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marcinthemiddle · 28 April 2011, 09:42 AM

Be kind- my first nice watch I got senior year of high school- It was a Cartier Pasha 38mm, automatic, removeable grid on a navy blue gator strap -deployant buckle.

Omega 1120 · 28 April 2011, 09:44 AM

Yes, my first luxury watch was a pre-loved Rolex Submariner Date.

mjclark32 · 28 April 2011, 09:48 AM

IWC was the first for me.

boogiebot · 28 April 2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbphotos

Yes, I saved for it and loved that watch. I sold it to buy a boat and now I have neither the watch nor the boat.

but you have the memories

Bdevenney · 28 April 2011, 10:00 AM

Omega seamaster, 1957 YG
Omega constellation, 1962ish pie-pan RG
Mido w/ a maltisse cross face, semi lux.

ap1977 · 28 April 2011, 10:13 AM

My first post!
When i was 15/16 i saved up for a year with money i won clay pigeon shooting and i bought a pre loved sub non date. It was a great watch. A year or so later i sold the sub and an Omega De Ville i had won shooting on a school trip to London. I bought a Ford Sierra with the money from the sale of the watches,and i was happy at the time as a teenager i needed a car.Two weeks later the car blew up on the motorway and i was left with no car and no watches! It was seikos for a while after that untill i bought an Explorer 2 new 10 years later. I really regret selling both watches now.

z0mghenry · 28 April 2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Does TAG Heuer count as luxury?

Same for me as well.

horseco · 28 April 2011, 11:14 AM

it was a Rolex GMT II Pepsi

paverman · 28 April 2011, 11:18 AM

First was a no date used sub. This watch started the madness.

FremStar · 28 April 2011, 11:26 AM

Not luxury to the masses, however, luxury to me at the time... My first timepiece was a Mikey Mouse (white dial, with Mikey motif with moveable hands, black leather strap) watch by Lorus my Mom purchased for me when I was in the second grade! I wish I still had that watch!

AJMarcus · 28 April 2011, 11:57 AM

Omega Seamaster then Tudor Prince then Rolex ND Sub.

Traveler · 28 April 2011, 11:58 AM

Yes it was.

Danand · 28 April 2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I think a young guy can carry off wearing a TAG easier than Rolex/Breitling/PAM etc.

I started with a Tag also. I thought a rolex was an old mans watch (I was in my mid 20's). Twenty years later vie changed my mind(or I've gotten old).

scl6118 · 28 April 2011, 01:18 PM

Breitling Hercules.

johnbeth · 28 April 2011, 01:22 PM

Mine was breathing B2.. still working!

Le Chef · 28 April 2011, 01:22 PM

Patek Philippe Nautilus. Rolex came much later.

greenlotus · 28 April 2011, 01:41 PM

Raymond Weil Parsifal to GMT2C. I wore the Raymond Weil for a better part of 10 years till last month!

rohardi · 28 April 2011, 02:06 PM

After not waring a watch for almost 10 years, I Jumped in to the luxury watch game this week. I bought a new SS 116610LN Sub AND a Breitling Super Avenger at the same time :-) Soooooo excited, I've wanted the sub for years!!!!!

manuu · 28 April 2011, 02:12 PM

Started with a tag ... Then breitling .. Then omega ... Then rolex. Next one will be an IWC.
The breitling is gone now.

A Jewel Thief · 28 April 2011, 02:12 PM

Blue omega smp. Bought it summer of '08, what a great watch!

Jake B · 28 April 2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Not luxury to the masses, however, luxury to me at the time... My first timepiece was a Mikey Mouse (white dial, with Mikey motif with moveable hands, black leather strap) watch by Lorus my Mom purchased for me when I was in the second grade! I wish I still had that watch!

NICE! I still have mine. Mum got it for me at Consumer's Distributing. I gave it to my wife, and she wears it now and then..

GradyPhilpott · 28 April 2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiebot

Was your first luxury watch a rolex?

Yes.

bandicoot · 28 April 2011, 04:37 PM

Rolex is considered as a "best & most expensive watch" between amateurs (not only in our country, it's worldwide). So I always thought, that Rolex is for people with no idea and imagination. I thought, that a real watch fan must be more expert.
My first luxury watch was Moonwatch with moon phase, is gone. My best combo was from HH category - Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grand Date and Breguet Aeronavale Type XX LE, both are gone...

I don't know why, but with a simple Submariner I am much more happier. And I feel that one Rolex isn't enough. I really need some vintage from '75

Celter · 28 April 2011, 05:07 PM

My first was a Datejust back in -85.

travisb · 28 April 2011, 08:43 PM

Movado then Tag, then Omega, then Rolex.....

buke45 · 28 April 2011, 09:33 PM

Yep!!!

CoopJr · 28 April 2011, 09:37 PM

Yes...a Coke GMT II.

Roja · 28 April 2011, 10:08 PM

Tissot, Rado, Rolex

duffman · 28 April 2011, 10:33 PM

I had a tag first, but I always thought they were middle of the road.

Always wanted a rolex and got one in the end, now hopefully moving up to a day date. Was hoping to get one before my holidays in three weeks, but we'll see :)

krzspeedstr · 28 April 2011, 10:36 PM

I have always loved watches, it was a something I picked up from my father. I would stop by AD's and drool at all of the magnificent pieces. I did feel that many who bought and wore Rolex where people who just wanted to show off and did not know as much about watches. How things change!

In order of purchased
1.Movado
2.Breitling- I love this company- sent me chocolates and a hat for christmas
3.Cartier
4.Omega
5.Rolex

In the last few years I try to add a new time piece every year, some years I have bought for family members and skip myself. I have an open mind and like to buy all kind of watches. Currently my collection is compromised of Cartier and Rolex

28 April 2011, 09:42 AM	#61
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Be kind- my first nice watch I got senior year of high school- It was a Cartier Pasha 38mm, automatic, removeable grid on a navy blue gator strap -deployant buckle. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

28 April 2011, 09:48 AM	#63
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	IWC was the first for me. __________________

28 April 2011, 01:18 PM	#74
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Breitling Hercules. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

28 April 2011, 08:43 PM	#85
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Similar here... Movado then Tag, then Omega, then Rolex.....

28 April 2011, 10:36 PM	#90
krzspeedstr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winston Salem, NC Watch: All of them Posts: 193	I have always loved watches, it was a something I picked up from my father. I would stop by AD's and drool at all of the magnificent pieces. I did feel that many who bought and wore Rolex where people who just wanted to show off and did not know as much about watches. How things change! In order of purchased 1.Movado 2.Breitling- I love this company- sent me chocolates and a hat for christmas 3.Cartier 4.Omega 5.Rolex In the last few years I try to add a new time piece every year, some years I have bought for family members and skip myself. I have an open mind and like to buy all kind of watches. Currently my collection is compromised of Cartier and Rolex __________________ Rolex 16710, 116520, 116610LV - Cartier W20073X8, W31077U2 and W20098D6

28 April 2011, 09:44 AM	#62
Omega 1120 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 175	Yes, my first luxury watch was a pre-loved Rolex Submariner Date.

28 April 2011, 10:00 AM	#65
Bdevenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 224	Omega seamaster, 1957 YG Omega constellation, 1962ish pie-pan RG Mido w/ a maltisse cross face, semi lux.

28 April 2011, 10:13 AM	#66
ap1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: uk Watch: 16570 Posts: 2	My first post! When i was 15/16 i saved up for a year with money i won clay pigeon shooting and i bought a pre loved sub non date. It was a great watch. A year or so later i sold the sub and an Omega De Ville i had won shooting on a school trip to London. I bought a Ford Sierra with the money from the sale of the watches,and i was happy at the time as a teenager i needed a car.Two weeks later the car blew up on the motorway and i was left with no car and no watches! It was seikos for a while after that untill i bought an Explorer 2 new 10 years later. I really regret selling both watches now.

28 April 2011, 11:14 AM	#68
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	it was a Rolex GMT II Pepsi

28 April 2011, 11:18 AM	#69
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	First was a no date used sub. This watch started the madness.

28 April 2011, 11:26 AM	#70
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Not luxury to the masses, however, luxury to me at the time... My first timepiece was a Mikey Mouse (white dial, with Mikey motif with moveable hands, black leather strap) watch by Lorus my Mom purchased for me when I was in the second grade! I wish I still had that watch!

28 April 2011, 11:57 AM	#71
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Omega Seamaster then Tudor Prince then Rolex ND Sub.

28 April 2011, 11:58 AM	#72
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	Yes it was.

28 April 2011, 01:22 PM	#75
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Mine was breathing B2.. still working!

28 April 2011, 01:22 PM	#76
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Patek Philippe Nautilus. Rolex came much later.

28 April 2011, 01:41 PM	#77
greenlotus Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 116710 Posts: 79	Raymond Weil Parsifal to GMT2C. I wore the Raymond Weil for a better part of 10 years till last month!

28 April 2011, 02:06 PM	#78
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	After not waring a watch for almost 10 years, I Jumped in to the luxury watch game this week. I bought a new SS 116610LN Sub AND a Breitling Super Avenger at the same time :-) Soooooo excited, I've wanted the sub for years!!!!!

28 April 2011, 02:12 PM	#79
manuu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M Location: CA Watch: Rolex CHNR Posts: 186	Started with a tag ... Then breitling .. Then omega ... Then rolex. Next one will be an IWC. The breitling is gone now.

28 April 2011, 02:12 PM	#80
A Jewel Thief Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: UCLA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 82	Blue omega smp. Bought it summer of '08, what a great watch!

28 April 2011, 04:37 PM	#83
bandicoot Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Prague Posts: 15	Rolex is considered as a "best & most expensive watch" between amateurs (not only in our country, it's worldwide). So I always thought, that Rolex is for people with no idea and imagination. I thought, that a real watch fan must be more expert. My first luxury watch was Moonwatch with moon phase, is gone. My best combo was from HH category - Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grand Date and Breguet Aeronavale Type XX LE, both are gone... I don't know why, but with a simple Submariner I am much more happier. And I feel that one Rolex isn't enough. I really need some vintage from '75

28 April 2011, 05:07 PM	#84
Celter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 130	My first was a Datejust back in -85.

28 April 2011, 09:33 PM	#86
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Yep!!!

28 April 2011, 09:37 PM	#87
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Yes...a Coke GMT II.

28 April 2011, 10:08 PM	#88
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Tissot, Rado, Rolex

28 April 2011, 10:33 PM	#89
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	I had a tag first, but I always thought they were middle of the road. Always wanted a rolex and got one in the end, now hopefully moving up to a day date. Was hoping to get one before my holidays in three weeks, but we'll see :)

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