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Young Connoisseur · 9 July 2010, 09:52 AM

When you bought your first Rolex, and what kind was it?

Stories are greatly welcomed.

I'm just wondering because I almost bought one when I was 18, but I was suckered into a Tag instead. Getting ready to buy a SD, within a month or so, though

Kanger · 9 July 2010, 10:12 AM

bought a beat up N serial Explorer II when i was 19.

niner niner seven · 9 July 2010, 10:14 AM

D series pepsi, i think 28?? in 2006.

have purchased the GMT-C and GV since, LV - C up next

trying to average one a year

Rex Kwon Do · 9 July 2010, 10:16 AM

Given a TT DJ 1601 when I was 18, bought a 16610 at 29.

Young Connoisseur · 9 July 2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by niner niner seven

D series pepsi, i think 28?? in 2006.

have purchased the GMT-C and GV since, LV - C up next

trying to average one a year

That's what my goal is going to be starting next year

sirjohnbrian · 9 July 2010, 10:41 AM

I was 26 when I got my SS midsize DJ from my Mother. I was 43 when I bought a TT DJ.

slcbbrown · 9 July 2010, 10:44 AM

21 when I got a graduation/going-in-the-army present. A TT GMT.

Idle Swede · 9 July 2010, 10:48 AM

I was 2 when I got my first DD.

huntershooter · 9 July 2010, 10:48 AM

30; new Sub.

Young Connoisseur · 9 July 2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I was 2 when I got my first DD.

Pretty good size for you back then, it fit quite well!

DarkHorse · 9 July 2010, 10:49 AM

16200 at 27 - now 28 and currently have 3 Rolex's (several more planned).

bradbyrd1110 · 9 July 2010, 11:01 AM

30, new Sub LV.

geronimo509 · 9 July 2010, 11:02 AM

I was 20 in May of 2007 when I bought my datejust. I saved my bonus from enlisting and I got out a year later (honorably, for being a single dad with a kid who got sick all the time and a crappy "family care plan".) They don't like infantry airborne guys to miss work. On a side note, if I would've gotten deployed right when I got to my unit like I was supposed to, (the army changed their minds and my unit didn't go) then I wouldn't be a single father and I would still be in as long as I would have made it back.

Anyway, I paid $7,300 and I learned a week later that I couldn't buy my happiness. Now, I'm selling it and going to try to buy some more happiness

rustedmetal · 9 July 2010, 11:19 AM

15, summer of 93'
worked and saved all summer and ordered a new datejust; 16234-slate dial with romans

Tek · 9 July 2010, 11:26 AM

2010, 35, 16610

Tk52174 · 9 July 2010, 11:29 AM

I bought my first Rolex a gmt 2 pepsi two years ago. I was 34 years old and I got it
while I was visiting Vegas.

sakuraba · 9 July 2010, 12:16 PM

In my 30s when I got my first one - my AK. Still have it!

sleddog · 9 July 2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

In my 30s when I got my first one - my AK. Still have it!

X 2 for me as well.....Except it was a SD!

kyle L · 9 July 2010, 12:22 PM

I bought a pre-owned Explorer when I was 13 using my own money, then after saving some more and using the leftover funds I bought my 1966 GMT Master 1675. Now I'm broke, but it was worth it.

david91686 · 9 July 2010, 12:22 PM

22 , in 2009...... was a gr8 day..... got a Submariner LV , V Serial # ..... Traded it a couple of weeks ago for a Random Serial # LV, Going to add to the collection when they add some new bezels and dials to the datejust II line up :)

Young Connoisseur · 9 July 2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I bought a pre-owned Explorer when I was 13 using my own money, then after saving some more and using the leftover funds I bought my 1966 GMT Master 1675. Now I'm broke, but it was worth it.

Reminds me of me, but with Tag's not Rolex.

At least I learned my lesson and am not turning back to em!

sakuraba · 9 July 2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I bought a pre-owned Explorer when I was 13 using my own money, then after saving some more and using the leftover funds I bought my 1966 GMT Master 1675. Now I'm broke, but it was worth it.

If only I was as wise in my younger years...

Young Connoisseur · 9 July 2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

If only I was as wise in my younger years...

If only I was as wise 3 years ago!

kyle L · 9 July 2010, 12:35 PM

I'm hoarding my watches before I go off to college.

Young Connoisseur · 9 July 2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I'm hoarding my watches before I go off to college.

That's basically what I'm starting to do while in college currently.

20 years young.

We'll look back at our college years with lots more happiness when we're older knowing what we put our money into

Dr. Robert · 9 July 2010, 01:09 PM

I was 21, I bought a used sub...it was 4 yrs. old.

dukester · 9 July 2010, 01:13 PM

31 and bought two SS Daytona's (see avatar)!!!

Skullring · 9 July 2010, 01:21 PM

17 years old in 1985.

VincentVega · 9 July 2010, 01:27 PM

Bought or owned? I got my first Rolex as a law school graduation gift two months ago. I'm 24. Air King for the record.

Dan Pierce · 9 July 2010, 01:31 PM

46, 5 years ago. I'm a late bloomer, what can I say?
Bought a 1986 DJ [year I got married] preloved, on TZ. It went downhill from there.

dP

9 July 2010, 09:52 AM	#1
Young Connoisseur Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Indianapolis Watch: Tag Heuer for now Posts: 491	How old were you? When you bought your first Rolex, and what kind was it? Stories are greatly welcomed. I'm just wondering because I almost bought one when I was 18, but I was suckered into a Tag instead. Getting ready to buy a SD, within a month or so, though

9 July 2010, 10:14 AM	#3
niner niner seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Rolex&911Nation Watch: GV Posts: 547	D series pepsi, i think 28?? in 2006. have purchased the GMT-C and GV since, LV - C up next trying to average one a year __________________ 16710 116400GV 116710LN 116500LN 116610LV

9 July 2010, 10:41 AM	#6
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I was 26 when I got my SS midsize DJ from my Mother. I was 43 when I bought a TT DJ. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

9 July 2010, 10:48 AM	#8
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I was 2 when I got my first DD. Attached Images

9 July 2010, 10:49 AM	#11
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	16200 at 27 - now 28 and currently have 3 Rolex's (several more planned). __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

9 July 2010, 10:12 AM	#2
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	bought a beat up N serial Explorer II when i was 19.

9 July 2010, 10:16 AM	#4
Rex Kwon Do "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Watch: 116710,16610,1601 Posts: 70	Given a TT DJ 1601 when I was 18, bought a 16610 at 29.

9 July 2010, 10:44 AM	#7
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	21 when I got a graduation/going-in-the-army present. A TT GMT.

9 July 2010, 10:48 AM	#9
huntershooter Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ks. Posts: 88	30; new Sub.

9 July 2010, 11:01 AM	#12
bradbyrd1110 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: 1110 Location: East Coast Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 324	30, new Sub LV.

9 July 2010, 11:02 AM	#13
geronimo509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: DFW Watch: 16610 Posts: 558	I was 20 in May of 2007 when I bought my datejust. I saved my bonus from enlisting and I got out a year later (honorably, for being a single dad with a kid who got sick all the time and a crappy "family care plan".) They don't like infantry airborne guys to miss work. On a side note, if I would've gotten deployed right when I got to my unit like I was supposed to, (the army changed their minds and my unit didn't go) then I wouldn't be a single father and I would still be in as long as I would have made it back. Anyway, I paid $7,300 and I learned a week later that I couldn't buy my happiness. Now, I'm selling it and going to try to buy some more happiness

9 July 2010, 11:19 AM	#14
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	15, summer of 93' worked and saved all summer and ordered a new datejust; 16234-slate dial with romans Attached Images

9 July 2010, 11:26 AM	#15
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	2010, 35, 16610

9 July 2010, 11:29 AM	#16
Tk52174 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Victor wong Location: New York Watch: 16710 pepsi 116520 Posts: 113	I bought my first Rolex a gmt 2 pepsi two years ago. I was 34 years old and I got it while I was visiting Vegas.

9 July 2010, 12:16 PM	#17
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	In my 30s when I got my first one - my AK. Still have it! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

9 July 2010, 12:22 PM	#19
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I bought a pre-owned Explorer when I was 13 using my own money, then after saving some more and using the leftover funds I bought my 1966 GMT Master 1675. Now I'm broke, but it was worth it.

9 July 2010, 12:22 PM	#20
david91686 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Watch: DayDate II Posts: 310	22 , in 2009...... was a gr8 day..... got a Submariner LV , V Serial # ..... Traded it a couple of weeks ago for a Random Serial # LV, Going to add to the collection when they add some new bezels and dials to the datejust II line up :)

9 July 2010, 12:35 PM	#24
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I'm hoarding my watches before I go off to college.

9 July 2010, 01:09 PM	#26
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,690	I was 21, I bought a used sub...it was 4 yrs. old.

9 July 2010, 01:13 PM	#27
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	31 and bought two SS Daytona's (see avatar)!!!

9 July 2010, 01:21 PM	#28
Skullring Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	17 years old in 1985.

9 July 2010, 01:27 PM	#29
VincentVega Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 29	Bought or owned? I got my first Rolex as a law school graduation gift two months ago. I'm 24. Air King for the record.

9 July 2010, 01:31 PM	#30
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	46, 5 years ago. I'm a late bloomer, what can I say? Bought a 1986 DJ [year I got married] preloved, on TZ. It went downhill from there. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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