Is Rolex a Family tradition for you???

[arttay10]

Hey - that's real sentiment Tom, engraving says it all. Good on ya !!

[Gaijin]

Thanks Stuart. He was speechless when I gave it to him. Perfect Rolex for him too. He is a humble Man.

[dr_rolex]

Not a tradition in my family. Cartier is. I asked my father on many occasions why he didn't have a Rolex. He said Cartier was much more refined and showed lots of class.

I did partake in the following coversation at one time :

Patek Phillipe, Audemars, .....Cartier are items that you find on "refined" individuals, reffered to as "old money", people that didn't need to let others know they had "made it" (in my lingo, now days I call these TRUST FUND BABIES).

The new wealthy (neuvo riche), life long savers, lotto winners, etc.., buy Rolex because they want others to know they have "made it" (or have maxed out the credit card ).

How many rolex owners dive beyond 200 feet?

I do plan on doing the "hand me down" thing.

[Gaijin]

Someday if I have a Son, he will get all my Rolex. If not my lazy Nephew will get them.

[arttay10]

What about a long lost son from England ?? - lets face it - wasted on the lazy nephew !!

[pol]

Its family tradition in my family. My grandfather gave his to my father and now may father has given it to me. I have acquired two others on my own as well. Since I do not have any sons, 4 daughters , I plan to give a watch to each of their oldest sons...that means I have one more to get...likely a Day-Date, but not for some time.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by arttay10

What about a long lost son from England ?? - lets face it - wasted on the lazy nephew !!

Hahaha. You could be a relative of mine Stuart. I was born in the UK. All my family on both sides are from there!

[pol]

By the way Tom...that is one fine looking Date!

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by pol

By the way Tom...that is one fine looking Date!

Thanks. I loved it from the moment I saw it and knew it was perfect for my Dad. I just got off the phone with him and he said that a lady in his bowling league today saw it and was very impressed that he had a Rolex. Hahaha. Good for him.

[BigC208]

In my family it's been a long tradion. My great grandfather wanted one. My grandfather wanted one. My father wanted one and I wanted one for a long time. Now I have three and waiting for number four. When the fourth comes in it will take care of the whole everybody wanting one over the last 100 years.

[nodnarb757]

I have my grandfathers

[JJ Irani]

I see myself as the head of the Rolex family tradition in my family.

JJ

[roadcarver]

Not really. My parents have them, but the rest of the family does not see any value in spending $$ on watches.

[Downing]

Originally Posted by nodnarb757

I have my grandfathers

[ROLEXAHOLIC]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Yes my grandfather had one, my father has several, I have several, my offspring will have some as well. Rolex is king.

Originally Posted by Robb

No. But im trying to make it one. I bought my dad one and I plan on passing mine down to my son. He is only 8 months old right now so it will be a while!!!

Originally Posted by ROGU808

My grandfather had several Rolex watches...and passed a 3 on to my father. But as it turns out...my dad is an Omega man. My brothers were given the Rolex watche left by my grandfather. I was given a new one and am looking to add to my collection.

Originally Posted by blueface

I am the 1st. My kids will own them too, even if not by choice, when I meet my maker.

Originally Posted by betrezra

Funny you ask... I just gave my Father a Sub Date last night. He was in shock :)

Also gave one to my Brother. He will never take it off.

This winter we'll be giving my inlaws a pair..... Her dad gets the GMT II Red/Black Bezel, and the Mom-in-law gets the lady date.....

We came to the conclusion it's not how many rollies you can collect it's how many family members you can infect :).... and we enjoy seeing them on the family more than in the cases.

We might be doing some int'l work soon so we're looking at all of our material things a little diff these days..... sell the stuff that won't appreciate, spread out the rollies to the family.... and get ready for the NEXT big adventure..... KL might be in the picture :)

Originally Posted by marshallr47

My father purchased his Rolex back in '68. He wore it for many years until it ended up in a drawer. He gave me the watch in '06. I have considered giving the watch back to him. I've asked him but he doesn't want the watch back. It's been serviced and works fine. I do plan on giving a Rolex to my son when he's of age. We'll see.

Originally Posted by DATEJUSTSS

yes. I'm a second generation rollie person.

Originally Posted by blackeagle

Yes, my wife, son, daughter, both sisters and I. Every one earned.

Originally Posted by mlb

Dad - 2 DDs
Mom - 3 DJs
1st Brother - SS DJ, His wife - SS DJ
2nd Brother - SS Tudor "date"
3rd Brother - SS Datejust, tapestry Dial
4th Brother - SS/WG Datejust, charcoal dial
Me - SS Datejust, Jubilee Dial

Originally Posted by txrob779

My Step father was the first....Rolex President
Mom has a ladies DJ.....SS/YG Gold diamond dial, diamond bezel
Me...had SS 1603 DJ, 16610 Submariner
Wife..6817 SS ladies DJ white dial, WG bezel.

2 Generations so far...

Originally Posted by Solo118

yes, but it is a newer tradition. my in laws have rolexs and gave me my daytona as a wedding gift, they said its the only watch brand they would buy me, and I hope to do the same for my children one day.

Originally Posted by mgi

My dad had one and now I have one. Hope to get one soon for the wife...

Originally Posted by pol

Its family tradition in my family. My grandfather gave his to my father and now may father has given it to me. I have acquired two others on my own as well. Since I do not have any sons, 4 daughters , I plan to give a watch to each of their oldest sons...that means I have one more to get...likely a Day-Date, but not for some time.

Originally Posted by nodnarb757

I have my grandfathers

Good Stories, All of them!!!! Anymore?????

[Dan Pierce]

I'm the first in my family to wear a Rolex. My son will be the second whether he likes it or not.
dP

[ilbrec]

Well, I guess my family is, now. When my father passed away earlier this year, he left his Date Just to my brother and a GMT Master II to me.

[BLSampson]

I'm the first in my family for owning a Rolex as well as getting a degree and a number of other firsts as well. My wife now is on her second Rolex. Number 1 daughter has one. Number 2 and 3 daughters will get one later (if they raise my grand children Republican) . I will give my dad one in April for his 79th birthday. Sons-in-law will have to fend for themselves!

[ohsixx]

Actually, I am probably the first person in my family that ever own a wrist watch, much less a Rolex.

Maybe I am the starter of a family tradition. I hope so!

[BiG JeEzY]

I think Rolex runs in the veins of my family. A lot of them before me have owned one including my parents.

I guess that it explains how I go into it at such a young and early age.

[Tombstone]

Tom
Way to go that is very nice. I too am going to give my Dad a Rolex.

[YuppieKid]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Same here.

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[Subfiend]

The only watch my father ever cared about was given to him by his brother before he went off to serve in WWII. He was killed in action. My father cherished the watch, but it was stolen when his home was broken into several years ago. I think it was a Longines, but I am really just guessing. I saw it a long, long time ago. I bought a vintage watch similar to it when I was on a business trip to Buenos Aires about ten years ago, but I have never seen my father wear it. He just wears a no name watch.

As many TRF members know, I retired my original Sub a few years ago so I could give it to my son. He's only 11, but he cherishes it. He doesn't wear it, but he will often wear another one of my Subs for a day or two on weekends. But he loves it because he associates it with me.

I have thought about giving my Pepsi GMT-II to my older brother, but it really would not make a difference to him one way or another. So I have held off. Maybe someday. My daughter knows she can have her pick of my watches, but she seems equally disinterested.

Finally, my 16 year old step-son would take a Rolex in a heartbeat, but I would be hard-pressed to describe him as being very responsible. He is more into the "bling" factor. I am not about to give him an expensive watch just so he can show it off. However, he wants to join the Marine Corps. If he does, I will get him a suitable gift before he ships out overseas.

[Rockrolex]

Our family tradition started with me. And it might end there. My son coveted one of my Casios, even though I hinted I might offer him one of my Rolexes.

I am ashamed of him. Here I taught him to drink good beer, the best single malt scotch, and all he wanted was a $50 Casio. Where did I go wrong?

My son is about to have a daughter (well, actually, his wife is). Maybe if my daughter has sons, I will earmark one or more of my collection for him/them.

[Ronnie Rolex]

Being fourth generation on my dad's side and third on my mom's side whose families both came to the US to work on plantations in Hawaii my brother (four Rolexes), myself (four Rolexes) and my cousin (one Rolex) have started the family tradition. I know that my father (a member of The Greatest Generation) could have afforded one if he wanted one but there is no way he would have spent that kind of money on himself.

If my dad were alive today he would be wearing a Rolex that I would have bought for him. However, I did give him a watch (Swiss Army) that was given to me on my 10th anniversary at the company I work for (hey it was a nice gesture) along with a note thanking him for all of his love and support throughout my life. I have no doubt that he cherished that watch as one of his most prized possessions during the remaining years of his life.