was never the type that keeps the plastic on until it falls off.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)