Which rolex sparked your passion for the brand?

[AEV]

For me it was the iconic Submariner.

[Chalet]

My Dad’s

[mfserge]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Found it!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

This YM ref 116622 is what made me fall down the Rolex rabbit hole.

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First Rolex I thought about how I might one day acquire it.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Wow, there was no particular model; it was the brand itself, the heritage, and the history. I took the first model I could afford and went on from there.

This was the first.

A local grey dealer had one of those in their window for a while. I thought it was pretty cool - something different, a bit like today's Air King. Don't think I've seen one in the wild.

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by Chalet

My Dad’s

That’s a really cool unique color that has aged to. A very elegant reference as well to begin with. My dads got me into it as well. Well that, Bond movies and old adverts about exploration and all. Anyways, very nice watch.

[liverpool23]

for me it was the Sub ND

[rockmastermike]

16610 and while I don't have it anymore, I still adore it

[JHMurphy85]

Submariner Date

[siempreko]

My grandfather’s 1002. He purchased it in 1961, in Switzerland. Then he wore it all the time! I am honored to continue to wear it today!


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[jatco]

Originally Posted by siempreko

My grandfather’s 1002. He purchased it in 1961, in Switzerland. Then he wore it all the time! I am honored to continue to wear it today!


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[dpt.calvin]

116710blnr.

[BDII]

For me it it was the steel datejust 16030. Tried one on at a local jeweler and was hooked.


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[Gerry62]

January 2010 Submariner exhibited in the shop
but two months later March 2010 in another dealership they offered me a last remaining Sd 16600 my favorite ever
11 years later (2021) the same dealer AD bought the Sea dweller TT43

[WilsdorfNDavis]

When my GF bought me a DJ41 for Christmas in 2018...

[LuigiSison]

Hulk submariner!!

[LuigiSison]

Or the classic fluted DJ41

[tymonster]

My dad's 11613. He's worn it every day for 30 years. Wish I could be a one watch guy like him.

[Muzikman]

My steel black sub date.


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[Boaters]

Subs

[Kyle3130]

16613lb

[RWE13]

Originally (as a kid), all gold day date - reignited as an adult by a bluesy

[8202632]

Growing up in the 80s, the day date. All the BSDs had one on their wrists. JR Ewing! In my mind of a child, that’s how I measured the success of those adults at the time. Of course now that I’m older and (questionably) wiser, I understand that success in life is measured in numerous ways, not just on physical possessions.

However, I’m still hoping to acquire a 228239 sometime soon to check it off my bucket list and to celebrate some of the good fortune that I have been blessed with in my life. Eventually I would like to pass along my watches (and love of cars and pens) to my 2 boys. I’m like a little kid at Christmas sometimes, but I’m glad to have that spirit still inside of me.

[Sub Capt.]

Initially a 14060 Sub. Then the 16710 GMT

[Perku-t]

1665 Sea Dweller for me

[Roger Lococco]

16710 Pepsi GMT


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[subtona]

The elusive zenith Daytona in 1989

[Matthieu]

I have a friend with a vintage solid yellow gold Daytona. She is very stylish and really makes it work. The weight is impressive.

[Bigsoftee]

I had skipped school to go to the horse racing at Windsor (UK), on a cold grey wet Monday afternoon. I was 11 years old and loved to watch the bookies working their magic. A customer had won and a bookmaker reached into the inside pocket of his jacket to get out a chunk of money, when he did I saw a brief flash of what turned out to be a Rolex Daydate Yellow Gold. I loved watches from a 5 year old boy and did not know what it was. I did my research by going around the watch shops and discovered Rolex. I said to myself as a young boy I would one day own a Daydate.

Fast forward 5 years, when I had just turned 16 I had saved enough money to buy a two tone datejust. I worked raking bunkers at the local golf club, had two paper rounds in the morning and one in the afternoon, plus a few other little sidelines. I did it though, £2040 from watches of Switzerland.

Fast forward to my early forties, and I managed to buy a Yellow Gold Daydate, strapping it on took me back to a 11 year old boy, and being back at the races, truly a humbling experience.

Sorry for the epic post! Oh, and yea I still own the original datejust :)

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by Bigsoftee

I had skipped school to go to the horse racing at Windsor (UK), on a cold grey wet Monday afternoon. I was 11 years old and loved to watch the bookies working their magic. A customer had won and a bookmaker reached into the inside pocket of his jacket to get out a chunk of money, when he did I saw a brief flash of what turned out to be a Rolex Daydate Yellow Gold. I loved watches from a 5 year old boy and did not know what it was. I did my research by going around the watch shops and discovered Rolex. I said to myself as a young boy I would one day own a Daydate.

Fast forward 5 years, when I had just turned 16 I had saved enough money to buy a two tone datejust. I worked raking bunkers at the local golf club, had two paper rounds in the morning and one in the afternoon, plus a few other little sidelines. I did it though, £2040 from watches of Switzerland.

Fast forward to my early forties, and I managed to buy a Yellow Gold Daydate, strapping it on took me back to a 11 year old boy, and being back at the races, truly a humbling experience.

Sorry for the epic post! Oh, and yea I still own the original datejust :)

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