What was your first Rolex?

[Houston77]

Another thread got me wondering: What was your first Rolex? Do you still own it? Any story behind it?

Here’s mine. A 1980s DJ. My wife bought it for me when we were dating because she knew I always wanted a Rolex.

[jvb.nc]

116710blnr. purchased in 2015 in vienna whilst on my last family trip with my ailing stepfather; i will own it until the day i die. it has seen more wrist time than any other in my collection, aside from the watches i owned previously (breitling chrono avenger. daily for 7 years; omega seamaster PO 600pro, daily for 6 years). if i had to sell my entire collection, including my brand new 126710blro, i’d keep batman. i adore it.

[jay_kay]

An F series GMT Master II Black bezel bought in 2004

[rw2008]

Sd4k

[joli160]

[Dougiebaby]

1984 Datejust 36 — prep school graduation present from my Dad & Mom. I wore it for 24 years as my one and only.





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[53jd]

Bought a used GMT Pepsi in 1984 for $475. Beat the hec out of that watch for years. Sold for $1500 in 1990.

[kieselguhr]

First Rolex. Dad’s 1601. Will always have it.


AOW

[007timer]

An N series GMT Master “Coke” bezel


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[domo69]

It was a Explorer2 purchased in 1994 for 2,799.

[The Libertine]

Submariner 14060M

[GradyPhilpott]

114270Z

Still have it.

[Dr. Robert]

Sub, 5513

[KFP55]

Walked into an AD Jan 2 this year asking about a Sub. After a discussion around availability this appeared from the safe. Didn’t realize how lucky I was until digging into TRF a few weeks later. Followed quickly with a polar Ex 2, then a 16710. Pretty content at the moment - which is convenient given the current market..


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[rominvicta]

Dssd

[VegasMilgauss]

On my honeymoon

[othertbone]

Subs take it!

[othertbone]

Originally Posted by KFP55

Walked into an AD Jan 2 this year asking about a Sub. After a discussion around availability this appeared from the safe. Didn’t realize how lucky I was until digging into TRF a few weeks later. Followed quickly with a polar Ex 2, then a 16710. Pretty content at the moment - which is convenient given the current market..


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That is the best modern GMT, forget the blnr and the pink/purple one (pepsi?)

[DoctorA]

Sub. Arguably the most popular Rolex

[tgyberg]

1997 -16610 Sub. Sold it in 2012 as I wanted something larger for my Shrek wrists! Funny to think back to that day, I tried on the SD and thought, who the heck would buy such a tank of a watch!

[Sub Capt.]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Submariner 14060M

Same!

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[matt_Denver]

the entry level Air King of course!

[SoTaxLaw]

114300

[jerseyb]

Exp II bought pre owned in 2014. Still my only Rolex.IMG_20190707_132155.jpg

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[cbiggs]

My first was a sea dweller. (Not on the list )

For years, I had my mind set on a DSSD but when it came down to it, it was just too bulky. Couldn't be happier with my choice. Its beefy but easy to wear.

[never2late]

For as long as I can remember when the wife and I'd go shopping at the Mall I'd checkout the Rolex counter in every jewelry store. At the time I couldn't afford a Rolex but it was fun to look. Well in '88 I was promoted to Lieutenant on my police department and received a gift from my wife. It was a Rolex, Explorer II, black dial. At that time they were $1,500.00, quite expensive so needless to say I was very surprised. She had saved up her funds for several years. I wore the watch everyday for the next twenty three years then traded up to a Submariner. With her permission of course.

I just noticed my Explorer II was just like the photo above in post #23 by jerseyb.

[Rags]

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[Steve36Efc]

GMT2 Coke Bezel in 1997, got a really good discount at the time. Sold in 2016 to part fund a 116610 LV, also now sold.

[HK Islandboy]

Sea dweller

[vintage navitimer]

Sd4k