Parting with your first Rolex

[Bruins7]

Yes that's why I bought it again recently ��

[chloebear]

My first was a white Milgauss. I was a big flipper in the beginning because I was trying to make one watch work for everything. I finally realized adding to the collection is the way to go. I recently re-acquired the white Milgauss, but now my twin brother is rocking it! He and I will probably swap watches when I'm in Michigan for 4th of July. Can't wait to see the Milgauss again. I really need one back in the rotation. Air-King or a Z Blue would do the trick.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by lightingball2

I’m curious if anyone who has ever parted with their very first Rolex has ever regretted getting rid of that first one? I started my timepiece collection in December 2011. I purchased a no date sub. It was a bitter sweet purchase for me. I had ended a relationship after 11 years and that was one of those purchases you make to make yourself feel better. I sold if off last year and don’t have any regrets. Of course since then, I have added to my collection, owning a total of 4 other Rolex’s now. I just don’t miss that watch nor do I miss having a Submariner.

Current models are:

Black DaytonaC
GMT II BLNR
16710 Pepsi No lug Pepsi GMT
OP 39 with the Rhodium dial

Here is a pic of my old sub though.


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Great collection Jeff! I'm always curious how people work a collection as it grows. Do you have one you wear much more than the others? Or do you work them all in?

[Wcdhtwn]

Can't sell mine. 10 year wedding anniversary gift from my wife. Well that was the excuse I gave her when I bought it...

My first nice watch was an Omega Seamaster I purchased in 1998, which I still have. Even though I prefer Rolex to Omega by far now, sentimentally I'd have a harder time selling my Omega than my first Rolex.

[droptopman]

My first was a 16613LB bought back in 87. Worn daily for many years. She was beat to ****. Traded it in on a new Sub and yes I regret it. Even though she was beat up, I wish I would have kept her. They did not give me much on the trade in anyways. Stupid

[Rockrolex]

My first was a 36 mm TT DJ with champagne dial. I bought it about 18 years ago and still have it. I don't flip watches. I buy what I like and keep them.

[swils8610]

Yup. Big time. My first Rolex was a Y serial Sub I bought new with all the boxes and papers. Wore it for 10 years. I then flipped it for a different Rolex that I can’t remember but it’s long gone. Big regret.


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[Gravity]

Just sold my first Rolex (SD 16600) two days ago as it was just sitting in the winder for over a year. Just never wore it after getting the SD43. Put it towards a new RG DD 40 and couldn't be happier to parlay it into something I love and will wear often. Amazing to think I bought that watch over 22 years ago and just sold it for over 4X what I paid.

[lightingball2]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Great collection Jeff! I'm always curious how people work a collection as it grows. Do you have one you wear much more than the others? Or do you work them all in?

I try to wear them all. I have changed some of the bracelets out on them to make me feel like they are all completely different since they all have stainless bracelets. I have purchased a couple Everest bracelets and love them!


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