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Dr. Robert · 1 June 2021, 11:04 AM

1973

ERH · 1 June 2021, 12:00 PM

1984 a 16550 Explorer II

bonovox · 1 June 2021, 12:03 PM

Long before this madness. It was a professional and amicable transaction. I'm of the belief those days are long gone.

RDT-G23 · 1 June 2021, 12:03 PM

Bought two (One for my wife, one for me) for Valentine’s Day, 2000.

garyk · 1 June 2021, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonovox

Long before this madness. It was a professional and amicable transaction. I'm of the belief those days are long gone.

You got that right. I don’t think it can go back to the old ways unless Rolex were to flood the market with models and product. Not sure that’s possible?

texraider · 1 June 2021, 01:13 PM

2019 - 116610

ugoblue · 1 June 2021, 01:31 PM

2021 - 126300-0001

mountainjogger · 1 June 2021, 08:59 PM

Mid 90's. Downsized a few vintage Omegas. 14k Yellow Gold Date. On 14K yell gold band. And then I got interested in sports watches. Little did I know.

gerry100 · 1 June 2021, 11:40 PM

March of '21.

16570 Black at local AD. (only Rolex in the case)

Overwound · 1 June 2021, 11:49 PM

My first Rolex came home with me 21 years ago. Let me tell you the display cases were packed! No shortages in sight. I even got to try on a platinum Day-Date with a meteorite dial. It was a very good day.

theunionjack · 2 June 2021, 12:58 AM

Took thirty years to get the first. Wanted one since I could remember. Subsequent watches have come more quickly

HbbDiesel · 2 June 2021, 01:13 AM

My first and only Rolex was back in 2001 ,just turned 30 and it a Explorer I that i still have and wear on rotation.

HHIslander · 2 June 2021, 02:57 AM

December 1989. 5513. Was told it was the last one he would ever have new. Came back two weeks later and he had another one in the display.

alphadweller · 2 June 2021, 03:36 AM

2015, Yacht-Master 116622 pt dial, felt amazing, still does. No matter what I added later, nothing beated the excitement of my first Rolex. It's a bit like your first crush, your first sports car and many other "first" in life.

snypa · 2 June 2021, 03:44 AM

Purchased my first 8 years ago now, a DJ 16233 from a fellow TRF member, back then it was a massive achievement, little did I know what it was the start of!

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JDR888 · 2 June 2021, 03:53 AM

14060 in 1996.........

I'm done with the way things currently are so I'm happy to sit it out from the side-lines with my 214270.

When you detach yourself from the hype and bullsh*t you know

Andy_H · 3 June 2021, 01:54 AM

I actually WON my first Rolex, a 2019 Submariner for the grand total of £3.98 ( or $5.64 at todays exchange rate ).

I have a few tags and now on the list for a JC Deep Sea.

jpwv · 3 June 2021, 02:39 AM

2008. Gift

javier · 3 June 2021, 04:24 AM

I purchased mine in 1978. Datejust 1603 blue dial

Gerry.GEG · 3 June 2021, 07:51 AM

15 years ago although, i've never bought one at the AD, one grey market and two used.

brucethemanlee · 3 June 2021, 07:54 AM

2000

wrxdev · 3 June 2021, 09:46 AM

2020

Lukebennett21 · 3 June 2021, 10:03 AM

Surprisingly I think it was around 730 in the evening, right before close

Axi128 · 3 June 2021, 10:42 AM

I got mine in 2005, a Rolex Explorer Mk 1.
I gave it to my brother some years later.

dysert · 3 June 2021, 11:00 AM

July 29, 1983 16660 Sea Dweller, Bucherer Zurich. Still have it including the box and papers. Serviced about every 10 years. Took my son to Zurich and bought him his Explorer II from Bucherer on his 21st birthday, 2007.

Etschell · 3 June 2021, 11:10 AM

When I felt like it.

mattmc1973 · 3 June 2021, 11:20 AM

Last month! DJ41.

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jerryguo · 3 June 2021, 11:22 AM

probably 2008 or 2009, it was an explorer

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Savwar · 3 June 2021, 10:46 PM

17 years ago

greg19 · 3 June 2021, 11:08 PM

2015, after climbing the watch ladder for a few years (from $400-$500 microbrands, then $1000-$1500 microbrands, then Tudors and Omegas) then finally I was able to afford a Rolex) 114060 for $5800 from DavidSW.

1 June 2021, 11:04 AM	#61
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	1973 __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 June 2021, 08:59 PM	#68
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Mid 90's. Downsized a few vintage Omegas. 14k Yellow Gold Date. On 14K yell gold band. And then I got interested in sports watches. Little did I know. __________________ The King of Cool.

2 June 2021, 03:36 AM	#74
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	2015, Yacht-Master 116622 pt dial, felt amazing, still does. No matter what I added later, nothing beated the excitement of my first Rolex. It's a bit like your first crush, your first sports car and many other "first" in life. Attached Images

2 June 2021, 03:44 AM	#75
snypa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: Kenilworth , UK Watch: The Bluesy! Posts: 328	Purchased my first 8 years ago now, a DJ 16233 from a fellow TRF member, back then it was a massive achievement, little did I know what it was the start of! Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk __________________ "Time will continue to move forward, whether you choose to make something of it or not"

2 June 2021, 03:53 AM	#76
JDR888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: UK Watch: Rolex 214270 Posts: 271	14060 in 1996......... I'm done with the way things currently are so I'm happy to sit it out from the side-lines with my 214270. When you detach yourself from the hype and bullsh*t you know __________________ Loved and sold: 14060, Breitling Super Avenger, PAM000, PAM005, IWC3536, 116710LN, Tudor Pelagos, Tudor Black Bay Blue, 16600, 114060 & 126333. Current stable: 214270, 126234, 126710BLRO & Pelagos 39mm

1 June 2021, 12:00 PM	#62
ERH "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 399	1984 a 16550 Explorer II

1 June 2021, 12:03 PM	#63
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,447	Long before this madness. It was a professional and amicable transaction. I'm of the belief those days are long gone.

1 June 2021, 12:03 PM	#64
RDT-G23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 332	Bought two (One for my wife, one for me) for Valentine’s Day, 2000.

1 June 2021, 01:13 PM	#66
texraider "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: USA Watch: 116610LN & 126333 Posts: 6	2019 - 116610

1 June 2021, 01:31 PM	#67
ugoblue "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 66	2021 - 126300-0001

1 June 2021, 11:40 PM	#69
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 752	March of '21. 16570 Black at local AD. (only Rolex in the case)

1 June 2021, 11:49 PM	#70
Overwound "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US Posts: 422	My first Rolex came home with me 21 years ago. Let me tell you the display cases were packed! No shortages in sight. I even got to try on a platinum Day-Date with a meteorite dial. It was a very good day.

2 June 2021, 12:58 AM	#71
theunionjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SC Posts: 90	Took thirty years to get the first. Wanted one since I could remember. Subsequent watches have come more quickly

2 June 2021, 01:13 AM	#72
HbbDiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Quebec City Watch: Exp 36 Posts: 31	My first and only Rolex was back in 2001 ,just turned 30 and it a Explorer I that i still have and wear on rotation.

2 June 2021, 02:57 AM	#73
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	December 1989. 5513. Was told it was the last one he would ever have new. Came back two weeks later and he had another one in the display.

3 June 2021, 01:54 AM	#77
Andy_H "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Liverpool Posts: 7	I actually WON my first Rolex, a 2019 Submariner for the grand total of £3.98 ( or $5.64 at todays exchange rate ). I have a few tags and now on the list for a JC Deep Sea.

3 June 2021, 02:39 AM	#78
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	2008. Gift

3 June 2021, 04:24 AM	#79
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 804	I purchased mine in 1978. Datejust 1603 blue dial

3 June 2021, 07:51 AM	#80
Gerry.GEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Gerry Location: USA Watch: Exp1 Mk2 Posts: 160	Took much longer than I thought or planned... 15 years ago although, i've never bought one at the AD, one grey market and two used.

3 June 2021, 07:54 AM	#81
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	2000

3 June 2021, 09:46 AM	#82
wrxdev "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: VSK Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 159	2020

3 June 2021, 10:03 AM	#83
Lukebennett21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 421	Surprisingly I think it was around 730 in the evening, right before close

3 June 2021, 10:42 AM	#84
Axi128 Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 62	I got mine in 2005, a Rolex Explorer Mk 1. I gave it to my brother some years later.

3 June 2021, 11:00 AM	#85
dysert 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 194	July 29, 1983 16660 Sea Dweller, Bucherer Zurich. Still have it including the box and papers. Serviced about every 10 years. Took my son to Zurich and bought him his Explorer II from Bucherer on his 21st birthday, 2007.

3 June 2021, 11:10 AM	#86
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	When I felt like it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

3 June 2021, 11:20 AM	#87
mattmc1973 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Michigan Watch: Datejust 41 Posts: 32	Last month! DJ41. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2021, 11:22 AM	#88
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	probably 2008 or 2009, it was an explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2021, 10:46 PM	#89
Savwar Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 103	17 years ago

3 June 2021, 11:08 PM	#90
greg19 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 126711CHNR GMT Posts: 74	2015, after climbing the watch ladder for a few years (from $400-$500 microbrands, then $1000-$1500 microbrands, then Tudors and Omegas) then finally I was able to afford a Rolex) 114060 for $5800 from DavidSW.

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