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steveseiko · 29 November 2009, 03:44 PM

My neighbor owns a TT sub bluesy and when I first saw it a few years ago, I was spellbound. I like most of the sport models.

Boopie · 29 November 2009, 03:56 PM

The "bluesy," two-tone blue face Submariner. We knew 3 different people with that watch, and my husband and I drooled every time we saw it.

I had originally hoped to buy the TT blue face ladies' Yachtmaster, because of the color scheme. The Yachtmaster is the only "professional" line Rolex makes in a ladies' size. I ended up not caring for the blue face TT YM when I tried it on, but saw the platinum/SS Yachtmaster, and fell in love with it.

My husband now has the black face TT Submariner.

Gaijin · 29 November 2009, 03:57 PM

Believe it or not the Blue Dial Air King!

Taffi Abernathy · 29 November 2009, 04:22 PM

Several years ago, I lived in San Diego and would wander into the Bailey, Banks & Biddle to gape at a simple SS Date with a slate dial. For almost a year I dreamed of owning that timepiece and finally made the purchase - that was 6 Rolexes ago.

titaniumballs · 29 November 2009, 04:23 PM

6263 paul newman daytona! When i saw it in a store in japan 10 years ago i fell in love with it. It was encased by itself and when i asked the price............................wow!

JJ Irani · 29 November 2009, 04:25 PM

Back in the early '70s I would skim through National Geographic and TIME magazines just to catch glimpses of Rolex ads.

The one I would always drool over would be the TT Black Sub ads. At that time, affordability was the biggest criteria, but I did get my first Rolex in 1980 and eventually my first TT BLACK SUB from Hong Kong in 1994.

JJ

sleddog · 29 November 2009, 05:13 PM

I'm loving the stories guy's,keep em' comming!!!

tkc324 · 29 November 2009, 05:23 PM

Drsd

Dave in Wales · 29 November 2009, 05:36 PM

SS DJ 16234, back about 1987.

D in W

Actual watch.

Lamone · 29 November 2009, 06:28 PM

Magnum PI's GMT.

Alcan · 29 November 2009, 10:04 PM

This one started it for me, still have it.

DWdrummer · 29 November 2009, 10:22 PM

I would say the Submariner and the Day Date. My uncles, three of them had Rolex Day Date watches, when I was a kid. So I knew of Rolex because of that watch. However I think the Submariner was the one that really stopped me in my tracks.

I very nearly bought one back in 1999 or so. I was trying to mentally pull the trigger on such a large purchase. I had never bought anything that expensive before, on a credit card no less, which I planned on paying off within sixty days.

Well my brother was standing there and nagging me like a nightmare wife from the worst marriage you have ever seen. He wanted to go eat and pick up his girlfriend or something. At any rate, I took the salesman's business card and left the shop if only to get rid of my brother for the evening.

A week later my mother's car needed the transmission rebuilt, and that took up a large chunk of my savings. Then a few other things went wrong. Life happens.

So ten years later I am still in the pursuit of my first Rolex. Life is still happening to me! I will get there and appreciate it all the more for the waiting I have endured. I think the waiting and the yearning for anything in life is what makes it worth having and keeping. If it all came easy we wouldnt appreciate it near as much right?

Bullyterrier · 29 November 2009, 10:30 PM

Submariner for me.

SDDS · 29 November 2009, 10:41 PM

DD platinum with president bracelet

Leasky · 29 November 2009, 11:38 PM

Looking at my fathers YG DD aged 12 and wondering how many sweets I could get for it.

CoopJr · 30 November 2009, 12:02 AM

GMT II with the Coke bezel.

sakuraba · 30 November 2009, 12:28 AM

Magnum P.I.'s pepsi!

landroverking · 30 November 2009, 12:46 AM

G m t (1675)

Jason71 · 30 November 2009, 01:04 AM

Comex SeaDweller for me.

brkanand · 30 November 2009, 01:13 AM

When I finally made up my mind to splurge on a Rolex, my AD showed me many models. All were great looking but due to budgetery issues, I was keen on buying an entry level Rolex - until I saw midsize TT blue dial Yachtmaster - my eyes popped out. This meant I had to pay more. I returned after a month with my savings. It was still in the showcase. Today, I own it. I think it is the best Rolex in my collection so far.

Howie · 30 November 2009, 01:35 AM

A vintage 5513 was my first, and I've never looked back!

Polizeifritz · 30 November 2009, 01:46 AM

The 16613, I saw it first when I was making a collage for a school project at the age of 14. I cut it out of a National Geographic and it joined the collage

moviefreak · 30 November 2009, 02:11 AM

ok.. ok.. who is going to say SACO...

sea-dweller · 30 November 2009, 02:15 AM

Sub, Daytona, GMT and DJ

TSW · 30 November 2009, 02:18 AM

Submariner!!!

ASH · 30 November 2009, 02:28 AM

The TT Date Just with a fluted bezel, white dial, and jubilee brecelet. (the one my Dad had) Later is was the Bark finished YG DD. Ironicaly I have neither in my collection.

godeep · 30 November 2009, 06:38 AM

im liking the stories!

jdc · 30 November 2009, 06:48 AM

this one my first Rolex

Damage Inc. · 30 November 2009, 06:54 AM

The 16710 GMT Master II was the first one that caught my eye. By the time I could afford to buy one it was a toss up between the 16710 & the IIC. The IIC won that round handily when I had the opportunity to try them on side by side.

Now I have my 1675 as well and my wish list would include:
1675 PCG gilt w/ chapter ring
6542 bakelite
1675 square crown guard w/ small GMT hand
1680 'Red'

Guess I'm still heavily GMT oriented...

Two Time · 30 November 2009, 07:23 AM

my dads YG DD when I was around 8 years old. I got my 1st (oyster date) when I was 13 but my true passion for the brand arose when they first introduced the Submariner LV. I always said I will buy that Rolex. Here I am after just purchasing my GMT IIC and still looking to buy a Submariner LV.

29 November 2009, 04:22 PM	#34
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Several years ago, I lived in San Diego and would wander into the Bailey, Banks & Biddle to gape at a simple SS Date with a slate dial. For almost a year I dreamed of owning that timepiece and finally made the purchase - that was 6 Rolexes ago. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

29 November 2009, 04:25 PM	#36
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Back in the early '70s I would skim through National Geographic and TIME magazines just to catch glimpses of Rolex ads. The one I would always drool over would be the TT Black Sub ads. At that time, affordability was the biggest criteria, but I did get my first Rolex in 1980 and eventually my first TT BLACK SUB from Hong Kong in 1994. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 November 2009, 05:13 PM	#37
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	I'm loving the stories guy's,keep em' comming!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

29 November 2009, 10:30 PM	#43
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	Submariner for me. __________________ So Mote it be.

29 November 2009, 10:41 PM	#44
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	DD platinum with president bracelet __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

29 November 2009, 03:44 PM	#31
steveseiko Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: ON,Canada Watch: DSSD & PO 45.5 Posts: 189	My neighbor owns a TT sub bluesy and when I first saw it a few years ago, I was spellbound. I like most of the sport models.

29 November 2009, 03:56 PM	#32
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,932	The "bluesy," two-tone blue face Submariner. We knew 3 different people with that watch, and my husband and I drooled every time we saw it. I had originally hoped to buy the TT blue face ladies' Yachtmaster, because of the color scheme. The Yachtmaster is the only "professional" line Rolex makes in a ladies' size. I ended up not caring for the blue face TT YM when I tried it on, but saw the platinum/SS Yachtmaster, and fell in love with it. My husband now has the black face TT Submariner.

29 November 2009, 03:57 PM	#33
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Believe it or not the Blue Dial Air King!

29 November 2009, 04:23 PM	#35
titaniumballs Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: ed Location: philippines Watch: COSMOGRAPH SS Posts: 33	6263 paul newman daytona! When i saw it in a store in japan 10 years ago i fell in love with it. It was encased by itself and when i asked the price............................wow!

29 November 2009, 05:23 PM	#38
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Drsd

29 November 2009, 06:28 PM	#40
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Magnum PI's GMT.

29 November 2009, 10:22 PM	#42
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	I would say the Submariner and the Day Date. My uncles, three of them had Rolex Day Date watches, when I was a kid. So I knew of Rolex because of that watch. However I think the Submariner was the one that really stopped me in my tracks. I very nearly bought one back in 1999 or so. I was trying to mentally pull the trigger on such a large purchase. I had never bought anything that expensive before, on a credit card no less, which I planned on paying off within sixty days. Well my brother was standing there and nagging me like a nightmare wife from the worst marriage you have ever seen. He wanted to go eat and pick up his girlfriend or something. At any rate, I took the salesman's business card and left the shop if only to get rid of my brother for the evening. A week later my mother's car needed the transmission rebuilt, and that took up a large chunk of my savings. Then a few other things went wrong. Life happens. So ten years later I am still in the pursuit of my first Rolex. Life is still happening to me! I will get there and appreciate it all the more for the waiting I have endured. I think the waiting and the yearning for anything in life is what makes it worth having and keeping. If it all came easy we wouldnt appreciate it near as much right?

29 November 2009, 11:38 PM	#45
Leasky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Colin Leask. Location: Scotland, UK. Watch: 118238 YG DD. Posts: 723	Looking at my fathers YG DD aged 12 and wondering how many sweets I could get for it.

30 November 2009, 12:02 AM	#46
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	GMT II with the Coke bezel.

30 November 2009, 12:28 AM	#47
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Magnum P.I.'s pepsi!

30 November 2009, 12:46 AM	#48
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	G m t (1675)

30 November 2009, 01:04 AM	#49
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Comex SeaDweller for me. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

30 November 2009, 01:13 AM	#50
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	When I finally made up my mind to splurge on a Rolex, my AD showed me many models. All were great looking but due to budgetery issues, I was keen on buying an entry level Rolex - until I saw midsize TT blue dial Yachtmaster - my eyes popped out. This meant I had to pay more. I returned after a month with my savings. It was still in the showcase. Today, I own it. I think it is the best Rolex in my collection so far.

30 November 2009, 01:35 AM	#51
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,036	A vintage 5513 was my first, and I've never looked back!

30 November 2009, 01:46 AM	#52
Polizeifritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The garage Watch: SMP Posts: 145	The 16613, I saw it first when I was making a collage for a school project at the age of 14. I cut it out of a National Geographic and it joined the collage

30 November 2009, 02:11 AM	#53
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	ok.. ok.. who is going to say SACO... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

30 November 2009, 02:15 AM	#54
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sub, Daytona, GMT and DJ __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

30 November 2009, 02:18 AM	#55
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Submariner!!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 November 2009, 02:28 AM	#56
ASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: El Paso Watch: PAM 233 Posts: 559	The TT Date Just with a fluted bezel, white dial, and jubilee brecelet. (the one my Dad had) Later is was the Bark finished YG DD. Ironicaly I have neither in my collection. __________________ SS White dial Rolex Daytona, Rolex DSSD, Rolex Milgauss GV, Panerai 233, Panerai 111, Tudor Pelagos, Casio G shock.

30 November 2009, 06:38 AM	#57
godeep Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: canada Watch: 16600, IWC 3707 Posts: 118	im liking the stories!

30 November 2009, 06:48 AM	#58
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	this one my first Rolex

30 November 2009, 06:54 AM	#59
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	The 16710 GMT Master II was the first one that caught my eye. By the time I could afford to buy one it was a toss up between the 16710 & the IIC. The IIC won that round handily when I had the opportunity to try them on side by side. Now I have my 1675 as well and my wish list would include: 1675 PCG gilt w/ chapter ring 6542 bakelite 1675 square crown guard w/ small GMT hand 1680 'Red' Guess I'm still heavily GMT oriented... __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

30 November 2009, 07:23 AM	#60
Two Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Canada Watch: 116710 Posts: 40	my dads YG DD when I was around 8 years old. I got my 1st (oyster date) when I was 13 but my true passion for the brand arose when they first introduced the Submariner LV. I always said I will buy that Rolex. Here I am after just purchasing my GMT IIC and still looking to buy a Submariner LV.

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