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Pay M3 · 17 April 2019, 06:16 PM

No hard feelings, looking for some honesty here.

mrporter · 17 April 2019, 06:23 PM

30th bday :)

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BumbleB · 17 April 2019, 06:24 PM

Sense of accomplishment :)

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yoniman · 17 April 2019, 06:29 PM

Because I can.

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Bob the brush · 17 April 2019, 06:36 PM

I bought a so called waterproof watch when I was in my very early teens with my hard earned money from doing odd jobs and a paper round, but it turned out it wasn't very, and I kept returning it to the retailer when it misted up. After the third or fourth time of returning it the manager, who did keep giving me a new one, said " if you want a proper waterproof watch, buy a Rolex". That statement stuck with me so when I finished school / college, was employed and married, I saved and bought my 1st Rolex when I was 28, back in 1983, I finally owned a 1016 Explorer I still have and wear today. It has never misted, and I still enjoy swimming.

myusernamez · 17 April 2019, 06:37 PM

I had my first kid,
Turned 30,
10 years as self-employed,
Because I can,
Treat myself,
Proud of my achievements and entering the ranks of Rolex at 30,

Wanted to celebrate all these milestones happening in the same year and the long working hours of the last 10. I am proud of the watch and wear it every day!

mongrelnomoad · 17 April 2019, 06:44 PM

With three young kids needed a beater. Rolex robustness is legendary, GMT was a plus, water-resistance proved invaluable. I don't love my BLNR like some of my other watches, but god damn do I respect it.

ninjin · 17 April 2019, 06:49 PM

I bought my first one for my 30th birthday. Wanted one since a teenager, Always knew what they were from a young age as I was bought up knowing, a Rolex is as good as cash. And so far, this has never been proven wrong.
Traded in my 2000 Datejust in 2017 for my Daytona and the price I got was the same as I paid in 2000 taking into account inflation and interest. So the Datejust over 17years, earned me the same amount as if I had left the money in a decent rate savings account. WIN WIN!

Ljung · 17 April 2019, 06:53 PM

I love the coronet logo.

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crazymcmichael · 17 April 2019, 06:56 PM

Cause i wanted to buy a submariner for many years, i Always liked that look but the persons wearing one have waited me from buying one in that time. Than i found about the explorer 2 and soon it became my 2nd.. I loved that watch, and the gmt but i Always found submariners a watch for wannabe criminals or for lowballers or for nasty persons But at some point i started to realize that i don't care what people think and just bought it because i really liked the design

SkyJuice · 17 April 2019, 07:24 PM

Birthday and milestone.

Joearch · 17 April 2019, 08:01 PM

I like the design and quality of the watch

NorthCoaster · 17 April 2019, 08:48 PM

I had bought lots of cheap watches over the years that didn't last or dated badly.

I had paid off the mortgage and wanted something classic that would last and could be passed on to my kids one day.

Andad · 17 April 2019, 08:50 PM

It was cheap.

nigelUK · 17 April 2019, 08:58 PM

because I was tired of lugging around a wall clock on my wrist (Panerai).

I started looking at Submariner & Rolex history etc .. and I was drawn in.

1William · 17 April 2019, 09:02 PM

I read an article in a magazine and went and found the watch. A Submariner and it has gone from there. It was about the toughness and the look of the watch back then.

cpefy3 · 17 April 2019, 09:49 PM

Celebrate my wedding.

maverick. · 17 April 2019, 09:53 PM

I wanted a pilots watch and actually was about to buy a Breitling Navitimer or IWC Pilot Chrono. The sales Person, who was a friend of my parents, told me to buy a Rolex 16710. i listened to him and have never regretted it :-)

beshannon · 17 April 2019, 09:54 PM

Because I wanted it

watchwatcher · 17 April 2019, 09:59 PM

Because it was love at first sight.

Which doesn't seem to be one of your choices.

Etschell · 17 April 2019, 10:08 PM

to show off and say look at me look right here, looooook.

mmmmp · 17 April 2019, 10:10 PM

No significant event or revelation - I wanted a Rolex, found a used Air King Date on Oyster and went ahead and bought it.Added a new ($400!!!) Jubilee a month later.

Back in circa 1986, the used two tone AK Date was selling for CDN $ 1000.00 so it was a good value too. It rarely left my wrist in the 14 years I owned it. I didn't have a clue about maintenance and it ran trouble free (-3) the entire time which was impressive for a "precision" non-chronometer Rolex. After many years, the daily wear and tear was taking it's toll and the "smallish" 34mm case, the only thing I ever disliked, was traded in for a TT Datejust. I've worn Rolex ever since. Plus a few other favorite pieces.

Mark

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DtownRRS · 17 April 2019, 10:15 PM

Watches using a battery made me crazy!! I was only 20 but knew a GMT would always be running. 30 years later I have been proven right.

Flex368 · 17 April 2019, 10:16 PM

I wanted a Tag Heuer Carrera for years but never got one for some reason. When I was ready to buy I´ve visited my AD to have a closer look at the Tag and in the end I bought a Submariner. That´s all.

Chester01 · 17 April 2019, 10:38 PM

My first couple were a gift.

037 · 17 April 2019, 10:41 PM

My first one was to celebrate. My latest one was to celebrate. Everything in between was random.

I also needed a dive watch backup to my dive computer.

BisonHead · 17 April 2019, 10:50 PM

Needed a new watch and always liked Rolexes. So bought a Sub

Brew · 17 April 2019, 10:50 PM

I bought a Tudor first, to celebrate a final/fourth (I hope) angioplasty that placed a final/third (I hope) stent. I swam this morning with a later-acquired YM, to give those "finals" a shot. Here's to my only "open heart" being a Hamilton!

dafuture · 17 April 2019, 10:51 PM

I had been looking at watches since college and saved for 2 years when I started working. My Rolex was a reward to myself for all the hard work I'd put in.

ricardo-sf · 17 April 2019, 10:54 PM

OTHER:

I had resigned myself to not own a submariner (too expensive, too common) -- but then i tried on the bluesy .. and i had to have it.

View Poll Results: Why Did You Buy Your Rolex?
Because I can	54	17.09%
Wanted to show others I have money/show off	24	7.59%
I love the history of Rolex	55	17.41%
To celebrate	93	29.43%
Other	90	28.48%
Voters: 316. You may not vote on this poll

17 April 2019, 06:16 PM	#1
Pay M3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Tag Aquaracer Posts: 155	Why Did You Buy You First Rolex? No hard feelings, looking for some honesty here.

17 April 2019, 06:23 PM	#2
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	30th bday :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram @mr.karushi

17 April 2019, 06:24 PM	#3
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	Sense of accomplishment :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

17 April 2019, 06:36 PM	#5
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I bought a so called waterproof watch when I was in my very early teens with my hard earned money from doing odd jobs and a paper round, but it turned out it wasn't very, and I kept returning it to the retailer when it misted up. After the third or fourth time of returning it the manager, who did keep giving me a new one, said " if you want a proper waterproof watch, buy a Rolex". That statement stuck with me so when I finished school / college, was employed and married, I saved and bought my 1st Rolex when I was 28, back in 1983, I finally owned a 1016 Explorer I still have and wear today. It has never misted, and I still enjoy swimming. __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

17 April 2019, 06:29 PM	#4
yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Because I can. Sent from my TRT-LX2 using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 06:37 PM	#6
myusernamez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: dubai Posts: 279	I had my first kid, Turned 30, 10 years as self-employed, Because I can, Treat myself, Proud of my achievements and entering the ranks of Rolex at 30, Wanted to celebrate all these milestones happening in the same year and the long working hours of the last 10. I am proud of the watch and wear it every day! __________________ --------------- Rolex 116710LN GMT MASTER II BLACK CERAMIC BEZEL

17 April 2019, 06:44 PM	#7
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	With three young kids needed a beater. Rolex robustness is legendary, GMT was a plus, water-resistance proved invaluable. I don't love my BLNR like some of my other watches, but god damn do I respect it.

17 April 2019, 06:49 PM	#8
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 862	I bought my first one for my 30th birthday. Wanted one since a teenager, Always knew what they were from a young age as I was bought up knowing, a Rolex is as good as cash. And so far, this has never been proven wrong. Traded in my 2000 Datejust in 2017 for my Daytona and the price I got was the same as I paid in 2000 taking into account inflation and interest. So the Datejust over 17years, earned me the same amount as if I had left the money in a decent rate savings account. WIN WIN!

17 April 2019, 06:53 PM	#9
Ljung "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 284	I love the coronet logo. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 06:56 PM	#10
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Cause i wanted to buy a submariner for many years, i Always liked that look but the persons wearing one have waited me from buying one in that time. Than i found about the explorer 2 and soon it became my 2nd.. I loved that watch, and the gmt but i Always found submariners a watch for wannabe criminals or for lowballers or for nasty persons But at some point i started to realize that i don't care what people think and just bought it because i really liked the design

17 April 2019, 07:24 PM	#11
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Birthday and milestone.

17 April 2019, 08:01 PM	#12
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	I like the design and quality of the watch

17 April 2019, 08:48 PM	#13
NorthCoaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Northern Ireland Watch: GMT 2 116710LN Posts: 53	I had bought lots of cheap watches over the years that didn't last or dated badly. I had paid off the mortgage and wanted something classic that would last and could be passed on to my kids one day.

17 April 2019, 08:50 PM	#14
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,531	It was cheap. __________________ E

17 April 2019, 08:58 PM	#15
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,058	because I was tired of lugging around a wall clock on my wrist (Panerai). I started looking at Submariner & Rolex history etc .. and I was drawn in. __________________ insta : NigelUK

17 April 2019, 09:02 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I read an article in a magazine and went and found the watch. A Submariner and it has gone from there. It was about the toughness and the look of the watch back then.

17 April 2019, 09:49 PM	#17
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Celebrate my wedding.

17 April 2019, 09:53 PM	#18
maverick. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Posts: 106	I wanted a pilots watch and actually was about to buy a Breitling Navitimer or IWC Pilot Chrono. The sales Person, who was a friend of my parents, told me to buy a Rolex 16710. i listened to him and have never regretted it :-)

17 April 2019, 09:54 PM	#19
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Because I wanted it __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

17 April 2019, 09:59 PM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Because it was love at first sight. Which doesn't seem to be one of your choices.

17 April 2019, 10:08 PM	#21
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	to show off and say look at me look right here, looooook. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 April 2019, 10:10 PM	#22
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	No significant event or revelation - I wanted a Rolex, found a used Air King Date on Oyster and went ahead and bought it.Added a new ($400!!!) Jubilee a month later. Back in circa 1986, the used two tone AK Date was selling for CDN $ 1000.00 so it was a good value too. It rarely left my wrist in the 14 years I owned it. I didn't have a clue about maintenance and it ran trouble free (-3) the entire time which was impressive for a "precision" non-chronometer Rolex. After many years, the daily wear and tear was taking it's toll and the "smallish" 34mm case, the only thing I ever disliked, was traded in for a TT Datejust. I've worn Rolex ever since. Plus a few other favorite pieces. Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

17 April 2019, 10:15 PM	#23
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	Watches using a battery made me crazy!! I was only 20 but knew a GMT would always be running. 30 years later I have been proven right.

17 April 2019, 10:16 PM	#24
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,057	I wanted a Tag Heuer Carrera for years but never got one for some reason. When I was ready to buy I´ve visited my AD to have a closer look at the Tag and in the end I bought a Submariner. That´s all.

17 April 2019, 10:38 PM	#25
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	My first couple were a gift.

17 April 2019, 10:41 PM	#26
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	My first one was to celebrate. My latest one was to celebrate. Everything in between was random. I also needed a dive watch backup to my dive computer.

17 April 2019, 10:50 PM	#27
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Needed a new watch and always liked Rolexes. So bought a Sub

17 April 2019, 10:50 PM	#28
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I bought a Tudor first, to celebrate a final/fourth (I hope) angioplasty that placed a final/third (I hope) stent. I swam this morning with a later-acquired YM, to give those "finals" a shot. Here's to my only "open heart" being a Hamilton!

17 April 2019, 10:51 PM	#29
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I had been looking at watches since college and saved for 2 years when I started working. My Rolex was a reward to myself for all the hard work I'd put in. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

17 April 2019, 10:54 PM	#30
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	OTHER: I had resigned myself to not own a submariner (too expensive, too common) -- but then i tried on the bluesy .. and i had to have it.

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