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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Still have the first one
How many guys out there still have their first Rolex they purchased, from at least 10yrs ago or longer. Let’s see them. My first Rolex, which I purchased around 2004, was a Sub-Date, no box, no papers, from my grey guy. I traded it back to him for a SD BNIB. I still have the SD. My first real watch I purchased, not including the Movado, was A Cartier Pasha, which I still have. I purchased this watch used from my grey guy, with box and papers. It was purchased in May 1996, originally. This watch has quartz movement.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: DC
Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600
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That's an interesting watch...cool that you've held onto it.
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Location: USA
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Long gone for me
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#5 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Fred
Location: Zurich
Posts: 2,697
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My first Rolex was my black GMT, but it’s only been with me for 8 years. The only place I will be giving that away to in the foreseeable future is to Rolex for a service ;)
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Los Angeles
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Hello all. First time poster here. Still wearing my GMT II Master almost everyday. Purchased in 1997, after secured my stable income. Red became light pink already. Collected a couple more afterward, but those are not the same as the first one.
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#7 |
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Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: marty
Location: NYC
Watch: N/A
Posts: 118
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My first Rolex was a 16200 Y serial purchased new. I sold it after years of not wearing it to get a 114270. Sadly, the 114270 is gone and I wish I had the 16200 back.
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Good Hope
Watch: 124060
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This seems to happen more often than not, right? Regret selling the first. But as you say, you didn't wear it... so why would you want it back? Genuinely interested as I am contemplating selling my first Rolex to fund another Rolex - but don't want to regret that decision.
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Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: marty
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If there was any advice to be given, I'd say keep the first one until you really really are sure its time to let go. If its to fund another watch, don't use your first as leverage for the second. Use it for the third when you're sure it's time to go. |
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#10 |
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Good Hope
Watch: 124060
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Thanks for this advice. The acquisition of the first also has a sentimental value attached to it. And I am just being 'cheap' (as in I have the cash for the next Rolex) in wanting to move it on at this point!
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Real Name: Bill
Location: Baltimore, MD
Watch: 116600 SD4K
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I toyed with selling my first BNIB purchase from an AD, my 14060m, for a long time. Finally sold last fall and it went to a good guy who enjoys wearing it.
I liked the watch, but it wasn’t getting wrist time vs my Sea-Dwellers, all of which I like better than it. No regrets. |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Wade
Location: TN
Watch: 116619
Posts: 2,659
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I purchased my first Rolex in 1992, a 14060, for $2800 from an AD. I traded it about 15 years ago and really regret it. I'd pay a premium if I could find it. I always recommend people keep their first Rolex.
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#13 |
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Real Name: Ian
Location: Hamburg
Watch: Sub 14060
Posts: 1,143
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My first and up until now my only Rolex is my 14060, bought new on Feb. 26 1996. Been wearing it nearly everyday since!
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I wish! I sold my Exp 2 Polar dial 5 digit and regret it
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#15 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: NYC
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I had my first Rolex, a 14060, for 18 years. I sold it a few years ago because I never wore it anymore, I much prefer the six-digit models now. No regrets. They’re just pieces of metal, after all.
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#16 |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Dave
Location: NY Metro
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1986 Date.
Still have it and wear it.
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Real Name: Mike
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Watch: my money leaving!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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#19 |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Dave
Location: NY Metro
Posts: 680
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With the discount
$700 US.
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