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CHRONOLEX · 29 June 2008, 04:25 AM

How many of you have given a Rolex as a gift? I have to say that I have been fortunate enough to do this several times and, in my experience, giving a Rolex is an extremely fun and momentous event. I received my first as a Christmas present when I was 13 years old, after many years of learning about them, staring at others' watches and doodling the Rolex crown on my notes at school. So for me, I can literally say that presenting someone else with their first Rolex is just like Christmas Day for me all over again!

Baptistman · 29 June 2008, 04:32 AM

I could never afford to give one as a gift, although did sell one to help a mate out. But have had the joy of receiving one as a gift. Great experience

BillA · 29 June 2008, 04:33 AM

Yes.
Son# 1 got my TT Sub, college graduation
Son #2 got my SS Daytona, college graduation
Daughter #1 (and only 1 daughter) for college graduation got Cartier Ladies Roadster

Special note: I am not adopting anyone to give them watches in the future

RW16610 · 29 June 2008, 04:37 AM

I have bought other watches for gifts but never Rolex yet. As selfish and bad as this may sound lol i'm taking care of #1's collection needs first. Then who ever is special to me can start to get all theirs.

CHRONOLEX · 29 June 2008, 04:42 AM

I have found that I really enjoy being in the company of others who are also wearing a Rolex.

RW16610 · 29 June 2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

I have found that I really enjoy being in the company of others who are also wearing a Rolex.

Same here. Rolex or any other high end Swiss brand like Patek etc.

CHRONOLEX · 29 June 2008, 04:40 AM

Bill, had your children been wanting those specific watches for some time? Since you gave your own, what did you replace with? When you presented them, did you get them fully cleaned and serviced and re-packaged as best as possible beforehand?

mborkow · 29 June 2008, 04:45 AM

I bought my mom a Rolex for her 60th birthday (one of the new, COSC Air Kings: pink dial, arabic numerals). She was flabbergasted. It was worth every penny.

CHRONOLEX · 29 June 2008, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mborkow

I bought my mom a Rolex for her 60th birthday (one of the new, COSC Air Kings: pink dial, arabic numerals). She was flabbergasted. It was worth every penny.

That's a great story! Exactly what I was hoping to hear! As hard as it is not to look at the watch in the box when they open it (because it's just so beautiful and my eyes are trained to seek out any Rolex in the room), I have to be careful to watch their expression carefully when their eyes first meet their new Rolex. Truly awesome! Keep them coming!

mike · 29 June 2008, 06:39 AM

My son go this when he graduated from college,

Leighton · 29 June 2008, 06:45 AM

Gave my wife this one for her birthday a few weeks ago.

GMTII Owner · 29 June 2008, 07:03 AM

I gave my wife a SS Ladies DJ for her birthday two years ago. I must say she was pleasantly surprised as she really didn't know about the Rolex name at the time.

John

kradcliffe · 29 June 2008, 07:22 AM

Gave my parents these two:

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steveespo · 29 June 2008, 07:49 AM

Gave my dad a 'Z' SS DJ for Father' Day this year. Made him cry. Totally worth every penny.

OYSTERMANN · 29 June 2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by steveespo

Gave my dad a 'Z' SS DJ for Father' Day this year. Made him cry. Totally worth every penny.

I bet that must have been one of THE most special days for both of you, that you will remember forever

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Welshwatchman · 29 June 2008, 07:56 AM

If it weren't for the concept of self-gifting I'd only own a Timex.

golfball123 · 29 June 2008, 10:04 AM

given 3 to biz associates (2 ladies n 1 gents) and 2 to wifey (tt dj n pres. dj)

Mahra · 29 June 2008, 10:16 AM

I got mine as a gift.. from dad. I'm only 18 and definitely can't afford even a Chanel bag LOL! I did give a Rolex gift to my grandmother (yeah the bill was sent to daddy!)

SPORTSFAN · 29 June 2008, 06:28 PM

Hi,
I gave my SS Date to my Dad for his 75th Birthday.He wears it every day.
I do want it back but not for many years yet (hopefully)

Regards Mike.

swatty · 29 June 2008, 06:45 PM

I gave my wife a midsize Platty for her birthday a couple of weeks ago.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 June 2008, 10:25 PM

I bought my mother this Lady Date in 1994:

kcmo · 29 June 2008, 10:21 AM

Fantastic stories everyone!

donutdanny · 29 June 2008, 11:30 AM

Just gave my sister a black dial pink markers datejust. She was wanting a Tag so I had to step up. I kinda owed her anyway from a house we had bought together a few years back and I just sold recently. Made more money than we split back then. So all's fair. Plus she's my big sis and I love her and she deserves it.

erwin · 29 June 2008, 03:47 PM

Gave my dad a Rolex catalogue for fathers day and he smacked me in the head with it!

I offered him my TT DJ but he refused and smack me again in the head!

bobicott · 29 June 2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by erwin

Gave my dad a Rolex catalogue for fathers day and he smacked me in the head with it!

I offered him my TT DJ but he refused and smack me again in the head!

erwin thats funny lol

Letsgodiving · 29 June 2008, 03:54 PM

I would love to give my father a Rolex but there is no way he would accept it and although he is into watches he would probably bemoan the fact that it is not as accurate as his quartz watches. Yes, he is a curmudgeonly old fart...

ROLEX MAN · 29 June 2008, 10:32 PM

If I had money like "ELVIS" I would be giving away "ROLEX'S" like he gave away cadillacs!

By the way Elton John has been known to give away a few!

archaeofreak · 30 June 2008, 07:52 AM

i got mine as a gift as well.

crimscrem · 30 June 2008, 12:26 PM

Got my wife a DJ earlier this year, and I'm giving my dad a TT DJ later this week for his 60th birthday present. I can't wait to see the look on my dad's face. He gave me his SS DJ when I graduated from college.

I'm hoping someone will get me a SS Daytona.

29 June 2008, 06:45 AM	#11
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Gave my wife this one for her birthday a few weeks ago. __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

29 June 2008, 07:03 AM	#12
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I gave my wife a SS Ladies DJ for her birthday two years ago. I must say she was pleasantly surprised as she really didn't know about the Rolex name at the time. John __________________

29 June 2008, 07:22 AM	#13
kradcliffe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 14060M & TT GMT Posts: 120	Gave my parents these two: __________________ 14060M/TT GMTIIC

29 June 2008, 07:56 AM	#16
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	If it weren't for the concept of self-gifting I'd only own a Timex. __________________ ..33

29 June 2008, 10:25 PM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I bought my mother this Lady Date in 1994: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 June 2008, 04:25 AM	#1
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Rolex as a Gift? How many of you have given a Rolex as a gift? I have to say that I have been fortunate enough to do this several times and, in my experience, giving a Rolex is an extremely fun and momentous event. I received my first as a Christmas present when I was 13 years old, after many years of learning about them, staring at others' watches and doodling the Rolex crown on my notes at school. So for me, I can literally say that presenting someone else with their first Rolex is just like Christmas Day for me all over again!

29 June 2008, 04:32 AM	#2
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I could never afford to give one as a gift, although did sell one to help a mate out. But have had the joy of receiving one as a gift. Great experience __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

29 June 2008, 04:33 AM	#3
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,879	Yes. Son# 1 got my TT Sub, college graduation Son #2 got my SS Daytona, college graduation Daughter #1 (and only 1 daughter) for college graduation got Cartier Ladies Roadster Special note: I am not adopting anyone to give them watches in the future

29 June 2008, 04:37 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	I have bought other watches for gifts but never Rolex yet. As selfish and bad as this may sound lol i'm taking care of #1's collection needs first. Then who ever is special to me can start to get all theirs.

29 June 2008, 04:42 AM	#5
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	I have found that I really enjoy being in the company of others who are also wearing a Rolex.

29 June 2008, 04:40 AM	#7
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Bill, had your children been wanting those specific watches for some time? Since you gave your own, what did you replace with? When you presented them, did you get them fully cleaned and serviced and re-packaged as best as possible beforehand?

29 June 2008, 04:45 AM	#8
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	I bought my mom a Rolex for her 60th birthday (one of the new, COSC Air Kings: pink dial, arabic numerals). She was flabbergasted. It was worth every penny.

29 June 2008, 06:39 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	My son go this when he graduated from college,

29 June 2008, 07:49 AM	#14
steveespo Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 29	Gave my dad a 'Z' SS DJ for Father' Day this year. Made him cry. Totally worth every penny.

29 June 2008, 10:04 AM	#17
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	given 3 to biz associates (2 ladies n 1 gents) and 2 to wifey (tt dj n pres. dj)

29 June 2008, 10:16 AM	#18
Mahra Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mahra Location: Dubai Posts: 57	I got mine as a gift.. from dad. I'm only 18 and definitely can't afford even a Chanel bag LOL! I did give a Rolex gift to my grandmother (yeah the bill was sent to daddy!)

29 June 2008, 06:28 PM	#19
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	Hi, I gave my SS Date to my Dad for his 75th Birthday.He wears it every day. I do want it back but not for many years yet (hopefully) Regards Mike.

29 June 2008, 06:45 PM	#20
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I gave my wife a midsize Platty for her birthday a couple of weeks ago.

29 June 2008, 10:21 AM	#22
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Fantastic stories everyone!

29 June 2008, 11:30 AM	#23
donutdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Danny Location: Houston Watch: TT Sub/Slate Serti Posts: 159	Just gave my sister a black dial pink markers datejust. She was wanting a Tag so I had to step up. I kinda owed her anyway from a house we had bought together a few years back and I just sold recently. Made more money than we split back then. So all's fair. Plus she's my big sis and I love her and she deserves it.

29 June 2008, 03:47 PM	#24
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Gave my dad a Rolex catalogue for fathers day and he smacked me in the head with it!I offered him my TT DJ but he refused and smack me again in the head! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

29 June 2008, 03:54 PM	#26
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I would love to give my father a Rolex but there is no way he would accept it and although he is into watches he would probably bemoan the fact that it is not as accurate as his quartz watches. Yes, he is a curmudgeonly old fart... __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

29 June 2008, 10:32 PM	#27
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	If I had money like "ELVIS" I would be giving away "ROLEX'S" like he gave away cadillacs! By the way Elton John has been known to give away a few! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

30 June 2008, 07:52 AM	#28
archaeofreak "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: AZ Watch: SS 16610 Posts: 125	i got mine as a gift as well. __________________ 16610 with holes

30 June 2008, 12:26 PM	#29
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	Got my wife a DJ earlier this year, and I'm giving my dad a TT DJ later this week for his 60th birthday present. I can't wait to see the look on my dad's face. He gave me his SS DJ when I graduated from college. I'm hoping someone will get me a SS Daytona.

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