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boogiebot · 28 April 2011, 04:31 AM

Just curious to find out how many of you bought a rolex for your first luxury watch. when I was younger Rolex was the only brand that I knew as "the" watch to own. However my first luxury watch i purchased was a corum followed by a few breitlings. I really tried to hate Rolex because I felt that it was a brand that was too common, however the older I get, I cant help but be drawn towards wanting to own this brand. I guess you could say Im somewhat of a convert.

did most of you have a similar experience?

Grumpy Badger · 28 April 2011, 04:37 AM

Does TAG Heuer count as luxury?

boogiebot · 28 April 2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Does TAG Heuer count as luxury?

of course tag counts.

seems like most have had a similar experience. do you guys find that Rolex has now become your go to brand?

z0mghenry · 28 April 2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Does TAG Heuer count as luxury?

Same for me as well.

Passionata · 28 April 2011, 04:38 AM

it was an omega speedmaster,gone but not forgotten

masterkiller · 28 April 2011, 11:44 PM

Omega Seamaster Pro was my first better watch,,,

/masterkiller

youngr · 28 April 2011, 04:39 AM

My first and second

kareemthedream33 · 28 April 2011, 04:40 AM

First was Rolex, then Omega. Then I sold the Omega to add another Rolex.

ansharma · 28 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Tag then breitling then rolex

Then breitling

usbzoso · 28 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Omega SMP then Rolex Sub Date

mpkRolex · 28 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Omega Constellation SS
Omega Speedmaster
Rolex Submariner

1,2 3 in that order. All three are gone now.

mjm800 · 28 April 2011, 04:43 AM

My first was an Explorer the perfect entry level watch IMHO.

MonBK · 28 April 2011, 04:44 AM

Yes, 1n 1963 there was no other luxury watch.

AMCK87 · 28 April 2011, 04:45 AM

I'd been given some other luxury watches from my parents but the first one I bought for myself was my SS Daytona.

UJU · 28 April 2011, 04:55 AM

My first was a Breitling. Bought it on impulse. Started off the whole WIS thing big time.

Zed Homme · 28 April 2011, 05:15 AM

My first was a Breitling, Rolex was my third.

mtrunner · 28 April 2011, 05:15 AM

Timex Ironman to a Rolex.

GolfPunk · 28 April 2011, 05:17 AM

Gucci, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, 3 Breitlings then my Rolex Daytona

speedo · 28 April 2011, 05:18 AM

yes, my dj as a graduation gift.
to be honest i was not fond of it until not so much ago. people change, grow up and start appreciating the fine things in the world.
glad i did not sell or swap it.

R.G · 28 April 2011, 05:18 AM

Growing up I was fortunate enough to receive some beautiful watches by my parents including Gucci and Tag Heuer. The first luxury watch that I bought for myself however was a SS Cartier Santos, which I wear every day. Still love the design now as much as the day I bought it!

bscepter · 28 April 2011, 05:20 AM

i would define "luxury watch" as anything mechanical costing more than $1,000. in that case, mine would be my Baume & Mercier Capeland, which i still own and cherish.

boogiebot · 28 April 2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bscepter

i would define "luxury watch" as anything mechanical costing more than $1,000. in that case, mine would be my Baume & Mercier Capeland, which i still own and cherish.

totally agreed bscepter. anything mechanical over a grand.

@speedo - i too find my style changing and as of late i cant seem to stop thinking about a Rolex. i really like the new subc. i think its the need to have something that is less flashy and large. currently i own a corum admirals cup chrono, b4b motors t speed and Breitling Super Avenger. The Subc would be a great contrast to all of this. and something that would fit underneath a shirt.

speedo · 28 April 2011, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiebot

totally agreed bscepter. anything mechanical over a grand.

@speedo - i too find my style changing and as of late i cant seem to stop thinking about a Rolex. i really like the new subc. i think its the need to have something that is less flashy and large. currently i own a corum admirals cup chrono, b4b motors t speed and Breitling Super Avenger. The Subc would be a great contrast to all of this. and something that would fit underneath a shirt.

I guess later will appreciate dress watches which at the moment do not sing to me no matter the complication, price tag or brand.

GolfPunk · 28 April 2011, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bscepter

i would define "luxury watch" as anything mechanical costing more than $1,000. in that case, mine would be my Baume & Mercier Capeland, which i still own and cherish.

What about a Rolex quartz? Luxury?

RedwinGV · 28 April 2011, 06:32 AM

Nope,
Mine is an Omega AT. A bit dressier than my GMT II, but still can wear it almost every day. Love em both.

bscepter · 28 April 2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

What about a Rolex quartz? Luxury?

ha! i knew somebody would ask that. of course it is. rolex gets a special dispensation.

maybe i should simply re-define it as any watch costing more than a grand!

bondtoys · 28 April 2011, 05:22 AM

yes, GMT II in 1984.
My beloved Seiko Analog Chronograph Sports 100 does not count as a luxury watch.

Bmonroy17 · 28 April 2011, 05:48 AM

Yes, 16610 'L" pre-loved

Widows Son · 28 April 2011, 05:51 AM

My first luxury watch was a 14K gold Hamilton tank from my Dad. It was his college graduation watch.

Len · 28 April 2011, 05:52 AM

First Panerai then Omega - and now I only have Rolex watches

28 April 2011, 04:31 AM	#1
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Was your first luxury watch a rolex? Just curious to find out how many of you bought a rolex for your first luxury watch. when I was younger Rolex was the only brand that I knew as "the" watch to own. However my first luxury watch i purchased was a corum followed by a few breitlings. I really tried to hate Rolex because I felt that it was a brand that was too common, however the older I get, I cant help but be drawn towards wanting to own this brand. I guess you could say Im somewhat of a convert. did most of you have a similar experience?

28 April 2011, 04:37 AM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Does TAG Heuer count as luxury? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 April 2011, 04:38 AM	#5
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	it was an omega speedmaster,gone but not forgotten __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

28 April 2011, 11:44 PM	#6
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Omega Seamaster Pro was my first better watch,,, /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

28 April 2011, 04:39 AM	#7
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	My first and second __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

28 April 2011, 04:40 AM	#8
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	First was Rolex, then Omega. Then I sold the Omega to add another Rolex.

28 April 2011, 04:41 AM	#9
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,917	Tag then breitling then rolex Then breitling

28 April 2011, 04:41 AM	#10
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	Omega SMP then Rolex Sub Date

28 April 2011, 04:41 AM	#11
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	Omega Constellation SS Omega Speedmaster Rolex Submariner 1,2 3 in that order. All three are gone now. __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

28 April 2011, 04:43 AM	#12
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	My first was an Explorer the perfect entry level watch IMHO. __________________

28 April 2011, 04:44 AM	#13
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Was your first luxury watch a rolex? Yes, 1n 1963 there was no other luxury watch.

28 April 2011, 04:45 AM	#14
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	I'd been given some other luxury watches from my parents but the first one I bought for myself was my SS Daytona.

28 April 2011, 04:55 AM	#15
UJU "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 14060M Posts: 274	My first was a Breitling. Bought it on impulse. Started off the whole WIS thing big time.

28 April 2011, 05:15 AM	#16
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	My first was a Breitling, Rolex was my third.

28 April 2011, 05:15 AM	#17
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Timex Ironman to a Rolex.

28 April 2011, 05:17 AM	#18
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Gucci, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, 3 Breitlings then my Rolex Daytona

28 April 2011, 05:18 AM	#19
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	yes, my dj as a graduation gift. to be honest i was not fond of it until not so much ago. people change, grow up and start appreciating the fine things in the world. glad i did not sell or swap it.

28 April 2011, 05:18 AM	#20
R.G Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 419	Growing up I was fortunate enough to receive some beautiful watches by my parents including Gucci and Tag Heuer. The first luxury watch that I bought for myself however was a SS Cartier Santos, which I wear every day. Still love the design now as much as the day I bought it!

28 April 2011, 05:20 AM	#21
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	i would define "luxury watch" as anything mechanical costing more than $1,000. in that case, mine would be my Baume & Mercier Capeland, which i still own and cherish. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

28 April 2011, 06:32 AM	#25
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	Nope, Mine is an Omega AT. A bit dressier than my GMT II, but still can wear it almost every day. Love em both. __________________ RedwinGV

28 April 2011, 05:22 AM	#27
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	yes, GMT II in 1984. My beloved Seiko Analog Chronograph Sports 100 does not count as a luxury watch.

28 April 2011, 05:48 AM	#28
Bmonroy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So-Cal Watch: your SIX Posts: 277	Yes, 16610 'L" pre-loved __________________

28 April 2011, 05:51 AM	#29
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	My first luxury watch was a 14K gold Hamilton tank from my Dad. It was his college graduation watch.

28 April 2011, 05:52 AM	#30
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	First Panerai then Omega - and now I only have Rolex watches

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