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ppbskis · 26 February 2018, 09:50 PM

I was 23, first Rolex was a Sea Dweller in 1983, wife bought it for me BNIB with 3 weeks pay as a 20 year old jr secretary.

daytonas · 27 February 2018, 04:14 AM

Age 25, model 1675 in 1978 for USD792.00 which was at a 10% discount to USD880 list.

Colin G · 27 February 2018, 07:28 AM

46.

I simply never gave a damn about watches until recently. I bought an Omega Seamaster in 2017 as a b-day present to myself and was left underwhelmed and wanting something nicer so I bought a new Submariner. That led to an Explorer purchase a few months later.

Now I'm eying an Explorer II polar. Stop the madness.

GinzoMatic · 27 February 2018, 07:30 AM

30. B&M Capeland

HogwldFLTR · 27 February 2018, 07:47 AM

I was of questionable age and wore an aintnobodysbiznesbutmyown.

HogwldFLTR · 27 February 2018, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

I guess it's inappropriate to ask a girl her age when she bought her first Rolex but that's me at 'that' age.....

Only one question, Nikon or Canon?

bellesdad0417 · 27 February 2018, 07:50 AM

I'm a late bloomer I didn't get my first until 52, got my second at 54 so I guess I have to wait until 56 for my third. LOL

mgd55 · 27 February 2018, 07:53 AM

38. Felt like I’d finally earned it and deserved it...though I was wearing a Tudor before

meganfox17 · 27 February 2018, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Only one question, Nikon or Canon?

Take a wild guess Mr. Lee...

Tysonoxide · 27 February 2018, 08:37 AM

20, 114060 is my first rolex

HogwldFLTR · 27 February 2018, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Take a wild guess Mr. Lee...

Had it narrowed down pretty well.

jtso1125 · 27 February 2018, 09:36 AM

22, graduation present from my dad was a Air King with white dial. Currently 26 and looking to purchase a 2-tone Submariner.

Father Goose · 27 February 2018, 09:41 AM

31. The Speedy beat it out a few years earlier.

Delands · 27 February 2018, 09:42 AM

30. Picking up my OP 36 on Saturday.
A watch at the occasion of the birth of my daughter. The plan is to pass it down to her when she graduates.
What other choice than a timeless (at least to my eyes) rolex.

marcotagudelo · 27 February 2018, 11:30 AM

Got my first sub 16610 4 years ago for my birthday. The first one always hurts...3 months after I bought a polar 16750 then it was all downhill 16710pepsi ,116600...

sinestra · 27 February 2018, 11:53 AM

29, a 116710ln
before that was a omega planet ocean

cfracing · 27 February 2018, 12:11 PM

32, TT Datejust with champagne dial, was wearing a SS Longines Ultra-Chron on bracelet

morimotom · 27 February 2018, 12:14 PM

2012, 41 years old. Datejust II 116334.

judson · 27 February 2018, 12:23 PM

40, bought a black Milgauss, wore a Seiko for 20 years, bought an Omega that I still have but that Omega was the gateway purchase.

Jimbogigolo · 27 February 2018, 12:24 PM

I believe I was 22? It was a silver dial DJ36mm fluted with jubilee

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Joe1222 · 27 February 2018, 12:29 PM

A gift from my wife on my 50th birthday. 58 now on number 4

Joe1222 · 27 February 2018, 12:34 PM

A TT datejust for my 50th birthday
58 now on number 4

Cesarmsi · 27 February 2018, 12:49 PM

When I was in my late 30’s I told my self that I was going to give my self a Rolex when I was 45 as long as certain financials goals were accomplished. I was blessed with opportunities that allowed me to reach my goals before I turned 43 and I bought my Milgauss.

off · 27 February 2018, 01:16 PM

I got my first one at 18. It's a 1601 and still in my rotation.

Steerpike999 · 27 February 2018, 02:14 PM

Late 30s, purchased 16600 new from an AD.
Started early teens with a Swatch>Citizen>Tag>Omega>Panerai>Rolex>More Rolex......

dreyep · 27 February 2018, 03:22 PM

53.

I hadn't worn a watch for 21 years (since 1997, when I scratched the face off my F-91W climbing down the drainpipe on a pebbledash house in Bangor, N Wales).

I fancied a really nice watch, had a bit of spare dosh, so bought myself a Rolex earlier this year. Very pleased with the decision so far, although I now need to get another one for my other son to inherit. I'm thinking 14060M two-liner, but do like 36mm as a size...

dreyep · 27 February 2018, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin G

46.

I simply never gave a damn about watches until recently .... was left underwhelmed and wanting something nicer so I bought a new Submariner. That led to an Explorer purchase a few months later.

Now I'm eying an Explorer II polar. Stop the madness.

That all resonates so much with me, as I suspect it does with many on here. Not even a year ago I cared little and knew nothing about watches. Now this!

Blueline226 · 27 February 2018, 08:45 PM

32 bought a 16610LV. Two months later I bought my dad his first. 54 16710 Pepsi. I think he still smiles every time he shows his friends.

BMess · 27 February 2018, 10:25 PM

22 my college graduation present was a DJII. 3 years later I flipped it for a subc. One year after that I flipped the subc for a DJ41. Hoping to add back a sub or blnr within the next year.

tyguy74 · 28 February 2018, 12:34 AM

27 got my first a Milgauss Zblue. wore a casio world time before, still prefer the world time watch when traveling overseas or doing outdoor work

27 February 2018, 07:47 AM	#125
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I was of questionable age and wore an aintnobodysbiznesbutmyown. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 February 2018, 09:41 AM	#133
Father Goose "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Tennessee Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 49	31. The Speedy beat it out a few years earlier. __________________ Watchbox: Omega Speedmaster Professional, Hamilton Railway Special, Hamilton Field Mechanical Black, Seiko Skyliner, Addiesdive 1016 Notable History: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Tudor, NOMOS, Longines

27 February 2018, 12:11 PM	#137
cfracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 216	32, TT Datejust with champagne dial, was wearing a SS Longines Ultra-Chron on bracelet
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26 February 2018, 09:50 PM	#121
ppbskis "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pt. Pl. Beach, NJ Posts: 302	I was 23, first Rolex was a Sea Dweller in 1983, wife bought it for me BNIB with 3 weeks pay as a 20 year old jr secretary.

27 February 2018, 04:14 AM	#122
daytonas Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Hank Location: USA Posts: 9	Age 25, model 1675 in 1978 for USD792.00 which was at a 10% discount to USD880 list.

27 February 2018, 07:28 AM	#123
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	46. I simply never gave a damn about watches until recently. I bought an Omega Seamaster in 2017 as a b-day present to myself and was left underwhelmed and wanting something nicer so I bought a new Submariner. That led to an Explorer purchase a few months later. Now I'm eying an Explorer II polar. Stop the madness.

27 February 2018, 07:30 AM	#124
GinzoMatic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Eric Location: NOVA Watch: DSSD D-Blue Posts: 115	30. B&M Capeland

27 February 2018, 07:50 AM	#127
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	I'm a late bloomer I didn't get my first until 52, got my second at 54 so I guess I have to wait until 56 for my third. LOL

27 February 2018, 07:53 AM	#128
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	38. Felt like I’d finally earned it and deserved it...though I was wearing a Tudor before

27 February 2018, 08:37 AM	#130
Tysonoxide Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Tyson Location: Canada Watch: 116520 Posts: 41	20, 114060 is my first rolex

27 February 2018, 09:36 AM	#132
jtso1125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Fort Lee/NYC Watch: Rolex, IWC, JLC Posts: 19	22, graduation present from my dad was a Air King with white dial. Currently 26 and looking to purchase a 2-tone Submariner.

27 February 2018, 09:42 AM	#134
Delands "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Belgium Posts: 21	30. Picking up my OP 36 on Saturday. A watch at the occasion of the birth of my daughter. The plan is to pass it down to her when she graduates. What other choice than a timeless (at least to my eyes) rolex.

27 February 2018, 11:30 AM	#135
marcotagudelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: in my house Posts: 357	Got my first sub 16610 4 years ago for my birthday. The first one always hurts...3 months after I bought a polar 16750 then it was all downhill 16710pepsi ,116600...

27 February 2018, 11:53 AM	#136
sinestra "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Levi Location: NY Watch: panerai 112 Posts: 1	29, a 116710ln before that was a omega planet ocean

27 February 2018, 12:14 PM	#138
morimotom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: SD43 Posts: 312	2012, 41 years old. Datejust II 116334.

27 February 2018, 12:23 PM	#139
judson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: changes depending Posts: 800	40, bought a black Milgauss, wore a Seiko for 20 years, bought an Omega that I still have but that Omega was the gateway purchase.

27 February 2018, 12:24 PM	#140
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	I believe I was 22? It was a silver dial DJ36mm fluted with jubilee Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 February 2018, 12:29 PM	#141
Joe1222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Staten Island N.Y Watch: DJ41 and Sub Posts: 53	A gift from my wife on my 50th birthday. 58 now on number 4

27 February 2018, 12:34 PM	#142
Joe1222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Staten Island N.Y Watch: DJ41 and Sub Posts: 53	A TT datejust for my 50th birthday 58 now on number 4

27 February 2018, 12:49 PM	#143
Cesarmsi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: East USA Watch: Milgauss, GMT, YM, Posts: 401	When I was in my late 30’s I told my self that I was going to give my self a Rolex when I was 45 as long as certain financials goals were accomplished. I was blessed with opportunities that allowed me to reach my goals before I turned 43 and I bought my Milgauss.

27 February 2018, 01:16 PM	#144
off "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IAH BKK Watch: DaytonaC & GMT Posts: 67	I got my first one at 18. It's a 1601 and still in my rotation.

27 February 2018, 02:14 PM	#145
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 931	Late 30s, purchased 16600 new from an AD. Started early teens with a Swatch>Citizen>Tag>Omega>Panerai>Rolex>More Rolex......

27 February 2018, 03:22 PM	#146
dreyep Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Watch: 114270, 16570 Posts: 349	53. I hadn't worn a watch for 21 years (since 1997, when I scratched the face off my F-91W climbing down the drainpipe on a pebbledash house in Bangor, N Wales). I fancied a really nice watch, had a bit of spare dosh, so bought myself a Rolex earlier this year. Very pleased with the decision so far, although I now need to get another one for my other son to inherit. I'm thinking 14060M two-liner, but do like 36mm as a size...

27 February 2018, 08:45 PM	#148
Blueline226 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Ohio, USA Watch: 16610LV, DaytonaC Posts: 131	32 bought a 16610LV. Two months later I bought my dad his first. 54 16710 Pepsi. I think he still smiles every time he shows his friends.

27 February 2018, 10:25 PM	#149
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	22 my college graduation present was a DJII. 3 years later I flipped it for a subc. One year after that I flipped the subc for a DJ41. Hoping to add back a sub or blnr within the next year.

28 February 2018, 12:34 AM	#150
tyguy74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tyler Location: South Florida Watch: Z-Blue Posts: 190	27 got my first a Milgauss Zblue. wore a casio world time before, still prefer the world time watch when traveling overseas or doing outdoor work

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