Bought my first Rolex today....

[Zman86]

Hello everyone. I had been planning to buy myself a fine watch to celebrate graduating from college. I went out today to try on some watches to see what they would feel like, to get a good idea of what I'd be buying when I went to pick up my new watch. I've had a few brands in mind, Breitling, Bell&Ross, RGM, Baume & Mercier, Omega, the list goes on... First watch I tried on was a Baume & Mercier Hampton Square, Black dial, black rubber strap, and I loved it, but decided against it for my first good watch, I may have to get one in the future.


Making my way around the case, I tried on a Tag Heuer Carrera, didnt really like it that much. Next was a Tag Heuer Monaco, stainless bracelet and case with a blue dial. Loved this watch also. I made my way around to the Rolex's, and there it was sitting there, a Rolex Submariner from an estate sale. This was the watch I had lusted for since I knew what a watch was. It is a 16800, and had just gotten back from Rolex Canada after a complete teardown and overhaul, including restoring the bracelet and polishing the case back to a mirror finish. It was beautiful. I walked around the mall for an hour before I decided to go back and put a downpayment of half the watches value so they would hold it for me. I'm very excited, as this is something I've waited for years to get.


However, there were some aspects that were holding me back from getting a Rolex, mainly the fact that they are widely viewed as status symbols and to flash to the rest of the world that you have money. I didnt buy a Rolex for this reason, I bought it to celebrate a special occasion for myself, and I bought it due to Rolex's reputation of being able to stand the test of time, and I wanted something that will last my lifetime so I can give it to my children, and them to theirs, etc. This is why I chose Rolex, that and it looks damn good with just about any outfit. I didnt plan on buying a watch today, but I just couldnt let it get away from me.