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Khans14 · 10 February 2018, 03:13 PM

Hello All. I was wondering what the time period was between your first Rolex purchase and then your second Rolex. There is no right answer, but I am curious how people respond. Was it right away? Did you wait years? Did you wait for a significant life event? Did you sell your first one first?
I am now about a month into my first Rolex. For whatever reason, I really want to purchase another one but I have been fighting it. I feel like I have not fully "gotten to know" my first one yet and I should enjoy it first. That said, The Color of Money was on TV earlier and I must say that DateJust with the white dial and jubilee bracelet on Newman's wrist kept catching my eye.
Again, there is no correct answer and I am not looking for help deciding. I am just curious the path others went down. Thanks.

doboy007 · 10 February 2018, 03:23 PM

First BLNR then had the itch soon after for a second one. Took me good four months to find and buy LVc.

chris.m88 · 10 February 2018, 03:28 PM

About four months. Now waiting for a few more months

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pickettt · 10 February 2018, 03:31 PM

Of course there's a right answer...the truth. It's an objective question.

Clay · 10 February 2018, 03:38 PM

20 years

JM0127 · 10 February 2018, 03:44 PM

My first was handed down from my grandfather when he passed in 2000 ('54 DJ) Bought my first watch (DJ36) in March of 2008. Turns out I was allergic and had to scratch that itch. I bought my second in March of 2008 (16600). I didn't buy another until 2012 and averaged one a year until 2016 where I have averaged about 3 or 4 a year. Already off to 2 this year. I blame TRF for all of this.

Mousehunter · 10 February 2018, 05:01 PM

I purchased my first on Tuesday (abet not for my wrist...present for wife). Put myself on a list on Thursday. Have not decided if I want to get an impulse purchase while I waste away on the list or not. May gray market something next week as I wait.

That said, I have an addictive personality. I tend to over focus on things.

Flier · 10 February 2018, 05:33 PM

Down to cash flow and finding the right one

al1786 · 10 February 2018, 06:09 PM

Purchased my first a Daytona in September 2015. I thought that was it I had got a Rolex.
Then I joined TFR, purchased a Sub date in October 2016 and a few others to date.

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Alexwwjd · 10 February 2018, 06:19 PM

Enjoy your first one for a couple of years before cheating with a second one.

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Xerxes77 · 10 February 2018, 06:23 PM

Enjoy your first and then you will know when is right moment!

CPRWATCH · 10 February 2018, 07:04 PM

Bought my first in August 99 a 16700 which I still have , & bought and sold lots more along the way, whenever a watch caught my eye or until I could afford to buy it . Just buy what you like when you like, it's all part of the Watch journey .

btinl · 10 February 2018, 07:10 PM

I purchased my first Rolex in 2006. I purchased my 2nd about 7 months later. I sold both during a time that I was obsessed with Panerai and didn't buy another Rolex until 2011.

Wcdhtwn · 10 February 2018, 08:18 PM

GMT in march of 2015, SD43 July of 2017. I have both.

tyler1980 · 10 February 2018, 08:29 PM

Rolex says the proper time to wait is one year after you acquire two as they won't allow any subsequent purchases. In the UK at least. Sort of takes the proper interval out of your hands.

HobokenRolex · 10 February 2018, 09:51 PM

I bought my second (Explorer 114270) two years after my Sub. Then a Speedmaster a year after the Explorer. The hunt is part of the fun and, to me, these are not impulse purchases so I take my time researching. I haven't bought anything in a year and have nothing planned - yet.

AK797 · 11 February 2018, 12:12 AM

Well there's pre-TRF and post-TRF, pre was years but post was a few months, altho I got an AP in the meantime.

AK797 · 11 February 2018, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Rolex says the proper time to wait is one year after you acquire two as they won't allow any subsequent purchases. In the UK at least. Sort of takes the proper interval out of your hands.

Yeah officially in the UK it is now 6 months. (2 per year max)

jps3b · 11 February 2018, 12:29 AM

November of 1997 then again in November of 1999

Chiboy · 11 February 2018, 12:44 AM

April 1985 followed by December 2016.

What do I win?

beshannon · 11 February 2018, 12:51 AM

When I wanted another

bmrisko · 11 February 2018, 12:56 AM

8 years before my first and second...5 days between my 2nd and 3rd.

Jay (Eire) · 11 February 2018, 12:59 AM

7-8 years. But other (non Rolex) stuff was purchased in between.

Over the years I've found that I will go a while (months/years) without buying anything but then 80-90% of the time multiple purchases come in quick succession.

drmizzou · 11 February 2018, 01:26 AM

4 months

The Libertine · 11 February 2018, 01:28 AM

One year for me, between the first and second.

Any4xx · 11 February 2018, 01:33 AM

Three months.

Yobber76 · 11 February 2018, 01:40 AM

less than 2 weeks

GradyPhilpott · 11 February 2018, 03:10 AM

2008 114270
2009 116200 63600
2011 14060m
2014 116710BLNR
2017 1503

kilyung · 11 February 2018, 03:16 AM

I buy when I feel moved to... in fact... never mind - just gas.

watchwatcher · 11 February 2018, 04:36 AM

There's no right answer. But...I will tell you from prior experience, if you don't take some time to enjoy your first purchase and appreciate all the subtle details of the watch...you'll be sorry.

Slow your roll, my brother.

10 February 2018, 03:13 PM	#1
Khans14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 338	Time between purchases Hello All. I was wondering what the time period was between your first Rolex purchase and then your second Rolex. There is no right answer, but I am curious how people respond. Was it right away? Did you wait years? Did you wait for a significant life event? Did you sell your first one first? I am now about a month into my first Rolex. For whatever reason, I really want to purchase another one but I have been fighting it. I feel like I have not fully "gotten to know" my first one yet and I should enjoy it first. That said, The Color of Money was on TV earlier and I must say that DateJust with the white dial and jubilee bracelet on Newman's wrist kept catching my eye. Again, there is no correct answer and I am not looking for help deciding. I am just curious the path others went down. Thanks.

10 February 2018, 06:09 PM	#9
al1786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: GB Watch: 116520 Posts: 307	Time between purchases Purchased my first a Daytona in September 2015. I thought that was it I had got a Rolex. Then I joined TFR, purchased a Sub date in October 2016 and a few others to date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 February 2018, 12:44 AM	#20
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	April 1985 followed by December 2016. What do I win? __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

11 February 2018, 12:51 AM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	When I wanted another __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

11 February 2018, 03:10 AM	#28
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	2008 114270 2009 116200 63600 2011 14060m 2014 116710BLNR 2017 1503 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 February 2018, 03:23 PM	#2
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	First BLNR then had the itch soon after for a second one. Took me good four months to find and buy LVc.

10 February 2018, 03:28 PM	#3
chris.m88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Chris Location: Alberta Watch: BLNR DD Posts: 30	About four months. Now waiting for a few more months Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 03:31 PM	#4
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,450	Of course there's a right answer...the truth. It's an objective question.

10 February 2018, 03:38 PM	#5
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	20 years

10 February 2018, 03:44 PM	#6
JM0127 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Spatula Location: Nowhere Fun. Posts: 283	My first was handed down from my grandfather when he passed in 2000 ('54 DJ) Bought my first watch (DJ36) in March of 2008. Turns out I was allergic and had to scratch that itch. I bought my second in March of 2008 (16600). I didn't buy another until 2012 and averaged one a year until 2016 where I have averaged about 3 or 4 a year. Already off to 2 this year. I blame TRF for all of this.

10 February 2018, 05:01 PM	#7
Mousehunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Watch: AK, SD43, Hulk Posts: 183	I purchased my first on Tuesday (abet not for my wrist...present for wife). Put myself on a list on Thursday. Have not decided if I want to get an impulse purchase while I waste away on the list or not. May gray market something next week as I wait. That said, I have an addictive personality. I tend to over focus on things.

10 February 2018, 05:33 PM	#8
Flier Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Cy Watch: ROLEX Posts: 516	Down to cash flow and finding the right one

10 February 2018, 06:19 PM	#10
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Enjoy your first one for a couple of years before cheating with a second one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2018, 06:23 PM	#11
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Enjoy your first and then you will know when is right moment!

10 February 2018, 07:04 PM	#12
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	Bought my first in August 99 a 16700 which I still have , & bought and sold lots more along the way, whenever a watch caught my eye or until I could afford to buy it . Just buy what you like when you like, it's all part of the Watch journey .

10 February 2018, 07:10 PM	#13
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	I purchased my first Rolex in 2006. I purchased my 2nd about 7 months later. I sold both during a time that I was obsessed with Panerai and didn't buy another Rolex until 2011.

10 February 2018, 08:18 PM	#14
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	GMT in march of 2015, SD43 July of 2017. I have both.

10 February 2018, 08:29 PM	#15
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	Rolex says the proper time to wait is one year after you acquire two as they won't allow any subsequent purchases. In the UK at least. Sort of takes the proper interval out of your hands.

10 February 2018, 09:51 PM	#16
HobokenRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,066	I bought my second (Explorer 114270) two years after my Sub. Then a Speedmaster a year after the Explorer. The hunt is part of the fun and, to me, these are not impulse purchases so I take my time researching. I haven't bought anything in a year and have nothing planned - yet.

11 February 2018, 12:12 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Well there's pre-TRF and post-TRF, pre was years but post was a few months, altho I got an AP in the meantime.

11 February 2018, 12:29 AM	#19
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	November of 1997 then again in November of 1999

11 February 2018, 12:56 AM	#22
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	8 years before my first and second...5 days between my 2nd and 3rd.

11 February 2018, 12:59 AM	#23
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,491	7-8 years. But other (non Rolex) stuff was purchased in between. Over the years I've found that I will go a while (months/years) without buying anything but then 80-90% of the time multiple purchases come in quick succession.

11 February 2018, 01:26 AM	#24
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	4 months

11 February 2018, 01:28 AM	#25
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	One year for me, between the first and second.

11 February 2018, 01:33 AM	#26
Any4xx "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Tom Location: Central CA Posts: 151	Three months.

11 February 2018, 01:40 AM	#27
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,985	less than 2 weeks

11 February 2018, 03:16 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I buy when I feel moved to... in fact... never mind - just gas.

11 February 2018, 04:36 AM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	There's no right answer. But...I will tell you from prior experience, if you don't take some time to enjoy your first purchase and appreciate all the subtle details of the watch...you'll be sorry. Slow your roll, my brother.

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