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kelly1mm · 12 March 2020, 10:20 AM

Brand new to Rolex. Have one coming in, a birth-year 1970 Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Silver on an oyster strap - recent service from RSC so not original). I am getting it as a memento of my 50th birthday and some business milestones. Plan on it being an every day wear watch.

I am trying to get to 10 posts so I can post pictures when the watch arrives which should be tomorrow or Friday.

Thanks for being such a great resource

Tape · 12 March 2020, 11:11 AM

Congrats and welcome

BigBlue1 · 12 March 2020, 12:58 PM

Awesome. I can't wait for the update. Congrats on the Fiftieth and Milestones.

interestedwatcher · 12 March 2020, 12:59 PM

Love the 1500 and 1501.

Dan S · 12 March 2020, 01:17 PM

I think you can upload photos using the attachment manager without 10 posts. They just have to be sized correctly.

kelly1mm · 12 March 2020, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Awesome. I can't wait for the update. Congrats on the Fiftieth and Milestones.

Thanks! As I said I am going to try to get responses in to get to 10 posts for pics as I have seen the posts about "if no wrist picture it didn't happen" -lol!

I figured if you make it to 50 with only one wife and no time in jail that is a pretty good accomplishment!

On the business, I started a small 'side hustle' just about 5 years ago. Has grown and just hit a total sales to date of $300K at just over 50% net margins. Lot of long nights made that happen so I wanted something to commemorate the event.

IndianRider · 12 March 2020, 01:23 PM

Brand new to Rolex, but yet a Rolex connoisseur. Welcome, friend

kelly1mm · 12 March 2020, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interestedwatcher

Love the 1500 and 1501.

Thanks! As I said I am going to try to get responses in to get to 10 posts for pics as I have seen the posts about "if no wrist picture it didn't happen" -lol!

I chose the 1500 for a number of reasons. In no particular order:

1) I am a fan of mid century design and this watch has MCM elements!
2) I wanted a birth year watch
3) Cost is/was a factor
4) 34mm is big enough for me! I think the larger watches seem too big on most people (this is my opinion only!)
5) the oyster band with the silver dial and smooth bezel is so elegant yet understated as to not draw attention. I am buying this for me, not for others to see me wearing it.
6) This is going to be an every day wear watch so I was not looking for a true classic with tons of patina, but did want a recently serviced watch (preferably by RSC - which this one was)

By the way, before this watch I have not bought a watch for myself that cost over $30! So quite the upgrade!

kelly1mm · 12 March 2020, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

I think you can upload photos using the attachment manager without 10 posts. They just have to be sized correctly.

Thanks so much for letting me know! I will have to play with it to make sure I get the right size. Starting to get the jitters about it getting here in less than 24 hours! (maybe!)

kelly1mm · 13 March 2020, 06:27 AM

It came today!

AJMarcus · 13 March 2020, 07:54 AM

Classy. Looks great. Congrats

kelly1mm · 13 March 2020, 09:40 AM

One nice thing about a fresh service from RSC ....

soflonative · 13 March 2020, 10:51 AM

Love the 1500, got this in 1978 new when I was 16. I wore it every day from 78’ until 2004. I changed out the original silver dial and added a jubilee bracelet in 1984. I thought I lost the oyster band and found it six months ago and it put it back on. Still runs and looks great!

Congrats on your 50th birthday and your first Rolex!!

Enjoy your new timepiece!!

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kelly1mm · 13 March 2020, 12:09 PM

[QUOTE
Love the 1500, got this in 1978 new when I was 16. I wore it every day from 78’ until 2004. I changed out the original silver dial and added a jubilee bracelet in 1984. I thought I lost the oyster band and found it six months ago and it put it back on. Still runs and looks great!

Congrats on your 50th birthday and your first Rolex!!

Enjoy your new timepiece!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the well wishes! BD is still a few months away but so happy with my gift!

Your Rolex is a beautiful example! Quite the survivor!

zapokee · 14 March 2020, 12:09 PM

Congratulations! The 1500 is a beautiful watch.

GGGMT · 14 March 2020, 12:25 PM

Fabulous!!

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sgwatchguy · 14 March 2020, 01:03 PM

Congratulations!

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Nikrnic · 14 March 2020, 01:41 PM

Congrats!! Thats a good looker. A 1500 with a white roman dial was my first new Rolex. Enjoy!!...

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carwashchris · 15 March 2020, 06:00 AM

Nice score

A A+ on your first pick.

carl5 · 16 March 2020, 07:35 PM

Awesome and make sure you enjoy it.

kelly1mm · 17 March 2020, 06:54 AM

Thanks to everyone for your well wishes! I have it on now and have it on every day since I got it. It has a full service at RSC in July 2019 but I am still taking it off when it could get wet. Almost for sure it would not be a problem but why risk it! Still loving it!

4151zero · 21 March 2020, 12:24 AM

Congrats and fantastic, I'm a 1970 birth year too, .. the oldest in our collection is a 1977 (my wifes DJ)

One day I might stumble on a 70 Sub, but I too worry about using it as a tool and not a safe queen.

RObinx · 21 March 2020, 12:29 AM

Nice

12 March 2020, 10:20 AM	#1
kelly1mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	First time Rolex buyer, 1970 OP Date 1500 incoming! Brand new to Rolex. Have one coming in, a birth-year 1970 Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Silver on an oyster strap - recent service from RSC so not original). I am getting it as a memento of my 50th birthday and some business milestones. Plan on it being an every day wear watch. I am trying to get to 10 posts so I can post pictures when the watch arrives which should be tomorrow or Friday. Thanks for being such a great resource

12 March 2020, 12:58 PM	#3
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Awesome. I can't wait for the update. Congrats on the Fiftieth and Milestones. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

12 March 2020, 01:17 PM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,256	I think you can upload photos using the attachment manager without 10 posts. They just have to be sized correctly. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

13 March 2020, 10:51 AM	#13
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,064	Love the 1500, got this in 1978 new when I was 16. I wore it every day from 78’ until 2004. I changed out the original silver dial and added a jubilee bracelet in 1984. I thought I lost the oyster band and found it six months ago and it put it back on. Still runs and looks great! Congrats on your 50th birthday and your first Rolex!! Enjoy your new timepiece!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

14 March 2020, 01:03 PM	#17
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

12 March 2020, 11:11 AM	#2
Tape Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wyoming Posts: 173	Congrats and welcome

12 March 2020, 12:59 PM	#4
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	Love the 1500 and 1501.

12 March 2020, 01:23 PM	#7
IndianRider Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: on the road Watch: ing shameless Posts: 569	Brand new to Rolex, but yet a Rolex connoisseur. Welcome, friend

13 March 2020, 07:54 AM	#11
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Classy. Looks great. Congrats

13 March 2020, 12:09 PM	#14
kelly1mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	[QUOTE Love the 1500, got this in 1978 new when I was 16. I wore it every day from 78’ until 2004. I changed out the original silver dial and added a jubilee bracelet in 1984. I thought I lost the oyster band and found it six months ago and it put it back on. Still runs and looks great! Congrats on your 50th birthday and your first Rolex!! Enjoy your new timepiece!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] Thanks for the well wishes! BD is still a few months away but so happy with my gift! Your Rolex is a beautiful example! Quite the survivor!

14 March 2020, 12:09 PM	#15
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	Congratulations! The 1500 is a beautiful watch.

14 March 2020, 12:25 PM	#16
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,336	Fabulous!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2020, 01:41 PM	#18
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Congrats!! Thats a good looker. A 1500 with a white roman dial was my first new Rolex. Enjoy!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

15 March 2020, 06:00 AM	#19
carwashchris 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Vintage DD'S Posts: 877	Nice score A A+ on your first pick.

16 March 2020, 07:35 PM	#20
carl5 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: US Posts: 102	Awesome and make sure you enjoy it.

17 March 2020, 06:54 AM	#21
kelly1mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	Thanks to everyone for your well wishes! I have it on now and have it on every day since I got it. It has a full service at RSC in July 2019 but I am still taking it off when it could get wet. Almost for sure it would not be a problem but why risk it! Still loving it!

21 March 2020, 12:24 AM	#22
4151zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: JZ Location: Nor Cal Foothills Watch: Polar 226570 Posts: 28	Congrats and fantastic, I'm a 1970 birth year too, .. the oldest in our collection is a 1977 (my wifes DJ) One day I might stumble on a 70 Sub, but I too worry about using it as a tool and not a safe queen.

21 March 2020, 12:29 AM	#23
RObinx Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 128	Nice

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