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SigPig94 · 21 August 2011, 10:48 PM

If it were not for the DeepSea, I'd still be Rolex-less. So many beautiful, more expensive watches out there and I would not trade my DSSD for any of them. The only reason I decided to spend a decent sum of $$ on an accessory was because of how much I liked the DeepSea. The more I read on this Forum, the more I appreciate all of the lovers and haters of this most unique Rolex. Both sides make me love my decision.

boz96num · 25 August 2011, 12:55 AM

Definately the Sea-Dweller 16600.

Enrique · 5 September 2011, 12:18 AM

It all started with a GMT Master 16700 followed by the Submariner 14060 then a continuous craving and appreciation of all Rolex sports models.

Watch Fan · 5 September 2011, 02:09 PM

My first was a GMT IIc, which I still have and love.

43builder · 5 September 2011, 02:12 PM

i was 8 and it was a Rolex Daytona with a Slate Dial!

rightspy · 5 September 2011, 02:34 PM

1675...couldn't afford a vintage but got a 16750 for $900. Thrilled with it.

mailman · 5 September 2011, 10:43 PM

My uncle's 5512.

Jinder · 5 September 2011, 11:03 PM

My uncles TT DateJust - Back 1983 / 1984

Keeperoftime · 5 September 2011, 11:33 PM

My first love was a Rolex 16610LV F-series.

Michael M. · 5 September 2011, 11:38 PM

A 5512 4-liner c.1978.

jojjen84 · 6 September 2011, 12:31 AM

was stunned by a friends SD but fell in love with the Sub ND non-cosc!

Old Blue · 6 September 2011, 12:54 AM

The word iconic is overused but not in this case...
Submariner

ibramr · 6 September 2011, 01:19 AM

Not a specific model, and I am going back something like 50 or so years ago. At that very young age, it was the shape of the cyclope that attracted my attention to the brand. Fast forward some more years, and it was the notion that the brand was usually certified as a chronometer (mainly Datejust) that part with notions of both accuracy and reliability. First acquired watch was an AirKing Date 30 years ago, that still work and look like new....the rest is history. Lovely watch, and lovely design. Enjoy in good health.

PS: With affinity with the cyclope still in place, my favorite now is the sub ND 14060---And no, I can not explain.

siewmaiwatch · 6 September 2011, 04:03 AM

Sub for me

warren G. · 6 September 2011, 04:28 AM

5513 Submariner.

Before that, I was completely content with my Speedmaster. I didn't had a single ounce of desire to own a Rolex at that point. That all change when I was at my favorite dealer, and saw a salesman with one. To that day, I couldn't get Rolex off my mind. Fast forward a few months later, and countless hours lurking on TRF. I was able to buy a SD. I don't know how long this fire is going to last tbh. Right now I'm flirting with the idea owning an AP 15300 or Big Pilot.

dhh · 6 September 2011, 12:30 PM

my 5514 - I actually bought two of these as my first collector's pieces 12 years ago.

david.m · 6 September 2011, 12:45 PM

Wanted a Sub for yrs, when the time came I ended up buying a DSSD & could not be happier.

Oyster1982 · 6 September 2011, 12:53 PM

I was first interested in Rolexes when my friend Joe bought a ss datejust in 2001 following the purchase of his first house at the age of 18. Than after that I began to notice Rolexes on TV and saw all the wiseguys had a Rolex on. I fell in love with the DJ and DD, I finally got my first Rolex in May a 1982 Rolex Date TT, than a month later I bought my TT DJ.

LightOnAHill · 6 September 2011, 02:48 PM

I saw a two tone sub back when I was a teenager in the 90s, and really liked it. Then I got onto their website, and fell in love with the daytona.

Fast forward about ten or twelve years after I've worked hard for the goals I've set (one of which was to own some nice rolex watches) and the right time and season has come.

RLX-lvr · 6 September 2011, 04:40 PM

The GMT did it for me.
Seeing one on the wrist of my uncle when I was a child did it for me.
He still has it from 1967.

Geronomo12 · 9 September 2011, 02:48 PM

I had 30 watches from Breitling to Patek. The SS Daytona finally made me a New Rolex buyer.

shirtguy · 9 September 2011, 11:11 PM

datejust is the classiest from the group

Tudor Geneve · 9 September 2011, 11:25 PM

It wasn't a Rolex but a vintage 1966 Tudor Prince Oysterdate with the small rose that started this passion with Rolex for me :)

Mickey® · 9 September 2011, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godeep

When i was younger i always dreamed of owning a 16613 blue face, It was the watched that said it all...
Please share the model that caught your eye, which prompted you to own a rolex.

I think I first became aware of it from the Bond movies...as a child growing up in Florida all my father's friends that had boats and were "well to do" seemed to be wearing a Submariner. Ah, if I could only find those guys now...they'd be in their 70's. I'd give them $500 bucks for their "used old" Sub!!!!!

drainaps · 9 September 2011, 11:33 PM

Pepsi GMT.

BaltimoreBrian · 10 September 2011, 12:29 AM

When i saw the Sub-C, its new look and its bracelet took the watch from something my dad would wear to something i wanted to wear.

MitchSteel · 10 September 2011, 01:19 AM

My dad's 5512.

thomaskho · 10 September 2011, 01:22 AM

Sub! No doubt.

wantonebad · 10 September 2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPig94

If it were not for the DeepSea, I'd still be Rolex-less. So many beautiful, more expensive watches out there and I would not trade my DSSD for any of them. The only reason I decided to spend a decent sum of $$ on an accessory was because of how much I liked the DeepSea. The more I read on this Forum, the more I appreciate all of the lovers and haters of this most unique Rolex. Both sides make me love my decision.

I will translate into cookie-speak:

If not for deepsea, cookie no have rolex. Cookie see many watches but none as pretty as mine. Cookie only spend so much cause cookie like deepsea. The more cookie look at forum the more he want have cookies with people who like deepsea and hate deepsea, they help make cookies decision.

secretagentbloke · 10 September 2011, 06:36 AM

GMT Pepsi bezel - Magnum P.I.'s watch, but still not got that 308 GTS :-(

5 September 2011, 02:09 PM	#274
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	My first was a GMT IIc, which I still have and love. __________________ "The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheeze."

5 September 2011, 02:12 PM	#275
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	i was 8 and it was a Rolex Daytona with a Slate Dial! __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

5 September 2011, 10:43 PM	#277
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,568	My uncle's 5512. __________________ JJ

5 September 2011, 11:33 PM	#279
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	My first love was a Rolex 16610LV F-series. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

6 September 2011, 04:28 AM	#285
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	5513 Submariner. Before that, I was completely content with my Speedmaster. I didn't had a single ounce of desire to own a Rolex at that point. That all change when I was at my favorite dealer, and saw a salesman with one. To that day, I couldn't get Rolex off my mind. Fast forward a few months later, and countless hours lurking on TRF. I was able to buy a SD. I don't know how long this fire is going to last tbh. Right now I'm flirting with the idea owning an AP 15300 or Big Pilot. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

21 August 2011, 10:48 PM	#271
SigPig94 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Boston Watch: DSSD Posts: 63	If it were not for the DeepSea, I'd still be Rolex-less. So many beautiful, more expensive watches out there and I would not trade my DSSD for any of them. The only reason I decided to spend a decent sum of $$ on an accessory was because of how much I liked the DeepSea. The more I read on this Forum, the more I appreciate all of the lovers and haters of this most unique Rolex. Both sides make me love my decision.

25 August 2011, 12:55 AM	#272
boz96num "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4	Definately the Sea-Dweller 16600.

5 September 2011, 12:18 AM	#273
Enrique "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Makati Watch: Cosmograph Posts: 3	It all started with a GMT Master 16700 followed by the Submariner 14060 then a continuous craving and appreciation of all Rolex sports models.

5 September 2011, 02:34 PM	#276
rightspy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 5	1675...couldn't afford a vintage but got a 16750 for $900. Thrilled with it.

5 September 2011, 11:03 PM	#278
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	My uncles TT DateJust - Back 1983 / 1984

5 September 2011, 11:38 PM	#280
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	A 5512 4-liner c.1978.

6 September 2011, 12:31 AM	#281
jojjen84 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sverige Watch: 14060M Posts: 1	was stunned by a friends SD but fell in love with the Sub ND non-cosc!

6 September 2011, 12:54 AM	#282
Old Blue Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ted Location: SF Bay Area Watch: tt Ceramic Sub Posts: 141	The word iconic is overused but not in this case... Submariner

6 September 2011, 01:19 AM	#283
ibramr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: usa Posts: 173	Not a specific model, and I am going back something like 50 or so years ago. At that very young age, it was the shape of the cyclope that attracted my attention to the brand. Fast forward some more years, and it was the notion that the brand was usually certified as a chronometer (mainly Datejust) that part with notions of both accuracy and reliability. First acquired watch was an AirKing Date 30 years ago, that still work and look like new....the rest is history. Lovely watch, and lovely design. Enjoy in good health. PS: With affinity with the cyclope still in place, my favorite now is the sub ND 14060---And no, I can not explain.

6 September 2011, 04:03 AM	#284
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	Sub for me

6 September 2011, 12:30 PM	#286
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	my 5514 - I actually bought two of these as my first collector's pieces 12 years ago. __________________ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. -- Benjamin Franklin

6 September 2011, 12:45 PM	#287
david.m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex DSSD, GMTIIc Posts: 43	Wanted a Sub for yrs, when the time came I ended up buying a DSSD & could not be happier.

6 September 2011, 12:53 PM	#288
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I was first interested in Rolexes when my friend Joe bought a ss datejust in 2001 following the purchase of his first house at the age of 18. Than after that I began to notice Rolexes on TV and saw all the wiseguys had a Rolex on. I fell in love with the DJ and DD, I finally got my first Rolex in May a 1982 Rolex Date TT, than a month later I bought my TT DJ. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

6 September 2011, 02:48 PM	#289
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I saw a two tone sub back when I was a teenager in the 90s, and really liked it. Then I got onto their website, and fell in love with the daytona. Fast forward about ten or twelve years after I've worked hard for the goals I've set (one of which was to own some nice rolex watches) and the right time and season has come.

6 September 2011, 04:40 PM	#290
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	The GMT did it for me. Seeing one on the wrist of my uncle when I was a child did it for me. He still has it from 1967.

9 September 2011, 02:48 PM	#291
Geronomo12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Watch: IWC Amalfi Platinu Posts: 65	I had 30 watches from Breitling to Patek. The SS Daytona finally made me a New Rolex buyer.

9 September 2011, 11:11 PM	#292
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,326	datejust is the classiest from the group

9 September 2011, 11:25 PM	#293
Tudor Geneve Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 44	It wasn't a Rolex but a vintage 1966 Tudor Prince Oysterdate with the small rose that started this passion with Rolex for me :)

9 September 2011, 11:33 PM	#295
drainaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Too many to tell Posts: 522	Pepsi GMT.

10 September 2011, 12:29 AM	#296
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	When i saw the Sub-C, its new look and its bracelet took the watch from something my dad would wear to something i wanted to wear.

10 September 2011, 01:19 AM	#297
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	My dad's 5512. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

10 September 2011, 01:22 AM	#298
thomaskho "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Watch: 16610 Posts: 226	Sub! No doubt.

10 September 2011, 06:36 AM	#300
secretagentbloke "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great Britain Watch: er, too many !!! Posts: 86	GMT Pepsi bezel - Magnum P.I.'s watch, but still not got that 308 GTS :-(

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