What made you buy your first Rolex?

[nikanarani]

Was it the legacy, the way it looked, the reference to culture, to impress, or something else? For me it was the fact that I had an encounter with a Rolex in my youth and that began my fascination with timepieces. I finally bought one many years later to celebrate a certain achievement and to satiate my obsession with the brand.

[kilyung]

It looked nice

[beshannon]

I wanted it

[krieves]

I'd always wanted one and a few years ago I reached a milestone in my life. I marked it with an Exp II. Since then, I celebrated another accomplishment with SS/gold Daytona. Both watches have a deep meaning to me and I am reminded every time I put one on.

Plus, they are pretty.

[Urosfan]

After seeing my fathers rolex as a kid and seeing how much he cherised it did it for me

[DCportraits]

It was my 29th birthday, why not.

[cookie7]

Wifie bought mine for our 25th anniversary, With only 2 years of "HINTS" that a Rolex would be the greatest gift I could think of; She bought me a Sub LV,and it only cost me a 11 carat Aquamarine/Platinum ring..Good trade...Still on the fence on this one.

[HYPOLUXXA]

I liked it.

[RMC12]

For me it was the look. I never really used to consider buying a Rolex and then I noticed a 'Smurf' in an AD's window and was imediately in love. Unfortunately I didn't know it was WG at the time or how much it cost. Still the seed was planted and within a few months I had bought a Sub C LV. Then I found TRF and I am now have a whole different appreciation of the brand.

[Roller07]

The look of it.

[james1787]

I didn't know much about Rolex when I started looking into them, I knew their name and they were considered very nice watches. I was unfamiliar with all the models except for perhaps the Datejust and the Submariner (the Sub from watching bond movies). At the time I wore watches that took batteries (your fossils, seikos, timex, etc). I got tired of changing batteries when the batteries died so I started looking into other types of watches. I found Rolex and their mechanical movements and was hooked. I loved the idea of having this tiny mechanical masterpiece 'alive' on your wrist. I still love the idea! I looked at quite a few models but decided I liked the Submariner, since it seemed like a watch that could go with most anything. I preferred the cleaner look of the non-date. A nice hard-earned work bonus later, I had my Sub on its way to me. That was about 13 years ago.

[tonypapa67]

Timeless and beautiful watch....

[ppbskis]

Being born in 1960 I guess it has much to do with Lloyd Bridges Submariner he wore in the Sea-Hunt TV show. As well as the fact it was and is one of the most masculine watches a man can wear.
I also have lived on or near the sea my entire life and necessity dictated a water "proof" not "resistant" watch, that I could wear to work in the construction industry, unlike today where the Sub seems to be used as a fashion watch rather than what it was initially designed for in my opinion.

[anglin_az]

I always wanted a Rolex as far as I could remember. When the opportunity presented itself I took the plunge and six months later I took the plunge again.

[JackDFD]

I never liked Rolex. Mainly due to all the Subs and so many fakes out there. The "Is it real?" Questions.

Then I needed a watch with GMT/ two time zones and a date. Once I laid eyes on the EXP2 I was in love even though it was a Rolex. Knowing it will last for decades and I won't see too many out there is just a perk.

Dallas Fire/Navy Chief
Rolex Explorer II
Lüm-Tec M26, SCB1

[joe100]

Fresh out of school in 2003 and I saw a guy wearing the new LV. The rest is history

[wingku]

Always wanted one, getting married was the first excuse, then there were many excuses after.

[Mastergreenhand]

Trying on a sub c at the AD while I was browsing Pams. I had no idea how much I would like it. It opened my eyes seeing it on my wrist. LOVE the oyster brushed bracelet.

[sea-dweller]

I just wanted one!

[BlueHeron]

Celebrate the closing of an M&A deal, felt the classic 114060 was a great power object to sport.

[Zdenek]

I searched for a reliable watch.

[dysondiver]

the old advert for rolex read ,,,, i want a good watch ,,,, and i did , so i bought one ,, and it was

[metallic]

Easy flippability.

Never liked Rolex. Kind of liked the Sub-C. Thought I would try one and could flip it with only a little loss if necessary. Turns out I love it. Great watch. Don't even mind the dreaded cyclops.

I can appreciate Rolex now.

[QueueCumber]

I loved how it looked and that it was completely mechanical...

[BlueHeron]

Originally Posted by metallic

Easy flippability.

Never liked Rolex. Kind of liked the Sub-C. Thought I would try one and could flip it with only a little loss if necessary. Turns out I love it. Great watch. Don't even mind the dreaded cyclops.

I can appreciate Rolex now.

Totally agree...I used to hate the brand (rich, undeserving college kids gave me my first impression...) but now love it in the extreme

[nikanarani]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

the old advert for rolex read ,,,, i want a good watch ,,,, and i did , so i bought one ,, and it was

That was a phenomenal ad!

[FTX I]

Love diver watches and always wanted a Sub, but would never spend that money on a watch with that flimsy bracelet. The Sub-C changed the game so much for me that now sometimes i consider getting a 5 digit one with the bracelet i used to hate.

[dpa94114]

it felt like a huge reward...gold watch after work related milestone

agree even more when it's on my wrist

[superdog]

I always admired my dad (still do). He was a rolex guy.

[jk88]

Rap music...

Kidding! My father has worn the same 1675 for nearly 50 years. It's in my blood.