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Old 8 September 2014, 03:48 AM   #31
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Casio calculator watch (got as a gift in early 80s, wore it every day and everywhere, but don't remember what happened to it)

Breitling Colt Superocean (bought in 1997, sold in 2007)

Exp II (bought in 1998 and still have it)
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Old 8 September 2014, 03:51 AM   #32
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Old 8 September 2014, 03:53 AM   #33
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Old 8 September 2014, 03:57 AM   #34
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First: Marvin 1978 Red Digits chromed watch

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Old 8 September 2014, 04:01 AM   #35
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I bought myself a Guess watch when I was 13. It was around $100 bucks, & I wore it everywhere. When I turned 30 I got my first mechanical watch- an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Here we are two years later, and I have 5 mechanical watches, including two Rolex. My first was a 16750 matte dial Pepsi, and I just got a 5513 Maxi V last week. Took me 30 years to get my first good watch and now I've been on a tear! Funny how that works.
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:03 AM   #36
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1st = A Casio of some sort (When I was a kid)

1st Good = Oris TT1 or Omega Speedmaster Professional "Moonwatch" (Sold the Omega to help fund the Rolex)

1st Rolex = Explorer 214270 - Now I know the quality and history of Rolex, I doubt I'll ever consider another brand...
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:40 AM   #37
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:53 AM   #38
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1. Maybe a Longines or Hamilton or similar. Regular 3 hand.

2&3. 5513
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:56 AM   #39
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1. Swatch back in he day...
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:59 AM   #40
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Fun thread.....

1) fake gold Rolex (stolen). I was 17
2) Omega Aqua Terra (sold). I was 33ish
3) 50th Anniversary Sub 16610LV (flipped). Bought on my 40th Bday
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Old 8 September 2014, 05:01 AM   #41
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First watch was a Casio Ironman, first good watch was also my first Rolex a SS Datejust with silver stick dial and jubilee bracelet.
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Old 8 September 2014, 05:17 AM   #42
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Star Wars watch in the late 70's was my first watch. First good watch was a Tag Kirium automatic in about 1998. First Rolex was a new Sub in 2003.
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:16 AM   #43
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Don't remember my first watch, my first good watch was an Omega Seamaster my parents bought me for hs graduation, and my first Rolex was a 5513 I bought when I started scuba.
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:24 AM   #44
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1. A children's size Timex
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:53 AM   #45
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timex, 1st rolex sub in '66.
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:55 AM   #46
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:56 AM   #47
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First "good" watch was an Omega Seamaster "electric blue" dial, not sure of the actual model number, first Rolex... 14060M.
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:59 AM   #48
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My first good watch was a Tag formula 1, first Rolex is a DJII.
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Old 8 September 2014, 08:01 AM   #49
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My first "nice" watch was a Brietling old navitimer. My first rolex was a GMTii-c ss.
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Old 8 September 2014, 08:44 AM   #50
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Red lettered Sub, the start of the sickness
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:52 AM   #51
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1) Citizen Digi-Ana (aprox 1980)
2) Seiko world timer (aprox 1982)
3) Cartier Santos SS automatic Square (1983)
4) Rolex 5513 Matte Dial (1984)

Still have them all. Here is a picture of the first one just minutes ago!
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:57 AM   #52
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:59 AM   #53
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Old 8 September 2014, 11:04 AM   #54
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Old 8 September 2014, 11:05 AM   #55
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1. I believe it was a casio digital/ Nintendo game watch (so much awesomeness!)

2. Montblanc Sports Chronograph

3. Explorer II black dial. There's no better watch than a Rolex. Incredibly reliable and attractive. Prices have grown significantly though.
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Old 8 September 2014, 12:19 PM   #56
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First was a Casio digital with calculator. I found it by the creek in my grandparents backyard. Then I became hot stuff as I saved my allowance and bought a Timex ironman indiglow. Both got busted up sword fighting with sticks and baseball bats and ended up being used for target practice.

I do also remember my first mechanical watch. I bought it at the flea market in wilkesboro NC for$50 bucks when I was 13. It worked well and i cherished it for all of 3 months when my father decided to beat me one afternoon by the lake for letting him run out of booze and it came off in the fight and resides at the bottom of the lake.

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Old 8 September 2014, 06:37 PM   #57
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1) casio
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Old 8 September 2014, 06:59 PM   #58
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My wife bought me a Movado for our first Christmas together which I will never sell.
First Rolex was a 16570 Coke GMT.
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Old 8 September 2014, 07:56 PM   #59
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Old 8 September 2014, 08:13 PM   #60
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First 'real' watch was a Roamer Mustang mum and dad gave me for my 21st in 1969.

First Rolex was '71 DateJust.

I still have both.

The Roamer still keeps good time.

The DJ runs a bit fast.
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