Just received my first Rolex, heck my first watch!

[travisb]

You picked a great one! Congrats!

[rg9390]

Congrats!

[AASH]

Congrats!

[jhcam8]

Perfect!

[cop414]

Looks great, congratulations and welcome to TRF! Great bunch here!

[locutus49]

Congrats on the Rolex. You deserve it.

As an aside, at a neighborhood party (I live in a wealthy area) I overheard some older self-styled American aristocrats - old money blue bloods (one of our neighbors owned 7 houses in very expensive areas) - talking about their prep schools and whose Headmaster was the strictest, etc. I snidely asked if I was the only guy who went to public school (American public)? They looked shocked, and said Yes.

Later in the evening, forgetting I wasn't one of the elite, during an "America is turning socialist" rant, one of them made a comment to the effect that next thing you know, the lower orders will be wearing Rolexes and driving Porsches. I snidely replied, "we already are."

[HogwldFLTR]

First watch? I think I was about 10 when I got mine. That was pre Cell Phones however. When did you get your first Cell? At any rate, congratulations on a great first watch.

[MattyL147]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

First watch? I think I was about 10 when I got mine. That was pre Cell Phones however. When did you get your first Cell? At any rate, congratulations on a great first watch.

That's what I was thinking. First watch ever??

As amazed as I am, it's a great first watch!

[vcnyls]

Awesome! Enjoy it.

[FatsoNoMore]

Congrats on your Explorer II. The white face looks great.

[Psmith]

Congrats

[Fila0220]

Congrats! You're my Houston twin, I just picked up the same watch last week, it being my first as well. Wear it well it looks very good on that 7.5 inch wrist.

[Trouble15]

Looking good, congrats!

[KBM]

What a first watch! Congrats!

[regnant]

What a great watch for a very 1st time watch owner ;)

[SDDS17]

Congrats and mine says hello! Great watch and seller, got mine from David as well. This watch has been getting quite a bit of wrist time, I had been wearing my DSSD daily for over four years... Enjoy!

[Runnin' Rebel]

I Want A POLAR !!!

You did good, congratulations !!

[jack81]

Congratulation on great choice. I'm sure you will enjoy that more than the ap. I know i do.

[nick c]

Welcome and congrats

[Alfredo.]

Awesome first post, welcome and huge congrats!

[Rogdogg]

Congratulations. It looks great on your wrist

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[Case61]

Congrats, a beautiful piece.

[T01]

Congrats!

[tkerrmd]

nice, congrats

[mutee]

Congrats

[Houstonguy]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

First watch? I think I was about 10 when I got mine. That was pre Cell Phones however. When did you get your first Cell? At any rate, congratulations on a great first watch.

Well i got my first cell phone when I was 18 years old and I got it with money I saved at my job lol. I'm 33 now and had a very poor upbringing so asking for a watch was just not on my mind back then I was more concerned about trying to get shoes that weren't bought at Payless lol.

Been working construction ever since I graduated high school and most companies I worked for did not allow watches or any jewelry for that matter so that would answer why, It appears that I've dragged my feet a bit

Thanks for the congrats and asking the question that I'm sure a lot have wondered.

[Houstonguy]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Congrats on the Rolex. You deserve it.

As an aside, at a neighborhood party (I live in a wealthy area) I overheard some older self-styled American aristocrats - old money blue bloods (one of our neighbors owned 7 houses in very expensive areas) - talking about their prep schools and whose Headmaster was the strictest, etc. I snidely asked if I was the only guy who went to public school (American public)? They looked shocked, and said Yes.

Later in the evening, forgetting I wasn't one of the elite, during an "America is turning socialist" rant, one of them made a comment to the effect that next thing you know, the lower orders will be wearing Rolexes and driving Porsches. I snidely replied, "we already are."

I love this! I run into people like that all the time. The wife takes me to political events usually fund raisers and galas for her job. I keep to myself but every time someone approaches me and asks what I do, I simply reply with "I'm a construction worker". I want to be left alone I just go for the free drinks. Every once in a while I humor the occasional person and strike up a conversation only to be talked to as if I were lower class. Truth is they don't realize how much worse and beneath me I see them which is why I continue to speak with them.

I had a very poor upbringing worked in construction all my life but consider my life a success story. I have no debt, my house and 3 vehicles are paid off, have college funds for my 2 kids everyone in good health, buy everything cash. I mean what else could I ask for.......oh wait a cherry on top which I just got, an explorer II

[Friar]

Originally Posted by Houstonguy

I love this! I run into people like that all the time. The wife takes me to political events usually fund raisers and galas for her job. I keep to myself but every time someone approaches me and asks what I do, I simply reply with "I'm a construction worker". I want to be left alone I just go for the free drinks. Every once in a while I humor the occasional person and strike up a conversation only to be talked to as if I were lower class. Truth is they don't realize how much worse and beneath me I see them which is why I continue to speak with them.

I had a very poor upbringing worked in construction all my life but consider my life a success story. I have no debt, my house and 3 vehicles are paid off, have college funds for my 2 kids everyone in good health, buy everything cash. I mean what else could I ask for.......oh wait a cherry on top which I just got, an explorer II

Love it! Congratulations, you've obviously worked very hard and deserve all the good things coming to you and your family.

[Nycturbovr6]

Nice ! Looks good!

[louis redfoot]

first watch ever? never had a calculator watch, guess, swatch, casio... nothing?

the first watch i got out of school was an omega (on a tour of europe). someone else on tour got a rolex and i was thinking hey those are better. and my grandmother said something like rolexes are for businessmen. 3 years later i was fed up with corporate america, had a good run with my ebay store, and got a rolex (which i'm still wearing)