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A. Jacobs · 2 February 2007, 10:09 AM

I boguht my first Rolex last year after I turned 27. I guess the age of purchasing your first Rolex doesn't matter much as long as you can afford it and you know how to appreciate it.

Tombstone · 2 February 2007, 12:04 PM

Bought my first Rolex at 18, I had a good job and low rent so buying a Rolex was not an issue. Now I still buy Rolexes one, sometimes two per year. I wish a SS DJ was still $1,500 as they were in 1989.

aeroguy · 2 February 2007, 12:21 PM

Bought my first one the day before my 41st birthday (D series white face ExpII)

astcell · 2 February 2007, 12:23 PM

I got my first Rolex at 25 for $1500 on credit. $100/mo. It hurt! My latest purchases were all cash. Much better.

ezmoney46 · 2 February 2007, 12:49 PM

36, Had an aquaintance that need funds for an attorney, Gave hime 1800 for a TT blue sub, sold it several years later for 4K. Been kicking myself in the a... ever since so I bought a SS sub/date a couple of months ago to hold me over untill I get another TT Blue.

nottinghill · 2 February 2007, 01:00 PM

Hmnn...strange enough..I wasn't really interested in Rolex..even though I hang out with my aunt (when I was about 10 years old) who worked in an AD shop for about 20 years in Singapore till when I was about 33.

Guess I began taking note of watches when my ex-colleague showed me her crazy hours Franck Muller...and the 'fascination' begins then...

It's crazy back then to spend 5 digits on a watch as to me, a watch is just to tell time.....but now.....watches in general, does more than telling time....esp Rolex to me.....

Since then, I was diagnosed with acute "SMHRO" Syndrome (Sorry-Must-Have-Rolex-Only) with less than 1% of recovery.....

MRQturbo · 2 February 2007, 01:19 PM

bought mine as my 30th bday present to myself....always wanted one since little...

Rockrolex · 2 February 2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stokes

I bought my 15200 when I was 26... At 34, I've probably owned close to 50, but never any more than about 6-8 at any one moment.

Welcome to TRF, Stokes. Sounds like a nice haul. Got any pics of past and/or present acquisitions?

Rockrolex · 2 February 2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

It looks like I'm the fossil in this group. I didn't get my first Rolex until 2005 when I was 56. I figured I'd earned it by then. Life previously had other priorities; my sailboat, new racing sails every 3 years, divorce lawyers.

Now we have 4 Rolex in the family, and counting.......

Got you beat, Al. I got the disease at age 59. It's taken me 4 years to acquire 4 Rollies and assorted others for my collection.

sheldonsmith · 2 February 2007, 03:15 PM

My first was a stainless datejust, white gold bezel, jubilee bracelet, in 1987 when I was 27 years old. I purchased it at my Bachelors graduation. I was in debt until another student loan helped me pay for it, for which I am still paying today... Have owned four other Rolexes since then....

-Sheldon

mikey · 2 February 2007, 03:42 PM

I got 2 Datejust and I think a Submariner would complete the collection.

diablojota · 2 February 2007, 03:48 PM

My dad got his first Rolex at 66. A retirement present from my mom and I.

TARDIS · 2 February 2007, 03:53 PM

Rolex Datejust as a retirement & thank you for saving my ass present.

Had to hock it 12 months later due to hard times.

Bought a pre-owned Sub 3 years further on. Traded it on a 10 month old GMT Master II. Had that for 6 months and flipped it. BIG MISTAKE.

Now buying lotto tickets. A decent win will secure the new SS GMT Master II. I will be buried with that one on my wrist

G&T Master · 2 February 2007, 06:09 PM

I've wanted a Rolex since I was fifteen. I picked up the desire from my older brother who wanted a submariner. I found a fondness for the GMT myself. Saved for years but the money always went to other things.

Once I was married my wife would ask me what I would like for my birthdays, anniversaries, christmas, etc, and I always gave her the same answer. After ten years and two children... still no Rolex.

Last year, for a joke, she bought me a fake Rolex and told me to shut up about the damn thing. Well, about a month after that I bought myself a real one and I still haven't told her. Now, that's my kind of joke!

She's just pleased as punch that I love my watch and that I never take off.

oldbreadstinks · 2 February 2007, 09:04 PM

i was 24 when i brought my TT DJ "boy size" and 25 when i brought my TT DJ "men size"

and after i came here i think i'll try to add a TT blue sub if possible

mansion · 2 February 2007, 11:42 PM

Bought my first Rolex (GMT II) two hours ago! Ten days before my 45th birthday.

greenfan · 3 February 2007, 12:03 AM

I bought mine at the age of 39, just a week ago! Always liked good watches but had a cartier since 1995 so didn´t think of buying a new one. Three years ago went "crazy" with the Rolex Submariner LV, but decided to buy the GMT II. And I´m very happy with my choice...

fat-sam · 3 February 2007, 12:06 AM

as a baby my mum and dad were amazed at how i would sit in front of a cuckoo clock for an hour hypnotised, just waiting to see the cuckoo! my first word was clock, and i used to spot clocks miles away while in my buggy/stroller pointing and shouting 'Clock!' so i guess the writing was on the wall since then... although amazingly my parents dont wear watches!
i went to get a rolex when i had a bit of money aged 18(a 16234 with salmon face and romans) but like a stupid loved up bloke that i was, i let my ex talk me into getting a gucci and saving the rest.... 'the rest' got spent on her over the next week, and i hate her for it even now!

luckily i soon met my wife, who never spent much money on anything, and thought the gucci was the most amazing thing ever, and the thought of spending 4 times that on a rolex seemed crazy to her.... i got some money again and had a big think- i decided the rolex would be a grail watch, and got her an engagement ring.... she was so touched that she went out and got me my 1953 SS-DJ with original box. i guess it worked out well for me, and it was amazing as she is so carefull with money, that the enormity of the gesture was not lost on me. and it'll stop me ever flipping this rolex, she was a bit upset when i carried on looking at new watches as she thought once i got a rolex i would stop looking, but she now accepts that we are just different animals! i now have the sseiko monster for work, the planet ocean for everyday/non work and the rolex for a dress watch.... but i have my eye on a YM!

Alcan · 3 February 2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Got you beat, Al. I got the disease at age 59. It's taken me 4 years to acquire 4 Rollies and assorted others for my collection.

Hmmm..... is there a Rolex Geezers' Club here? If not, we should start one and teach these whippersnappers a few things.

The Engineer · 4 February 2007, 01:40 AM

The first Rolex I purchased was a 1680 sub date in 1975 while in the service
at age 20.
The second one purchased was in 1984 and was a 1675 GMT master.
The third was in 2005 and was a GMT2.
The fourth was in 2006 and was Sea Dweller.

All are still in my posession along with a few Omega's and a couple of other high end pieces as well

TT Datejust · 4 February 2007, 02:41 AM

I bought my first Rolex "Oyster Perpetual" at my 21, second TT Datejust at 29,third Seadweller at 36.

sevoguy · 4 February 2007, 06:06 AM

Purchased my first, a TT DJ at age 41 and TT blue Sub at age 54.

BTW JJ, gonna board that big ship later today to begin the trek to Kiwi land. Will call you when it's time to chill the beeyah

Sevoguy

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevoguy

Purchased my first, a TT DJ at age 41 and TT blue Sub at age 54.

BTW JJ, gonna board that big ship later today to begin the trek to Kiwi land. Will call you when it's time to chill the beeyah

Sevoguy

Looking forward to that, Mike.

JJ

Alex Stylianou · 4 February 2007, 05:31 PM

11 When I got My Late Grandads Date

rschroeter2124 · 20 May 2007, 05:08 AM

I bought mine yesterday at 26.

Over the past few years I got serious about buying - I've always known I've wanted one, and that I would eventually get one. In the more recent times, I started thinking to myself: If i know i'm going to buy one, buying sooner is cheaper, AND buying sooner means I get to enjoy it longer. Looking back, (being the cost has risen dramatically anyway) i wish i had bought 2 years ago when I was seriously preparing myself - instead of waiting, and doing the homework. The wait was worth it, this thing is unreal (new from ad: TT Blue Sub)

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 May 2007, 05:19 AM

20 years of age when I bought my first Rolex in 1989.

nickp · 20 May 2007, 06:14 AM

I bought my first one when I was 23 in 1999. It was a SS Sub/Date. My dad bought the same watch in 1967. Now im getting ready to trade it in for a SS Daytona

ashu2289 · 20 May 2007, 06:19 AM

I bought mine at 24

I wanted it since I was 21 and finally got my ever wanted Rolex - Rolex Cosmogrph Daytona, the name itself describes the great feeling of owning one.

I'm much in love with my Rolex

nwg · 20 May 2007, 07:40 AM

Mine was bought May 1987 for my 13th Birthday for August that year. I was there when it was bought but I was expecting a Submariner without date. I still got a surprise when it got swapped for one with a date.

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 May 2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

20 years of age when I bought my first Rolex in 1989.

Just found my FIRST post. That tells me, I am a flipper!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=16066

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2 February 2007, 10:09 AM	#31
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	I boguht my first Rolex last year after I turned 27. I guess the age of purchasing your first Rolex doesn't matter much as long as you can afford it and you know how to appreciate it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

2 February 2007, 01:00 PM	#36
nottinghill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Clarence Location: A 'fine' city Watch: 16613 & 116660 Posts: 265	Hmnn...strange enough..I wasn't really interested in Rolex..even though I hang out with my aunt (when I was about 10 years old) who worked in an AD shop for about 20 years in Singapore till when I was about 33. Guess I began taking note of watches when my ex-colleague showed me her crazy hours Franck Muller...and the 'fascination' begins then... It's crazy back then to spend 5 digits on a watch as to me, a watch is just to tell time.....but now.....watches in general, does more than telling time....esp Rolex to me..... Since then, I was diagnosed with acute "SMHRO" Syndrome (Sorry-Must-Have-Rolex-Only) with less than 1% of recovery..... __________________ Rolex TT Submariner Date Blue Dial (Ref#116613LB) Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller (Ref#116660) Rolex 18K/SS Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Ref#16233) Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono (Ref#2920.80.91)

2 February 2007, 03:15 PM	#40
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	My first was a stainless datejust, white gold bezel, jubilee bracelet, in 1987 when I was 27 years old. I purchased it at my Bachelors graduation. I was in debt until another student loan helped me pay for it, for which I am still paying today... Have owned four other Rolexes since then.... -Sheldon __________________

2 February 2007, 09:04 PM	#45
oldbreadstinks Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sg Posts: 568	i was 24 when i brought my TT DJ "boy size" and 25 when i brought my TT DJ "men size" and after i came here i think i'll try to add a TT blue sub if possible Last edited by oldbreadstinks; 3 February 2007 at 01:26 AM..

2 February 2007, 12:04 PM	#32
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Bought my first Rolex at 18, I had a good job and low rent so buying a Rolex was not an issue. Now I still buy Rolexes one, sometimes two per year. I wish a SS DJ was still $1,500 as they were in 1989.

2 February 2007, 12:21 PM	#33
aeroguy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 52	Bought my first one the day before my 41st birthday (D series white face ExpII)

2 February 2007, 12:23 PM	#34
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I got my first Rolex at 25 for $1500 on credit. $100/mo. It hurt! My latest purchases were all cash. Much better.

2 February 2007, 12:49 PM	#35
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	36, Had an aquaintance that need funds for an attorney, Gave hime 1800 for a TT blue sub, sold it several years later for 4K. Been kicking myself in the a... ever since so I bought a SS sub/date a couple of months ago to hold me over untill I get another TT Blue.

2 February 2007, 01:19 PM	#37
MRQturbo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 51	bought mine as my 30th bday present to myself....always wanted one since little...

2 February 2007, 03:42 PM	#41
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I got 2 Datejust and I think a Submariner would complete the collection.

2 February 2007, 03:48 PM	#42
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	My dad got his first Rolex at 66. A retirement present from my mom and I.

2 February 2007, 03:53 PM	#43
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Rolex Datejust as a retirement & thank you for saving my ass present. Had to hock it 12 months later due to hard times. Bought a pre-owned Sub 3 years further on. Traded it on a 10 month old GMT Master II. Had that for 6 months and flipped it. BIG MISTAKE. Now buying lotto tickets. A decent win will secure the new SS GMT Master II. I will be buried with that one on my wrist

2 February 2007, 06:09 PM	#44
G&T Master Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 60	I've wanted a Rolex since I was fifteen. I picked up the desire from my older brother who wanted a submariner. I found a fondness for the GMT myself. Saved for years but the money always went to other things. Once I was married my wife would ask me what I would like for my birthdays, anniversaries, christmas, etc, and I always gave her the same answer. After ten years and two children... still no Rolex. Last year, for a joke, she bought me a fake Rolex and told me to shut up about the damn thing. Well, about a month after that I bought myself a real one and I still haven't told her. Now, that's my kind of joke! She's just pleased as punch that I love my watch and that I never take off.

2 February 2007, 11:42 PM	#46
mansion Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: switzerland Posts: 196	Bought my first Rolex (GMT II) two hours ago! Ten days before my 45th birthday.

3 February 2007, 12:03 AM	#47
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	I bought mine at the age of 39, just a week ago! Always liked good watches but had a cartier since 1995 so didn´t think of buying a new one. Three years ago went "crazy" with the Rolex Submariner LV, but decided to buy the GMT II. And I´m very happy with my choice...

3 February 2007, 12:06 AM	#48
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	as a baby my mum and dad were amazed at how i would sit in front of a cuckoo clock for an hour hypnotised, just waiting to see the cuckoo! my first word was clock, and i used to spot clocks miles away while in my buggy/stroller pointing and shouting 'Clock!' so i guess the writing was on the wall since then... although amazingly my parents dont wear watches! i went to get a rolex when i had a bit of money aged 18(a 16234 with salmon face and romans) but like a stupid loved up bloke that i was, i let my ex talk me into getting a gucci and saving the rest.... 'the rest' got spent on her over the next week, and i hate her for it even now! luckily i soon met my wife, who never spent much money on anything, and thought the gucci was the most amazing thing ever, and the thought of spending 4 times that on a rolex seemed crazy to her.... i got some money again and had a big think- i decided the rolex would be a grail watch, and got her an engagement ring.... she was so touched that she went out and got me my 1953 SS-DJ with original box. i guess it worked out well for me, and it was amazing as she is so carefull with money, that the enormity of the gesture was not lost on me. and it'll stop me ever flipping this rolex, she was a bit upset when i carried on looking at new watches as she thought once i got a rolex i would stop looking, but she now accepts that we are just different animals! i now have the sseiko monster for work, the planet ocean for everyday/non work and the rolex for a dress watch.... but i have my eye on a YM! __________________ This confession has meant nothing

4 February 2007, 01:40 AM	#50
The Engineer Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Jameson Location: new york Watch: Rolex Posts: 74	The first Rolex I purchased was a 1680 sub date in 1975 while in the service at age 20. The second one purchased was in 1984 and was a 1675 GMT master. The third was in 2005 and was a GMT2. The fourth was in 2006 and was Sea Dweller. All are still in my posession along with a few Omega's and a couple of other high end pieces as well

4 February 2007, 02:41 AM	#51
TT Datejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: HongKong Posts: 72	I bought my first Rolex "Oyster Perpetual" at my 21, second TT Datejust at 29,third Seadweller at 36.

4 February 2007, 06:06 AM	#52
sevoguy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: TT DJ/Blue Sub Posts: 165	Purchased my first, a TT DJ at age 41 and TT blue Sub at age 54. BTW JJ, gonna board that big ship later today to begin the trek to Kiwi land. Will call you when it's time to chill the beeyah Sevoguy

4 February 2007, 05:31 PM	#54
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	11 When I got My Late Grandads Date

20 May 2007, 05:08 AM	#55
rschroeter2124 Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Scituate, MA, USA Posts: 29	I bought mine yesterday at 26. Over the past few years I got serious about buying - I've always known I've wanted one, and that I would eventually get one. In the more recent times, I started thinking to myself: If i know i'm going to buy one, buying sooner is cheaper, AND buying sooner means I get to enjoy it longer. Looking back, (being the cost has risen dramatically anyway) i wish i had bought 2 years ago when I was seriously preparing myself - instead of waiting, and doing the homework. The wait was worth it, this thing is unreal (new from ad: TT Blue Sub)

20 May 2007, 05:19 AM	#56
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	20 years of age when I bought my first Rolex in 1989. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 May 2007, 06:14 AM	#57
nickp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kentucky Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 294	I bought my first one when I was 23 in 1999. It was a SS Sub/Date. My dad bought the same watch in 1967. Now im getting ready to trade it in for a SS Daytona

20 May 2007, 06:19 AM	#58
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	I bought mine at 24 I wanted it since I was 21 and finally got my ever wanted Rolex - Rolex Cosmogrph Daytona, the name itself describes the great feeling of owning one. I'm much in love with my Rolex __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

20 May 2007, 07:40 AM	#59
nwg Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 114	Mine was bought May 1987 for my 13th Birthday for August that year. I was there when it was bought but I was expecting a Submariner without date. I still got a surprise when it got swapped for one with a date.

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