Which rolex sparked your passion for the brand?

[GMTme]

The Submariner but my first piece was a Daytona!

[JSol1]

Originally Posted by HippoPAPAmus

16613 Bluesy. Coach and mentor in high school had one.



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This one for me as well....still own it after 18 years...

[imsayingthough]

President

[AJG]

Amazing how the watch narrative has changed since this post was originally written.

[HogwldFLTR]

Wow, there was no particular model; it was the brand itself, the heritage, and the history. I took the first model I could afford and went on from there.

This was the first.

[JRell]

Black ceramic bezel got me interested, so the black ceramic submariner.

[Roli4life]

The Deep Sea Dweller. But that didn’t last long due to its rock a string design.
A few Subs later I got a hold of the SD43, and it’s been love ever since.

[LTCAL94]

For me it was the GMT Master II . I love aviation and in fact its my career choice. The GMT Master 2 was just calling me . I was able to get one a 16710 coke with the flip lock oyster in 1992 . It was about $3.2k at the time I recall. Bought it at Ben Bridge and in those days there were no waiting lists. I recall I had the option to get the standard oyster bracelet, the jubilee , or the flip lock oyster which is the one I chose. At that time there were also 3 bezel choices available. Some day I may try to locate a similar one to add back to my collection.

[speedracer5.0]

My dad’s Oyster Perpetual Datejust. He bought it sometime in the 1960’s while he was in the US Navy.

[Justin-rwx]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Wow, there was no particular model; it was the brand itself, the heritage, and the history. I took the first model I could afford and went on from there.

This was the first.

What reference is this?


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[Mendota]

The big crown subs from the '50s, 6200, 6538 and 5510 are my grails and I first became interested in Rolex as a kid watching James Bond films. That got me interested in Rolex, which led me to the 16610, but through my reading and studying online I developed a real fascination with those original big crown models. I love looking at photos and reading about them. Modern pieces are great and I appreciate the advancements in technology and how wearable they are, but when I want to read about some history I'm always drawn back to the big crowns. The small crown models are also interesting and played a huge role in the development of the sub but I'm not as interested in those as I am with the big crowns.

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[MJ EXPLORER]

Polar Explorer II...Yet I've never owned it. I was obsessed with that watch when I first saw it. I watched every video on YouTube on it, then when I finally saved up enough to buy one, I bought the black dial.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Justin-rwx

What reference is this?


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Oyster Perpetual 116000. (Reference #:116000-BLKOAO)

[Jesseingram423]

It was the two tone white faced Daytona that started it for me although it was the two toned black faced Sub that ended up being my first one to own.

[mfserge]

This is the watch that sparked my interested in a Rolex but I can’t locate it anywhere.

[skipstar]

As a diver it was the Sub Date. I purchased my 1st one while on vacation in Bermuda, I went from Crisson Jewelry store to the dive boat and have never looked back.

[TexEd]

Submariner bluesy

[wetsum3]

Green Sub. Back it 2016 I saw one in the AD and the dial drew me in.

[Cwillis0001]

Originally Posted by Justin-rwx

What reference is this?


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I freaking LOVE it.

[GB-man]

116710LN when that ceramic bezel dropped I knew I had to have one. First Rolex. Great watch.

[wchbos]

Although I had a date just for a long time, this watch drew me to Rolex. Still have it today.


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[holdingon]

It was the TT bluesy. I always had a soft spot for it. I started with a no-date sub but always thought i would get a TT bluesy. Now the dream came true!

[RaZCaL]

Submariner

[DoctorA]

My first rolex…….. 116610 submariner!
Thought it would be my only rolex but it opened the door for others!

[RayRay89]

Platinum MOP Diamond masterpiece I was on vacation in the Bahamas when I was 15

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by mfserge

This is the watch that sparked my interested in a Rolex but I can’t locate it anywhere.

Found it!

[Castlesinthesky]

[Ssgsimon]

The white face Milgauss on my Electical Engineering Professors wrist, with that awesome orange lightning second hand was just amazing. I couldn’t believe it was a real Rolex at first. Just so different than anything I had ever seen. I will get one eventually, but that was the watch that got me interested in the brand.

[jb335]

The Submariner Date.

I still Subs but my passion is much more directed towards Daytonas now. Like every one else…


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[a.f]

My father's 14060