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cop414 · 14 April 2013, 11:24 AM

Well since I only purchased it several months ago yes I do. I bought it as my retirement gift for myself after 26 years as a police officer. I did not put it on until my last day of work. I don't ever plan on selling it, not ever!

The fact that this model has been discontinued makes it even more special to me.

Andad · 14 April 2013, 11:51 AM

'71 1601 :o)

Noah S · 14 June 2013, 02:14 AM

I still have my 6564

Noah S · 14 June 2013, 02:18 AM

I still have my 6564

oops, double post

stockjock1975 · 14 June 2013, 03:58 AM

Still have my first.......a Submariner. Sadly, I seldom wear it anymore since I acquired a few Pateks and a Lange. Nonetheless, I will continue to keep it and give it to my son when he graduates college. He's only 11 now, so it will be sitting for a while.

leeo · 2 July 2013, 07:44 AM

This is my first Rolex ,purchased new in 1985 for $990.00 .Will never be for sale.

DanG · 2 July 2013, 10:01 AM

I bought my polar Explorer II in January 1999 and I still love it.

casa · 3 July 2013, 02:37 PM

Here's my first crown...acquired a little over a month ago as I only recently developed a fascination for mechanical watches. I don't think I can ever flip this one.

Rodentman · 4 July 2013, 06:06 AM

Sadly, no. I had an "Oyster Perpetual" with a blue dial in 1970. That's about all I can remember of it. It may have been 34mm. My boss went to Switzerland on vacation and bought that for me and a GMT Master for himself. I don't recall the model # of either watch. His was $195 and mine $120, if misery serves.

I wore that watch 24/7, moved from NJ to AZ with it, rode a motorcycle in the heat, swam in the pool, and it performed fine.

In the early 70's I got into my other hobby and traded the watch for a gun, which I still have, thankfully, and it has increased in value.

BTW I wore that Rolex when I was doing some work on my car. (1968 Chrysler Newport). I went to the parts store and was putting some part in whilst parked. I took off the watch, a bracelet (silver), and my college ring placing them on the fender.

Yep, I drove away with the stuff on the fender and soon realized my error! I tore ass back to the scene and recovered the watch which had been run over. I found the bracelet scratched, never found the ring.

I was PO'd big time so I drove from NJ to NYC, first and only time I did that, too impatient to take the train. I went to an AD (RSC??) by the skating rink in Rockefeller Center and left the watch with them. They told me it would need a new bracelet, and I don't recall what else was said. It was not running and I think the crystal was cracked, or at least pressed into the pinion stopping the hands. I don't remember all the details.

Some time later they returned the watch to me after I sent them a check for the damages, $55 as I recall, about half the price of the watch new.

GreenRust · 4 July 2013, 03:15 PM

Yes. A 2010 16600 SD; still love it too!

porschedude · 4 July 2013, 03:29 PM

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Have only owned my first one for about 6 months so the answer is yes!

mikkibarry · 5 July 2013, 12:57 AM

Yes, through a strange set of events. I bought the TT Ladies Yachtmaster in 1997 at an AD who told me it would be the last watch I would ever buy (snicker). It rarely ever left my wrist for about 13 years. Then I went to a friend's wake and realized when I got home that the watch wasn't there, and wondered if it had fallen off at the wake (the clasp had let go a few times and I should have had it looked to before then). I checked there, checked around the area, checked the pawn shops, tore the house apart to see if I'd happened to leave it by accident, and reluctantly gave it up for gone and replaced it with one I got from FleaBay (before I knew you guys, and a big mistake, but that's another story for another time).

A year or so later, while cleaning, I moved a suitcase that I'd moved dozens of times before and what fell out of the top when I lifted the handle?....

She's having a spa treatment right now, a clasp repair, and an overhaul (her first, it's time).

WhatTheDeuce · 5 July 2013, 02:07 AM

Yep. 1997 TT DJ

mr.sanooksanan · 6 July 2013, 07:08 PM

This is my first Rolex from my dad 15 years ago. I just got new strap from ABP Paris for it.

skprd13 · 9 July 2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by manilenyo

My first Rolex was a TT DJ which was given to me as a present for graduating college and passing the boards in 1994. It is still part of my rotation....

Congrats on passing your boards! Also nice watch!

99thin · 10 July 2013, 05:20 AM

very useful information. thanks a lot for this.

thanks
99th

14 April 2013, 11:24 AM	#31
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Well since I only purchased it several months ago yes I do. I bought it as my retirement gift for myself after 26 years as a police officer. I did not put it on until my last day of work. I don't ever plan on selling it, not ever! The fact that this model has been discontinued makes it even more special to me. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

14 April 2013, 11:51 AM	#32
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	'71 1601 :o) Attached Images __________________ E

2 July 2013, 07:44 AM	#36
leeo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: florida Posts: 2	GMT Master 16750 This is my first Rolex ,purchased new in 1985 for $990.00 .Will never be for sale. Attached Images

5 July 2013, 12:57 AM	#42
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Yes, through a strange set of events. I bought the TT Ladies Yachtmaster in 1997 at an AD who told me it would be the last watch I would ever buy (snicker). It rarely ever left my wrist for about 13 years. Then I went to a friend's wake and realized when I got home that the watch wasn't there, and wondered if it had fallen off at the wake (the clasp had let go a few times and I should have had it looked to before then). I checked there, checked around the area, checked the pawn shops, tore the house apart to see if I'd happened to leave it by accident, and reluctantly gave it up for gone and replaced it with one I got from FleaBay (before I knew you guys, and a big mistake, but that's another story for another time). A year or so later, while cleaning, I moved a suitcase that I'd moved dozens of times before and what fell out of the top when I lifted the handle?.... She's having a spa treatment right now, a clasp repair, and an overhaul (her first, it's time). __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

5 July 2013, 02:07 AM	#43
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Yep. 1997 TT DJ __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

14 June 2013, 02:14 AM	#33
Noah S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 33	I still have my 6564

14 June 2013, 02:18 AM	#34
Noah S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 33	I still have my 6564 oops, double post

14 June 2013, 03:58 AM	#35
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Still have my first.......a Submariner. Sadly, I seldom wear it anymore since I acquired a few Pateks and a Lange. Nonetheless, I will continue to keep it and give it to my son when he graduates college. He's only 11 now, so it will be sitting for a while.

2 July 2013, 10:01 AM	#37
DanG Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA State Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster Posts: 133	I bought my polar Explorer II in January 1999 and I still love it.

3 July 2013, 02:37 PM	#38
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	Here's my first crown...acquired a little over a month ago as I only recently developed a fascination for mechanical watches. I don't think I can ever flip this one.

4 July 2013, 06:06 AM	#39
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Sadly, no. I had an "Oyster Perpetual" with a blue dial in 1970. That's about all I can remember of it. It may have been 34mm. My boss went to Switzerland on vacation and bought that for me and a GMT Master for himself. I don't recall the model # of either watch. His was $195 and mine $120, if misery serves. I wore that watch 24/7, moved from NJ to AZ with it, rode a motorcycle in the heat, swam in the pool, and it performed fine. In the early 70's I got into my other hobby and traded the watch for a gun, which I still have, thankfully, and it has increased in value. BTW I wore that Rolex when I was doing some work on my car. (1968 Chrysler Newport). I went to the parts store and was putting some part in whilst parked. I took off the watch, a bracelet (silver), and my college ring placing them on the fender. Yep, I drove away with the stuff on the fender and soon realized my error! I tore ass back to the scene and recovered the watch which had been run over. I found the bracelet scratched, never found the ring. I was PO'd big time so I drove from NJ to NYC, first and only time I did that, too impatient to take the train. I went to an AD (RSC??) by the skating rink in Rockefeller Center and left the watch with them. They told me it would need a new bracelet, and I don't recall what else was said. It was not running and I think the crystal was cracked, or at least pressed into the pinion stopping the hands. I don't remember all the details. Some time later they returned the watch to me after I sent them a check for the damages, $55 as I recall, about half the price of the watch new.

4 July 2013, 03:15 PM	#40
GreenRust "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Land of Guinness Posts: 187	Yes. A 2010 16600 SD; still love it too!

4 July 2013, 03:29 PM	#41
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Have only owned my first one for about 6 months so the answer is yes!

6 July 2013, 07:08 PM	#44
mr.sanooksanan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bangkok Posts: 4	This is my first Rolex from my dad 15 years ago. I just got new strap from ABP Paris for it.

10 July 2013, 05:20 AM	#46
99thin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: delhi Posts: 1	very useful information. thanks a lot for this. thanks 99th

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