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kilyung · 10 July 2010, 02:12 PM

Sorry gang, I should have added a 4th option of "yes, because I still like it."

sea-dweller · 10 July 2010, 02:51 PM

Yes, kept it for sentimental reasons and I also love it. It's an 14060.

kenhiraihnl · 10 July 2010, 03:47 PM

My first Sub is still one of my 'daily-wear' watches. My wife graduated from college a year ahead of me and got a steady job. I graduated a year later and got a regular Army commission through ROTC. She bought me the Sub as an engagement gift in 1961. We got married, and had a 21-year career in the Army. The watch is nearly 50 years old, has my name engraved on the back, and I'll always hang on to it.

Sponon · 10 July 2010, 04:04 PM

Sold it in order to fund an LV.

jdc · 10 July 2010, 04:37 PM

yes but not because of sentimental reasons but because I love it and wear on rotation

Atomant · 10 July 2010, 04:59 PM

Yeap I keep my first Rolex SD for both sentimental and investment reasons.

tudorwatches · 10 July 2010, 05:37 PM

I sold my 16610 to fund a 16613.. saw my 16610 for sale a couple of weeks later and bought it back for 100 euro less then what i sold it for..
Still have it now and will never sell again.

NEVER SELL YOUR FIRST

GregWormald · 10 July 2010, 05:55 PM

I still have the 1680 I bought when I started SCUBA diving in 1970--and it is still my daily wear.

I think I'll take it with me if I ever decide to go.

Greg

AK40DJ50 · 10 July 2010, 07:59 PM

I still have my Air King and would never sell it it. It is going to my son when he turns 21 later this year.

DVR · 10 July 2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Sorry gang, I should have added a 4th option of "yes, because I still like it."

Your excused, you are only a caveman after all

Me, I still have my 16610 bought new in '94. Will never sell, not for sentimental reasons or investment but because it is still as stunning to me as the day I bought it. And it still gets some wrist time.
I have a son of 2.5 and one day it will be his.

Rawhyde · 10 July 2010, 09:22 PM

I still have my first Rolex, an R series Air King. It was my first Rolex and I got it during some hard times and I have taken good care of it. It still runs and looks the same as it did when I got it. I can't imagine getting rid of it. I have added a Tudor Big Block and a TT Blue Sub to my meager collection over the years.

To me, buying a Rolex (any of them) is a very substantial purchase. Anytime I spend a lot of money, I make sure I am getting something I really want and I don't even want to sell it.

Prince · 10 July 2010, 10:12 PM

Yes, I still have it. And will ALWAYS have it!

HFLO · 10 July 2010, 10:26 PM

yes, it's a simple 1002, love it, but I'm at this moment eyeing for a DD

Steve260 · 10 July 2010, 10:28 PM

My first was a TT (black & gold) Sub - bought it in 2001 and have been addicted to Rolexes ever since! I still have it, but it doesn't get worn much. It's a beautiful watch, but I started favoring all SS for daily wear a few years ago. My SD gets the most wrist time now, followed by the Coke GMTII and the Polar ExpII. I imagine I'll probably end up again appreciating TT in a few years, and I'll be real glad I hung on to my first Rolex then!

Steve

jcherskine · 10 July 2010, 10:35 PM

This was my first Rolex. It was in fantastic condition, and I always kept it that way.
I sold it to buy my TTDJ as I always wanted a TTDJ.
I do regret selling it now, as it was my first Rolex.
Keeping my TTDJ, and thinking of an addition.

Subfiend · 10 July 2010, 10:51 PM

I still have my original 16610 Sub from 1991. That is going to my son. I traded my second, a Black dial Ex II that I won in a raffle, for my TT Blue Sub. My daughter wants that one.

I have sold a lot of the watches in my collection over the years, particularly when times were tough. The only watches I really regret getting rid of were three gilt dial GMTs, but I had my reasons at the time. The watches I have left are keepers.

bulldawg · 11 July 2010, 12:21 AM

Yes, still have it and love it. Would never consider selling/trading it. Others yes, that one no.

PhilM · 11 July 2010, 12:22 AM

A F serial SD, and yes

Rolesor · 11 July 2010, 12:23 AM

I'm a different scenario lol

JUST bought my first but still don't even have it haha I will hold onto it for ever though - it will be one of my kids one day.. when ever I have them lol

AE WIS · 11 July 2010, 12:30 AM

Yes, GMTIIc, only bought it 3 years ago!

BASSETHOUNDS · 11 July 2010, 12:30 AM

No , It ( 1603) ended up in the safe of a Luxembourg bank and the the cost to recuperate it was much higher then the replacement value .

watchluvr4ever · 11 July 2010, 01:50 AM

...Investment?

Dan Pierce · 11 July 2010, 04:20 AM

No, sold my 86' DJ to because of lack of wrist time to help fund another Tudor chrono.

dP

oh_please · 12 July 2010, 05:58 AM

....Been with me a looong time---and I hope it'll be staying with me for an even longer stretch going forward. That's because it was my first Rolex and because it's a truly special watch. Post #7 in this thread has the details:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=134714

tatatwo22 · 12 July 2010, 06:20 AM

Traded my GMT plexiglass for a sub (cost £800). I regret it, but I could never have bought another otherwise. Cant have the best of both worlds!

gmtobsessed · 12 July 2010, 07:03 AM

Although not wearing it often, will never sell it.

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 07:21 AM

My first and still an absolute fave!

Art 1 · 12 July 2010, 07:28 AM

Yes, but for none of the reason you give to vote on. I kept it because I like it.

warp_foo · 12 July 2010, 07:34 AM

I sold my first Rolex, a Sub Date, after four years to purchase my true love: A GMT Master II.

I sold the GMT to buy a 300 f/2.8 telephoto back in 1994.

Three months ago I finally made amends and picked up a P serial Pepsi GMT.

It rarely leaves my wrist.

m

FremStar · 25 July 2010, 07:28 AM

Absolutely! I purchased my first Rolex in 2005 on my honeymoon in Hawaii at Baron & Leeds... Definitely a keeper...

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10 July 2010, 02:51 PM	#32
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Yes, kept it for sentimental reasons and I also love it. It's an 14060. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 July 2010, 03:47 PM	#33
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	My first Sub is still one of my 'daily-wear' watches. My wife graduated from college a year ahead of me and got a steady job. I graduated a year later and got a regular Army commission through ROTC. She bought me the Sub as an engagement gift in 1961. We got married, and had a 21-year career in the Army. The watch is nearly 50 years old, has my name engraved on the back, and I'll always hang on to it. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

10 July 2010, 04:59 PM	#36
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Yeap I keep my first Rolex SD for both sentimental and investment reasons. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

10 July 2010, 07:59 PM	#39
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	I still have my Air King and would never sell it it. It is going to my son when he turns 21 later this year. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

10 July 2010, 02:12 PM	#31
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sorry gang, I should have added a 4th option of "yes, because I still like it."

10 July 2010, 04:04 PM	#34
Sponon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: Norway Posts: 311	Sold it in order to fund an LV.

10 July 2010, 04:37 PM	#35
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	yes but not because of sentimental reasons but because I love it and wear on rotation

10 July 2010, 05:37 PM	#37
tudorwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisse Posts: 411	I sold my 16610 to fund a 16613.. saw my 16610 for sale a couple of weeks later and bought it back for 100 euro less then what i sold it for.. Still have it now and will never sell again. NEVER SELL YOUR FIRST

10 July 2010, 05:55 PM	#38
GregWormald Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 67	I still have the 1680 I bought when I started SCUBA diving in 1970--and it is still my daily wear. I think I'll take it with me if I ever decide to go. Greg

10 July 2010, 09:22 PM	#41
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I still have my first Rolex, an R series Air King. It was my first Rolex and I got it during some hard times and I have taken good care of it. It still runs and looks the same as it did when I got it. I can't imagine getting rid of it. I have added a Tudor Big Block and a TT Blue Sub to my meager collection over the years. To me, buying a Rolex (any of them) is a very substantial purchase. Anytime I spend a lot of money, I make sure I am getting something I really want and I don't even want to sell it.

10 July 2010, 10:12 PM	#42
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Yes, I still have it. And will ALWAYS have it! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 July 2010, 10:26 PM	#43
HFLO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: 1803 DD Posts: 377	yes, it's a simple 1002, love it, but I'm at this moment eyeing for a DD Attached Images __________________ time is what a clock measures . . . especially ROLEX !

10 July 2010, 10:28 PM	#44
Steve260 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Pennsylvania Watch: SeaDweller Family Posts: 175	My first was a TT (black & gold) Sub - bought it in 2001 and have been addicted to Rolexes ever since! I still have it, but it doesn't get worn much. It's a beautiful watch, but I started favoring all SS for daily wear a few years ago. My SD gets the most wrist time now, followed by the Coke GMTII and the Polar ExpII. I imagine I'll probably end up again appreciating TT in a few years, and I'll be real glad I hung on to my first Rolex then! Steve

10 July 2010, 10:35 PM	#45
jcherskine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: DJII 116300 Posts: 1,970	This was my first Rolex. It was in fantastic condition, and I always kept it that way. I sold it to buy my TTDJ as I always wanted a TTDJ. I do regret selling it now, as it was my first Rolex. Keeping my TTDJ, and thinking of an addition. Attached Images

10 July 2010, 10:51 PM	#46
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I still have my original 16610 Sub from 1991. That is going to my son. I traded my second, a Black dial Ex II that I won in a raffle, for my TT Blue Sub. My daughter wants that one. I have sold a lot of the watches in my collection over the years, particularly when times were tough. The only watches I really regret getting rid of were three gilt dial GMTs, but I had my reasons at the time. The watches I have left are keepers. __________________ Subfiend

11 July 2010, 12:21 AM	#47
bulldawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: America Posts: 41	Yes, still have it and love it. Would never consider selling/trading it. Others yes, that one no.

11 July 2010, 12:22 AM	#48
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	A F serial SD, and yes

11 July 2010, 12:23 AM	#49
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I'm a different scenario lol JUST bought my first but still don't even have it haha I will hold onto it for ever though - it will be one of my kids one day.. when ever I have them lol __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

11 July 2010, 12:30 AM	#50
AE WIS Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Africa Watch: Yes! Posts: 37	Yes, GMTIIc, only bought it 3 years ago!

11 July 2010, 12:30 AM	#51
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	No , It ( 1603) ended up in the safe of a Luxembourg bank and the the cost to recuperate it was much higher then the replacement value .

11 July 2010, 01:50 AM	#52
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	...Investment?

11 July 2010, 04:20 AM	#53
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	No, sold my 86' DJ to because of lack of wrist time to help fund another Tudor chrono. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 July 2010, 05:58 AM	#54
oh_please "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 13	Absolutely.... ....Been with me a looong time---and I hope it'll be staying with me for an even longer stretch going forward. That's because it was my first Rolex and because it's a truly special watch. Post #7 in this thread has the details: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=134714

12 July 2010, 06:20 AM	#55
tatatwo22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: GB Posts: 27	Traded my GMT plexiglass for a sub (cost £800). I regret it, but I could never have bought another otherwise. Cant have the best of both worlds!

12 July 2010, 07:03 AM	#56
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	Although not wearing it often, will never sell it.

12 July 2010, 07:21 AM	#57
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	My first and still an absolute fave!

12 July 2010, 07:28 AM	#58
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Yes, but for none of the reason you give to vote on. I kept it because I like it.

12 July 2010, 07:34 AM	#59
warp_foo Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M DuFresne Location: Hereford, UK Watch: Breitling SOHC Posts: 15	I sold my first Rolex, a Sub Date, after four years to purchase my true love: A GMT Master II. I sold the GMT to buy a 300 f/2.8 telephoto back in 1994. Three months ago I finally made amends and picked up a P serial Pepsi GMT. It rarely leaves my wrist. m

25 July 2010, 07:28 AM	#60
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Absolutely! I purchased my first Rolex in 2005 on my honeymoon in Hawaii at Baron & Leeds... Definitely a keeper... Attached Images

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