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Michael M. · 23 August 2010, 04:47 AM

P.s. I want to meet the 1 that has it at 1-11[/QUOTE]

Hi, All I can say is that I saved all my pennies, but it was worth it.

LordNinja · 23 August 2010, 04:48 AM

I was 21, I could of purchased one at 17 honestly but I decided it was wiser to secure my positive cashflow before I go spending it. I came from very little, self made in software [First game at 14] and then into a networking corporation... later CTO..

I'm happy I waited though, I enjoy them a lot more now, much like wine and champagne..

Of course this is the internet, no face or age used to be the fun part.. haha.. :) Everyone that played my game thought I was in my 50s.. [Online based.. well before EQ or WOW was invented..]

rfknauss · 23 August 2010, 05:45 AM

31.

997Opus · 23 August 2010, 06:14 AM

Another one late to the world of Rolex...47. I am now deciding on my 3rd one within a year, this gets very addictive.

godowning · 23 August 2010, 06:16 AM

17. Rolex Explorer I. High School Graduation present from my Dad.

AntonisCy · 23 August 2010, 06:17 AM

21. Rolex EXPII

STEELINOX · 23 August 2010, 06:19 AM

18years old and it was an 18k GMT MASTER witha SuperJubille bracelet thank you very much.
I kept it about a year and sold it away - sigh !

Thanks,
Randy

jhupp · 23 August 2010, 06:22 AM

24. Bought mine as soon as I got out of grad school and got my first real job!!

Zed Homme · 23 August 2010, 06:22 AM

I bought my DJ a few weeks before my 23rd bday. I bought at a Biloxi AD using the casino's money...

Smoak352 · 23 August 2010, 06:22 AM

Ok who was 11 years old?

I recieved my first "nice" watch at 14 years old at Christmas. It was a Tag Heuer model 2000 classic. Then I accquired 2 more Tags between 14 and 25. All the while I really lusted after a Rolex. I had the money to buy a SS Sub, my dream watch at the time, however I either could not justify spending $5k on a watch or didn't want to see my account cut in half from a watch purchase. As much as I would like to say I put my blood sweat and tears into saving for my first Rolex, I cannot. Because the truth is that I saved up enough money so when I did buy my first Rolex, I would not notice a huge change in my bank account. Anyone else feel this way?

Smoak352 · 23 August 2010, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

I bought my DJ a few weeks before my 23rd bday. I bought at a Biloxi AD using the casino's money...

That has got to feel good! Roulette?

Michael M. · 23 August 2010, 06:31 AM

[QUOTE=Smoak352;2012044]Ok who was 11 years

Me, when I was 8 I became a rolex fanatic, after saving my money and asking for money instead of birthday and Christmas presents, I bought a 1957 Rolex ref.6564 in excellent condition from a wholesale contact of mine, when I was 10 years old. It's my most prized possession.

buke45 · 23 August 2010, 06:37 AM

18 sub HS graduation present

AntonisCy · 23 August 2010, 06:44 AM

[QUOTE=Michael M.;2012058]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoak352

Ok who was 11 years

Me, when I was 8 I became a rolex fanatic, after saving my money and asking for money instead of birthday and Christmas presents, I bought a 1957 Rolex ref.6564 in excellent condition from a wholesale contact of mine, when I was 10 years old. It's my most prized possession.

cool.... how much do you have now

kyle L · 23 August 2010, 06:47 AM

[QUOTE=Michael M.;2012058]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoak352

Ok who was 11 years

Me, when I was 8 I became a rolex fanatic, after saving my money and asking for money instead of birthday and Christmas presents, I bought a 1957 Rolex ref.6564 in excellent condition from a wholesale contact of mine, when I was 10 years old. It's my most prized possession.

I started when I was 13, I bought my Explorer.

wehttaM · 23 August 2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

P.s. I want to meet the 1 that has it at 1-11

Hi, All I can say is that I saved all my pennies, but it was worth it.[/QUOTE]

Hey Michael, I got my Air King when I was 11!

Michael M. · 23 August 2010, 06:53 AM

Heres a picture of my Rolex Ref.6564

wehttaM · 23 August 2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Heres a picture of my Rolex Ref.6564

Nice!

Renoir · 23 August 2010, 09:33 AM

28

SS Datejust with a silver stick dial, engine turned bezel and jubilee bracelet. I gave it to my father and he still has it.

QueueCumber · 23 August 2010, 09:47 AM

It is interesting that the graph resembles a normal distribution (possibly platykurtic and definitely with a positive skew) with the greatest number of first time purchasers falling between the ages of 22-29. No wonder why Rolex changed the Sub's bezel to Ceramic; it looks more modern and likely appeals to the younger crowd--I'm sure Rolex did market testing completely before releasing it in order to find this out ahead of time.

echau · 23 August 2010, 09:54 AM

23.

NEW · 23 August 2010, 10:11 AM

Funny but true, I was 20yr old on a trip to Disney land in Florida for the first time. I was standing in line wait to get on a ride and this guy in front of me had this watch. It was amazing, then said to him hey "that's a nice watch" what type is it? Then he replied you couldn't afford it. Its a rolex. I keep my cool and said OK and at that point I'd never heard of rolex. Later that week I was in the mall and strolled into Mayor's and there she was looking good. A ss sud-date. 1994 msrp $3200.00 at that time. So yes I purchased it without thinking twice about it. LOL I saw the guy the next day and told him your right this is a nice watch. So I have him to blame for me addiction.

2 ss submariner, 1 tt submariner, 1 yg submariner, 1 wg president, 1 yg president, 1 ss daytona and thats just the rolex's.

JJ Irani · 23 August 2010, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonsundberg

At what age did you acquire your first Rolex?

JJ... sorry if the numbers don't go up high enough.

;-)

No worries, buddy............I was still only 34 in Oct. '80 when I got my very first TT DJ from an AD in Teheran, Iran.

JJ

ObscureLight · 23 August 2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEW

It was amazing, then said to him hey "that's a nice watch" what type is it? Then he replied you couldn't afford it. Its a rolex. I keep my cool and said OK and at that point I'd never heard of rolex.

thats ridiculously rude

You should've went up to him and said something like, I like the watch but its too cheap for my tastes.

geronimo509 · 23 August 2010, 11:12 AM

I was 21 when I bought my DJ

sea-dweller · 23 August 2010, 11:16 AM

30 years young...

mpkRolex · 23 August 2010, 11:20 AM

29 when I got my first Rolex SS Sub 16610. I had a Speedmaster two years prior to that.

IN Is-F · 23 August 2010, 11:28 AM

29 i got a new 2tone blue dial submariner.

tulsaokusa · 23 August 2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No worries, buddy............I was still only 34 in Oct. '80 when I got my very first TT DJ from an AD in Teheran, Iran.

JJ

Thanks for sharing. Yeah... I'm 35, and this is the year of my first Rolex - the Sub-c. I've been holding off for 20+ years. Once Basel released the new Sub... I KNEW this would be the year for me.

Teheran AD... wow.

tulsaokusa · 23 August 2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

It is interesting that the graph resembles a normal distribution (possibly platykurtic and definitely with a positive skew) with the greatest number of first time purchasers falling between the ages of 22-29. No wonder why Rolex changed the Sub's bezel to Ceramic; it looks more modern and likely appeals to the younger crowd--I'm sure Rolex did market testing completely before releasing it in order to find this out ahead of time.

Yeah, based on this sampling we are looking at approx 33% of first time Rolex buyers/recipients are/were in their 20's. Interesting data.

View Poll Results: At what age did you acquire your first Rolex?
1-11 years old	5	1.85%
12-15 years old	5	1.85%
16-18 years old	19	7.04%
19-21 years old	31	11.48%
22-29 years old	88	32.59%
30-34 years old	50	18.52%
35-39 years old	32	11.85%
40-49 years old	31	11.48%
50-59 years old	8	2.96%
60-69 years old	1	0.37%
Voters: 270. You may not vote on this poll

23 August 2010, 05:45 AM	#33
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	31. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

23 August 2010, 06:19 AM	#37
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	18years old and it was an 18k GMT MASTER witha SuperJubille bracelet thank you very much. I kept it about a year and sold it away - sigh ! Thanks, Randy __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

23 August 2010, 06:22 AM	#40
Smoak352 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FL Posts: 201	Ok who was 11 years old? I recieved my first "nice" watch at 14 years old at Christmas. It was a Tag Heuer model 2000 classic. Then I accquired 2 more Tags between 14 and 25. All the while I really lusted after a Rolex. I had the money to buy a SS Sub, my dream watch at the time, however I either could not justify spending $5k on a watch or didn't want to see my account cut in half from a watch purchase. As much as I would like to say I put my blood sweat and tears into saving for my first Rolex, I cannot. Because the truth is that I saved up enough money so when I did buy my first Rolex, I would not notice a huge change in my bank account. Anyone else feel this way? __________________ Submariner TT 16613 U Submariner SS 116610 Random Submariner YG 116618LB

23 August 2010, 06:53 AM	#47
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Heres a picture of my Rolex Ref.6564 Attached Images

23 August 2010, 04:47 AM	#31
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	P.s. I want to meet the 1 that has it at 1-11[/QUOTE] Hi, All I can say is that I saved all my pennies, but it was worth it.

23 August 2010, 04:48 AM	#32
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	I was 21, I could of purchased one at 17 honestly but I decided it was wiser to secure my positive cashflow before I go spending it. I came from very little, self made in software [First game at 14] and then into a networking corporation... later CTO.. I'm happy I waited though, I enjoy them a lot more now, much like wine and champagne.. Of course this is the internet, no face or age used to be the fun part.. haha.. :) Everyone that played my game thought I was in my 50s.. [Online based.. well before EQ or WOW was invented..]

23 August 2010, 06:14 AM	#34
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	Another one late to the world of Rolex...47. I am now deciding on my 3rd one within a year, this gets very addictive.

23 August 2010, 06:16 AM	#35
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	17. Rolex Explorer I. High School Graduation present from my Dad.

23 August 2010, 06:17 AM	#36
AntonisCy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Antonis Location: Cyprus Posts: 82	21. Rolex EXPII

23 August 2010, 06:22 AM	#38
jhupp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ / PA / FL Watch: Exp 1 and 2 Posts: 284	24. Bought mine as soon as I got out of grad school and got my first real job!!

23 August 2010, 06:22 AM	#39
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I bought my DJ a few weeks before my 23rd bday. I bought at a Biloxi AD using the casino's money...

23 August 2010, 06:31 AM	#42
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	[QUOTE=Smoak352;2012044]Ok who was 11 years Me, when I was 8 I became a rolex fanatic, after saving my money and asking for money instead of birthday and Christmas presents, I bought a 1957 Rolex ref.6564 in excellent condition from a wholesale contact of mine, when I was 10 years old. It's my most prized possession.

23 August 2010, 06:37 AM	#43
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	18 sub HS graduation present

23 August 2010, 09:33 AM	#49
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	28 SS Datejust with a silver stick dial, engine turned bezel and jubilee bracelet. I gave it to my father and he still has it.

23 August 2010, 09:47 AM	#50
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	It is interesting that the graph resembles a normal distribution (possibly platykurtic and definitely with a positive skew) with the greatest number of first time purchasers falling between the ages of 22-29. No wonder why Rolex changed the Sub's bezel to Ceramic; it looks more modern and likely appeals to the younger crowd--I'm sure Rolex did market testing completely before releasing it in order to find this out ahead of time. __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

23 August 2010, 09:54 AM	#51
echau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 350	23.

23 August 2010, 10:11 AM	#52
NEW "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Free Watch: MANY Posts: 373	Funny but true, I was 20yr old on a trip to Disney land in Florida for the first time. I was standing in line wait to get on a ride and this guy in front of me had this watch. It was amazing, then said to him hey "that's a nice watch" what type is it? Then he replied you couldn't afford it. Its a rolex. I keep my cool and said OK and at that point I'd never heard of rolex. Later that week I was in the mall and strolled into Mayor's and there she was looking good. A ss sud-date. 1994 msrp $3200.00 at that time. So yes I purchased it without thinking twice about it. LOL I saw the guy the next day and told him your right this is a nice watch. So I have him to blame for me addiction. 2 ss submariner, 1 tt submariner, 1 yg submariner, 1 wg president, 1 yg president, 1 ss daytona and thats just the rolex's.

23 August 2010, 11:12 AM	#55
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	I was 21 when I bought my DJ

23 August 2010, 11:16 AM	#56
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	30 years young... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 August 2010, 11:20 AM	#57
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	29 when I got my first Rolex SS Sub 16610. I had a Speedmaster two years prior to that.

23 August 2010, 11:28 AM	#58
IN Is-F "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: IN Posts: 11	29 i got a new 2tone blue dial submariner.

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