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Taffi Abernathy · 18 July 2009, 08:17 PM

Many TRFers have discussed the age at which they acquired their first Rolex, but I am curious as to the year when members wore their first Rolex. It is optional whether you want to discuss the model of your watch at that time, and under what circumstances you acquired your timepiece.

Colnago · 18 July 2009, 08:20 PM

1986....my avatar....I actually have it on right now typing.....I was 23 years old so simple maths will tell you I have had it half my life......still love it.

watchdawg · 18 July 2009, 08:59 PM

1975 a GMT. It cost more to service it now that what I paid for it then.

mike · 18 July 2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by watchdawg

1975 a GMT. It cost more to service it now that what I paid for it then.

LOL!

X2. A 1675 in 1968.

Rolex116520 · 18 July 2009, 09:09 PM

1983 , second hand SS DJ jubilee . I still have the watch although I no longer wear it , tend to take it out of the safe once and a while but not more. It has been a good and reliable companion of my early twenties till I retired it when I got my first and only white faced 16520 in 1988 . They now share the top shelf in the safe along with some Longines I inherited from my father and grandfather .

dicin · 18 July 2009, 09:26 PM

First GMT Master II Z series February 2009

Then I fell in love.

Second Sub Date V series April 2009
Third Master GMT IIC V series July 2009

Next a Daytona

SubmarinerMan · 18 July 2009, 09:53 PM

I first wore a Rolex in 2007. November 18th to be precise. The Rolex I wore was a Submariner 16610 and i'm wearing it right now. I was 14 back then.

marshallr47 · 19 July 2009, 01:46 PM

Got my first in 2006. My father gave me his '67 OP and a few months later that same year, I bought my first a D serial GMT II.

Joelmor · 18 July 2009, 09:56 PM

1968 - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, SS, silver index dial
bought when on R&R at the PX in Bangkok, Thailand.

Joel

fishrising · 18 July 2009, 10:04 PM

Early April 2009 - 16710, GMT Master II, P serial, all 3 inserts (currently Pepsi for the summer)

Late April 2009 - 16610, Submariner, F serial

Just getting started, next EXP-II White Face???

Doug507 · 18 July 2009, 10:06 PM

1987 - GMT Master II, the Fat Lady

BLSampson · 18 July 2009, 09:59 PM

1993 a sub.

Gasoil4ever · 18 July 2009, 10:01 PM

31 12 2008. GMT Master II

I wanted one for 30 years old "time limit" (i turned 31 17 days later :-D )

i am very happy with it. Hope i can keep it a life time.

Can decide yet what will be the next one...

East Bay Rider · 18 July 2009, 10:15 PM

October 13, 2007
GMT Master II 16710LN
It was a 15th anniversary gift from my wife. Our anniversary isn't until Oct 17, but she was so excited she gave it to me early.

jdc · 18 July 2009, 10:34 PM

2007

a 1956 oysterdate

chicagowatchman · 19 July 2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

2007

a 1956 oysterdate

THATS A STUNNING WATCH!!!!!

I wore a 1982 DD when i turned 21 in 1983.....it cost around $3500 then!

landroverking · 18 July 2009, 10:40 PM

Gmt 1978

DARK_KNIGHT · 18 July 2009, 11:08 PM

Not mine but my dad's......................wore it when I was 17, it was a Rolex DD in Yellow Gold.

First one I bought myself was like in 2006 - 2007, that late mainly because I liked other brands better.

Borderwarrior · 18 July 2009, 11:15 PM

June 27th, 2007-EXP II-White Face.

ozark1 · 18 July 2009, 11:24 PM

1969...Bought a Sub and a Datejust from a family friend who needed $$ fast. Both long gone..But I still have the DJ box and 2 rivet bands...

mcjp6 · 18 July 2009, 11:26 PM

1984 a 16030 Datejust, still have it and wear it probably 80% of the time, recently had a service and looks as good as the day I got it..

Welshwatchman · 18 July 2009, 11:28 PM

2003. TT Turnograph.

Dan Pierce · 18 July 2009, 11:33 PM

2006, a 1986 DateJust on jubilee.

dP

Idle Swede · 18 July 2009, 11:41 PM

Various "preowned" in 1962

First new 1963, a TT Datejust.

Taffi Abernathy · 19 July 2009, 02:06 AM

My first Rolex was acquired in 1991 (or possibly late in 90). It was a ladies 26 mm in SS with slate dial, and I kept going back to the jeweler for almost a year before purchasing it. Prior to buying this watch, I had only worn Seikos, so as you can imagine, the decision to purchase felt huge. Naturally, I am glad I did!

ashu2289 · 19 July 2009, 07:38 AM

2006...116523 18K/SS Daytona

Prince · 19 July 2009, 07:44 AM

In 2005. I had always wanted one all my life, but never could afford, or justify buying one until then. The first was my Datejust, and I acquired the other three in my collection, plus a Lady DJ for my wife, in short order after that.

Once the floodgates were open, the Rollies came pouring in!!!

austinmc · 19 July 2009, 08:43 AM

2006, a pre-owned 1987 Diamond Dial DJ 16013 from 1987.

rolexgolfer23 · 19 July 2009, 11:29 AM

1977- Rolex Sub 5513 and i still have it.

The GMT Kid · 19 July 2009, 12:02 PM

2000.

18 July 2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	In What Year Did You First Wear Rolex? Many TRFers have discussed the age at which they acquired their first Rolex, but I am curious as to the year when members wore their first Rolex. It is optional whether you want to discuss the model of your watch at that time, and under what circumstances you acquired your timepiece. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

18 July 2009, 08:20 PM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	1986....my avatar....I actually have it on right now typing.....I was 23 years old so simple maths will tell you I have had it half my life......still love it. __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

18 July 2009, 09:26 PM	#6
dicin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: Canada Posts: 141	First GMT Master II Z series February 2009 Then I fell in love. Second Sub Date V series April 2009 Third Master GMT IIC V series July 2009 Next a Daytona __________________ GMT Master II Pepsi ... Z Series GMT Master IIc TT 116713 LN ... V Series Submariner Date ... V Series GMT Master IIc 116710 LN Patek Philippe, Panerai, Zenith, Breitling, Oris, Fortis, IWC, Seiko

18 July 2009, 09:53 PM	#7
SubmarinerMan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Bedfordshire, UK Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,046	I first wore a Rolex in 2007. November 18th to be precise. The Rolex I wore was a Submariner 16610 and i'm wearing it right now. I was 14 back then. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 LV 'M'. Rolex Submariner 16610 'M'. Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600. Omega Seamaster 2226.80.00. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2907.50.91 .

19 July 2009, 01:46 PM	#8
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Got my first in 2006. My father gave me his '67 OP and a few months later that same year, I bought my first a D serial GMT II. __________________ Ron

18 July 2009, 08:59 PM	#3
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	1975 a GMT. It cost more to service it now that what I paid for it then.

18 July 2009, 09:09 PM	#5
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	1983 , second hand SS DJ jubilee . I still have the watch although I no longer wear it , tend to take it out of the safe once and a while but not more. It has been a good and reliable companion of my early twenties till I retired it when I got my first and only white faced 16520 in 1988 . They now share the top shelf in the safe along with some Longines I inherited from my father and grandfather .

18 July 2009, 09:56 PM	#9
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	1968 - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, SS, silver index dial bought when on R&R at the PX in Bangkok, Thailand. Joel

18 July 2009, 10:04 PM	#10
fishrising "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New England, USA Watch: Sub, Pam164, PO-XL Posts: 383	Early April 2009 - 16710, GMT Master II, P serial, all 3 inserts (currently Pepsi for the summer) Late April 2009 - 16610, Submariner, F serial Just getting started, next EXP-II White Face???

18 July 2009, 10:06 PM	#11
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	1987 - GMT Master II, the Fat Lady __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

18 July 2009, 09:59 PM	#12
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	1993 a sub. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

18 July 2009, 10:01 PM	#13
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	31 12 2008. GMT Master II I wanted one for 30 years old "time limit" (i turned 31 17 days later :-D ) i am very happy with it. Hope i can keep it a life time. Can decide yet what will be the next one... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

18 July 2009, 10:15 PM	#14
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,061	October 13, 2007 GMT Master II 16710LN It was a 15th anniversary gift from my wife. Our anniversary isn't until Oct 17, but she was so excited she gave it to me early. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

18 July 2009, 10:34 PM	#15
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	2007 a 1956 oysterdate

18 July 2009, 10:40 PM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Gmt 1978

18 July 2009, 11:08 PM	#18
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Not mine but my dad's......................wore it when I was 17, it was a Rolex DD in Yellow Gold. First one I bought myself was like in 2006 - 2007, that late mainly because I liked other brands better.

18 July 2009, 11:15 PM	#19
Borderwarrior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: James Location: New York Watch: Datejust,ExpyII Posts: 26	June 27th, 2007-EXP II-White Face.

18 July 2009, 11:24 PM	#20
ozark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ar. Posts: 71	1969...Bought a Sub and a Datejust from a family friend who needed $$ fast. Both long gone..But I still have the DJ box and 2 rivet bands...

18 July 2009, 11:26 PM	#21
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	1984 a 16030 Datejust, still have it and wear it probably 80% of the time, recently had a service and looks as good as the day I got it..

18 July 2009, 11:28 PM	#22
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	2003. TT Turnograph. __________________ ..33

18 July 2009, 11:41 PM	#24
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Various "preowned" in 1962 First new 1963, a TT Datejust.

19 July 2009, 02:06 AM	#25
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	My first Rolex was acquired in 1991 (or possibly late in 90). It was a ladies 26 mm in SS with slate dial, and I kept going back to the jeweler for almost a year before purchasing it. Prior to buying this watch, I had only worn Seikos, so as you can imagine, the decision to purchase felt huge. Naturally, I am glad I did! __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

19 July 2009, 07:38 AM	#26
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	2006...116523 18K/SS Daytona __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

19 July 2009, 07:44 AM	#27
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	In 2005. I had always wanted one all my life, but never could afford, or justify buying one until then. The first was my Datejust, and I acquired the other three in my collection, plus a Lady DJ for my wife, in short order after that. Once the floodgates were open, the Rollies came pouring in!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

19 July 2009, 08:43 AM	#28
austinmc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Austin Location: Willis, Tx. Watch: 18238 YG Posts: 67	2006, a pre-owned 1987 Diamond Dial DJ 16013 from 1987. __________________ AustinMc ref. 16610 SS Date Submariner A ref. 18238 YG Day-Date President T ref. 16234 SS Datejust S

19 July 2009, 11:29 AM	#29
rolexgolfer23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ray Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex Sub 5513 Posts: 102	1977- Rolex Sub 5513 and i still have it.

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