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timebroker · 28 July 2008, 05:23 AM

All nice watches, excellent choices

kcmo · 28 July 2008, 05:55 AM

My first was purchased in July'05...a 16234 DJ on oyster with white roman dial. Sold it about 2yrs later to upgrade to the newer 116234 and never looked back!

Haole · 28 July 2008, 05:59 AM

The Sub I bought for myself a few months ago is my first Rolex and it will be my only/last.

DSJ · 28 July 2008, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mgm

This was my Dad's first and only Rolex. He went through a number of wrist worn stopwatches specifically designed for yacht racing, and I doubt he ever used this watch for that purpose. He ran the US Olympic Sailing Team in 1984, and Rolex gave him this one. I inherited it from him, and it is my first and almost undoubtedly only Rolex I'll ever own. I love nice watches, but I there are other things I'd rather spend money on. So I've lucked out in owing this one! Sorry to bore you all with yet another photo of my Sub. This one shows well a massive chip out of the edge of the crystal at 10:30. Wonder how I did that?

Hi Greg!

I don't think I've said hello and welcome to TRF from neighboring MN! I come to WI a lot. What a nice Submariner with an even richer history! Be sure you have it serviced from time to time.

jdmancini · 28 July 2008, 06:33 AM

Daniel Mancini

mgm · 28 July 2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Hi Greg!

I don't think I've said hello and welcome to TRF from neighboring MN! I come to WI a lot. What a nice Submariner with an even richer history! Be sure you have it serviced from time to time.

Yessir! Service time is now!

Thanks much for the welcome; I fear I just dove in without any introduction. If you are in Wisconsin, you are more than welcome to stop by. I'm in the small but very charming town of Mineral Point, a hillside town in the Driftless Area, midway between Madison and Dubuque along 151. I moved here from Portland, OR about nine years ago, for a retired Power & Light powerplant building. Inside, I have shops where I work on the decorative woodwork in pre-1970 Mercedes-Benz. It would be good fun if you were able to come by; I'll take you out to lunch, as long as it's not on a Monday when everything is closed!

Jason Spring · 28 July 2008, 07:06 AM

I m a lucky guy too, I still get my first(s) rolex at this time :

Shot at 2008-07-23

DSJ · 28 July 2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mgm

Yessir! Service time is now!

Thanks much for the welcome; I fear I just dove in without any introduction. If you are in Wisconsin, you are more than welcome to stop by. I'm in the small but very charming town of Mineral Point, a hillside town in the Driftless Area, midway between Madison and Dubuque along 151. I moved here from Portland, OR about nine years ago, for a retired Power & Light powerplant building. Inside, I have shops where I work on the decorative woodwork in pre-1970 Mercedes-Benz. It would be good fun if you were able to come by; I'll take you out to lunch, as long as it's not on a Monday when everything is closed!

Nice old building. I've never been in your neck of the woods, but would like to because I would like to see Taleisin, House on the Rock, etc. I'll have to figure out a reason to come down that way and look you up!

I'm an old car buff too, and while I don't own any, definitely appreciate my friends'. A late friend had a restored 300SL Convertible as his daily driver, old Packards, LaSalles, Deusenbergs, Mercers, etc. as toys!

mgm · 28 July 2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Nice old building. I've never been in your neck of the woods, but would like to because I would like to see Taleisin, House on the Rock, etc. I'll have to figure out a reason to come down that way and look you up!

I'm an old car buff too, and while I don't own any, definitely appreciate my friends'. A late friend had a restored 300SL Convertible as his daily driver, old Packards, LaSalles, Deusenbergs, Mercers, etc. as toys!

mgm · 28 July 2008, 07:45 AM

Oh, and by the way, David, if that's a cigar in your avatar, mine is a cigar very friendly building!

GMTJOHNNY · 28 July 2008, 07:53 AM

Still have, and wear daily, my GMT "Pepsi". It will go to my daughter.
2+ decades on my wrist and the stories it could tell!
Quality time all the way.

zak98 · 28 July 2008, 08:18 AM

i do, and love it. P series Airking

jdmancini · 28 July 2008, 09:02 AM

Same watch forf 14 years.

jdmancini · 28 July 2008, 09:06 AM

I'm new to the forum. My wife gave this watch to me on my birthday in 1994. It still looks great!. Recently had it serviced and cleaned. I am still very happy with it.

J. Daniel Mancini

Arby · 28 July 2008, 09:25 AM

My 1st and my wife's 1st. They were our 25th Aniversary gifts to each other. They're keepers. Like she is.

bamafan · 28 July 2008, 10:18 AM

Yes, I still have my first Rolex. 1977 Sea-Dweller. Wear it everyday. Will post a picture once I get it back from having it serviced.

B-ling88 · 28 July 2008, 10:22 AM

I somewhat did keep my first Rolex which was the Rolex Turnograph. First I gave it as a gift to my favorite Uncle then I bought another same TOG but in the end I exchanged the new one for my old one back as I thought the first one had more meaning to me. My Uncle didn't mind getting a newer watch in the end. Worked out both ways for us:)

East Bay Rider · 28 July 2008, 12:17 PM

Yes I only got my GMT ll last October but I know that I'll have it forever. There are a few more I'd like as well (in time) but I'll never sell this one.

Roselló · 28 July 2008, 12:27 PM

Yes. My first Rolex, It is a 16600 SD purchased in Jan 2006 from an AD in Cayman Island.

Z-Sub · 28 July 2008, 12:33 PM

Trurolexer · 28 July 2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

TR

I'll see all these guys posts and raise you a 1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

Not only my first Rolex but also my Grandfather's first Rolex and my Father's first Rolex.

J

WOW!!! J, What A Nice Vintage, Buddy!!!

And you still have the paper too!!!

UNBIELEVABLE!!!

SALUTE!!!

Trurolexer · 28 July 2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Oh yeah! 1986 DateJust.

dP

Dan...Very Nice!!!

oworkman · 28 July 2008, 08:50 PM

Just flicked my first, way a yellow gold day date. Only reason was that it was second hand when I bought it. All new from now on will be kept to pass on to the kids one day.

TempoKing · 28 July 2008, 10:01 PM

Did you mean my first ...or the first Rolex..?

Both here anyway..:-)

swatty · 28 July 2008, 10:14 PM

Great thread TR .

I've still got my first Rolex and will never sell it , My Bluesy

Bought it in 1995

n9zez · 28 July 2008, 10:14 PM

Flipped :(

GMT 16710 Coke

Trurolexer · 28 July 2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

A...What An AMAZING ROLEX!!!
Pardon me, look like Rolex Hunter to me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

Great thread TR .

I've still got my first Rolex and will never sell it , My Bluesy

Bought it in 1995

Very Nice Pal!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arby

My 1st and my wife's 1st. They were our 25th Aniversary gifts to each other. They're keepers. Like she is.

Arby...What A nice COUPLE!!!

mailman · 28 July 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

TR

I'll see all these guys posts and raise you a 1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

Not only my first Rolex but also my Grandfather's first Rolex and my Father's first Rolex.

J

Hey Jim

I love that watch and the story behind it

I still have my A series Sub Date. Not going anywhere

Trurolexer · 29 July 2008, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I still have my first

my second

my third

and my fourth

Wouldn't sell any one of them.

Very Nice Man...Very nice!!!

28 July 2008, 07:06 AM	#37
Jason Spring "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France Posts: 300	I m a lucky guy too, I still get my first(s) rolex at this time : Shot at 2008-07-23 __________________ visit my blog : http://watchparabellum.blogspot.com/ Enjoy your visit !!!!!!! -- WTB:Rolex Submariner ref 5513 --

28 July 2008, 07:45 AM	#40
mgm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Greg Merrick Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 648	Oh, and by the way, David, if that's a cigar in your avatar, mine is a cigar very friendly building! __________________ Gregory

28 July 2008, 07:53 AM	#41
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Still have, and wear daily, my GMT "Pepsi". It will go to my daughter. 2+ decades on my wrist and the stories it could tell! Quality time all the way. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

28 July 2008, 08:18 AM	#42
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	i do, and love it. P series Airking __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

28 July 2008, 12:17 PM	#48
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,109	Yes I only got my GMT ll last October but I know that I'll have it forever. There are a few more I'd like as well (in time) but I'll never sell this one. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

28 July 2008, 05:23 AM	#31
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	All nice watches, excellent choices

28 July 2008, 05:55 AM	#32
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	My first was purchased in July'05...a 16234 DJ on oyster with white roman dial. Sold it about 2yrs later to upgrade to the newer 116234 and never looked back!

28 July 2008, 05:59 AM	#33
Haole Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 53	The Sub I bought for myself a few months ago is my first Rolex and it will be my only/last.

28 July 2008, 06:33 AM	#35
jdmancini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 3	Daniel Mancini

28 July 2008, 09:02 AM	#43
jdmancini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 3	Same watch forf 14 years.

28 July 2008, 09:06 AM	#44
jdmancini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 3	I'm new to the forum. My wife gave this watch to me on my birthday in 1994. It still looks great!. Recently had it serviced and cleaned. I am still very happy with it. J. Daniel Mancini

28 July 2008, 09:25 AM	#45
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	My 1st and my wife's 1st. They were our 25th Aniversary gifts to each other. They're keepers. Like she is.

28 July 2008, 10:18 AM	#46
bamafan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1	Yes, I still have my first Rolex. 1977 Sea-Dweller. Wear it everyday. Will post a picture once I get it back from having it serviced.

28 July 2008, 10:22 AM	#47
B-ling88 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT-7 Canada Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 212	I somewhat did keep my first Rolex which was the Rolex Turnograph. First I gave it as a gift to my favorite Uncle then I bought another same TOG but in the end I exchanged the new one for my old one back as I thought the first one had more meaning to me. My Uncle didn't mind getting a newer watch in the end. Worked out both ways for us:)

28 July 2008, 12:27 PM	#49
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Yes. My first Rolex, It is a 16600 SD purchased in Jan 2006 from an AD in Cayman Island.

28 July 2008, 12:33 PM	#50
Z-Sub 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Still Here. Attached Images __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

28 July 2008, 08:50 PM	#53
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Just flicked my first, way a yellow gold day date. Only reason was that it was second hand when I bought it. All new from now on will be kept to pass on to the kids one day.

28 July 2008, 10:01 PM	#54
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,496	Did you mean my first ...or the first Rolex..? Both here anyway..:-)

28 July 2008, 10:14 PM	#55
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Great thread TR . I've still got my first Rolex and will never sell it , My Bluesy Bought it in 1995

28 July 2008, 10:14 PM	#56
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	Flipped :( GMT 16710 Coke __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

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