How long has your oldest Rolex been in your family?

[Kobayashi]

I inherited my dad's 1601 which he purchased in 1961 so it's been in the family for 52 years and had it's first service in 2011. It will definitely remain in the family for a long time!

How long has your Rolex been in your family?

[mercury66]

My uncles 1601 from 1966




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[jedinite]

Tudor Sub Oct 1989
TT Sub 1991

[Dr. Robert]

This was my dad's.....he got it in '63........

[Billywiz]

Bought my first 24 years ago. Still got it.

[crowncollection]

have had a 1930 in the family since about 1930, my grandfathers

[Tri-Tip]

Since March 6, 1970. $202.13 worth of Ref #1003:





Just realized that I got my Sub-C on March 6, 2011, exactly 41 years to the day after my father bought the watch shown above.

[james1787]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

This was my dad's.....he got it in '63........

I like it!! I'd like to find one just like that for my birth year someday... but my wife is getting whatever Rolex comes next..

[Castor]

I hope that my, yet to be conceived, grandchild will come on to this forum and post a picture of this watch that was purchased new in 2012. Unfortunately the ring was lost scuba diving in Puerto Plata.

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Since March 6, 1970. $202.13 worth of Ref #1003:





Just realized that I got my Sub-C on March 6, 2011, exactly 41 years to the day after my father bought the watch shown above.

This is wonderful. That's why I'm hoping my sons will want my watches some day.

[tasman]

My son has my father's PRESIDENT 6611 B 18K bought in 1958.

[nickng]

My Rolex Date since 1996. Given as wedding gift from my lovely wife.

[bridgs]

Rolex sub 1996.

[sea-dweller]

Since 1994. My 14060 bought at a Hong Kong AD (La Suisse Watch Co, Causeway Bay) while I was on a business trip there. February 2014 will mark 20 years!

[Kingair]

First Mrs in 1999

Me 12/02/12

HAGOne

[CWIN]

My parents have pieces from the 70's, my oldest is a 2005.

[Aspirin]

My 1st Rolex, 15 years ago at 1998.

[godowning]

1803 D-D from 1964. My Dad received it as a gift from a client and left it to me when he passed away.

[krieves]

This is an awesome thread. I've only been lucky enough to own a Rolex since 2010.

[Guy h]

My grandfather bought this 6150 Explorer in Northern Goldsmiths in Newcastle in early 1953, my mother gave it to me earlier this year, needed a bit of TLC but now keeps perfect time 60 years old and good as gold!

[cop414]

Wow, great thread. I really have no contribtion as I just unstickered my first Rolex 6 months ago. Keep this thread going though!

[zion_rasta]

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My dad's 1978 sub 1680/0

[azguy]

Nobody ever left me anything but a bill that needed to be paid.

I bought my 1st in 2003, felt great

[submariner66]

My Dad's 1957 Oyster Precision bought in Hong Kong when he was about 36 years old. I just had it serviced at RCS NY last summer. After that I bought myself my first Rolex a submariner. I use this as a dress watch, as I put an authentic Rolex croc bracelet on it, the band was badly stretched and too small for me anyway. Many memories of Dad wearing this.

https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1376868163

[jay_man2]

I bought my TT DJ in 1987 - my first Rolex the year I turned 30.

[mjclark32]

Great thread
Thank you all for sharing your stories

[ralfcom]

About a month. It is a 1680 from 1971.

[Joearch]

Well two weeks ago yesterday I purchased my first Rolex. A Sub C. Hopefully it will stay around for awhile.

[Kobayashi]

Reviving this thread and including a picture of the 1601 I inherited from my dad. I grew up seeing him wear this. 50+ years and still ticking!

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by Guy h

My grandfather bought this 6150 Explorer in Northern Goldsmiths in Newcastle in early 1953, my mother gave it to me earlier this year, needed a bit of TLC but now keeps perfect time 60 years old and good as gold!

Wow that's a stunner Guy! Very nice, would love to see more pictures if you have them!