Which Rolex(es) do you own and what do you do for a living???

[1967ppk]

Originally Posted by mike

I'm a retired police officer now working for the govt.--yeah, I'm here to help.

A couple have left, but most have seen this before.

Retired NYPD detective, also working for the govt.

[1967ppk]

Originally Posted by mike

I'm a retired police officer now working for the govt.--yeah, I'm here to help.

A couple have left, but most have seen this before.

Explorer l (114270) and Explorer ll (16570).

[steveclocks]

Originally Posted by Nareco

thanks,everyone thinks that im a spoiled kid so is nice to hear that

You're not a spoiled kid at all! The fact that you appreciate what you were given is wonderful. And you will definitely hold on to your first Rolex because the history it represent to you.

[armypilot]

[QUOTE=couturegirl;4757041]Does anyone else find this thread super gauche? Maybe instead it would be better to post bank statements and portfolios or maybe a reference letter from your banker? Or we could all just write down what color our AMEX are?

[/QUI

I for one do not. For some, they may have purchased their Rolex(s) as a statement of their financial standing. I purchased mine because it was designed as an aviators watch and I was told by a naval aviator 46 years ago when I was five years old that it was, "The finest aviators watch money can buy." Seeing as how I have spent my entire adult working career as a military aviator, I feel it only appropriate that it be the watch that I own. I by no means will ever get rich in my profession and I am sure that there are plenty others that have posted a response to this question that feel the same about their profession.

[bparone]

Respect

[steveclocks]

[QUOTE=armypilot;4770625]

Originally Posted by couturegirl

Does anyone else find this thread super gauche? Maybe instead it would be better to post bank statements and portfolios or maybe a reference letter from your banker? Or we could all just write down what color our AMEX are?

[/QUI

I for one do not. For some, they may have purchased their Rolex(s) as a statement of their financial standing. I purchased mine because it was designed as an aviators watch and I was told by a naval aviator when I was five years old that it was, "The finest aviators watch money can buy." Seeing as how I have spent my entire adult working career as a military aviator, I feel it only appropriate that it be the watch that I own. I by no means will ever get rich in my profession and I am sure that there are plenty others that have posted a response to this question that feel the same about their profession.

[lmcgbaj]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Heck of a lot nicer looking than while in the loo, at the market, etc.

Did we ever get a loo wrist shot?

Oh man...

[Capvvc]

I enjoy this thread and the different posts and occupations. Keep them coming!

[kontango]

Originally Posted by LTVN68

"In 1983, I was a young Vietnam Vet, married with my first child. I had moved to Alaska to fly for a friend at Sportsman's Flying Service. The GI Bill had allowed me to obtain my single engine, land and sea, commercial license and I had brought my Cessna 180 on floats to Alaska. During the winter, I began building houses and upon the sale of one, I took $1,000 in cash to a jeweler in Anchorage and walked out with a brand new Rolex Submariner. That watch has flown thousands of miles, been Dall Sheep hunting in the Wrangells, moose hunting below Tazlina Glacier, wolf watching on the Upper Toklat River in Denali NP, hiked hundreds of miles in the wilderness, caught lots of salmon in the Wood River/Tikchik and skied endless miles. It has been on my wrist to pound thousands of nails. Today it is with me here in Hawaii....actually at this writing it's on it's way to Rolex Dallas for its second rebuild in 31 years. It has had big chips on the edge of the crystal and will now need to have a scratched bezel replaced for the second time. It has the original bracelet but is just now wearing through one of the rolled steel tubes at the end of the clasp. 31 years of friction.

I have nothing but repect for this "tool" watch that has stood up to everything thrown at it. Say what you will, I am thankful to those who made it and blessed to have owned it. My daughter says she would not recognize me if I was not wearing it."

I had written this earlier. I am basically retired after years in Real Estate and construction. Drive a black ZO6/ZO7. We grow Kona coffee and I still have the original Sub and tried just today to buy a new one. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Thank you Rolex.

I'm new to TRF and this is my first post. Man, what a story! I think I'm going to like it here!

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by kontango

I'm new to TRF and this is my first post. Man, what a story! I think I'm going to like it here!

Welcome

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

Did we ever get a loo wrist shot?

Oh man...

In fact we have a few times.

[jammurman]

Indusial sales engineer own Gmt2c, 16030,1501,6305

[Bigfef88]

I am 39 and I own a construction business and I wear 116660

[NorthernPike]

Originally Posted by armypilot

For some, they may have purchased their Rolex(s) as a statement of their financial standing. I purchased mine because it was designed as an aviators watch and I was told by a naval aviator 46 years ago when I was five years old that it was, "The finest aviators watch money can buy." Seeing as how I have spent my entire adult working career as a military aviator, I feel it only appropriate that it be the watch that I own. I by no means will ever get rich in my profession and I am sure that there are plenty others that have posted a response to this question that feel the same about their profession.

Well said J. D.
My Dad was a diver and did contract work for the military in the 1950s. He was also a machinist. He couldn't afford a fancy Swiss watch so made a brass waterproof case into which any watch could be inserted. I became fascinated with diving at a very young age (5, like you) and back then in the 1960s a Submariner was the watch to have for a diver. (Incidentally, it was ONLY divers who wore divers' watches. If you saw someone with one, you immediately knew the guy was a diver.) I'm still diving, though I am far from wealthy. It took me over 40 years but I finally reached the point in my life where I could fulfill that lifelong desire for a Rolex Submariner, the finest dive watch.



In the background is the fluke of a historic schooner anchor I found embedded in the rocky bottom of Lake Huron.

[Brucie D]

Porsche Dealer General Manager

Got the 116200 in Jan 2013 (1st Rolex)
Got the 116710BLNR in Feb 2014 (2nd Rolex)

Both watches were purchased after our Porsche dealer won the "Premier Dealer" award from Porsche Cars Canada / PCNA, two consecutive years in a row now.

[kam1]

116610
5513
16710

Radiologist

[jatco]

Originally Posted by kam1

116610
5513
16710

Radiologist

X-Ray Man, .. which 'Burgh' -(where 'bouts)

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Brucie D

Porsche Dealer General Manager

Got the 116200 in Jan 2013 (1st Rolex)
Got the 116710BLNR in Feb 2014 (2nd Rolex)

Both watches were purchased after our Porsche dealer won the "Premier Dealer" award from Porsche Cars Canada / PCNA, two consecutive years in a row now.

Nice but when Porsche guys win we get Daytona's

[Brucie D]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Nice but when Porsche guys win we get Daytona's

Oh my good Dr Tom... Working my way up to my Daytona :) give me some time. I have to give you credit on that incoming platinum Daytona. I tried that one on at my AD here (they must really like me). It was mesmerizing! The look, feel and weight made for an impressive few moments with the piece. Anyway congrats my friend and keep all the awesome posts coming. Did I see one with a red Panamera (incl PCCBs) in the background?

Cheers.


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[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by coralfarmer84

It goes with the territory. Not like people are not posting photos of their expensive belongings in most every thread on here. I see diamonds, cars, gold, houses, on thread after thread and have never felt anyone was trying to outdo or measure up to anyone else. It just creates perspective on the variety of ways one can achieve some sort of success in life

Well said

[Farshidi]

Do you sell Submariner steel/gold?

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Brucie D

Oh my good Dr Tom... Working my way up to my Daytona :) give me some time. I have to give you credit on that incoming platinum Daytona. I tried that one on at my AD here (they must really like me). It was mesmerizing! The look, feel and weight made for an impressive few moments with the piece. Anyway congrats my friend and keep all the awesome posts coming. Did I see one with a red Panamera (incl PCCBs) in the background?

Cheers.


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You need to talk to the guys at the Reeves dealership in Tampa! They know all, love those guys

Good eyes on the PCCB's

Hope this pic isn't too gauche...

Here they are...






But you mentioned the Panamera and Platona so.....

And keeping what I do for a living a secret don't tell anyone

Thanks about the Platona glad you got to see one...

[DamageInc.77]

Originally Posted by Touring

I let my hair down plenty, thank you very much. I also know first hand how long of a road it can be before achieving financial success or reaching a comfortable place in life.

I have no issue with people showing off the fruits of their labour. In fact, I think it's one of the great things about this board and is probably why most of us are members. The "Incoming" threads are all about sharing a hard earned acquisition and the numerous ensuing congratulatory posts speak to the fact that: a) we appreciate the effort it required to acquire that piece, and b) we are WISes and live vicariously through others' purchases. :D

I'd never heard of PVW bourbon before, but after hearing people wax poetic about it here, I'm keeping my eyes peeled and more than willing to spend the reportedly $600 it'll cost to get my hands on a bottle.

Had a great meal at a 3-star Michelin restaurant and want to share? Fantastic! I've been to several and would love to hear others' experiences so that I might add them to my list of places to visit.

Bought yourself an Alpina B7? Photos, please! Love that line, particularly in the gun metal grey finish.

However, I fail to understand the link between the choice of one's Rolex (or any watch for that matter) to these experiences/objects and how they are a "match". That's all.

I got a few Pappy Van Winkle 20 year bottles for sale, if you are interested. I am, however, selling them for 850, and not 600.

And yes, it is the best bourbon you will ever taste in your life. Bought 4 bottles and keeping 1 for myself.

I am putting the money from the sale of the 3 other bottles into a new watch fund.

[jdhinckley]

214270 Explorer
Engineer
Like good engineering, no more complex than it needs to be

[skprd13]

This week TT Black Sub with lug holes! I am a Civil Engineer!

[gtm3323]

wow you folks have some cool jobs and lovely watches. I feel lucky enough to own just 1 rolex!

27, foodservice sales, southern california (orange county) , dj 2 - 2 tone, ivory dial/diamonds/fluted

[Incredible Hulk]

Bought the 116610LV to celebrate 10,000,000 Kwh's worth of business closed in 1 month.

[AJAX]

Originally Posted by LTVN68

"In 1983, I was a young Vietnam Vet, married with my first child. I had moved to Alaska to fly for a friend at Sportsman's Flying Service. The GI Bill had allowed me to obtain my single engine, land and sea, commercial license and I had brought my Cessna 180 on floats to Alaska. During the winter, I began building houses and upon the sale of one, I took $1,000 in cash to a jeweler in Anchorage and walked out with a brand new Rolex Submariner. That watch has flown thousands of miles, been Dall Sheep hunting in the Wrangells, moose hunting below Tazlina Glacier, wolf watching on the Upper Toklat River in Denali NP, hiked hundreds of miles in the wilderness, caught lots of salmon in the Wood River/Tikchik and skied endless miles. It has been on my wrist to pound thousands of nails. Today it is with me here in Hawaii....actually at this writing it's on it's way to Rolex Dallas for its second rebuild in 31 years. It has had big chips on the edge of the crystal and will now need to have a scratched bezel replaced for the second time. It has the original bracelet but is just now wearing through one of the rolled steel tubes at the end of the clasp. 31 years of friction.

I have nothing but repect for this "tool" watch that has stood up to everything thrown at it. Say what you will, I am thankful to those who made it and blessed to have owned it. My daughter says she would not recognize me if I was not wearing it."

I had written this earlier. I am basically retired after years in Real Estate and construction. Drive a black ZO6/ZO7. We grow Kona coffee and I still have the original Sub and tried just today to buy a new one. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Thank you Rolex.

What a great story! I've deployed with my DSSD many times. I had many mentors tell me to get a Rolex because "you can always get home on your Rolex." I purchased mine after saving a few years, selling a portion of my knife collection, and saving up my extra deployment allowances. It was a good way to celebrate 20 years of service in the Army. Mine has been on jumps, amphibious operations, and numerous deployments around the world. I'm still impressed with its performance.

Thank YOU for your service to our country!

BTW, Kona coffee is my coffee of choice. I discovered it on a TDY to Hawaii a few years ago.

[Kinder]

40 Business Intelligence Analyst Contractor in London, brought my first Rolex in 1998 SS Datejust Oyster white dial and brought my first SS SUB Dec 2011.

I also own a 4000 Series Tag Heuer, first watch and a Omega Seamaster.

[jmeyers278]

Self Employed and am new to the rolex world, I have several breitlings, 3 philip stein's, and a Deep Sea, DJII and my wife has a 83 DJ