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Rock · 30 December 2014, 02:17 PM

The "special occasion" WAS the purchase of the watch.
I had seen the Cellini, was captivated, and had the $.
Never thought about another one until I spent time here.

phan655 · 30 December 2014, 02:23 PM

Yes, I purchased my 16710 GMT Pepsi Z Serial after closing my first deal in the oil and gas industry, 3 years ago. I still own it , but I think I will flip it in the near future to fund my first vintage Rolex.

RolexRon456 · 30 December 2014, 02:31 PM

Bought a GMT IIC with my first paycheck as a full physician, walked into the AD, paid full price, forgot to bargain in my excitement. Best thing I ever bought, love wearing it everyday.

wdin · 30 December 2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Was moving to Hong Kong and was told that I needed to have a rollie. That was what started this whole sickness. Still have my original DJ.

Really? Who would have advised you as such? And the reason for such?

anothernewphone · 30 December 2014, 02:37 PM

I bought mine because I was starting at my two Omegas and wondering why I didn't have one nice watch to wear all the time. I flipped the two of them for a 16610 M serial, and I wound up flipping that down the road for a 116610.

Time Exposure · 30 December 2014, 02:42 PM

In 1989 at age 22, after collecting Hamiltons and others, I saved enough to buy a used Rolex for $855.
It was a 1981 Sea Dweller 1665.
Not for a special occasion, just thought as a watch admirer I should experience a Rolex. Sold it in 1992 for $1,250.

Cinquecento · 30 December 2014, 02:54 PM

Not my first but my wife bought me a 16610 for my 30th/wedding gift. That ones a keeper lol

herbalt · 30 December 2014, 04:29 PM

I was turning 35 and I had always wanted a Rolex. Since then (4 years), I've bought, sold, flipped and made a small collection.

Bangel · 30 December 2014, 04:43 PM

Mine sure was.

I received my Sub Date as part of my wedding anniversary celebrations.

darwen · 30 December 2014, 05:27 PM

Bought my Air King white dial, Roman numerals eight years ago after being sober for 6 months. I still have it but don't wear it much as I feel it's a bit small for my taste (34mm). It was enough to give me the watch bug though. The sweeping seconds hand of an automatic gets me every time and screw down crowns. Two details which the rest of the world are blissfully unaware of but bring me endless pleasure.

Dr. Robert · 30 December 2014, 05:28 PM

A graduation gift.

martini22 · 30 December 2014, 06:10 PM

Yes, an "A" serial Sea-Dweller as a wedding watch (I went cheap on the ring so I could afford the watch). I wore it for seven years daily, before flipping it to buy a PAM 183.

I still have the PAM, but I miss the Sea-Dweller. I regret selling it. It was the most rugged, durable watch that I've ever owned. My one and only Rolex at this point is a '80 Air-King 5500.

rickyslam · 30 December 2014, 06:20 PM

Sub Date on my 21st Bday and Diamond Market DJ that same year for my success. Sadly I sold the Sub Date and the DJ was stolen.

Jd Swiper · 30 December 2014, 06:35 PM

Our 10 year Anniversary, got it two weeks ago. She was suppose to get one too but now she decided on a boob job instead!!! Lol

997.2 · 30 December 2014, 06:37 PM

no special occasion

it was 'time' to step up to the 'big leagues'

(as a WIS I know a 14060M is HARDLY big leagues but to someone my age it's good enough)

Rashid.bk · 30 December 2014, 07:06 PM

Everytime I buy a Rolex, it's a special occasion.

Racerdj · 30 December 2014, 09:13 PM

No, I just wanted one. However my WG Sub was purchased very near my 60th Birthday.
This is a great way to look at it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Everytime I buy a Rolex, it's a special occasion.

Tri-Tip · 31 December 2014, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jd Swiper

Our 10 year Anniversary, got it two weeks ago. She was suppose to get one too but now she decided on a boob job instead!!! Lol

Wow, you win...TWICE!

(actually 3 times if you include the watch)

KBM · 31 December 2014, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

The "special occasion" WAS the purchase of the watch.

This. And I have since traded my first (116610) for a 114060.

Bulldog21 · 31 December 2014, 02:13 AM

My parents bought me a GMT master II 16710 blue/red Y serial for my high school graduation. Sadly I do not still have it

I still keep on the look out for that watch, I would love to replace it one day

Gaijin · 31 December 2014, 02:17 AM

Valentine's Day from my wonderful Ex.

slm9555 · 31 December 2014, 02:25 AM

Graduating law school and passing the California bar exam

engin33r · 31 December 2014, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Valentine's Day from my wonderful Ex.

*ouch* do you still have it?

phils · 31 December 2014, 02:45 AM

I bought my 5513 when I was starting scuba. A daughter has it now.

OmegaJJH · 31 December 2014, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullcourt

christmas 2013 gift from some friends....

Wow...Kind friends

Mine was for my 30th birthday. Will keep it forever...

maxbaris · 31 December 2014, 03:01 AM

Got my 14270 after a big promotion at work in 2014. Sold it after 3 months as its size was tad bit too small for my 7 inch wrist and got a 214270, which fits perfectly.

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CWIN · 31 December 2014, 03:12 AM

I wore my first Rolex, a 16610LN on my wedding day.

pigman08 · 31 December 2014, 03:24 AM

No special occasion, and yes, I still have it & hopefully always will.

AF_Rob · 31 December 2014, 03:27 AM

Mine was more of a sh#% or get off the opt kind of thing. They discontinued the 14060M the year prior and the AD only had one left. I "visited" it a couple of times and came back and picked it up. I still have it and love it.

rmfnla · 31 December 2014, 03:46 AM

Not my first, but I did buy an Air King to celebrate my divorce (a long time ago).

AK is gone and I'm happily re-married...

30 December 2014, 02:17 PM	#31
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,841	The "special occasion" WAS the purchase of the watch. I had seen the Cellini, was captivated, and had the $. Never thought about another one until I spent time here. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

30 December 2014, 02:54 PM	#37
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 523	Not my first but my wife bought me a 16610 for my 30th/wedding gift. That ones a keeper lol __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

30 December 2014, 05:27 PM	#40
darwen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scaro, UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 120	Bought my Air King white dial, Roman numerals eight years ago after being sober for 6 months. I still have it but don't wear it much as I feel it's a bit small for my taste (34mm). It was enough to give me the watch bug though. The sweeping seconds hand of an automatic gets me every time and screw down crowns. Two details which the rest of the world are blissfully unaware of but bring me endless pleasure. __________________ Rolex DSSD, Explorer II, GMT Master IIc. Tudor Heritage Black Bay, Aeronaut, "Montecarlo", Pelagos. Bremont ALT1-C, ALT1-WT, Solo 37. Pinion Axis Bronze, Axis steel Dawn, R1969. Mont Blanc Nicolas Rieussec

30 December 2014, 05:28 PM	#41
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,962	A graduation gift. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 December 2014, 03:12 AM	#57
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I wore my first Rolex, a 16610LN on my wedding day. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

30 December 2014, 02:23 PM	#32
phan655 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: Kansas City Watch: 16710,16613 Posts: 297	Yes, I purchased my 16710 GMT Pepsi Z Serial after closing my first deal in the oil and gas industry, 3 years ago. I still own it , but I think I will flip it in the near future to fund my first vintage Rolex.

30 December 2014, 02:31 PM	#33
RolexRon456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 440	Bought a GMT IIC with my first paycheck as a full physician, walked into the AD, paid full price, forgot to bargain in my excitement. Best thing I ever bought, love wearing it everyday.

30 December 2014, 02:37 PM	#35
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I bought mine because I was starting at my two Omegas and wondering why I didn't have one nice watch to wear all the time. I flipped the two of them for a 16610 M serial, and I wound up flipping that down the road for a 116610.

30 December 2014, 02:42 PM	#36
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	In 1989 at age 22, after collecting Hamiltons and others, I saved enough to buy a used Rolex for $855. It was a 1981 Sea Dweller 1665. Not for a special occasion, just thought as a watch admirer I should experience a Rolex. Sold it in 1992 for $1,250.

30 December 2014, 04:29 PM	#38
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	I was turning 35 and I had always wanted a Rolex. Since then (4 years), I've bought, sold, flipped and made a small collection.

30 December 2014, 04:43 PM	#39
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Mine sure was. I received my Sub Date as part of my wedding anniversary celebrations.

30 December 2014, 06:10 PM	#42
martini22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	Yes, an "A" serial Sea-Dweller as a wedding watch (I went cheap on the ring so I could afford the watch). I wore it for seven years daily, before flipping it to buy a PAM 183. I still have the PAM, but I miss the Sea-Dweller. I regret selling it. It was the most rugged, durable watch that I've ever owned. My one and only Rolex at this point is a '80 Air-King 5500.

30 December 2014, 06:20 PM	#43
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	Sub Date on my 21st Bday and Diamond Market DJ that same year for my success. Sadly I sold the Sub Date and the DJ was stolen.

30 December 2014, 06:37 PM	#45
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	no special occasion it was 'time' to step up to the 'big leagues' (as a WIS I know a 14060M is HARDLY big leagues but to someone my age it's good enough)

30 December 2014, 07:06 PM	#46
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Everytime I buy a Rolex, it's a special occasion.

31 December 2014, 02:13 AM	#50
Bulldog21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Frisco, Tx Watch: Daytona/BLRO/SkyD Posts: 471	My parents bought me a GMT master II 16710 blue/red Y serial for my high school graduation. Sadly I do not still have it I still keep on the look out for that watch, I would love to replace it one day

31 December 2014, 02:17 AM	#51
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Valentine's Day from my wonderful Ex.

31 December 2014, 02:25 AM	#52
slm9555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Graduating law school and passing the California bar exam

31 December 2014, 02:45 AM	#54
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	I bought my 5513 when I was starting scuba. A daughter has it now.

31 December 2014, 03:01 AM	#56
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	Got my 14270 after a big promotion at work in 2014. Sold it after 3 months as its size was tad bit too small for my 7 inch wrist and got a 214270, which fits perfectly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2014, 03:24 AM	#58
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 451	No special occasion, and yes, I still have it & hopefully always will.

31 December 2014, 03:27 AM	#59
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	Mine was more of a sh#% or get off the opt kind of thing. They discontinued the 14060M the year prior and the AD only had one left. I "visited" it a couple of times and came back and picked it up. I still have it and love it.

31 December 2014, 03:46 AM	#60
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Not my first, but I did buy an Air King to celebrate my divorce (a long time ago). AK is gone and I'm happily re-married... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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