My first watch EVER!!

[GM101526]

So for my wife's 30th birthday she wanted a vintage rolex lady datejust. I have never owned a watch and thought spending that kind of money on a watch was crazy and stupid. I have never worn a watch and never really thought they were comfortable to wear.
But I knew that if I got her anything different for her big 3 0, she would have felt let down. So the research began. I am not a wing it type of guy. If I am going to spend a lot of money on smoothing, I'm going to research the hell out of it and then look for the best possible deal. What I didn't realize was that this was going to be the beginning of a new addiction for me.
I started to learn a lot about watches, watch companies, vintage vs. new, mechanical vs. self winding, etc. I was fascinated by the craftsmanship and the technology that went into a well made and well designed watch. I had never looked at a watch like that before. I just thought a watch kept time and was uncomfortable to wear. I never thought about them as being an advance piece of machinery.
After a couple months, I found a vintage rolex online for my wife that was from the same year she was born. She loved it and loved the symbolism of having a vintage watch that she loved and was about the same age as her.
Once she had her watch, my enjoyment for learning about watches and seeing what I would like in a watch didn't stop. I continued my quest into a world that I had never once considered. I finally narrowed my search down to a couple watches and it was my goal to find the best deal.
This past weekend I purchased my dream watch and it was one of the greatest days I can remember. Just having the watch on my wrist made me so happy. Knowing the technology, craftsmanship and standard that went into making such a device makes it even more special.
My Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 116710LN is a beaut! I don't ever want to take it off, and the addiction to fine time pieces now lives inside me. I hope to have this watch my entire life and maybe even pass it down to a son one day. Thanks for reading my story. I hope to participate a lot more on these threads.

Does anyone have a good story about how they first got the itch in fine watches?

P.S: I'm a lefty

[Racerdj]

Welcome and congratulations! You're off to a great start.

[Baselman]

The madness has only just begun - congrats

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Baselman

The madness has only just begun - congrats

This^ You'll be utterly certifiable after a week on here.

[nickb732]

Congrats!

[thomaspp]

Awesome!

[Urosfan]

Welcome great story and congrats

[tkerrmd]

Great watch, congrats!!

[AboutTime]

Wow! Great story and congratulations!

[Isaactanjs]

Sweet! Love reading threads like this. Awesome first rolex !

[nauticajoe]

Excellent choice. Congrats! Sure beats my first ever watch (Swatch).

[Invictus Maneo]

Congratulations! You know your doomed like the rest of here, right? Once the WIS bug hits you can never recover but then again, who wants to?

[BLACKHORSE 6]

You have the disease now. There's no no telling where it will stop.

[newu5er]

Boom! Looks sharp on the ole wrist.

[texex91]

My fav SS Rolex--congrats on GMTIIc!

[Trouble15]

Congrats!

[Explorador]

Willkommen im Forum! I like your story, and am looking forward to reading your posts in future threads.

[phan655]

Beautiful watch, congratulations!!
I also never even owned a watch until I bought my first Rolex (16710 Pepsi) about a year ago. My father bought a President Day Date in the 80's and as a boy I knew that it was very special to him.
The first time I saw a watch and thought I have to have one was about 15 years ago when I noticed an acquaintance that I saw once a year sporting a GMT Pepsi. Every time I saw him I would try to steal glimpses of the beautiful stainless steel watch. Last year at the event I told him I how I has always admired his watch and then I showed him mine. He was very gracious and told me how his father had given him the watch. Next year I would love to get a picture of my watch with his. I hope he will not think I am a weirdo, he is not a WIS. I however have the disease and I can't wait to start growing my humble collection.

[Jack T]

Way back in the day, when I knew next to nothing about fine watches, the GMT was always my favorite Rolex. I still covet one. Enjoy !

[roger0770]

welcome!

[GMK]

Congrats from a fellow lefty!!!!!! The GMT IIC was also my first Rolex and has been on many an adventure with me!!!!! It is now at the Rolex spa getting it's first service and I can't wait to get it back on my wrist!!! Wear yours in good health for many many years to come.

[R.J.]

You've fallen down the rabbit hole. Enjoy.

[Rickn]

Congrats! Killer buy!

[mjclark32]

Very nice, congrats!

[franzy]

Great story. Welcome to the madness. TRF is the worlds greatest forum and website.

[adamlea]

From yet another lefty: great story, great pic - congrats.

[sleddog]

A great start, and welcome to the slippery slope of watch collecting!!

[watchwatcher]

Well, that's an awfully good one to start with...one of my faves, at least.

Congrats and enjoy!

[Andad]

Welcome to the Forum.

Excellent first choice.

Be very afraid - this place is crammed full of enablers.

Now you really need a matching TT.

[HACKNSACK44]

Congrats!!