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S/SOnly · 2 January 2008, 10:54 AM

Greetings All,

New to the boards, though I have been perusing for some time. It would appear, like myself, several here start with a date-just, and move along from there. My S/S DJ started another collecting habit, that has resulted in 3 Rolex in 3 years, and I have this years prospect lined up...

What was your first experience that persuaded you (or someone) to get you that first Rolex? Me? my wife seemed to purchase a new watch for me every other year, though she always noticed I'd glance at the Rolex. First year anniversary gift from my better half was my S/S DJ. That was it for me... Hooked on them since....

Nice to be here, and look forward to contributing

D-

watchnut · 2 January 2008, 11:33 AM

I wanted a Rolex most of my adult life. Finally bought a pre-owned GMT when I was in my forties. Wore that daily for close to 20 years. The itch for a new one was still there and then I discovered TRF! The itch was scratched to the tune of three new watches this year, a new Sub/date, a TT datejust, and a SS Daytona. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!

rpryan55 · 2 January 2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by watchnut

I wanted a Rolex most of my adult life. Finally bought a pre-owned GMT when I was in my forties. Wore that daily for close to 20 years. The itch for a new one was still there and then I discovered TRF! The itch was scratched to the tune of three new watches this year, a new Sub/date, a TT datejust, and a SS Daytona. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!

I'm afraid my story isn't much different.

JBat · 2 January 2008, 02:01 PM

I recently bought my first Rollie soon after watch shopping for my girlfriends Christmas present. It gave me the bug big time and I ended up with the GMT IIc. I had been wanting a new watch anyway to go with my 5 year old SMP, but once I saw the new GMT is was over in about a week.

I got a good deal, so that helped. I'm lovin' it so far! I'll try to wait a while before taking the plunge on another.

Prince · 2 January 2008, 03:00 PM

I wanted a Rolex watch ever since childhood. Thought it was out of reach until just recently, really. Always keep your eye on the prize!!!

watchlady · 2 January 2008, 03:16 PM

I bought my first Rolex when I was in my early 20's (I'm turning 50 this year). All of a sudden I was making good money (for that time) and I saw a Rolex in the window of Tourneau NYC and bought it. I think at that time it was about $1100 for a ladies ss datejust and I paid cash for it. I've had several since then and have 6 now plus other fine watches.

I still have a want list and it seems to grow just hanging around here. This forum certainly makes you want more watches. Enjoy!

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 January 2008, 07:04 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Actually, I bought my first Rolex, an SS Sub Date, on an impulse back in 1989. Since then I have had quite a few watches, some bought on impulse, some being ordered as models I desire.

2 January 2008, 10:54 AM	#1
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Greetings From a new guy, and an observation... Greetings All, New to the boards, though I have been perusing for some time. It would appear, like myself, several here start with a date-just, and move along from there. My S/S DJ started another collecting habit, that has resulted in 3 Rolex in 3 years, and I have this years prospect lined up... What was your first experience that persuaded you (or someone) to get you that first Rolex? Me? my wife seemed to purchase a new watch for me every other year, though she always noticed I'd glance at the Rolex. First year anniversary gift from my better half was my S/S DJ. That was it for me... Hooked on them since.... Nice to be here, and look forward to contributing D-

2 January 2008, 03:00 PM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I wanted a Rolex watch ever since childhood. Thought it was out of reach until just recently, really. Always keep your eye on the prize!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

2 January 2008, 03:16 PM	#6
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	I bought my first Rolex when I was in my early 20's (I'm turning 50 this year). All of a sudden I was making good money (for that time) and I saw a Rolex in the window of Tourneau NYC and bought it. I think at that time it was about $1100 for a ladies ss datejust and I paid cash for it. I've had several since then and have 6 now plus other fine watches. I still have a want list and it seems to grow just hanging around here. This forum certainly makes you want more watches. Enjoy! __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

2 January 2008, 07:04 PM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Actually, I bought my first Rolex, an SS Sub Date, on an impulse back in 1989. Since then I have had quite a few watches, some bought on impulse, some being ordered as models I desire. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 January 2008, 11:33 AM	#2
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I wanted a Rolex most of my adult life. Finally bought a pre-owned GMT when I was in my forties. Wore that daily for close to 20 years. The itch for a new one was still there and then I discovered TRF! The itch was scratched to the tune of three new watches this year, a new Sub/date, a TT datejust, and a SS Daytona. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!

2 January 2008, 02:01 PM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I recently bought my first Rollie soon after watch shopping for my girlfriends Christmas present. It gave me the bug big time and I ended up with the GMT IIc. I had been wanting a new watch anyway to go with my 5 year old SMP, but once I saw the new GMT is was over in about a week. I got a good deal, so that helped. I'm lovin' it so far! I'll try to wait a while before taking the plunge on another.

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