Just got my First Rolex at 16!

[SearChart]

The personal attacks in this thread.....

[kilyung]

It's pretty predictable. Which is why I wonder about these type of threads.

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by Blue_Lume

By the way Tampa has a ton of waterfront property and there are some very very nice homes there and a lot of wealth as well.

Thanks for the tip. I'm a fourth generation Tampa native and have lived on the water here my entire life (except when away at college and B school). There's not much I don't know about this place.

[Phil G.]

Originally Posted by casanovaruffin

I actually appreciate this thread because it gets down to the philosophical differences of what makes a Rolex special to different people. And in that regard, I think Dusko.Popov has a point. I don't think he was trying to put down the kid at all, just trying to teach him a lesson borne out of tough love. Yeah, all the "Congratulations" are nice, but there's nothing to learn from it.

Do I think the kid should be shamed for his age or his wealthy parents? Of course not. And sure, some people might view Rolexes as merely watches. But others view it as something more, and I don't necessarily think that means those people have their priorities messed up.

If I'm being honest, I don't think any 16 year-old can truly appreciate a Rolex. And I don't mean that in a rude way. I think 16 year-olds can definitely like Rolex watches. But a 16 year-old won't have the same wisdom that comes with age. A 16 year-old barely knows the real value of money, so how can one truly appreciate what it means to own one? Some people on here save for years to own a Rolex (while dealing with rent, mortgages, car payments, etc.) With that being said, I believe this kid can grow to truly appreciate his watch. Not soon, but eventually.

Anyways, enjoy your watch. And do your best to relate to your peers. A watch like yours is a beautiful thing, but it can create separation. I wouldn't be quick to label anyone a "hater" for making a snap judgment based on what you wear on your wrist.

Well said

[Speed]

Why is it these "got a Rolex and I'm only 16" or "I'm an uniformed young (possibly attractive) woman looking for a Rolex, help!" threads get so much ink?

I truly think many of these are started by Trolls looking to increase Stevo's internet bill by using up a lot of bandwidth

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

Fixed that for you

You're right the Sub is pretty perfect anytime

[dr35mm]

Originally Posted by wristwatch3r

First of all, thank you. Secondly, it's funny you mention this not being my last. I am actually looking at the new Sea Dweller. I'm really loving that watch right now, especially with the red "SEA-DEWLLER" text. I am hoping to get one as soon as I can get my hands on one.

Congrats!

Although I would recommend to slow down, watches are meant to be used, enjoyed and to be by your side at special moments. Enjoy it, you have a real stunner there that could easily last you your lifetime.

[Danny83]

Congrats

[TitanCi]

Congrats. I know of a 14 YO with a BLNR. Not sure why his dad bought him one but oh well! He loves it


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[BlueAZ]

I'm 45 and I still can't get my head around $1000 sneakers.

[watchwatcher]

Congrats on a great watch and those test scores...if my kids would get those kind of scores, I just might get them a nice watch, too.

[Chiboy]

I stopped reading after the 16 y/o OP was already looking forward to his second Rolex. Can someone summarize what I missed?

[chicagonoob]

A number of things in this thread make me scratch my head:

1) A simple google image search of the OPs avatar shows the same exact image of the 918 plastered around the interwebs. Maybe OP grabbed a stock photo, but says "its my dads" on a number of occasions (or something to that effect) - not "my dad has the same one." This image is of a specific "liquid metal" paint job that allegedly costs $68K. I'm not saying this ISN'T OP's dad's exact car, but if they go to car shows, etc. I'd think the OP would have a a proprietary shot readily available instead of fishing one from the web.

2) The time stamp on the OPs posts are a bit obscure, especially for East Coast USA (assumed location given his reference to the car shows in Bergen County NJ). When I was 16 I loved sleeping and was not waking up at 6:00AM on a weekday to post on an internet forum. Posts continued yesterday morning fairly regularly throughout the morning of what should be a school day.

3) Layer on the remarkable SAT score and there just seem to be too many stars that have aligned for this story to hold water.

Perhaps the OP lives an incredibly charmed life, and if that's the case, good for you and congrats!

OP - please don't take my post the wrong way and forgive my skepticism. We are regularly subjected to trolls that weave incredible stories with made up details that you wouldn't believe. If I'm barking up the wrong tree here I'll happily apologize and again offer my sincerest congratulations on your academic and horological accomplishments.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by wristwatch3r

Thanks! That would be awesome to bring the 918 to a get together to talk about watches. My dad and I have gone to a few Cars and Caffe with the 918, always a great crowd. If you're interested in cars, check out Bergen County Cars and Caffe on Facebook.

Originally Posted by chicagonoob

A number of things in this thread make me scratch my head:

1) A simple google image search of the OPs avatar shows the same exact image of the 918 plastered around the interwebs. Maybe OP grabbed a stock photo, but says "its my dads" on a number of occasions (or something to that effect) - not "my dad has the same one." This image is of a specific "liquid metal" paint job that allegedly costs $68K. I'm not saying this ISN'T OP's dad's exact car, but if they go to car shows, etc. I'd think the OP would have a a proprietary shot readily available instead of fishing one from the web.

Note Post 103, may explain it.

[wristwatch3r]

Originally Posted by chicagonoob

A number of things in this thread make me scratch my head:

1) A simple google image search of the OPs avatar shows the same exact image of the 918 plastered around the interwebs. Maybe OP grabbed a stock photo, but says "its my dads" on a number of occasions (or something to that effect) - not "my dad has the same one." This image is of a specific "liquid metal" paint job that allegedly costs $68K. I'm not saying this ISN'T OP's dad's exact car, but if they go to car shows, etc. I'd think the OP would have a a proprietary shot readily available instead of fishing one from the web.

2) The time stamp on the OPs posts are a bit obscure, especially for East Coast USA (assumed location given his reference to the car shows in Bergen County NJ). When I was 16 I loved sleeping and was not waking up at 6:00AM on a weekday to post on an internet forum. Posts continued yesterday morning fairly regularly throughout the morning of what should be a school day.

3) Layer on the remarkable SAT score and there just seem to be too many stars that have aligned for this story to hold water.

Perhaps the OP lives an incredibly charmed life, and if that's the case, good for you and congrats!

OP - please don't take my post the wrong way and forgive my skepticism. We are regularly subjected to trolls that weave incredible stories with made up details that you wouldn't believe. If I'm barking up the wrong tree here I'll happily apologize and again offer my sincerest congratulations on your academic and horological accomplishments.

I completely understand your skepticism as it makes total sense. I would love to get some more photos up of the 918 and being the car it is, it gets a lot of attention and pops up all over the web. To address the part about waking up early, I have to wake up at 5:45 for school (long ride and school starts early) and by 6 I'm already starting my day. I have had exams this week and as soon as we finish, we are allowed to leave, which is why I can be on at these time. I also leave my computer open at home with tons of tabs so that might explain why I appear to always be online. As for the SAT scores, I worked day and night tirelessly to nitpick my mistake to make sure I would not make any on the big test. I get what you're saying about internet trolls... they're out there but I am not one. I am completely genuine in my posts. Feel free to ask any questions you have.

[wristwatch3r]

Originally Posted by wristwatch3r

I completely understand your skepticism as it makes total sense. I would love to get some more photos up of the 918 and being the car it is, it gets a lot of attention and pops up all over the web. To address the part about waking up early, I have to wake up at 5:45 for school (long ride and school starts early) and by 6 I'm already starting my day. I have had exams this week and as soon as we finish, we are allowed to leave, which is why I can be on at these time. I also leave my computer open at home with tons of tabs so that might explain why I appear to always be online. As for the SAT scores, I worked day and night tirelessly to nitpick my mistake to make sure I would not make any on the big test. I get what you're saying about internet trolls... they're out there but I am not one. I am completely genuine in my posts. Feel free to ask any questions you have.

Back to the photo of 918, that is my favorite photo of it because it was on delivery day which was an unreal and unforgettable experience.

[Bo-Dacious]

Way to go on your SAT score. I doubt I even spelled my name properly on my ACT's.

Also, enjoy the watch and keep up the good work!

[Ragna]

Congrats on the sub ! Its beautiful!!

But remember, you are 16 !

Im sure there are more awesome things for you to enjoy besides the Watch Forum.

This here is a Bingo Hall.

You can participate and enjoy. Sure ! ;)

But if i had the chance to be 16 again... id be doing something much more fun.


But calm down.. its only my opinion.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by wristwatch3r

Back to the photo of 918, that is my favorite photo of it because it was on delivery day which was an unreal and unforgettable experience.

Would love to see more phots of the car

[FSUGeoff]

pictures of the watch next to the car or GTFO. Pics or it didn't happen.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

pictures of the watch next to the car or GTFO. Pics or it didn't happen.

Very subtle...

[joe100]

In my house, good grades were expected, and didn't warrant rewards.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

pictures of the watch next to the car or GTFO. Pics or it didn't happen.

Why?
OP doesn't owe that to anyone on this forum.
Is "proof of life" a sudden requirement for any threads?
Does he have to post photos of his watch next to his genitals to prove he is a male as well?

This thread appears to be such a brilliant example of both the good and the ugly sides of people.

[patgilm]

Originally Posted by Speed

Why is it these "got a Rolex and I'm only 16" or "I'm an uniformed young (possibly attractive) woman looking for a Rolex, help!" threads get so much ink?

I truly think many of these are started by Trolls looking to increase Stevo's internet bill by using up a lot of bandwidth

It's pretty clear why these threads get so much ink, it's because there is usually no need to throw in your age when you start a thread and it is usually the younger crowd that tends to do it. It happens to a lot of the car forums I'm on but most frequently on the GTR forum. How often do you see someone say, I got my first Rolex at age 50!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

This thread appears to be such a brilliant example of both the good and the ugly sides of people.

Which was my point at the very beginning. These type of threads never end well. Ever.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by joe100

In my house, good grades were expected, and didn't warrant rewards.

Mine too. The success and satisfaction was its own reward. And it was a nice lesson that a cookie wouldn't await as a reward for things that I needed to be doing anyway ... for myself.

Thank you mom and dad for that.

Seems to be the minority view these days.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by casanovaruffin

I actually appreciate this thread because it gets down to the philosophical differences of what makes a Rolex special to different people. And in that regard, I think Dusko.Popov has a point. I don't think he was trying to put down the kid at all, just trying to teach him a lesson borne out of tough love. Yeah, all the "Congratulations" are nice, but there's nothing to learn from it.

Do I think the kid should be shamed for his age or his wealthy parents? Of course not. And sure, some people might view Rolexes as merely watches. But others view it as something more, and I don't necessarily think that means those people have their priorities messed up.

If I'm being honest, I don't think any 16 year-old can truly appreciate a Rolex. And I don't mean that in a rude way. I think 16 year-olds can definitely like Rolex watches. But a 16 year-old won't have the same wisdom that comes with age. A 16 year-old barely knows the real value of money, so how can one truly appreciate what it means to own one? Some people on here save for years to own a Rolex (while dealing with rent, mortgages, car payments, etc.) With that being said, I believe this kid can grow to truly appreciate his watch. Not soon, but eventually.

Anyways, enjoy your watch. And do your best to relate to your peers. A watch like yours is a beautiful thing, but it can create separation. I wouldn't be quick to label anyone a "hater" for making a snap judgment based on what you wear on your wrist.

Great points and post.

[PoorButHappy]

Well, sorry if this is inappropriate for my first post.

But here goes. I bought my first Rolex at 21 as a reward for myself for graduating. I pretty much did part time janitorial work in addition to working towards my bachelor degree for 4 whole years. Janitorial work pays well as no college kid worth his salt would even don those yellow gloves and swirl chemical laden floor cleaners on washroom floors. The smell alone is enough to put off anybody. But I persevered and work on campus in between my classes and on weekends.

So, when I finally graduated, I managed to scrum enough dough to get myself a nice Rolex Datejust. It was a Y series 16200. Bought it brand new and I still have it with me until today. My wife now wears it as she likes the size (36mm).

My point is that yeah, it's ok to own a Rolex at a young age. I did. But it would be extra sweet if you actually paid for the watch yourself.

Like they say, easy come; easy go.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Mine too. The success and satisfaction was its own reward. And it was a nice lesson that a cookie wouldn't await as a reward for things that I needed to be doing anyway ... for myself.

Thank you mom and dad for that.

Seems to be the minority view these days.

Devil's advocate for a moment..........should you therefore not expect a raise ever for doing the job that is expected of you?
Should an employee that meets his accountabilities not see a reward other than his pay?
No raises, no bonuses, ever, after all, all you have accomplished is what you needed to be doing anyway.

Food for thought.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by chicagonoob

A number of things in this thread make me scratch my head:

1) A simple google image search of the OPs avatar shows the same exact image of the 918 plastered around the interwebs. Maybe OP grabbed a stock photo, but says "its my dads" on a number of occasions (or something to that effect) - not "my dad has the same one." This image is of a specific "liquid metal" paint job that allegedly costs $68K. I'm not saying this ISN'T OP's dad's exact car, but if they go to car shows, etc. I'd think the OP would have a a proprietary shot readily available instead of fishing one from the web.

2) The time stamp on the OPs posts are a bit obscure, especially for East Coast USA (assumed location given his reference to the car shows in Bergen County NJ). When I was 16 I loved sleeping and was not waking up at 6:00AM on a weekday to post on an internet forum. Posts continued yesterday morning fairly regularly throughout the morning of what should be a school day.

I was born and raised in Bergen County. Neither the gifted watch or the car, including paint job, would surprise me.
I'm 31 and can barely keep up with the technology the kids these days breeze through. It's pretty easy to wake up and take a pic or respond to TRF posts
As for the other stuff Just hope it's not a troll job