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lavaman · 30 August 2012, 10:34 PM

My favorite watch:

My TAG Heuer 1500.

I bought it after I graduated college. It has been my constant companion. It was on patrol with me for a decade. It has been around the world with me, snorkling, diving, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, flying, glider flying. It was on my wrist when my son was born, when I graduated the academy (fire and police), when I graduated law school. I used it to time my comings and goings at Ground Zero and at the Ironman and Xterra triathlons. It has had blood, soot, tissue, concrete and ash washed off it. It has been soaked in seawater, fresh water, tears, flames, beer and champagne. I have bought and sold others: Rolex. Omega. Breitling.

But this one is not for sale.

Which one of yours is never for sale?

Grumpy Badger · 30 August 2012, 10:45 PM

You can have it when you pry it from my cold dead hand...

AzPaul · 30 August 2012, 10:55 PM

The one in my avatar was given to me by my parents 30 years ago. I'll never part with it.

kilyung · 30 August 2012, 10:56 PM

Andrés G · 30 August 2012, 11:09 PM

It will be the last to go, if I have to sell them all.

cedargrove · 30 August 2012, 11:09 PM

Very good write-up - love it.

My older model Tag F1 is the one I'll never sell. My wife gave it to me when we first started dating around 17 years ago. I wore it for everything for at least 10-12 years, beat the heck out of it, and it took the abuse. It's a little small by today's standards, so my wife wears it occasionally. For fun I took out all the removeable links, and it nicely fits my four year old son's wrist - he loves it. I'll let him wear it when he gets a little older.

The Joker · 30 August 2012, 11:37 PM

Private Joker - This is my watch, this is my gun, this is for telling the time, this is for fun.

esm · 30 August 2012, 11:54 PM

16610LV and 216570 white

Grumpy Badger · 31 August 2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Private Joker - This is my watch, this is my gun, this is for telling the time, this is for fun.

Looks like you're having fun playing "pocket billiards"!!!

wantonebad · 31 August 2012, 12:15 AM

Theoretically all of mine are for sale, it's just a matter of how much time I put in between wearing it and announcing it's sale price

SaddleSC · 31 August 2012, 12:21 AM

mfer · 31 August 2012, 12:22 AM

My first watch ever. I know, started with the best....

Basically, my life was in great flux and I had wanted it for 5+ years. Finally got it and all downhill since then. I don't wear it a ton, but still love it nonetheless. Decided I'm never going to sell it, unless I have to for my family.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=finally
Don't bump it please.

The Joker · 31 August 2012, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Looks like you're having fun playing "pocket billiards"!!!

Rockrolex · 31 August 2012, 12:49 AM

I have two that I would never part with.

This is my absolute all time favorite timepiece:

This one I inherited from my stepfather forty-five years ago. It was a gift to him from my mother.

figbo · 31 August 2012, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I have two that I would never part with.

This is my absolute all time favorite timepiece:

This one I inherited from my stepfather forty-five years ago. It was a gift to him from my mother.

How come I have a few grey hairs on my arms and you don't,Ed??

Dan Pierce · 31 August 2012, 06:27 AM

This.
dP

GradyPhilpott · 31 August 2012, 06:42 AM

None of mine are for sale, from the least expensive Timex to the most expensive Rolex.

Rockrolex · 31 August 2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

How come I have a few grey hairs on my arms and you don't,Ed??

Raf, that picture was taken 10 years ago. I've got a lot more grey hairs on the arms now, although most of it is still on top. If you check my Facebook mug shot, you'll see what's on top.

ducatidoc · 31 August 2012, 06:49 AM

manuu · 31 August 2012, 09:27 AM

My Omega Planet Ocean. It has travelled the world with me and been on all kinds of adventure. I often think about selling everything else I got and just keeping this one.

Boothroyd · 31 August 2012, 09:30 AM

See my avatar.

brkanand · 31 August 2012, 09:32 AM

As of now all my Rolexes - just three of them though!

lavaman · 31 August 2012, 09:35 AM

Duc Doc: May I ask why the Titanic watch? I have seen that brand advertising and seen that watch and wondered who/why anyone would buy it? Not because I am critical at all, but genuinely wondering, is there a personal connection to RMS Titanic?

FeelingTheBlues · 31 August 2012, 09:50 AM

I'd like to say my Datejust but if I had to part with my watches for a reason or another it would most probably go because I know I'd be able to find another one.

This one, on the other hand...

joeychitwood · 31 August 2012, 09:52 AM

I will never sell my first Rolex, a black 16613 I purchased in 1991. Right now, it's on "loan" to my middle daughter, and heaven only knows when I will get it back.

FeelingTheBlues · 31 August 2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I will never sell my first Rolex, a black 16613 I purchased in 1991. Right now, it's on "loan" to my middle daughter, and heaven only knows when I will get it back.

Is this a factory dial? Goodness, the Submariner is one of the very few watches I didn't like that much with diamonds (the exception being the serti dials) but this one looks very special and unique!

joeychitwood · 31 August 2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Is this a factory dial? Goodness, the Submariner is one of the very few watches I didn't like that much with diamonds (the exception being the serti dials) but this one looks very special and unique!

The dial was made by the watchmaker at Royal Jewelers in Fargo, ND, 21 years ago. I know many TRFers don't like brilliants on a dial, but this watch has sentimental value to me

FeelingTheBlues · 31 August 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

The dial was made by the watchmaker at Royal Jewelers in Fargo, ND 21 years ago. I know many TRFers don't like brillianst on a dial, but this watch has sentimental value to me

Don't get me wrong, I love diamonds on a watch (especially when it's on the markers)!

East Bay Rider · 31 August 2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I have two that I would never part with.

This is my absolute all time favorite timepiece:

...

Mine too.

oneillba · 31 August 2012, 01:40 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346384364.740056.jpg
My beloved TT DJ.

30 August 2012, 10:45 PM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	You can have it when you pry it from my cold dead hand... __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

31 August 2012, 12:15 AM	#10
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Theoretically all of mine are for sale, it's just a matter of how much time I put in between wearing it and announcing it's sale price __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

31 August 2012, 12:21 AM	#11
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	__________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

31 August 2012, 12:22 AM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My first watch ever. I know, started with the best.... Basically, my life was in great flux and I had wanted it for 5+ years. Finally got it and all downhill since then. I don't wear it a ton, but still love it nonetheless. Decided I'm never going to sell it, unless I have to for my family. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=finally Don't bump it please. __________________ member#3242

31 August 2012, 12:49 AM	#14
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I have two that I would never part with. This is my absolute all time favorite timepiece: This one I inherited from my stepfather forty-five years ago. It was a gift to him from my mother. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 August 2012, 10:55 PM	#3
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,899	The one in my avatar was given to me by my parents 30 years ago. I'll never part with it.

30 August 2012, 10:56 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940

30 August 2012, 11:09 PM	#5
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	It will be the last to go, if I have to sell them all.

30 August 2012, 11:09 PM	#6
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very good write-up - love it. My older model Tag F1 is the one I'll never sell. My wife gave it to me when we first started dating around 17 years ago. I wore it for everything for at least 10-12 years, beat the heck out of it, and it took the abuse. It's a little small by today's standards, so my wife wears it occasionally. For fun I took out all the removeable links, and it nicely fits my four year old son's wrist - he loves it. I'll let him wear it when he gets a little older.

30 August 2012, 11:37 PM	#7
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Private Joker - This is my watch, this is my gun, this is for telling the time, this is for fun.

30 August 2012, 11:54 PM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	16610LV and 216570 white

31 August 2012, 06:27 AM	#16
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	This. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

31 August 2012, 06:42 AM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	None of mine are for sale, from the least expensive Timex to the most expensive Rolex. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

31 August 2012, 06:49 AM	#19
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	__________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

31 August 2012, 09:27 AM	#20
manuu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M Location: CA Watch: Rolex CHNR Posts: 186	My Omega Planet Ocean. It has travelled the world with me and been on all kinds of adventure. I often think about selling everything else I got and just keeping this one.

31 August 2012, 09:30 AM	#21
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	See my avatar.

31 August 2012, 09:32 AM	#22
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	As of now all my Rolexes - just three of them though!

31 August 2012, 09:35 AM	#23
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Duc Doc: May I ask why the Titanic watch? I have seen that brand advertising and seen that watch and wondered who/why anyone would buy it? Not because I am critical at all, but genuinely wondering, is there a personal connection to RMS Titanic?

31 August 2012, 09:50 AM	#24
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I'd like to say my Datejust but if I had to part with my watches for a reason or another it would most probably go because I know I'd be able to find another one. This one, on the other hand... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

31 August 2012, 09:52 AM	#25
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I will never sell my first Rolex, a black 16613 I purchased in 1991. Right now, it's on "loan" to my middle daughter, and heaven only knows when I will get it back.

31 August 2012, 01:40 PM	#30
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346384364.740056.jpg My beloved TT DJ. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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