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AE WIS · 11 July 2010, 12:30 AM

Yes, GMTIIc, only bought it 3 years ago!

BASSETHOUNDS · 11 July 2010, 12:30 AM

No , It ( 1603) ended up in the safe of a Luxembourg bank and the the cost to recuperate it was much higher then the replacement value .

oh_please · 12 July 2010, 05:58 AM

....Been with me a looong time---and I hope it'll be staying with me for an even longer stretch going forward. That's because it was my first Rolex and because it's a truly special watch. Post #7 in this thread has the details:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=134714

tatatwo22 · 12 July 2010, 06:20 AM

Traded my GMT plexiglass for a sub (cost £800). I regret it, but I could never have bought another otherwise. Cant have the best of both worlds!

gmtobsessed · 12 July 2010, 07:03 AM

Although not wearing it often, will never sell it.

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 07:21 AM

My first and still an absolute fave!

Art 1 · 12 July 2010, 07:28 AM

Yes, but for none of the reason you give to vote on. I kept it because I like it.

Rolesor · 25 July 2010, 07:37 AM

yup just got it lol

JJ Irani · 25 July 2010, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolesor

yup just got it lol

dysondiver · 25 July 2010, 07:38 AM

lol , i wish ,,,, i had three mill subs in my desk draw at one point , kinda surplus ,,, wish id hung onto them , and paid the thirty quid fine for nm&d , negligence missuse ,and damage , millitary term ,,, ah well ,

rfknauss · 25 July 2010, 08:50 AM

Yes, I still wear my 5513 Sub that I bought in 1978.

buke45 · 25 July 2010, 11:17 AM

Gone, only had it for a couple of years. I regret not keeping it for sentimental reasons. I was too young to appreciate that at 19 yrs of age.

mjm800 · 25 July 2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buke45

I was too young to appreciate that at 19 yrs of age.

I agree.

I was thinking of giving my son my first Rolex when he turns 18 but I think that he will be too young. I think I will save it until he turns 25.

Zed Homme · 25 July 2010, 12:00 PM

I still have my datejust, admittedly, I rarely wear it. I keep it for sentimental reasons, but wouldn't be inclined to sell as SS DJs have little value second hand...

dgr8dude · 25 July 2010, 12:22 PM

I gave away my very first Rollie, a Coke GMT to my nephew during his 19th bday last May. Received it from my uncle who passed away just early this year. Nephew begged me to "borrow" it, but decided to give it to him instead. I figured that I'm financial stable enough to buy one for myself :)

kenhiraihnl · 25 July 2010, 02:18 PM

I'm wearing my 1961 5512 right now...really...

Gerardus · 25 July 2010, 08:34 PM

Should have kept it, but needed the "dinheiro"at that time.

swissautopro · 25 July 2010, 09:48 PM

No ... but I wish I did. Oh, well ...

Runnin' Rebel · 13 August 2013, 12:11 PM

htc8p · 13 August 2013, 12:22 PM

if you have a purpose for it, lets say hand it down then keep it.

but if you feel you have too much and hardly use it. i'd rather sell it.

Billywiz · 13 August 2013, 12:25 PM

1st was in 1989 ...a TT sub...To mark a promotion and my first Directorship I traded for a YG YM my wife now wears. It was the only watch I ever flipped.Never owned a sub since.

kenn18 · 13 August 2013, 01:01 PM

Still have my first Rolex, a L series DJ TT 36mm.. had it serviced and some parts changed at the RSC recently, and the costs came up to nearly 75% of the original price of the watch! Looks brand new now though, with 2 years warranty from RSC!

Kobayashi · 13 August 2013, 01:15 PM

My dad purchased his Datejust in 1961 and then passed it on to me. It's been in my family 52 years and yup I still have it. It will eventually be passed on but for now I'm merely holding onto it for the next generation :).

Jack T · 13 August 2013, 01:17 PM

My first, not my last, and a member of the permanent collection. And I do not keep it for sentimental reasons, nor because it is a good investment. I have it because it is a beautiful, reliable timepiece.

520Matt · 13 August 2013, 01:46 PM

My first was a sea dweller! I keep it because I really like it along with the others I now have.

jimmypark54 · 13 August 2013, 01:51 PM

i got my forst rolex last year. it was a y serial gmt master ll. flipped it for a m serial sub lv and never looked back :)

GradyPhilpott · 13 August 2013, 02:09 PM

I still have my first, second, and third and I have no intention of selling any of them.

My first, the Explorer 114270:

I really love this watch, even though since buying the DJ and the Sub, it's been somewhat ignored, but when I put it on for the first time in awhile, I'm just as taken with it as I was when I looked at it for the first time at the AD.

samsmart · 13 August 2013, 02:19 PM

In the October of 99, my Business had a rough stretch. Rather than lay off my employees, or delay any pay checks I sold my 1980 No Date Sub. From what I remember, that watch was in wonderful condition. I sold it for more than I paid for it, so I was happy at the time. I was not a watch collector back then, it was my only watch. I wish I still had the watch, it would fit nicely in my current collection.

luvsub · 13 August 2013, 02:27 PM

Still have my sub date, will keep it for long long time.

gmtcal · 13 August 2013, 03:05 PM

I purchased my GMT in Amsterdam at Schipol Airport 1984. I've worn it almost everyday since then. Lately, was thinking about getting a another watch "Boccia" because of the bright colors, etc. Upon searching for watches discovered the RubberB band and Everest, realized I can play with my GMT. Waiting on a Everest Orange, have an inexpensive Black silicone "Taiwan" actually fits and looks very good (has endlink molded). Discovered George's endlinks and will go the leather route also. No pictures will eventually post (my first post here). Previously had Rolex Oyster 58' wind up, Universal Geneva moonphase, Omega Seamaster Chronograph (big thick one), sold last year on Antiquorum 2k.

Still own: Seiko Chronograph (alarm, stopwatch, date, 2 timezones, incredible watch), original Casio digital 1979, James Bond swatch, Mondaine dress watch, and my GMT, will never sell, pass on to my son who doesn't really want it.

View Poll Results: Do you still have your first Rolex?
Yes, I kept it for sentimental reasons	224	62.22%
Yes, I kept it as an investment	19	5.28%
No, I sold it to fund something else	117	32.50%
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12 July 2010, 05:58 AM	#3
oh_please "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 13	Absolutely.... ....Been with me a looong time---and I hope it'll be staying with me for an even longer stretch going forward. That's because it was my first Rolex and because it's a truly special watch. Post #7 in this thread has the details: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=134714

25 July 2010, 07:37 AM	#8
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	yup just got it lol __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

25 July 2010, 08:50 AM	#11
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Yes, I still wear my 5513 Sub that I bought in 1978. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

25 July 2010, 02:18 PM	#16
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	I'm wearing my 1961 5512 right now...really... __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

11 July 2010, 12:30 AM	#1
AE WIS Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Africa Watch: Yes! Posts: 37	Yes, GMTIIc, only bought it 3 years ago!

11 July 2010, 12:30 AM	#2
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	No , It ( 1603) ended up in the safe of a Luxembourg bank and the the cost to recuperate it was much higher then the replacement value .

12 July 2010, 06:20 AM	#4
tatatwo22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: GB Posts: 27	Traded my GMT plexiglass for a sub (cost £800). I regret it, but I could never have bought another otherwise. Cant have the best of both worlds!

12 July 2010, 07:03 AM	#5
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	Although not wearing it often, will never sell it.

12 July 2010, 07:21 AM	#6
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	My first and still an absolute fave!

12 July 2010, 07:28 AM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Yes, but for none of the reason you give to vote on. I kept it because I like it.

25 July 2010, 07:38 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	lol , i wish ,,,, i had three mill subs in my desk draw at one point , kinda surplus ,,, wish id hung onto them , and paid the thirty quid fine for nm&d , negligence missuse ,and damage , millitary term ,,, ah well ,

25 July 2010, 11:17 AM	#12
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Gone, only had it for a couple of years. I regret not keeping it for sentimental reasons. I was too young to appreciate that at 19 yrs of age.

25 July 2010, 12:00 PM	#14
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I still have my datejust, admittedly, I rarely wear it. I keep it for sentimental reasons, but wouldn't be inclined to sell as SS DJs have little value second hand...

25 July 2010, 12:22 PM	#15
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	I gave away my very first Rollie, a Coke GMT to my nephew during his 19th bday last May. Received it from my uncle who passed away just early this year. Nephew begged me to "borrow" it, but decided to give it to him instead. I figured that I'm financial stable enough to buy one for myself :)

25 July 2010, 08:34 PM	#17
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Should have kept it, but needed the "dinheiro"at that time. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

25 July 2010, 09:48 PM	#18
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	No ... but I wish I did. Oh, well ... __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

13 August 2013, 12:11 PM	#19
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Attached Images

13 August 2013, 12:22 PM	#20
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	if you have a purpose for it, lets say hand it down then keep it. but if you feel you have too much and hardly use it. i'd rather sell it.

13 August 2013, 12:25 PM	#21
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	1st was in 1989 ...a TT sub...To mark a promotion and my first Directorship I traded for a YG YM my wife now wears. It was the only watch I ever flipped.Never owned a sub since.

13 August 2013, 01:01 PM	#22
kenn18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New City Watch: Rolex Posts: 169	Still have my first Rolex, a L series DJ TT 36mm.. had it serviced and some parts changed at the RSC recently, and the costs came up to nearly 75% of the original price of the watch! Looks brand new now though, with 2 years warranty from RSC!

13 August 2013, 01:15 PM	#23
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	My dad purchased his Datejust in 1961 and then passed it on to me. It's been in my family 52 years and yup I still have it. It will eventually be passed on but for now I'm merely holding onto it for the next generation :).

13 August 2013, 01:17 PM	#24
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	My first, not my last, and a member of the permanent collection. And I do not keep it for sentimental reasons, nor because it is a good investment. I have it because it is a beautiful, reliable timepiece. Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

13 August 2013, 01:46 PM	#25
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	My first was a sea dweller! I keep it because I really like it along with the others I now have.

13 August 2013, 01:51 PM	#26
jimmypark54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: La Crescenta Watch: AP Diver Posts: 808	i got my forst rolex last year. it was a y serial gmt master ll. flipped it for a m serial sub lv and never looked back :)

13 August 2013, 02:09 PM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I still have my first, second, and third and I have no intention of selling any of them. My first, the Explorer 114270: I really love this watch, even though since buying the DJ and the Sub, it's been somewhat ignored, but when I put it on for the first time in awhile, I'm just as taken with it as I was when I looked at it for the first time at the AD. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 August 2013, 02:19 PM	#28
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	In the October of 99, my Business had a rough stretch. Rather than lay off my employees, or delay any pay checks I sold my 1980 No Date Sub. From what I remember, that watch was in wonderful condition. I sold it for more than I paid for it, so I was happy at the time. I was not a watch collector back then, it was my only watch. I wish I still had the watch, it would fit nicely in my current collection.

13 August 2013, 02:27 PM	#29
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Still have my sub date, will keep it for long long time.

13 August 2013, 03:05 PM	#30
gmtcal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Burbank, Ca Watch: GMT Posts: 1	GMT 1984 B Two Tone Black face I purchased my GMT in Amsterdam at Schipol Airport 1984. I've worn it almost everyday since then. Lately, was thinking about getting a another watch "Boccia" because of the bright colors, etc. Upon searching for watches discovered the RubberB band and Everest, realized I can play with my GMT. Waiting on a Everest Orange, have an inexpensive Black silicone "Taiwan" actually fits and looks very good (has endlink molded). Discovered George's endlinks and will go the leather route also. No pictures will eventually post (my first post here). Previously had Rolex Oyster 58' wind up, Universal Geneva moonphase, Omega Seamaster Chronograph (big thick one), sold last year on Antiquorum 2k. Still own: Seiko Chronograph (alarm, stopwatch, date, 2 timezones, incredible watch), original Casio digital 1979, James Bond swatch, Mondaine dress watch, and my GMT, will never sell, pass on to my son who doesn't really want it.

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