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storm66 · 8 December 2018, 08:20 AM

Does anyone else still own their first new Rolex.......
I was fortunate enough to get my ‘A’ serial 1999 Daytona new..
I still own it but it doesn’t get much wrist time now......

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Hramez · 8 December 2018, 08:25 AM

I still own my first rolex 16700 gmt 1992

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storm66 · 8 December 2018, 08:32 AM

Nice!..... the bezel insert is still very vibrant,is it the original,my wife’s 16700 has faded somewhat

travisb · 8 December 2018, 08:33 AM

Nope. Wish I did. 16710 Coke circa 2000.

Hramez · 8 December 2018, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm66

Nice!..... the bezel insert is still very vibrant,is it the original,my wife’s 16700 has faded somewhat

It is a new bazel, I still have the old one

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Quailhunter · 8 December 2018, 08:35 AM

My first watch was a sundial I’m so old

Gotgolf52 · 8 December 2018, 08:46 AM

This one will never go away, first and forever Rolex. Everything else come and go but my 116520 is here to stay.

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alphasports · 8 December 2018, 08:46 AM

My first was a Sub Date 16800 I bought new in 85. I traded it with a friend for a motorcycle after less than a year. Saw the friend last weekend, he still has the Sub in great shape, I still have the moto (and more importantly my life!). I made the mistake of telling my friend his watch was now worth quite a bit of scratch, so no hope of buying it back for cheap!

BlackBay1 · 8 December 2018, 08:49 AM

My first Rolex was an Air King with a blue baton dial.

I wish I still had it, but sadly not.

Wcdhtwn · 8 December 2018, 08:50 AM

I do! Wearing it now, GMT LN.

VegasMilgauss · 8 December 2018, 08:56 AM

Yes, my Milgauss will always be my first and favourite.. others will come and go I’m sure but this one is very special to me.

adawil2002 · 8 December 2018, 08:58 AM

Yup, 16550 Polar Explorer II, purchased November 1986 from Moses Jeweler's at the Clearview Mall in Bultler PA.

stockjock1975 · 8 December 2018, 09:41 AM

I do. It's earmarked for my son when he is old enough. Hopefully he'll pass it to his son some day as well.

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harvey · 8 December 2018, 09:43 AM

D serial LV from September 2005...

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brandrea · 8 December 2018, 09:45 AM

Great thread ...

No I don’t but wish I did. 1992 Seadweller

ltmgeller · 8 December 2018, 09:46 AM

My first, a gift from my late mother.

Spoonage · 8 December 2018, 09:46 AM

Still do. But to be fair mine is a BLNR bought in 2014...

cattleman41 · 8 December 2018, 09:46 AM

I do and I will never sell it. BLNR. Bought it for my 1 year old son. Gonna hold on to it for him until he has his first child.

TimeRookie · 8 December 2018, 09:48 AM

Yes I do. Two tone 15053 Date. It was given to me in 1988 for university graduation. I had it serviced and a new bracelet put on about a year ago.
It’s been through hell and I still love it. It’s used for dress watch duties only now.

Uggi · 8 December 2018, 09:49 AM

Yep I still own my first Rolex watch - a 2017 LVc.

TickTopia · 8 December 2018, 10:10 AM

Yes, I do. 2014 116610ln.

Justinmg · 8 December 2018, 10:13 AM

Great thread! I will I did

dwjez14 · 8 December 2018, 10:27 AM

No unfortunately years ago when I bought my first one I was young and stupid and just wanted to wine a Rolex. It was not the time finacially for me to own one. I had to sale it for cash. After that it took me 10 years before I ever thought about one again. I promised myself I would only buy when I could truly afford it. Funny thing is I think it was a datejust blue face stainless and it only cost around 4500 or so at the time maybe

Saaci · 8 December 2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

Yup, 16550 Polar Explorer II, purchased November 1986 from Moses Jeweler's at the Clearview Mall in Bultler PA.

Wow that 16550 is so cool. The white gold hands and surrounds look so different without the black lacquer. Also something about the dial seems different

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kegan · 8 December 2018, 10:49 AM

Still have it

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mmmmp · 8 December 2018, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBay1

My first Rolex was an Air King with a blue baton dial.

I wish I still had it, but sadly not.

My first was a TT Air King Date. (Sold in Commonwealth countries) I got 14 years of timekeeping bliss with nary a problem.

I miss it, but at 34mm it was a little small even back then. A great 'First Rolex'.

Mark

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mmmmp · 8 December 2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

My first, a gift from my late mother.

Love it!

mark

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DtownRRS · 8 December 2018, 11:40 AM

Yep, 1988 16750A GMT.

nick800 · 8 December 2018, 12:05 PM

Nope. Don’t care.

Seaotter · 8 December 2018, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adawil2002

Yup, 16550 Polar Explorer II, purchased November 1986 from Moses Jeweler's at the Clearview Mall in Bultler PA.

Wow !!!

8 December 2018, 08:20 AM	#1
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	Do you still own it? Does anyone else still own their first new Rolex....... I was fortunate enough to get my ‘A’ serial 1999 Daytona new.. I still own it but it doesn’t get much wrist time now...... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 December 2018, 08:49 AM	#9
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	My first Rolex was an Air King with a blue baton dial. I wish I still had it, but sadly not. __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

8 December 2018, 08:56 AM	#11
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	Yes, my Milgauss will always be my first and favourite.. others will come and go I’m sure but this one is very special to me. Attached Images

8 December 2018, 08:58 AM	#12
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Yup, 16550 Polar Explorer II, purchased November 1986 from Moses Jeweler's at the Clearview Mall in Bultler PA. Attached Images __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

8 December 2018, 09:43 AM	#14
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	D serial LV from September 2005... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

8 December 2018, 08:25 AM	#2
Hramez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: planet earth Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 210	I still own my first rolex 16700 gmt 1992 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2018, 08:32 AM	#3
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	Nice!..... the bezel insert is still very vibrant,is it the original,my wife’s 16700 has faded somewhat

8 December 2018, 08:33 AM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Nope. Wish I did. 16710 Coke circa 2000.

8 December 2018, 08:35 AM	#6
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	My first watch was a sundial I’m so old

8 December 2018, 08:46 AM	#7
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	This one will never go away, first and forever Rolex. Everything else come and go but my 116520 is here to stay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2018, 08:46 AM	#8
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	My first was a Sub Date 16800 I bought new in 85. I traded it with a friend for a motorcycle after less than a year. Saw the friend last weekend, he still has the Sub in great shape, I still have the moto (and more importantly my life!). I made the mistake of telling my friend his watch was now worth quite a bit of scratch, so no hope of buying it back for cheap!

8 December 2018, 08:50 AM	#10
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,059	I do! Wearing it now, GMT LN.

8 December 2018, 09:41 AM	#13
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	I do. It's earmarked for my son when he is old enough. Hopefully he'll pass it to his son some day as well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 December 2018, 09:45 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	Great thread ... No I don’t but wish I did. 1992 Seadweller

8 December 2018, 09:46 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	My first, a gift from my late mother. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 December 2018, 09:46 AM	#17
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Still do. But to be fair mine is a BLNR bought in 2014...

8 December 2018, 09:46 AM	#18
cattleman41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Houston Watch: BLNR DTNA Sub DJ41 Posts: 39	I do and I will never sell it. BLNR. Bought it for my 1 year old son. Gonna hold on to it for him until he has his first child.

8 December 2018, 09:48 AM	#19
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	Yes I do. Two tone 15053 Date. It was given to me in 1988 for university graduation. I had it serviced and a new bracelet put on about a year ago. It’s been through hell and I still love it. It’s used for dress watch duties only now. Attached Images __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

8 December 2018, 09:49 AM	#20
Uggi Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: HOME! Posts: 1,175	Yep I still own my first Rolex watch - a 2017 LVc.

8 December 2018, 10:10 AM	#21
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	Yes, I do. 2014 116610ln.

8 December 2018, 10:13 AM	#22
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Great thread! I will I did __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

8 December 2018, 10:27 AM	#23
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	No unfortunately years ago when I bought my first one I was young and stupid and just wanted to wine a Rolex. It was not the time finacially for me to own one. I had to sale it for cash. After that it took me 10 years before I ever thought about one again. I promised myself I would only buy when I could truly afford it. Funny thing is I think it was a datejust blue face stainless and it only cost around 4500 or so at the time maybe

8 December 2018, 10:49 AM	#25
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 605	Still have it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2018, 11:40 AM	#28
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	Yep, 1988 16750A GMT.

8 December 2018, 12:05 PM	#29
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	Nope. Don’t care.

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