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Kayaker52 · 2 November 2011, 09:06 PM

What year did you buy you 1st Rolex,either vintage or new,and what model was it.Also do you still own it.

mistral · 2 November 2011, 09:30 PM

MY first and only Rolex, Tri-colour Panda 6239 PN Daytona. Original owner and still in my possession.
Bought new in Sept. 1971.

Kayaker52 · 2 November 2011, 09:51 PM

Mistral,that is great! I bought my fisrt in 1971, Rolex "Precision" S/S.

eparisini · 3 November 2011, 01:57 AM

Red 1680

Tudor66 · 3 November 2011, 02:07 AM

Bought a 16800 1984 sub last week, see avatar, on my wrist now..,No plans to ever sell this beauty....

dddrees · 3 November 2011, 02:12 AM

A GMTIIC in 2010.

Dr. Robert · 3 November 2011, 02:18 AM

1st Rolex......I got a pre-owned 1968 mfr. serial# 5513 as a gift from my parents when I graduated university in 1972.......a year later, 1973, I bought a brand new 1655 Ex2.
Unfortunately the 5513 was stolen, but I still have the 1655.

SPARTAN2161 · 3 November 2011, 03:15 AM

1956 6564 OP. I plan to always keep this one. I bought it for myself as an early 21st birthday gift just about a year ago now

Keeperoftime · 3 November 2011, 03:21 AM

2004 16610LV Still got it!

rpmooreii · 3 November 2011, 01:24 PM

168000 (9.37 one of the very first triple zeros) Sub in Oct 1987; still wear it daily. In fact, at one point it went 14 years w/o ever stopping as I never took it off long enough for to wind down!

Was offered a 16800 (matte) and a 1680 for less money (I paid $1250 for mine) but I wanted the "new" one with the "cool" gold surrounds and glossy dial (ughhh). The mistakes one makes in their 20s :o)

...Roger

cruvon · 3 November 2011, 01:28 PM

1680 red, 2011

pegase747 · 3 November 2011, 02:08 PM

16750 transitionnal hi-beat quick-date set GMT bought used in 2005, sold it after a year to get a GMT2, WHY ????

regretting it still.
Pierre

Kayaker52 · 3 November 2011, 09:31 PM

Damn if I would have kept all of the Rolex models that I have owned in the last 40 years!The old 20/20 thing..

rulessapt · 3 November 2011, 09:58 PM

My first was a 1968 DJ, enjoyed it for a while then moved backwards in time into a big bubbleback.
Next, well, it hasn't happened yet, it will.

Cheers
Richard

mr500cm · 3 November 2011, 10:00 PM

In 1988 I bought a used 1967 Sub, no date and I still have it.

mjclark32 · 3 November 2011, 10:03 PM

January 2011. m serial submariner from our very own DavidSW. Bought it to celebrate my engagement a month before. I'll have it for a very, very long time.

vette boy 52 · 4 November 2011, 12:13 AM

Well bought my first Rolex in 1987, it was new at the time, i think it considered vintage now. Can not remember to model but it is a GMT Master TT w/jubilee bracelet and yes I still have it. It is running great and is one classy watch.

2 November 2011, 09:06 PM	#1
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	Your First Rolex What year did you buy you 1st Rolex,either vintage or new,and what model was it.Also do you still own it.

2 November 2011, 09:30 PM	#2
mistral "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT-5 YKZ Posts: 285	MY First Rolex.... MY first and only Rolex, Tri-colour Panda 6239 PN Daytona. Original owner and still in my possession. Bought new in Sept. 1971.

3 November 2011, 01:57 AM	#4
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Red 1680 __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

3 November 2011, 02:07 AM	#5
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	1st Bought a 16800 1984 sub last week, see avatar, on my wrist now..,No plans to ever sell this beauty.... __________________ -NAWCC Member

3 November 2011, 02:12 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	A GMTIIC in 2010. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 November 2011, 09:51 PM	#3
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	Mistral,that is great! I bought my fisrt in 1971, Rolex "Precision" S/S.

3 November 2011, 02:18 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	1st Rolex......I got a pre-owned 1968 mfr. serial# 5513 as a gift from my parents when I graduated university in 1972.......a year later, 1973, I bought a brand new 1655 Ex2. Unfortunately the 5513 was stolen, but I still have the 1655. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 November 2011, 03:15 AM	#8
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	1956 6564 OP. I plan to always keep this one. I bought it for myself as an early 21st birthday gift just about a year ago now

3 November 2011, 03:21 AM	#9
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	2004 16610LV Still got it! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

3 November 2011, 01:24 PM	#10
rpmooreii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Roger Moore Location: Santa Barbara, CA Watch: 5513,168000,116520 Posts: 75	168000 (9.37 one of the very first triple zeros) Sub in Oct 1987; still wear it daily. In fact, at one point it went 14 years w/o ever stopping as I never took it off long enough for to wind down! Was offered a 16800 (matte) and a 1680 for less money (I paid $1250 for mine) but I wanted the "new" one with the "cool" gold surrounds and glossy dial (ughhh). The mistakes one makes in their 20s :o) ...Roger

3 November 2011, 01:28 PM	#11
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	1680 red, 2011 __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

3 November 2011, 02:08 PM	#12
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	16750 transitionnal hi-beat quick-date set GMT bought used in 2005, sold it after a year to get a GMT2, WHY ???? regretting it still. Pierre

3 November 2011, 09:31 PM	#13
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	Damn if I would have kept all of the Rolex models that I have owned in the last 40 years!The old 20/20 thing..

3 November 2011, 09:58 PM	#14
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	My first was a 1968 DJ, enjoyed it for a while then moved backwards in time into a big bubbleback. Next, well, it hasn't happened yet, it will. Cheers Richard

3 November 2011, 10:00 PM	#15
mr500cm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Lance Location: Florida Watch: Submariner Posts: 142	In 1988 I bought a used 1967 Sub, no date and I still have it.

3 November 2011, 10:03 PM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	January 2011. m serial submariner from our very own DavidSW. Bought it to celebrate my engagement a month before. I'll have it for a very, very long time. __________________

4 November 2011, 12:13 AM	#17
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	Well bought my first Rolex in 1987, it was new at the time, i think it considered vintage now. Can not remember to model but it is a GMT Master TT w/jubilee bracelet and yes I still have it. It is running great and is one classy watch.

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