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dpa94114 · 28 September 2013, 07:05 AM

it felt like a huge reward...gold watch after work related milestone

agree even more when it's on my wrist

superdog · 28 September 2013, 07:09 AM

I always admired my dad (still do). He was a rolex guy.

jk88 · 28 September 2013, 07:17 AM

Rap music...

Kidding! My father has worn the same 1675 for nearly 50 years. It's in my blood.

TimeOnMyHands · 28 September 2013, 07:47 AM

Hmmm....there was just this something about it...tried a large number of other brands over three decades and came back to Rolex...

brkanand · 28 September 2013, 08:08 AM

A friend of mine has a YG Day Date1. That was the first time I saw a Rolex watch!

I came across this forum and began reading and this helped me to get to know the brand better

Joined the forum as a member a few weeks later. Then bought the first Rolex - new from the local AD. The excuse was some milestone achieved

After this simply got into the habit of adding a new Rolex whenever I could afford

postalworker · 28 September 2013, 08:13 AM

I like the submarine hatch crown

SixPak · 28 September 2013, 08:20 AM

My wife and I were must married in 2002 and that time our practices were starting to take off so we decided to treat ourselves after all the hard work we put in during grad schools. So we walked in an AD and purchased a two tone datejust for me and a 26mm tt datejust with diamond dial for her. We both wore them daily for five straight years before starting to build a collection.

Singslinger · 28 September 2013, 09:44 PM

I'm a shallow person and I go for looks. And I needed something to tell the time.

eralph · 29 September 2013, 07:35 AM

years of exposure to Rolex advertisements in National Geographic and Natural History magazines.

SubTTKky · 1 October 2013, 03:14 PM

Ever since my dad gave me the 16014 datejust and I caught the rolex virus ...The rest is history...it's unstoppable...it's beautiful n timeless...it's EXCELLENT workmanship and not over-priced like other extreme high-end watches...

drfaulkner · 30 December 2013, 03:09 PM

My 1st one was the 25 year service award from my company.

lentel · 6 January 2014, 07:41 AM

Always loved my dads 1964 GMT. Played wearing it occasionally when I was a kid and had to a rolex as an adult. Now I own his GMT as well

AirbusA321Pilot · 6 January 2014, 01:29 PM

When I was just a student pilot many years ago I came across an ad in an aviation magazine advertising the GMT Master II. As soon as I saw it, I had to have one. Took many years until I could afford one and the day I turned 40 I went out and bought one. Now as an airline pilot, as far as I am concerned it is the only watch to have.

Rolexitis · 28 September 2013, 07:19 AM

I lusted for a sub for years.

mbuckley · 28 September 2013, 08:04 AM

It was a nice watch

Vaxe · 28 September 2013, 08:18 AM

Got tired of storing/retrieving watches from the bank during college. Sold the rotation and bought my first Rolex - a watch that can be worn 24/7. The gym, pool, even the dorm's can.

Peace of mind.

captkevin · 28 September 2013, 08:34 AM

First time I saw this

Didn't even know it was a Rolex, just wanted that blue watch. Took me 10 years to get it. Sadly after I've bought a few more I hardly ever wear it and think about selling it.

VICI · 28 September 2013, 12:02 PM

They had a buy 1 get 1 free sale =)

Les Paul · 28 September 2013, 12:12 PM

Bond, James Bond.

rmfnla · 28 September 2013, 12:22 PM

I had a Seiko that sucked in water when I jumped into a pool.

The jeweler who fixed it explained that the crown is the weak part of any watch except a watch with a screw-down crown like a Rolex; a week later a friend offered me his Submariner for a REALLY good price and I jumped on it.

I've had three or four others since settling on my TT DJ (see avatar) but I'll never wear another brand...

RolexWatcher · 28 September 2013, 12:24 PM

I blame TRF.

Chaching · 28 September 2013, 12:31 PM

Rolex is a symbol of achievement and perfection in engineering. Some of the greatest and well known icons have worn a Rolex. I am proud to wear one of the greatest brands in history.

T. Ferguson · 28 September 2013, 01:16 PM

I always admired them and I decided one day I wanted one. I happened to tell a friend of mine of my intentions and she said, "You should let me get it for you, my dad is an AD back east." At that point my fate was sealed, I got the "immediate family" discount.

rmfnla · 30 September 2013, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I always admired them and I decided one day I wanted one. I happened to tell a friend of mine of my intentions and she said, "You should let me get it for you, my dad is an AD back east." At that point my fate was sealed, I got the "immediate family" discount.

New BFF!

mattcantwin · 28 September 2013, 01:41 PM

The larger size of the new Explorer.

oneillba · 28 September 2013, 01:42 PM

I finally reached a point in my life when I could afford a Rolex.

GradyPhilpott · 28 September 2013, 01:47 PM

After having "collected" a drawer full of cheap, but still interesting, quartz watches, I decided that if watches were to be my thing, I need to commit to some luxury watch or another.

I wound up in a Rolex AD and fell in love with a 114270.

The rest is history.

s14roller · 28 September 2013, 01:52 PM

I wanted a Rollie to roll up in da clubz

vitix · 28 September 2013, 01:54 PM

It was on my accomplishment list...got it when I was very young

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praha335ci · 28 September 2013, 04:43 PM

Reading National geographic magazines and extensive worldwide travel got me interested in the brand. Decided to go with a SS GMT 2 C bought brand new at Bucherer in Frankfurt on a trip in 2010 . After a while I felt like I needed another and subsequently on my recent trip to Milan I picked up a TT Daytona with a blue Arabic dial as its an excellent accessory to my motoring hobby. Have been doing a fair amount of snorkelling in recent years so that will be excuse to get my next target- a TT submariner with the new sunburst dial.

28 September 2013, 07:09 AM	#2
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I always admired my dad (still do). He was a rolex guy. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

1 October 2013, 03:14 PM	#10
SubTTKky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Kky Location: RolexLand Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	Ever since my dad gave me the 16014 datejust and I caught the rolex virus ...The rest is history...it's unstoppable...it's beautiful n timeless...it's EXCELLENT workmanship and not over-priced like other extreme high-end watches... __________________ Rolex Sub16613,GMT IIC 116713,Daytona 116523 (Golden Champage with Diamonds),DD1803,18038,18238,DJ16233,DJ16014,Omega Speedy

28 September 2013, 07:19 AM	#14
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I lusted for a sub for years. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 September 2013, 12:22 PM	#20
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I had a Seiko that sucked in water when I jumped into a pool. The jeweler who fixed it explained that the crown is the weak part of any watch except a watch with a screw-down crown like a Rolex; a week later a friend offered me his Submariner for a REALLY good price and I jumped on it. I've had three or four others since settling on my TT DJ (see avatar) but I'll never wear another brand... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

28 September 2013, 01:16 PM	#23
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I always admired them and I decided one day I wanted one. I happened to tell a friend of mine of my intentions and she said, "You should let me get it for you, my dad is an AD back east." At that point my fate was sealed, I got the "immediate family" discount. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

28 September 2013, 07:05 AM	#1
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	it felt like a huge reward...gold watch after work related milestone agree even more when it's on my wrist

28 September 2013, 07:17 AM	#3
jk88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 82	Rap music... Kidding! My father has worn the same 1675 for nearly 50 years. It's in my blood.

28 September 2013, 07:47 AM	#4
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	Hmmm....there was just this something about it...tried a large number of other brands over three decades and came back to Rolex...

28 September 2013, 08:08 AM	#5
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	A friend of mine has a YG Day Date1. That was the first time I saw a Rolex watch! I came across this forum and began reading and this helped me to get to know the brand better Joined the forum as a member a few weeks later. Then bought the first Rolex - new from the local AD. The excuse was some milestone achieved After this simply got into the habit of adding a new Rolex whenever I could afford

28 September 2013, 08:13 AM	#6
postalworker Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: 116618LN Posts: 566	I like the submarine hatch crown

28 September 2013, 08:20 AM	#7
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	My wife and I were must married in 2002 and that time our practices were starting to take off so we decided to treat ourselves after all the hard work we put in during grad schools. So we walked in an AD and purchased a two tone datejust for me and a 26mm tt datejust with diamond dial for her. We both wore them daily for five straight years before starting to build a collection.

28 September 2013, 09:44 PM	#8
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I'm a shallow person and I go for looks. And I needed something to tell the time.

29 September 2013, 07:35 AM	#9
eralph "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: Sandy Hook, NJ Watch: 14060 Posts: 18	years of exposure to Rolex advertisements in National Geographic and Natural History magazines.

30 December 2013, 03:09 PM	#11
drfaulkner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Daniel Location: Malaysia Watch: Expl II, TT DJII Posts: 420	My 1st one was the 25 year service award from my company.

6 January 2014, 07:41 AM	#12
lentel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: burbank Posts: 16	Always loved my dads 1964 GMT. Played wearing it occasionally when I was a kid and had to a rolex as an adult. Now I own his GMT as well

6 January 2014, 01:29 PM	#13
AirbusA321Pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: St. Louis, MO. Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 100	When I was just a student pilot many years ago I came across an ad in an aviation magazine advertising the GMT Master II. As soon as I saw it, I had to have one. Took many years until I could afford one and the day I turned 40 I went out and bought one. Now as an airline pilot, as far as I am concerned it is the only watch to have.

28 September 2013, 08:04 AM	#15
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	It was a nice watch

28 September 2013, 08:18 AM	#16
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Got tired of storing/retrieving watches from the bank during college. Sold the rotation and bought my first Rolex - a watch that can be worn 24/7. The gym, pool, even the dorm's can. Peace of mind.

28 September 2013, 08:34 AM	#17
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	First time I saw this Didn't even know it was a Rolex, just wanted that blue watch. Took me 10 years to get it. Sadly after I've bought a few more I hardly ever wear it and think about selling it.

28 September 2013, 12:02 PM	#18
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	They had a buy 1 get 1 free sale =)

28 September 2013, 12:12 PM	#19
Les Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 1738 mi to Vegas Watch: 16613, 116710LN Posts: 234	Bond, James Bond.

28 September 2013, 12:24 PM	#21
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	I blame TRF.

28 September 2013, 12:31 PM	#22
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Rolex is a symbol of achievement and perfection in engineering. Some of the greatest and well known icons have worn a Rolex. I am proud to wear one of the greatest brands in history.

28 September 2013, 01:41 PM	#25
mattcantwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 453	The larger size of the new Explorer.

28 September 2013, 01:42 PM	#26
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I finally reached a point in my life when I could afford a Rolex. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

28 September 2013, 01:47 PM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	After having "collected" a drawer full of cheap, but still interesting, quartz watches, I decided that if watches were to be my thing, I need to commit to some luxury watch or another. I wound up in a Rolex AD and fell in love with a 114270. The rest is history. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 September 2013, 01:52 PM	#28
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I wanted a Rollie to roll up in da clubz

28 September 2013, 01:54 PM	#29
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	It was on my accomplishment list...got it when I was very young Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Instagram: vitix11 Twitter: @vitix

28 September 2013, 04:43 PM	#30
praha335ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Watch: GMT2C;TT Daytona Posts: 265	Reading National geographic magazines and extensive worldwide travel got me interested in the brand. Decided to go with a SS GMT 2 C bought brand new at Bucherer in Frankfurt on a trip in 2010 . After a while I felt like I needed another and subsequently on my recent trip to Milan I picked up a TT Daytona with a blue Arabic dial as its an excellent accessory to my motoring hobby. Have been doing a fair amount of snorkelling in recent years so that will be excuse to get my next target- a TT submariner with the new sunburst dial.

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