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wehttaM · 20 June 2010, 01:05 PM

I know my first Rolex was very sentimental. I posted a tread on this along time ago, without pictures. Post some pictures and tell your stories!

I remember the first time i saw a Chinatown. At that time I was a newbie, and I didn't really know anything. All I remember saying to myself was I AM NOT GOING TO GET A ROLEX 100 times, but apparently i broke that promise. I forked over $2400 and ended up with this beauty.

sea-dweller · 20 June 2010, 01:39 PM

My first was my 14060, purchased BNIB from an AD in Hong Kong (February 1994) while on a business trip there. I still have it !

briweed · 20 June 2010, 01:39 PM

Mine (first) was the SS White Dial Daytona. Waited on a list for 8+ years to get it...(never got the call) Remember when I walked into an AD and they happen to have one.. Forced me to by my (second) Black Dialed Milgauss in order to get the Daytona. Got my first and 2nd Rollies within seconds of each other. What a day!

B

Timber Loftis · 20 June 2010, 01:40 PM

Mine was an Expy II. These days I keep it on a Nato strap and use it for anything active. Today it visited the pool and had a blast.

Boopie · 20 June 2010, 01:46 PM

My one and only...ladies' ss/platinum Yachtmaster. My husband got it for me in February 2001, the Valentines Day just before our 10th wedding anniversary. I've worn it nearly every day since then. It is a perfect watch for me.

PeteNYC13 · 20 June 2010, 02:10 PM

I posted this a while back, but here is the summary of my first Rolex story.

I had a picture of the SS Sub above my desk for over a year... saved every paycheck for it and everyone in my office knew it was my goal. Then I had some unexpected expenses and the "Rolex fund" was gone. Saved again and had my first Rolex!!
It was almost as exciting as buying my first car (and has lasted much longer).

You can see on the tag how much I paid back in 2001 - well, I paid less than that but you can see how far MSRP has come in 9 year. I should have bought 2 ...lol!

-Pete

drclem · 20 June 2010, 02:20 PM

Newest owner on the block. Just got a Green/Black Sub from the wife. Greatest watch I've ever owned.

sleddog · 20 June 2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drclem

Newest owner on the block. Just got a Green/Black Sub from the wife. Greatest watch I've ever owned.

Welcome to TRF Dan.....
So you got the LV from the wife???? She's a keeper then buddy!!

drclem · 21 June 2010, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Welcome to TRF Dan.....
So you got the LV from the wife???? She's a keeper then buddy!!

We were visiting her family in AR and she knew I really liked the Sub LV. So three weeks later, Fed Ex brought it to my doorstep... Not letting her go ever.

-Dan

vbuskirk · 21 June 2010, 03:47 AM

One and only :

Speed · 20 June 2010, 02:30 PM

Love that shot Pete!!!

Here is my Series Y Sub. First Rolex I bought (pre-owned). My Dad gave me a 1955-60 Gold Oyster Perpetual...but I don't really count that as my first since I did not buy it. He inherited it from a friend who passed away. My Dad was NOT the type of guy to throw down for a Rolex!

PBL · 20 June 2010, 02:30 PM

Just got this 16613 about three weeks ago. It was a very good business year and the bonus was a very good one. I bought it for myself for meeting a personal goal.

fc3s2k · 20 June 2010, 03:21 PM

14060M popped my rolex cherry!!
now i have 4: EXP I, Datejust WG, and RG Cellini Danaos

Colnago · 20 June 2010, 04:18 PM

16030 DateJust in November 1986....I was 23....they had to sit me down in the shop I was shaking so much....I wanted one for the previous15 years and I finally got there......I have another 4 now plus one Tudor.....but the first one is very special, I still have it and still absolutely love it

Speed · 20 June 2010, 04:24 PM

Love that DJ Bill.

I just got a one BNIB after much debate on getting an 80's / 90's model. Prices seemed to have gone up a fair bit. I love the Super Jubilee, so I went for my first brand new Rolex!

sakuraba · 20 June 2010, 04:31 PM

After years of Tag heuer frustration

, I finally took a dip into the Rolex pool with an Air King.

I quickly outgrew my 34mm, but never got around to selling it since it's my first. I wear it daily as it's very comfortable and unobtrusive.

Colnago · 20 June 2010, 04:30 PM

Hey Bill, I have seen the pictures....it looks brilliant!!!!.....such a lasting, timeless look....trust me you will nver tire of it

HL65 · 20 June 2010, 09:34 PM

First Rolex 22 years ago--a TT DJ with the old 14kt gold and a white Jubilee dial. I paid $1800 for it way back then! Loved that watch--my intro to Rolex!!

Carlos98326194 · 21 June 2010, 02:56 AM

My very first Rolex is also a very memorable one....
Bought it while I am still under some post operation depression

last year and at the same time it's a week before my birthday.

AlexR · 21 June 2010, 03:05 AM

My first (and only) is a black-dialed Milgauss. I wanted it for a while before I got it, but was having trouble convincing myself to spend that kind of cash on a watch. My wife ultimately got tired of hearing my talk about it, so she bought it for me for father's day one year ago.

tomallen · 21 June 2010, 03:13 AM

My first Rolex was an Air King with a black dial. The AD had a Rolex club, you picked out a watch they divided the total into 12 monthly payments and you walked out wearing the watch. I was $600.00 with the tax. I wore that watch for 11 years. beat the crap out of it never and had it seviced. I was working in a high end gunshop and we had just taken in a Sub Date that was three days old that I was lusting for. I was showing a gun to a gent and he saw my watch, "is that an old Air King" Ill give you a grand for it right now. I almost broke the bracelet getting it off my wrist. I went home with a NIB Sub Date

Gerardus · 21 June 2010, 03:24 AM

Mine was a very old TT DJ and i still have the clasp i replaced once.(E11 with 62523-H14>wich means 14k gold).

Jim232118 · 21 June 2010, 04:39 AM

Yachtmaster SS & Plat

Chipmunk · 21 June 2010, 04:57 AM

My first

Rolex Junky · 21 June 2010, 05:02 AM

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9...tejustever.jpg

thewelshm · 21 June 2010, 05:11 AM

my wife bought me a dateless submariner in 2000. I wear it in rotation with my Daytona these days. I will never part with it.

thewelshm

swissautopro · 21 June 2010, 06:51 AM

My first was this one, and I still miss it.

Rex Kwon Do · 21 June 2010, 07:56 AM

My dad gave me his 1601 TT DJ when I turned 18 back in 1998. I knew how special a Rolex was after seeing how much pride he took in his YG DD but it has meant more to me every year that has gone by...

First one I bought myself was this year a month before my 30th bday and 3 weeks before my first child was born. I had lurked here a bit and figured it was a great time to mark the next big step in my life. The choice was a pre-loved 16610. Would love to buy a brand new watch at some point, but man do I love the thrill of the chase with pre-loved things. We are like that with cars (my dad and I share that hobby as well)...he could buy any brand new MB or P-Car he wants but he would rather hunt down "The Deal"

In short, I feel very blessed that my two "firsts" were two of the more iconic Rolex watches out there....now just need to build the collection.....

Warnsboy · 21 June 2010, 10:56 AM

Congratulations!!!! My first bought in Sept. 2009

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Watch out........The family after 9 months of WIS

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mfer · 21 June 2010, 11:09 AM

I dug up my old post. Here is my first.

Another AD visit.........I finally did it!!!

Another AD visit.........I finally did it!!! (Part 2)

20 June 2010, 01:05 PM	#1
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Your First Rolex I know my first Rolex was very sentimental. I posted a tread on this along time ago, without pictures. Post some pictures and tell your stories! I remember the first time i saw a Chinatown. At that time I was a newbie, and I didn't really know anything. All I remember saying to myself was I AM NOT GOING TO GET A ROLEX 100 times, but apparently i broke that promise. I forked over $2400 and ended up with this beauty.

20 June 2010, 01:39 PM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My first was my 14060, purchased BNIB from an AD in Hong Kong (February 1994) while on a business trip there. I still have it ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 June 2010, 01:39 PM	#3
briweed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: BK Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 242	Mine (first) was the SS White Dial Daytona. Waited on a list for 8+ years to get it...(never got the call) Remember when I walked into an AD and they happen to have one.. Forced me to by my (second) Black Dialed Milgauss in order to get the Daytona. Got my first and 2nd Rollies within seconds of each other. What a day! B __________________ 116520 White "M" / Tudor BB58/BB GMT/P01 116400 Black "M" / 116400V "M" 116660 "V" / 114300 "Random" 116710LN "M" / 116680 "Random" 114060 "Random" / 116610LV "Random"

20 June 2010, 02:10 PM	#6
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	I posted this a while back, but here is the summary of my first Rolex story. I had a picture of the SS Sub above my desk for over a year... saved every paycheck for it and everyone in my office knew it was my goal. Then I had some unexpected expenses and the "Rolex fund" was gone. Saved again and had my first Rolex!! It was almost as exciting as buying my first car (and has lasted much longer). You can see on the tag how much I paid back in 2001 - well, I paid less than that but you can see how far MSRP has come in 9 year. I should have bought 2 ...lol! -Pete Attached Images __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

20 June 2010, 02:30 PM	#12
PBL Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 36	My First & Only Just got this 16613 about three weeks ago. It was a very good business year and the bonus was a very good one. I bought it for myself for meeting a personal goal.

20 June 2010, 01:40 PM	#4
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Mine was an Expy II. These days I keep it on a Nato strap and use it for anything active. Today it visited the pool and had a blast.

20 June 2010, 01:46 PM	#5
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	My one and only...ladies' ss/platinum Yachtmaster. My husband got it for me in February 2001, the Valentines Day just before our 10th wedding anniversary. I've worn it nearly every day since then. It is a perfect watch for me.

20 June 2010, 02:20 PM	#7
drclem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: Fayetteville, NC Watch: Green Submariner Posts: 3	Newest owner on the block. Just got a Green/Black Sub from the wife. Greatest watch I've ever owned.

21 June 2010, 03:47 AM	#10
vbuskirk Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 42	One and only :

20 June 2010, 02:30 PM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Love that shot Pete!!! Here is my Series Y Sub. First Rolex I bought (pre-owned). My Dad gave me a 1955-60 Gold Oyster Perpetual...but I don't really count that as my first since I did not buy it. He inherited it from a friend who passed away. My Dad was NOT the type of guy to throw down for a Rolex!

20 June 2010, 03:21 PM	#13
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	14060M popped my rolex cherry!! now i have 4: EXP I, Datejust WG, and RG Cellini Danaos

20 June 2010, 04:18 PM	#14
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	16030 DateJust in November 1986....I was 23....they had to sit me down in the shop I was shaking so much....I wanted one for the previous15 years and I finally got there......I have another 4 now plus one Tudor.....but the first one is very special, I still have it and still absolutely love it Attached Images __________________ 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

20 June 2010, 04:24 PM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Love that DJ Bill. I just got a one BNIB after much debate on getting an 80's / 90's model. Prices seemed to have gone up a fair bit. I love the Super Jubilee, so I went for my first brand new Rolex!

20 June 2010, 04:31 PM	#16
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	After years of Tag heuer frustration , I finally took a dip into the Rolex pool with an Air King. I quickly outgrew my 34mm, but never got around to selling it since it's my first. I wear it daily as it's very comfortable and unobtrusive. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

20 June 2010, 04:30 PM	#17
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	Hey Bill, I have seen the pictures....it looks brilliant!!!!.....such a lasting, timeless look....trust me you will nver tire of it __________________ 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

20 June 2010, 09:34 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	First Rolex 22 years ago--a TT DJ with the old 14kt gold and a white Jubilee dial. I paid $1800 for it way back then! Loved that watch--my intro to Rolex!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 June 2010, 02:56 AM	#19
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	My very first Rolex is also a very memorable one.... Bought it while I am still under some post operation depression last year and at the same time it's a week before my birthday. __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

21 June 2010, 03:05 AM	#20
AlexR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: IN Posts: 2	My first (and only) is a black-dialed Milgauss. I wanted it for a while before I got it, but was having trouble convincing myself to spend that kind of cash on a watch. My wife ultimately got tired of hearing my talk about it, so she bought it for me for father's day one year ago.

21 June 2010, 03:13 AM	#21
tomallen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 966	My first Rolex was an Air King with a black dial. The AD had a Rolex club, you picked out a watch they divided the total into 12 monthly payments and you walked out wearing the watch. I was $600.00 with the tax. I wore that watch for 11 years. beat the crap out of it never and had it seviced. I was working in a high end gunshop and we had just taken in a Sub Date that was three days old that I was lusting for. I was showing a gun to a gent and he saw my watch, "is that an old Air King" Ill give you a grand for it right now. I almost broke the bracelet getting it off my wrist. I went home with a NIB Sub Date

21 June 2010, 03:24 AM	#22
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	Mine was a very old TT DJ and i still have the clasp i replaced once.(E11 with 62523-H14>wich means 14k gold). __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

21 June 2010, 04:39 AM	#23
Jim232118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: DFW, TX Watch: Yachtmaster II YG Posts: 276	Yachtmaster SS & Plat Attached Images

21 June 2010, 04:57 AM	#24
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	My first __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

21 June 2010, 05:02 AM	#25
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9...tejustever.jpg

21 June 2010, 05:11 AM	#26
thewelshm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Brandon FL Watch: Dateless & Daytona Posts: 130	my wife bought me a dateless submariner in 2000. I wear it in rotation with my Daytona these days. I will never part with it. thewelshm

21 June 2010, 06:51 AM	#27
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	My first was this one, and I still miss it. Attached Images __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

21 June 2010, 07:56 AM	#28
Rex Kwon Do "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Watch: 116710,16610,1601 Posts: 70	My dad gave me his 1601 TT DJ when I turned 18 back in 1998. I knew how special a Rolex was after seeing how much pride he took in his YG DD but it has meant more to me every year that has gone by... First one I bought myself was this year a month before my 30th bday and 3 weeks before my first child was born. I had lurked here a bit and figured it was a great time to mark the next big step in my life. The choice was a pre-loved 16610. Would love to buy a brand new watch at some point, but man do I love the thrill of the chase with pre-loved things. We are like that with cars (my dad and I share that hobby as well)...he could buy any brand new MB or P-Car he wants but he would rather hunt down "The Deal" In short, I feel very blessed that my two "firsts" were two of the more iconic Rolex watches out there....now just need to build the collection.....

21 June 2010, 10:56 AM	#29
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Watch - out!!!! Congratulations!!!! My first bought in Sept. 2009 Watch out........The family after 9 months of WIS

21 June 2010, 11:09 AM	#30
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I dug up my old post. Here is my first. Another AD visit.........I finally did it!!! Another AD visit.........I finally did it!!! (Part 2) __________________ member#3242

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