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Real Name: Jose
Location: Miami, FL
Watch: '06 SS DJ OYSTER
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How old were you when you had your first Rolex
I'm 25 and buying my very own first Rolex. My dad has a few that he says I can wear any time and I'm sure will want to pass on to me eventually, his Thunderbird, YG DD, Cellini...But I want to know when you bought your very first, or when your very first was "given" to you.
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I bought my first one when I was 19 YOA. It was a third hand non-date Sub. My first new one was an Aik King that my wife bought me for fathers day a few years ago.
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Real Name: Paul
Location: Wales, UK
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I was 39 and the watch was a new TT WF Turnograph.
I always loved fine watches but for years could only afford a tissot quartz which did a sterling job for me. Circumstances changed in a relatively short period when my company's fortunes finally changed. I must admit that I bought and flipped watches like a fool for the next two years, wasting a few pennies along the way. I am now a little more seasoned in the appreciation of fine watches and have set myself strict guidlines in the pursuit of my ideal watches. Still an enthusiast though ! I have been sorely tempted to make rash impulsive purchasing decisions, especially when the watch looks SOOOO good in the flesh.
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Location: Q8
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21 , got it last week :P steel subdate..
heheehhe its the truth.. |
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Real Name: Don
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Real Name: Jeff
Location: Florida
Watch: PAM 1090
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29, three months ago. I'm crossing my fingers that #2 will be coming soon!
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Real Name: Justin
Location: Manchester, UK.
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I got my first at 25.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: san diego
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26 got my first ss 18 k w/g tog
looking to buy ss white daytona next |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Real Name: John
Location: Halesworth, UK
Watch: GMT Master II
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I had to wait till I was 47! Would have been much earlier if my ex-wife hadn't waited so long before giving me the sack
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I was 25 and it was a SS Airking.
Still have it, but not getting any wrist time.
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I love the simplicity of the Airking! It was the first Rolex I considered buying. My heart turned toward the GMT, though.
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Real Name: Robert
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
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Got my SS Date model in 1988 at 25. Sold it after a few years of ignoring it. Got my 2nd, a GMT II, at 43.
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My first at 30 - a graduation present:
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That is one sweet graduation present.
I am thinking of passing my Rolex's on to my nephews. They have both recently graduated. Only have 3 other nieces, so I would be setting the stage for them down the road ![]()
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Ain't it, though? Although, after 8 years at university, I'm not sure if it was a graduation present or long-service award.
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Location: Fargo
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I was 33 and I bought a new Z series SD.
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22. Sold all my audio stuff and got this, brand new, as a present to self after getting my college degree. Has been with me through a L O T.
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Real Name: Jose
Location: Miami, FL
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Looks like I'm right on cue with the rest of you at 25 getting my first Rollie...Gerardo seeing your watch makes me want mine so bad..its very similar but SS and Oyster band
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Real Name: Jim
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I was 20 when my parents gave me my 5512. That was in December '65.
It's on the Orbita at the moment. Marshall Field & Co. was the AD. The faded sales slip reads $192.00.
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Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ |
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I was 30 when I bought my 16610. My first and only
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Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Jason
Location: Dallas
Watch: SS/WG DJ 116234
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Just got my first bnib couple months ago at 29 and I love it
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Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Julian
Location: London, England
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1st rolex
I was nineteen i purchased a Steel Submariner off a friend who used to
work at Rolex , London. He also mdoified it for mee and put a blue bezel/ face (from the gold one) Rolex should offer this on the all steel sub as it did look great. it cost me £725 , the list price at athe time was £1019 It was subsequently stolen from a chap who used to service it for me around 3 years ago, keep an eye out if you can as this was a one off and would'nt mind it back. |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: usofa
Watch: SS Subdate
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I was around 25 (43 now). It was a hand-me-down oysterquartz from my father, I still have it.
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Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Nick
Location: Texas
Watch: SS GMT II
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Singapore
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The first rolex i bought was a new datejust at the age of 33.
But it wasn't for me. It was a birthday gift for my wife. This very quickly followed 2 months later with a GMT-II 16750 for myself. |
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