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Trystero · 7 February 2018, 07:45 AM

I love to hear stories about watches that have been with their owner for years and even decades, and I was curious if anyone here has a Rolex they've kept with them for years and wouldn't sell. I'm hoping to keep my GMT until my hair has all but fallen out, haha.

The Libertine · 7 February 2018, 07:48 AM

Submariner 14060M. Bought new from an AD about 8 years ago; my first, and remains my favorite Rolex.

Hairdude1 · 7 February 2018, 07:50 AM

I still have my EX1 bought in 11

Soleless Shoes · 7 February 2018, 08:07 AM

Sea-Dweller 16600

123joule · 7 February 2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Soleless Shoes

Sea-Dweller 16600

Same...I bought mine back in 1999 for full MSRP - $3600. In 2014 it needed $1200 in repairs and instead if of fixing it I ended up trading (as is) for $4500 credit toward a Daytona. I ended up trading the Daytona for a WG Sub a few months later, so in the end it would have been cheaper to bite the bullet on that repair bill!

iCatchU · 7 February 2018, 08:48 AM

16570 black dail - 1999

photoguy · 7 February 2018, 08:52 AM

I bought my Submariner-168000 in 1988. It's been with me through a lot of things over the years, can't imagine ever selling it

landroverking · 7 February 2018, 08:57 AM

Had a 1675 for 30 years
Daytona for 19

vette boy 52 · 7 February 2018, 10:24 AM

My first Rolex, GMT Master 16713 - I've had it now for 30 years. I think it's the most beautiful piece I own.

Boothroyd · 7 February 2018, 10:26 AM

Have had my first Rolex, Explorer 214270, since 2011. Will never sell it. Just picking it up this weekend after its first service. Missed it very much for the last month!

hbombkid · 7 February 2018, 10:37 AM

18 months and counting lol. That beat my previous record of 1 year.

Dirt · 7 February 2018, 10:44 AM

I thought my 5513 was a keeper but after a decade or so it became redundant.
After a while I was inspired by the MK II DSSD which I eventually bought about 6.5 years ago and subsequently added the D-blue in the meantime.

On reflection I think the DSSD in either flavour is pretty well rusted on.

TickTockChuck · 7 February 2018, 10:50 AM

I've had my black GMT-IIc since 2008 and remains one of my favorite and most accurate mechanical watches. Don't plan on ever selling it. Cheers!

fishingbear · 7 February 2018, 11:11 AM

My first was a 16710 in 1998; Traded it a couple years later for a 16570 then bought another 16710 I’ve had ever since.
Also my 16610LV 50th anniversary sub I bought from an AD in 2004 and I will not part with it.

soflonative · 7 February 2018, 11:19 AM

My first was a Rolex SS 1500 Date bought in 1979, still have it and still in my rotation! I will never get rid! This watch has been all over the world, survived depths to 120’ been through all the major milestones in my life.

RHIII · 7 February 2018, 11:27 AM

14060m

GradyPhilpott · 7 February 2018, 11:27 AM

I'm new to the game, but I've had this 114270 since September 2008.

oldsalt · 7 February 2018, 12:13 PM

Explorer II - a gift from my wife.... had it for five years... it's a keeper (others come & go as the collector gene takes me)

cheers

MoosicPa · 7 February 2018, 12:15 PM

My 16610 bought in 1999 and not going anywhere.

viper · 7 February 2018, 12:33 PM

Bought my 16200 Datejust in 2005 and my Sub LV new in 2008. Both are keepers.

My SD4K and Daytona are more recent purchases.

SpyShopsNYC · 7 February 2018, 12:44 PM

My 1st 35mm TT YM1 with slate dial, purchased it at the age of 22 and sold it at the age of 32. I always thought that I would never need a watch again, until I chipped the glass working on my house. I went jet skiing and salt water got in, I had it repaired than got rid of it. I was naked w/o a Rolex for two years, than I got me a 16622 YM1 w/ platinum dial.

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Pacha · 7 February 2018, 12:45 PM

Sea Dweller 16660 since new, 1984.

Spoonage · 7 February 2018, 12:46 PM

I still have my first... BLNR bought in 2014. But it'll eventually go to my oldest daughter at a time when I feel she's responsible for it. Still got plenty of time with it though since she's not even 2 years old.

danbrew · 7 February 2018, 12:55 PM

18238. I've never been into flipping watches and have never sold a Rolex. Eventually I am going to sell all of 'em as I think I'll be a better judge of value than my kids. Interestingly enough, though, I do plan on buying a Rolex for both of my kids when they graduate from college. But my son will probably end up with something like a 114060 instead of the 18238. I just can't see handing off a Presidential to a 22 year old. Not because I think he wouldn't be incredibly grateful and take good care of it, but because that's a hard watch for a young man to pull off. Maybe later in life the kids (boy & girl) will get the whole collection - or maybe I'll liquidate and turn the collection into cash at some point in the future. Still thinking through what would work best for my daughter. We'll see.

twitch54 · 7 February 2018, 01:00 PM

still have my first one (GMT Pepsi) I bought new 22 years ago, I buy, I keep ......

brandrea · 7 February 2018, 01:03 PM

I feel sick ... about a year and a half

run23 · 7 February 2018, 01:05 PM

This thread needs more pics!

AzHadEnuf · 7 February 2018, 01:12 PM

6263......34years
16610....26years
Pretty sure I’m keeping both of them.

twitch54 · 7 February 2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

6263......34years
16610....26years
Pretty sure I’m keeping both of them.

Bravo .......

i applaud your devotion !!

adawil2002 · 7 February 2018, 11:08 PM

My 16550 Polar Explorer II will always be with me, first and favorite Rolex for 32 years.

7 February 2018, 07:45 AM	#1
Trystero "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: California Watch: 116710LN Posts: 70	Which Rolex have you kept the longest? I love to hear stories about watches that have been with their owner for years and even decades, and I was curious if anyone here has a Rolex they've kept with them for years and wouldn't sell. I'm hoping to keep my GMT until my hair has all but fallen out, haha.

7 February 2018, 07:50 AM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I still have my EX1 bought in 11 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

7 February 2018, 10:26 AM	#10
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Have had my first Rolex, Explorer 214270, since 2011. Will never sell it. Just picking it up this weekend after its first service. Missed it very much for the last month! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

7 February 2018, 11:19 AM	#15
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,064	My first was a Rolex SS 1500 Date bought in 1979, still have it and still in my rotation! I will never get rid! This watch has been all over the world, survived depths to 120’ been through all the major milestones in my life. Last edited by soflonative; 7 February 2018 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: Needed to add additional information

7 February 2018, 11:27 AM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I'm new to the game, but I've had this 114270 since September 2008. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 February 2018, 07:48 AM	#2
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Submariner 14060M. Bought new from an AD about 8 years ago; my first, and remains my favorite Rolex.

7 February 2018, 08:07 AM	#4
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 302	Sea-Dweller 16600

7 February 2018, 08:48 AM	#6
iCatchU "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: HK Posts: 7	16570 black dail - 1999

7 February 2018, 08:52 AM	#7
photoguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: new england Posts: 71	I bought my Submariner-168000 in 1988. It's been with me through a lot of things over the years, can't imagine ever selling it

7 February 2018, 08:57 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Had a 1675 for 30 years Daytona for 19

7 February 2018, 10:24 AM	#9
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	My first Rolex, GMT Master 16713 - I've had it now for 30 years. I think it's the most beautiful piece I own.

7 February 2018, 10:37 AM	#11
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	18 months and counting lol. That beat my previous record of 1 year.

7 February 2018, 10:44 AM	#12
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,064	I thought my 5513 was a keeper but after a decade or so it became redundant. After a while I was inspired by the MK II DSSD which I eventually bought about 6.5 years ago and subsequently added the D-blue in the meantime. On reflection I think the DSSD in either flavour is pretty well rusted on.

7 February 2018, 10:50 AM	#13
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	I've had my black GMT-IIc since 2008 and remains one of my favorite and most accurate mechanical watches. Don't plan on ever selling it. Cheers!

7 February 2018, 11:11 AM	#14
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	My first was a 16710 in 1998; Traded it a couple years later for a 16570 then bought another 16710 I’ve had ever since. Also my 16610LV 50th anniversary sub I bought from an AD in 2004 and I will not part with it.

7 February 2018, 11:27 AM	#16
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	14060m

7 February 2018, 12:13 PM	#18
oldsalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia. Watch: ????? Posts: 1,015	Explorer II - a gift from my wife.... had it for five years... it's a keeper (others come & go as the collector gene takes me) cheers __________________ EXP II - DSSD (blue) - PAM 643 - PAM 724 - PAM 424 - PAM 1499 - GRUPPO GAMA - PAM 1305 - Breguet XXI - 116500LN & BLNR....gone

7 February 2018, 12:15 PM	#19
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	My 16610 bought in 1999 and not going anywhere.

7 February 2018, 12:33 PM	#20
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	Bought my 16200 Datejust in 2005 and my Sub LV new in 2008. Both are keepers. My SD4K and Daytona are more recent purchases. __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

7 February 2018, 12:44 PM	#21
SpyShopsNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	My 1st 35mm TT YM1 with slate dial, purchased it at the age of 22 and sold it at the age of 32. I always thought that I would never need a watch again, until I chipped the glass working on my house. I went jet skiing and salt water got in, I had it repaired than got rid of it. I was naked w/o a Rolex for two years, than I got me a 16622 YM1 w/ platinum dial. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 February 2018, 12:45 PM	#22
Pacha "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Pacha Location: ABQ Watch: 16660,16713,16570 Posts: 240	Sea Dweller 16660 since new, 1984. __________________ Would the child I once was, be proud of the man I’ve become?

7 February 2018, 12:46 PM	#23
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I still have my first... BLNR bought in 2014. But it'll eventually go to my oldest daughter at a time when I feel she's responsible for it. Still got plenty of time with it though since she's not even 2 years old.

7 February 2018, 12:55 PM	#24
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	18238. I've never been into flipping watches and have never sold a Rolex. Eventually I am going to sell all of 'em as I think I'll be a better judge of value than my kids. Interestingly enough, though, I do plan on buying a Rolex for both of my kids when they graduate from college. But my son will probably end up with something like a 114060 instead of the 18238. I just can't see handing off a Presidential to a 22 year old. Not because I think he wouldn't be incredibly grateful and take good care of it, but because that's a hard watch for a young man to pull off. Maybe later in life the kids (boy & girl) will get the whole collection - or maybe I'll liquidate and turn the collection into cash at some point in the future. Still thinking through what would work best for my daughter. We'll see. __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

7 February 2018, 01:00 PM	#25
twitch54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: 'Bobby' Location: SE Pa Watch: 1888 Appleton Trac Posts: 1,014	still have my first one (GMT Pepsi) I bought new 22 years ago, I buy, I keep ......

7 February 2018, 01:03 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	I feel sick ... about a year and a half

7 February 2018, 01:05 PM	#27
run23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 590	This thread needs more pics!

7 February 2018, 01:12 PM	#28
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	6263......34years 16610....26years Pretty sure I’m keeping both of them. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

7 February 2018, 11:08 PM	#30
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	My 16550 Polar Explorer II will always be with me, first and favorite Rolex for 32 years. Attached Images __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

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