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chicagowatchman · 30 October 2008, 08:24 AM

Hey lets see who has had a Rolex on there wrist the longest!

I purchased my first 18k Day Date in 1982 flipped a few but always a DD since 1982.....So im a 26 year Rolexite!!!

mretzloff · 30 October 2008, 08:25 AM

I've been a Rolexite for just over two months...I guess I lose at this one

James T · 30 October 2008, 08:26 AM

i've had a rolex since 95.. makes that 13 years...

JJ Irani · 30 October 2008, 08:28 AM

First Rolex, brand new from an AD in 1980.

JJ

sea-dweller · 30 October 2008, 08:44 AM

Since Feb 1994 (but lusting after them since 1988, or so). 14+ years.

cody p · 30 October 2008, 08:45 AM

7 months...

Randy1989 · 30 October 2008, 08:50 AM

Since October 2004

sirjohnbrian · 30 October 2008, 08:51 AM

Since June, 1990 for my first Rolex. That would be 18+ years.

timetravel125 · 30 October 2008, 08:59 AM

DJ, two-tone, tapestry dial, I believe in 1986.

kcmo · 30 October 2008, 09:04 AM

Since 2005!

SLS · 30 October 2008, 09:05 AM

April 2005
~Scott

mike · 30 October 2008, 09:10 AM

1968

ColinB · 30 October 2008, 09:12 AM

9 years for me

TheVTCGuy · 30 October 2008, 09:27 AM

1926! I was riding in my Model T and... oh wait... that wasn't me....

I've got to get my meds increased.....

casadecamporolex · 30 October 2008, 09:29 AM

1972....my Dad got it for me on my high school graduation. I believe it cost $285 plus tax.

thetuk · 30 October 2008, 09:32 AM

May 2008....that makes it 5 months.

ashu2289 · 30 October 2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

First Rolex, brand new from an AD in 1980.

JJ

I was not even born during that time

ashu2289 · 30 October 2008, 09:36 AM

Since last two years i.e. 2006

gaopa · 30 October 2008, 10:23 AM

I got my first Rolex, a stainless/gold DJ, in 1972. I got my Exp II a couple of years ago and sold my DJ to a fellow forum member. Today I ordered an Omega Seamaster Professional to join the Exp II. Cheers, Bill P.

Dan Pierce · 30 October 2008, 10:25 AM

Not long enough, about 3 years.

dP

davidwatts · 30 October 2008, 10:25 AM

just over 1 year

KJacques · 30 October 2008, 10:35 AM

Submariner from 1974. 34 years.

kybanker · 30 October 2008, 10:41 AM

First one in 2005.

veefour · 30 October 2008, 10:43 AM

First in 1969. Oyster Precision no date at $150.

One on my wrist since then. I'm on my 3rd. one.

Parachrom · 30 October 2008, 10:51 AM

1968 for mine cost me 180 buckes back then. That was also serious coin then too

dublrnutn1 · 30 October 2008, 11:07 AM

new member to forums, wearing my rolex since 1986, 22 years

DCGuy1965 · 30 October 2008, 11:19 AM

1986 for me. Bought a SS sub for 1200. 250 down and 18 monthly payments of 71. GOd do I wish I still had it!!!!

vette boy 52 · 30 October 2008, 12:05 PM

I bought my first from an AD in 1987. A TT GMT Master. Through the years I have aquired a few more. Rolexite, 21 years for me.

ROLEX MAN · 30 October 2008, 12:18 PM

1984 for me

and hopefully many more!

sbakar · 30 October 2008, 12:25 PM

Since May 27, 2008...I believe that makes exactly 5 months!

How time flies!

SNB

30 October 2008, 08:24 AM	#1
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	How Long Have You Been "ROLEXED"? Hey lets see who has had a Rolex on there wrist the longest! I purchased my first 18k Day Date in 1982 flipped a few but always a DD since 1982.....So im a 26 year Rolexite!!! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

30 October 2008, 08:25 AM	#2
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	I've been a Rolexite for just over two months...I guess I lose at this one __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

30 October 2008, 08:26 AM	#3
James T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Baby! Watch: submariner 16610 Posts: 860	i've had a rolex since 95.. makes that 13 years... __________________ James T

30 October 2008, 08:28 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	First Rolex, brand new from an AD in 1980. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 October 2008, 08:44 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Since Feb 1994 (but lusting after them since 1988, or so). 14+ years. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

30 October 2008, 08:45 AM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	7 months...

30 October 2008, 08:50 AM	#7
Randy1989 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Randy Location: US Watch: rolex Posts: 153	Since October 2004

30 October 2008, 08:51 AM	#8
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Since June, 1990 for my first Rolex. That would be 18+ years.

30 October 2008, 08:59 AM	#9
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	DJ, two-tone, tapestry dial, I believe in 1986.

30 October 2008, 09:04 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Since 2005!

30 October 2008, 09:05 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	April 2005 ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

30 October 2008, 09:10 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	1968

30 October 2008, 09:12 AM	#13
ColinB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: UK Watch: Tudor Submariner Posts: 447	9 years for me __________________ "Why is the Rum always gone?"

30 October 2008, 09:27 AM	#14
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	1926! I was riding in my Model T and... oh wait... that wasn't me.... I've got to get my meds increased.....

30 October 2008, 09:29 AM	#15
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,329	1972....my Dad got it for me on my high school graduation. I believe it cost $285 plus tax.

30 October 2008, 09:32 AM	#16
thetuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tuk Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 & 116520 Posts: 173	May 2008....that makes it 5 months. __________________ Once Rolex....Always Rolex Happy Rolexing..... Member No. 12503

30 October 2008, 09:36 AM	#18
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Since last two years i.e. 2006 __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

30 October 2008, 10:23 AM	#19
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I got my first Rolex, a stainless/gold DJ, in 1972. I got my Exp II a couple of years ago and sold my DJ to a fellow forum member. Today I ordered an Omega Seamaster Professional to join the Exp II. Cheers, Bill P.

30 October 2008, 10:25 AM	#20
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Not long enough, about 3 years. 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

30 October 2008, 10:25 AM	#21
davidwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Hampshire,England Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 446	just over 1 year __________________ No present like the time.

30 October 2008, 10:35 AM	#22
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	Submariner from 1974. 34 years.

30 October 2008, 10:41 AM	#23
kybanker Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 50	First one in 2005.

30 October 2008, 10:43 AM	#24
veefour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 520	First in 1969. Oyster Precision no date at $150. One on my wrist since then. I'm on my 3rd. one. __________________ 16800 Matt (1986) Avatar pic by Jocke

30 October 2008, 10:51 AM	#25
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	1968 for mine cost me 180 buckes back then. That was also serious coin then too

30 October 2008, 11:07 AM	#26
dublrnutn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	new member to forums, wearing my rolex since 1986, 22 years

30 October 2008, 11:19 AM	#27
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	1986 for me. Bought a SS sub for 1200. 250 down and 18 monthly payments of 71. GOd do I wish I still had it!!!!

30 October 2008, 12:05 PM	#28
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	I bought my first from an AD in 1987. A TT GMT Master. Through the years I have aquired a few more. Rolexite, 21 years for me.

30 October 2008, 12:18 PM	#29
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	1984 for me and hopefully many more! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

30 October 2008, 12:25 PM	#30
sbakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 650	Since May 27, 2008...I believe that makes exactly 5 months! How time flies! SNB

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