How many people here started with 1 rolex and then moved up the Horology ladder?

[RolexDivers]

I did inquire about an AP ... some hot shot told me they are not as hot as the hype and come selling time, I will pay the price ... so I backed off..

[Time Exposure]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

I did inquire about an AP ... some hot shot told me they are not as hot as the hype and come selling time, I will pay the price ... so I backed off..

I have mixed feelings on this. Yes, Rolex is far and above the most liquid of the manufacturers, but even then you have to keep your expectations in check. When I sold my Rolexes I took quite a hit since my name doesn't match the darling dealers in the community. Also, on the AP forum you read a lot about quality control issues.

I still think for the same money I'd rather have the AP product than the Rolex dollar equivalent. I also deny that I'm going to flip all that I buy. It just turns out that way. But I'm in it for the watch, not the return on investment.

[Roller07]

Guilty as charged.

[DiamondJack]

It's definitely a slippery slope.......

This was my story...... And a few more added since then......

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=202539

[Xk500]

When you say "started" do you mean bought or revived as a gift?

[Rolex Richie]

Here is the list
Seiko
Tag Heuer
Rolex GMT2
Rolex Sub 16610
Sea Dweller
Bluesy Sub.
Think I'm closed now !

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

How many people joined the forum and bought 1 rolex thinking that would be enough and all you need is 1 great watch and then after being here you moved up the ladder? I know when I started posting I had a baume and mercier , movado and rado and thought that B@M was a great watch.. I bought my first Rolex (116200) and was hooked.. I worked hard and saved all my extra money sold a bunch of stuff on ebay and then got a 116610 and thought this was it..

I have 1 dress watch and 1 sport watch from rolex so now I am set. Then I did buy a tudor pre-tiger (loved the look) and realized there was watches that had more history and where "better" then Rolex.. like Vacheron Constantin , Jaeger-LeCoultre , Audemars Piguet and of course Patek Philippe.

I saved for the next year or so and bought a AP which I sold to fund my true grail which was a Patek 5167 , but as I know when you buy or get to your goal there is always something more..

So I ask you guys who bought a rolex or two and is now rocking a ap or patek?

If you told me 5 years ago that you spent over $15K on 1 watch I would think you were crazy and now I am the crazy one!!

What I love best about these brands is that most people have no clue. I am in sales and I talk to customers all day everyday. Sometimes when they see my rolex they think I am going to make a killing on them, and everyone knows what rolex is. When they see my 5167 they have no clue and I love that about those great watch companies..

So lets hear it, how many started with rolex and then moved up?

I grabbed a Rolex than moved up to Grand Seiko

[Boopie]

Nope, stuck with Rolex.

This was my first automatic watch, and I have noticed that in higher-up brands (e.g. PP), there are very few automatic watches for women, or maybe they make a model or two but the rest are in quartz. I suppose that a thinner watch is more in style for women.

I recently saw a Cartier women's watch in a jewelry shop. When I picked it up I noticed that the stainless steel band was far, far less substantial than my Yachtmaster's brand.

At this point, after a dozen years of owning a Rolex, I pretty much expect my watch to be sturdy enough to take whatever activity I am doing. I am also totally addicted to my watch's bezel (also my first watch with a bezel). I use it to time everything, from cooking to parking meters, several times a day.

If I were to buy a more expensive watch, my guess is that it would not be as sturdy and versatile as my Rolex, and would be just a "special occasion watch" that would not get as much wrist time. So, for now, I'm not willing to spend more than $10,000 on a watch that I would wear only occasionally.

[Acekicker]

Rolex -> Omega -> Rolex -> Rolex ... Wife kicked my behind . . . Cool off ... Pepsi next?

[GMT2crazy]

Childhood-Middle school: Timex (now my gym watch) and then a basic Bulova
High school & College: Citizen Eco Drive
Medical school: Longines and Rolex

maybe after medical school I can sneak in a Reverso or a Zenith El Primero, but the second residency is over it's going to be 5711 Patek-a-clock...

[JohnFM]

Started with a Caravel as a kid. Then much later an Eddie Bauer Hamilton Khaki quartz. When it died, I was casually looking for a replacement, proud that watches were not among my hobbies (photography, music/audio, fountain pens, folding knives). Then I noticed symptoms of becoming interested. Early symptoms were addressed through lower end Seiko purchases, including an SKX007 and Orange Monster. Then I got a wonderful Tsunami from Jake Bourdeau of Dagaz/10 Watches (recommended). Then I began to see specialists and costs skyrocketed. First a couple of military watches (Damasko and Stowa), then a more expensive IWC Mark XVI, then ... Rolex ... first a 16610 and then a 16600, both from Patrick Aziz (ocrolexguy). At this point, watches threaten to consume not only my body but my mind and home. I'm calling out to you. Help me stop the madness ;-)

[shnxx]

Originally Posted by GMT2crazy

Childhood-Middle school: Timex (now my gym watch) and then a basic Bulova
High school & College: Citizen Eco Drive
Medical school: Longines and Rolex

maybe after medical school I can sneak in a Reverso or a Zenith El Primero, but the second residency is over it's going to be 5711 Patek-a-clock...

Congrats.
5711 is really awesome.

[WatchWeb]

Not in the position yet but I got my first Rolex last November, joined this forum happy to share my new watch.

Now I have been introduced to the likes of the Hulk, WG blue Sub, DD platinum. I will definitely be adding to my GMT when I never thought I would.

I've got the bug and I like it....

[MCHI09]

Seiko in HS -> Tags in my 20's -> 1st Rolex in 30's -> now Tudor and Panerai in the mix -> who knows what's next...
Maybe a speedmaster at some point

[Sherwooddavid]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

How many people joined the forum and bought 1 rolex thinking that would be enough and all you need is 1 great watch and then after being here you moved up the ladder? I know when I started posting I had a baume and mercier , movado and rado and thought that B@M was a great watch.. I bought my first Rolex (116200) and was hooked.. I worked hard and saved all my extra money sold a bunch of stuff on ebay and then got a 116610 and thought this was it..

I have 1 dress watch and 1 sport watch from rolex so now I am set. Then I did buy a tudor pre-tiger (loved the look) and realized there was watches that had more history and where "better" then Rolex.. like Vacheron Constantin , Jaeger-LeCoultre , Audemars Piguet and of course Patek Philippe.

I saved for the next year or so and bought a AP which I sold to fund my true grail which was a Patek 5167 , but as I know when you buy or get to your goal there is always something more..

So I ask you guys who bought a rolex or two and is now rocking a ap or patek?

If you told me 5 years ago that you spent over $15K on 1 watch I would think you were crazy and now I am the crazy one!!

What I love best about these brands is that most people have no clue. I am in sales and I talk to customers all day everyday. Sometimes when they see my rolex they think I am going to make a killing on them, and everyone knows what rolex is. When they see my 5167 they have no clue and I love that about those great watch companies..

So lets hear it, how many started with rolex and then moved up?

Tag,Rolex,Rolex,Tag,Breitling,Tudor,Breitling,Omeg a,Tudor in that order ! I enjoy owning all the brands including my trusty Timex Ironman !

[AK797]

Started off with a Raymond Weil, then Breitling, Rolex and AP. Next for me are a gold Rolex and then gold AP.

[GradyPhilpott]

Rolex was my first "luxury" watch and I now have three.

I respect the other names in horology, but it is my considered opinion that none have a better history and tradition than Rolex--longer, perhaps, but not better.

Rolex stands for a lot more than just watches and that's something I can appreciate.

As for future watches, I can only guess.

[Rags]

I started with Seiko when I was 17 then moved up to Tag & now I have 2 Rolexes. Will there be anymore in the future. Who knows but I'm really liking the 39mm Explorer.

[ndsleep612]

My first decent watch was Sector back when it was a Euro equivalent of a Tag Heuer. Then I ventured to Omega and down to Seiko then up to Chopard. After finding out that Chopard was too snooty for me, I downsized to Seiko and Rolex.

It's really hard for me to get into one of those high end brands such as Piaget, Chopard, VC, etc. due to the "lack" of support from their collectors and servicing network. I'm not to keen on sending a watch in for repairs into a black hole address in the middle of nowhere.

[grrr925]

so far its gone:

seiko,
o&w,
marathon

ND 2-line Sub shopping. im already scared because the DSSD is beautiful, but im not as "all in" on the dweller as i am on the sub. thin wrists dont suit it as well

[GIS8]

Started at misc random watches, then Tag, then inherited a Cartier, then moved on to Rolex, then Ball, then to Tudor, then bought my first gshock, then seiko (a vintage). Next on the list is a AP or PAM. Not sure yet.

[zhiunit]

started with rolex, probably gonna stay with rolex =)...unless i hit jackpots hehe

[tattooedfagin]

Had myself a Sub Date prior to joining, 4 more now in the stable, membership has since proved expensive

[busytimmy]

I started with Tag, Sinn, Omega and now I have added a couple of Rolex watches to the fold. I don't really think of it as a horological progression; I enjoy each piece for what it is; each piece stands on its own merits, as it where.

[Vincent65]

I would think few people start with a Patek Philippe.

[Gaijin]

Guilty... One led to two led to...

[stockjock1975]

My obsession began many, many years ago with a simple quartz Seiko. Then progressed to a Movado. Next to a Rolex Sub. Then on to an AP Royal Oak. Followed by a JLC Memovox. Then I was "drafted into the major league" and now have a Patek Calatrava and an Aquanaut....as well as a Lange 1.

Not sure where I'm headed from here, but it sure scares the hell out of me!

[nauticajoe]

Progression is a good thing.... no, wait.

[mjclark32]

I started with an IWC AT, my dad has it now, I wear a sub. I'll slowly grow it

[stockjock1975]

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