Why did you purchase your Rolex?

[jojosnr]

hats off to you, Sir.

Originally Posted by cop414

Celebrating making it through pretty much alive after 26 years on the force...

[jojosnr]

i am going diving in the mariana trench so needs a dssd.

[KBM]

Not a reason, but some background: after getting serious about watches, fell in love with divers, and the Sub is the ultimate diving icon.

[Royalex]

Just wanna have one and havr enough money at that time.

[samsmart]

I purchased my first Rolex to celebrate a personal accomplishment. ll of the others have been investment pieces. I don't buy new, only pre owned, and only when I feel the deal is good enough so that I can make a little money when its time to flip.

[samsmart]

Originally Posted by jojosnr

i am going diving in the mariana trench so needs a dssd.

Better get a GMT also so you can keep track of you home TZ while traveling.

[luvsub]

I hope multiple choices allowed, 1,3,5.

[Dankleness]

Mine was a gift from the in-law's for our wedding. I was almost resistant at first never thinking I was a Rolex kind of guy. Had always worn a nice Citizen (or what I thought was nice!). I am now thinking about my next Rolex ;-)

[polarinda]

To Flip.

[afc1]

Originally Posted by 408cissss

Something about rolex, I always wanted one.

Same here, only I want far more than one!!!

[UFGatorRolex]

Partially to celebrate a fresh start with a new company in a couple weeks, and partially because I have always wanted to and finally decided to pull the trigger this week. (I purchased today and it will arrive Wed, cannot wait!)

[408cissss]

Originally Posted by afc1

same here, only i want far more than one!!!

+1

[jshepard]

I was only planning on one luxury watch. I was a non-WIS and I wanted one that was classic style and brand recognition. I already had a omega seamaster chronodiver but I kept reading that omega isn't luxury. I don't know how true that is, maybe it was a couple years back. So I turned to Rolex, the epitome of luxury for a non-WIS, a submariner (14060m) to be specific, the epitome of a Rolex for a non-WIS. I ended up falling in love with the Explorer 1, not exactly the most recognizable Rolex but the versatility, clean dial, plus somewhere I read it being regarded as "the original sports watch", the need to be instantly recognized flew out the window.

[Joearch]

Have been into watches for years. Have a Panerai collection. Walked into one of my fav watch shops in Beverly Hills. Asked them about a Sub C they had in the case and 30 minutes later they had my Panerai 292 and I had their Rolex Sub C. Everyone was happy. I am surprised how much I like the Rolex. I expected it to feel to small on my wrist, but have really enjoyed having it the last,two weeks.

[Rolex Freak]

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Personal achievement.

X2.


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[Castor]

My wife knew that I wanted one & bought mine as a reward for losing a significant amount of weight.

[Bangel]

Wedding anniversary.

[CharlieR6VED]

I bought mine as my Grandpa gave each of his grandchildren a chunk of money a few years ago and asked us to use it to buy something special, unfortunately at the time I was running my own business and ended up using the money for that.

He gave us all another bigger chunk recently and despite having a 6 month old baby and a new house I decided to stick to his request to the letter this time.

I went and bought a brand new Explorer 1, with a hard negotiated 8% off it came in at under £4k.

He is still alive so can appreciate what I have done with the money and it will always remind me of him even when he is gone - he is 91 and going strong at the moment.

Charlie

[travisb]

No reason. Once watches sparked my interest, it was only a matter of time.

[DCheeta]

When I was about 24 I noticed a SS Sub on the wrist of the guy preparing my taxes and I was absolutely hooked. I wouldn't rest until I had one.

[Aspirin]

Got one at least in life.

[ben67]

Sub C TT as a 20th wedding anniversary present for me.

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[S&W 500]

Wanted one since the early 90's, too many other hobby priorities (Cars).

[RolexWatcher]

Because I wanted to buy Rolex watches for my family and then I thought maybe I should get one for myself too...yes a bit weird.

[kingme]

the provenance

[nickng]

Because they look beautiful and I appreciate any beauty of art.

[Rags]

I've always liked the look of rolexes. That coupled with the way they make everything in house is what hooked me.

[airchitect]

Ever since I first saw a Pepsi GMT at a vvvvvveeeeeerrrrrryyyyyyy young age.....I had to have one...

[mjclark32]

I bought mine a month after getting engaged, bought it because I wanted it. Justified it as an engagement present to myself

[Macro]

Why did I purchase my Rolex? Because the sales asistant and security guard at the AD wouldn't let me take it without paying!

Seriously though, I have had a few watches and was never happy. The Sub Date is the one I had set my heart on, and as soon as I tired on the 16610 and then the 116610 I knew it was meant to be.

No special reason, other than I had the money in the bank, wanted one, and with price rises etc. felt that I might not be in the position to get one if I waited, and might regret not getting it.