Which rolex sparked your passion for the brand?

[Jarlaxle]

As a kid I remember the gold President (i.e. Day/Date) made a strong impression but in terms of being interested in buying one myself now that I actually could afford one, it was actually the Milgauss that first caught my eye. Have since moved on and now am focused on other models but that's what drew me to the brand initially.

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

The Pepsi I bought used in 1988

Which i then had to sell in 1990 as we had a 13% mortgage.

It’s the only watch i have ever had to sell,,,
Never again,,

[Dahh]

Submariners, inspiration from James Bond.

[tyee]

Subs. I just love those watches

[Nikrnic]

When i was younger it was the DJ only, i had no interest in any sports models. Later on about 5 yrs ago when my interests were resparked it was the 5dgt Sub that got me going down the rabbit hole.

Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

[jamesbondOO7]

[winst]

My Dad’s 34mm Oyster Precision Manual.

[need4speed]

The Submariners and Sea Dwellers of the Saturation Divers when I was working on Dive Support vessels back in early 90's.

[996marty]

I always loved the vintage sub an absolute classic in my book.

[fwhawk]

Daytona

[S.Explorer]

A 1990s two-tone Datejust with diamond champagne dial owned by my father. I couldn't carry off that look so bought an Explorer.

[brucethemanlee]

Explorer II more than 20 years ago

[wrxdev]

The OP39

[Gasoil4ever]

1985 GMT Master 16750.

My first purchase over 20 years later was a 16710

[barneb10]

Rolex Day-Date and 2 liner tritium 14060.

[chinaski]

Explorer 1 and Air King

[dsquared24]

GMT Master II

[Deepseadog]

16600

[garyk]

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’ll second that. Bought my TT Bluesy in July.

[MrGoat]

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.

Wanted a 16613 blue for 24 yrs before I bought one in June. It’s an incredible timepiece!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[JSolution]

This was my first, pictured on my 3 year old daughters wrist she will own it someday. I was wearing it on me and her mums first date. I don’t wear it any more the 36 is too small for me now

:)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[samsmart]

Mine was a 1988 5513 no date sub. I bought it in 2003 when I was in my early 20s. I was in retail, and only bought the watch because I thought it might add some credibility.

I wore it for 6 years every day. I wasn't a watch nerd yet. When I sold my first business, I sold that watch also not knowing the significance of it at all. It was a transitional model (plastic crystal, yet it had wg indices)

I kick myself every day for letting that one go. And I always keep my eye out for another.

Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

[S’portEye]

My dad used to wear a YG Datejust. Fell on harder times when I was in college and sold it. I was devastated for him. Everything ended up fine, but he never got a full gold piece again. He wears a TT DJ now.
I purchased an 18238 last year and recently traded up for the YG 40mm DD. Now there is a full gold piece in the family.

[Seddyspaghetti]

When GMT ceramic bezel first came out

[imsayingthough]

Day date has always been and still is the goal but GMT-II is really what got me to pull the trigger.

[bronxbombers42]

For me, it was the 16613LB. When the time came to buy a Sub, I ended up opting for the 16610LN, but one day I'll add the LB

[Drgessler]

Back in 2005, when I was in the market for my first nice watch, the choices came down to a sub (16610) or the black omega seamaster. The omega won the debate. Loved the wave dial and sword hands more than the sub. Wasn't a fan of the cheap feeling bracelet either. Still have the omega and was my daily wearer. Fast forward to 2017. My father passed and I got his datejust. Has more sentimental value than exciting me for the brand. UNTIL I saw the 116610lv. Instantly fell in love with it. Now it's my daily. I can not stop looking at how beautiful the green dial is. The omega and the datejust still get there wrist time but the green sub is what made me fall in love.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[Santiago32]

Day Date

[BobbyKeetaNow]

116500LN black dial. Not exactly unique in that regard. :-)

[Sim1]

As a boy the Submariner (I got it at the age of 14). As an adult the Daytona.