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DanP · 18 April 2008, 06:27 AM

Hello all. After watching some Rolex videos on youtube and reading the bad things people had to say about the brand (that Rolexes are for oldies blah blah blah), I was wondering what would be the average ownership age of them. Now I am 26 years old and dont really know anyone else my age with them. I'm still a noob when it comes to watches so go easy on me please. I love my GMT2 and I worked soooooooo hard to save up to buy it. But why all the Rolex hate there? Take care all

Dan

ohsixx · 18 April 2008, 06:30 AM

I son got his first Rolex at 23. I was a little older!

xf384c · 18 April 2008, 06:31 AM

I am 25 and I have owned a Rolex Sea Dweller for more than a year now.

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 April 2008, 06:31 AM

There was a thread about "how old were you when you got your first Rolex" somewhere here on TRF. Ages seemed to vary, as expected. Cannot remember if it was a poll....would be intesting to see what the average age of first Rolex ownership is here.

I for my part got my first Rolex (an SS Sub Date) at 20 years of age in 1989.

Markg · 18 April 2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

There was a thread about "how old were you when you got your first Rolex" somewhere here on TRF.

here it is!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34644

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 April 2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

There was a thread about "how old were you when you got your first Rolex" somewhere here on TRF. Ages seemed to vary, as expected. Cannot remember if it was a poll....would be intesting to see what the average age of first Rolex ownership is here.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Markg

here it is!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34644

Thanks, my friend!

Nice to see the poll!

f16570 · 18 April 2008, 06:32 AM

39 at the moment, Rollie owner for two years. Exp II Polar.

Tools · 18 April 2008, 06:35 AM

Hmmmm....

Old guys with good taste in watches......

................OK, I'll wear that label.......

seantk · 18 April 2008, 06:37 AM

39 when I got my first Rolex and I am 39 now!!

Sean

Skutt50 · 18 April 2008, 06:34 AM

I got my DJ when I was 51. I am still 51!

A collegue a work has a DJ and he is about 40.

A supplier I met the other day is about 60 and has had his DJ some 10 years.

oneillba · 18 April 2008, 06:37 AM

I got my first one at 49. I wished I would have gotten it sooner, but never sorry I got it.

OYSTERMANN · 18 April 2008, 06:45 AM

44 when I bought my first one in 2006. Up until then I had not been bothered - obviously I knew they were a top watch, but had never thought about buying one. However, one day I was passing my AD's window and made the mistake of stopping for a look - even worse, going inside. It was at that very moment that I was utterly mesmerised by a gorgeous SS Date - I just had to have it

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portable75 · 18 April 2008, 06:47 AM

about...35 when I got my Tudor and 37 for my datejust.

entropydave · 19 April 2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by oneillba

I got my first one at 49. I wished I would have gotten it sooner, but never sorry I got it.

DITTO!!

mfer · 18 April 2008, 06:39 AM

It is more classic. It is recognized as being the best, etc. My friends who don't know Rolex at all think my 16610 is over 10k. It is all perception from people who don't give a crap about watches.

My first was 29 years btw...

toph · 18 April 2008, 06:47 AM

I was and still am 24. The more i am on this forum the more i realise a made the right choice.

scottschoe · 18 April 2008, 06:52 AM

21 now...got my first in my early teens.

Chozn1 · 18 April 2008, 06:57 AM

I'm 27 and have owned 4 (still have 2) starting at the age of 21.

Terry Newton · 18 April 2008, 07:02 AM

I got my first at age 50 and am 51. I have been able to afford one for many years, just wasn't a priority. I came to realize that life is too short and there was no reason to not have one or more. I have 4 high end watches and will probably own no more. I pay cash for everything and have not made an interest payment on a credit card in almost 20 years. I have saved lots of money for retirement and decided that I want to work for many more years, as I get great satisfaction from what I do, so why not have a toy. Men like toys. We live for toys. My watches, bicycles, cars, etc. are my toys.

Terry Newton

OYSTERMANN · 18 April 2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I got my first at age 50 and am 51. I have been able to afford one for many years, just wasn't a priority. I came to realize that life is too short and there was no reason to not have one or more. I have 4 high end watches and will probably own no more. I pay cash for everything and have not made an interest payment on a credit card in almost 20 years. I have saved lots of money for retirement and decided that I want to work for many more years, as I get great satisfaction from what I do, so why not have a toy. Men like toys. We live for toys. My watches, bicycles, cars, etc. are my toys.

Terry Newton

Well said, Terry

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Widows Son · 18 April 2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I got my first at age 50 and am 51. I have been able to afford one for many years, just wasn't a priority. I came to realize that life is too short and there was no reason to not have one or more. I have 4 high end watches and will probably own no more. I pay cash for everything and have not made an interest payment on a credit card in almost 20 years. I have saved lots of money for retirement and decided that I want to work for many more years, as I get great satisfaction from what I do, so why not have a toy. Men like toys. We live for toys. My watches, bicycles, cars, etc. are my toys.

Terry Newton

You took the words out of my mouth!!!! I barely drink, don't gamble, never pay interest on a CC, always pay cash for toys, and live within my means. No reason to deny yourself anything if all the other bills are paid. Plus I always buy pre-owned. Let someone else take the depreciation hit. Buy cheap, buy twice!!!

DanP · 18 April 2008, 07:38 AM

We are all young at heart! Right Right!

Thanks for the responses guys!

jake · 18 April 2008, 07:42 AM

I bought my first Submariner 25 years ago when I was 16.

PeterT · 18 April 2008, 07:54 AM

I was 50 when I bought my LV and I should still be 50 when I buy my GMT II!

PeterT

roadcarver · 18 April 2008, 08:01 AM

I bought my first Rolex when I was 35.... still remember that 14060 E serial

Now I'm 37.

BMI · 18 April 2008, 12:35 PM

I was 58 when I bought my first, as others, I am still 58.
Those on You tube crying down Rolex- deep down inside just wish they had one!!

Coastal1 · 18 April 2008, 12:45 PM

I was and still am 33 when I got my first Rolex. I love t imore each day.

Atomant · 18 April 2008, 02:27 PM

Will be 34 in a few days time had my SD for 10 months or so. Only regrets is why wouldn't I own a Rolex earlier! Cheers.

Courmayeur1 · 18 April 2008, 09:41 PM

First at age 21 in 1982, many others since then...

GMTII Owner · 18 April 2008, 11:22 PM

I was 18 when I bought my first Rolex. I paid $100 a month interest free since I was in college for a SS datejust. I worked during college to help pay for it since I had received a scholarship. I later sold the watch to buy my wife her wedding ring. It was a great purchase and my felt bad after I finally told her what I did. Actually, it turned out just fine as I used that to help purchase my current GMTII Master c.

18 April 2008, 06:27 AM	#1
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Average age of a rolex owner? Hello all. After watching some Rolex videos on youtube and reading the bad things people had to say about the brand (that Rolexes are for oldies blah blah blah), I was wondering what would be the average ownership age of them. Now I am 26 years old and dont really know anyone else my age with them. I'm still a noob when it comes to watches so go easy on me please. I love my GMT2 and I worked soooooooo hard to save up to buy it. But why all the Rolex hate there? Take care all Dan

18 April 2008, 06:30 AM	#2
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I son got his first Rolex at 23. I was a little older! __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

18 April 2008, 06:31 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	There was a thread about "how old were you when you got your first Rolex" somewhere here on TRF. Ages seemed to vary, as expected. Cannot remember if it was a poll....would be intesting to see what the average age of first Rolex ownership is here. I for my part got my first Rolex (an SS Sub Date) at 20 years of age in 1989. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 April 2008, 06:32 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	39 at the moment, Rollie owner for two years. Exp II Polar. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

18 April 2008, 06:35 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,552	Hmmmm.... Old guys with good taste in watches...... ................OK, I'll wear that label....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 April 2008, 06:31 AM	#3
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	I am 25 and I have owned a Rolex Sea Dweller for more than a year now.

18 April 2008, 06:37 AM	#9
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	39 when I got my first Rolex and I am 39 now!! Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

18 April 2008, 06:34 AM	#10
Skutt50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: Sweden Watch: Old English Fusee Posts: 246	I got my DJ when I was 51. I am still 51! A collegue a work has a DJ and he is about 40. A supplier I met the other day is about 60 and has had his DJ some 10 years.

18 April 2008, 06:37 AM	#11
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I got my first one at 49. I wished I would have gotten it sooner, but never sorry I got it. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

18 April 2008, 06:45 AM	#12
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	44 when I bought my first one in 2006. Up until then I had not been bothered - obviously I knew they were a top watch, but had never thought about buying one. However, one day I was passing my AD's window and made the mistake of stopping for a look - even worse, going inside. It was at that very moment that I was utterly mesmerised by a gorgeous SS Date - I just had to have it. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

18 April 2008, 06:47 AM	#13
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	about...35 when I got my Tudor and 37 for my datejust. __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

18 April 2008, 06:39 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	It is more classic. It is recognized as being the best, etc. My friends who don't know Rolex at all think my 16610 is over 10k. It is all perception from people who don't give a crap about watches. My first was 29 years btw... __________________ member#3242

18 April 2008, 06:47 AM	#16
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I was and still am 24. The more i am on this forum the more i realise a made the right choice. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

18 April 2008, 06:52 AM	#17
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	21 now...got my first in my early teens. __________________ __________________

18 April 2008, 06:57 AM	#18
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	I'm 27 and have owned 4 (still have 2) starting at the age of 21. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

18 April 2008, 07:02 AM	#19
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I got my first at age 50 and am 51. I have been able to afford one for many years, just wasn't a priority. I came to realize that life is too short and there was no reason to not have one or more. I have 4 high end watches and will probably own no more. I pay cash for everything and have not made an interest payment on a credit card in almost 20 years. I have saved lots of money for retirement and decided that I want to work for many more years, as I get great satisfaction from what I do, so why not have a toy. Men like toys. We live for toys. My watches, bicycles, cars, etc. are my toys. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

18 April 2008, 07:38 AM	#22
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	We are all young at heart! Right Right! Thanks for the responses guys!

18 April 2008, 07:42 AM	#23
jake "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jake Location: San Francisco Watch: Green Submariner Posts: 751	I bought my first Submariner 25 years ago when I was 16. __________________ Editor & Publisher of Jake's Rolex World Magazine which you can always find at: http://www.RolexMagazine.com

18 April 2008, 07:54 AM	#24
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I was 50 when I bought my LV and I should still be 50 when I buy my GMT II! PeterT

18 April 2008, 08:01 AM	#25
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I bought my first Rolex when I was 35.... still remember that 14060 E serial Now I'm 37. __________________ I'm just a cook...

18 April 2008, 12:35 PM	#26
BMI "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Billy Location: Arizona Watch: 14060M Posts: 63	I was 58 when I bought my first, as others, I am still 58. Those on You tube crying down Rolex- deep down inside just wish they had one!!

18 April 2008, 12:45 PM	#27
Coastal1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulf Coast, USA Posts: 288	I was and still am 33 when I got my first Rolex. I love t imore each day.

18 April 2008, 02:27 PM	#28
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Will be 34 in a few days time had my SD for 10 months or so. Only regrets is why wouldn't I own a Rolex earlier! Cheers. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

18 April 2008, 09:41 PM	#29
Courmayeur1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 243	First at age 21 in 1982, many others since then...

18 April 2008, 11:22 PM	#30
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I was 18 when I bought my first Rolex. I paid $100 a month interest free since I was in college for a SS datejust. I worked during college to help pay for it since I had received a scholarship. I later sold the watch to buy my wife her wedding ring. It was a great purchase and my felt bad after I finally told her what I did. Actually, it turned out just fine as I used that to help purchase my current GMTII Master c. __________________

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