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perryj · 11 April 2008, 11:45 PM

My Rolex was a gift from my father, (he's now 73) and even though I have been blessed enough to be able to buy myself a Rolex now, I can't fathom replacing the one I have, that was from him.......if I ever replace it, it would be only replaced by another Rolex....;) love that, Plat. YM !!!!!

My wife's was a present from me ;)

Just curious as to how many of you got you first Rolex as a gift.....

frostie · 11 April 2008, 11:49 PM

Yes it was a gift for my 19th birthday

It was gift that i made to myself and it took me some time to come up with the money

Chappy · 11 April 2008, 11:49 PM

Mine was a wedding gift from my wife ... I may get others but this one holds a special place

Trurolexer · 12 April 2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Yes it was a gift for my 19th birthday

It was gift that i made to myself and it took me some time to come up with the money

You're so lucky, Pal. You already have a GMT II-C in 19.

Scarface · 12 April 2008, 12:03 AM

Yes, a gift to myself

frostie · 12 April 2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

You're so lucky, Pal. You already have a GMT II-C in 19.

I am lucky but it took to much of patience and dedication to save the money it was quite hard and it taught me a lesson that nothing is easy obtainable in this life

seantk · 12 April 2008, 12:07 AM

My first Rolex (SD) It was a gift for myself for 2008, :

In 2008 - I will:

- Turn 40 (not quite there yet)

- Celebrate my son's 1st birthday

- Celebrate 20 years working for the same company - Maybe they should buy me a Rolex!!

Sean

neilgader · 12 April 2008, 12:12 AM

My parents bought me a SS Sub at Bucherer, Lucerne for my 21st birthday. That was in 1974. At the time I never understood why "Submariner" was embossed in red while later versions I saw were always white. It was only last year that a friend of mine pointed out that the Red Sub was something special. I still wear it everyday. Always will.

Gedanken · 12 April 2008, 12:23 AM

Yup, my TT DJ was a graduation gift from my parents when I completed my doctorate. I got my SD a year later and the DJ only gets wrist time once every 2-4 weeks.

My parents orginally got me the DJ as a wedding present. I raised my, shall we say, erratic dating history at the time to my mother and ever the realist, she revised her plans. I did, however, finally wear it on my wedding day.

Bobareno · 12 April 2008, 12:35 AM

Gift from my Folks, still my best watch after 27 years.

Trurolexer · 12 April 2008, 12:41 AM

I have two Rolexes present. One from my Grandpa (Perpetual -Date- 1500 circa 1947) and one from my Oldman (Date Just 16233). And yes I still wear 'em daily.

Trurolexer · 12 April 2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

I am lucky but it took to much of patience and dedication to save the money it was quite hard and it taught me a lesson that nothing is easy obtainable in this life

No pain no gain, Bro. Two Thumbs Up!!!

Wolfgang427 · 12 April 2008, 12:48 AM

Yes, a 1680 from my parents in 1978.

Sadly traded up for another Rolex in 1986.

petah · 12 April 2008, 01:10 AM

I got my 16710, my first and only Rolex, as a present from my dad. Will never trade this watch in for anything.

Rolex_07 · 12 April 2008, 01:18 AM

I got my first Rolex at the age of 18. (I am still 18.) I got it as a high school graduation present. It was given to me from my Dad, and my Grandfather gave it to my Dad for his high school graduation. I plan on giving it to my son for his graduation.

DSJ · 12 April 2008, 01:23 AM

Bluesy is acombined gift from myself, my wife and my parents.

doc_colton · 12 April 2008, 01:25 AM

Gift from the wife, she's gone but the Rolex still around

ohsixx · 12 April 2008, 01:26 AM

I bought my own, but gave my son his first Rolex.

etp095 · 12 April 2008, 01:34 AM

i got my 69' tt date oyster rolex from my mom for high school graduation(1987).i wore it for about 10 years.i still have it and it just had it's first service in 39 years this past febuary.i have worn it a few times since the service,my new sub is getting lots of wrist time lately.i won't sell it,it's very special to me.

Tools · 12 April 2008, 01:39 AM

I got my first as a gift to myself...

unclesallie · 12 April 2008, 02:12 AM

last time anyone gave me anything for free was my mom and dad, and they're long gone(sadly). and I can categorically say, no one EVER gave me a rolex!

but to those members who got one(or more) as a present, congrats!

best, dan

CoopJr · 12 April 2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I got my first as a gift to myself...

Yup...same here....3 times

HYDROMAROC · 12 April 2008, 02:43 AM

Same here, it was a gift to myself for my 30th birthday.

oneillba · 12 April 2008, 02:55 AM

I've had three women give me watches in my life. Two ex wife's and one girlfriend, although none of them were a Rolex. All three women are gone, but I still have one watch left. A 18k Movado Sapphire. I still wear it when I have to go out in a tux. It is super thin! Like all good watches, it has it's place on my wrist when appropriate. My Rolex was a gift to myself, a long overdue and anticipated gift!

Gil F. · 12 April 2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

Mine was a wedding gift from my wife ... I may get others but this one holds a special place

Same with mine: Z-series SD.

JJ Irani · 12 April 2008, 03:48 AM

No gift here.....only blood, sweat and tears!!

S/SOnly · 12 April 2008, 04:10 AM

DJ... Anniversary gift from the wife

topcat30093 · 12 April 2008, 05:44 AM

No, I bought my 1st and every other Rolex with my own money.
But sometimes with the help of the bank.

Ken Cox · 12 April 2008, 06:01 AM

My wife gave me my GMT Master II ("Fat Lady") in 1986 for my fortieth birthday.

At that time (and still true today), we did not have the discretionary income to justify a Rolex.
So, unknown to me, my wife drove school bus for a year to earn the money.

I later reciprocated by getting her a Rolex when we received a small inheritance.

I recently had my watch restored by Ted at Skeie's Jewelers (an AD) in Eugene, Oregon, and it looks and runs as well as it did in 1986.
I also sent my wife's watch to Skeie's for restoration, and they just called a few minutes ago to tell me they would ship my wife's watch today.

Rockrolex · 12 April 2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

No, I bought my 1st and every other Rolex with my own money.
But sometimes with the help of the bank.

X2, but fortunately I did not need that bank's assistance with any of my 4.

View Poll Results: Was your first Rolex a gift ?
Yes, and is still my daily watch.	25	23.15%
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No it was not.	60	55.56%
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11 April 2008, 11:45 PM	#1
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	Was your first Rolex a gift ? My Rolex was a gift from my father, (he's now 73) and even though I have been blessed enough to be able to buy myself a Rolex now, I can't fathom replacing the one I have, that was from him.......if I ever replace it, it would be only replaced by another Rolex....;) love that, Plat. YM !!!!! My wife's was a present from me ;) Just curious as to how many of you got you first Rolex as a gift.....

11 April 2008, 11:49 PM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Yes it was a gift for my 19th birthday It was gift that i made to myself and it took me some time to come up with the money __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

12 April 2008, 12:03 AM	#5
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Yes, a gift to myself __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

12 April 2008, 12:07 AM	#7
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	My first Rolex (SD) It was a gift for myself for 2008, : In 2008 - I will: - Turn 40 (not quite there yet) - Celebrate my son's 1st birthday - Celebrate 20 years working for the same company - Maybe they should buy me a Rolex!! Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

11 April 2008, 11:49 PM	#3
Chappy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: ontario, canada Watch: ND Sub 14060M cosc Posts: 217	Mine was a wedding gift from my wife ... I may get others but this one holds a special place

12 April 2008, 12:12 AM	#8
neilgader "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Neil Gader Location: Studio City Watch: Rolex 1680 Red Sub Posts: 153	My parents bought me a SS Sub at Bucherer, Lucerne for my 21st birthday. That was in 1974. At the time I never understood why "Submariner" was embossed in red while later versions I saw were always white. It was only last year that a friend of mine pointed out that the Red Sub was something special. I still wear it everyday. Always will.

12 April 2008, 12:23 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Yup, my TT DJ was a graduation gift from my parents when I completed my doctorate. I got my SD a year later and the DJ only gets wrist time once every 2-4 weeks. My parents orginally got me the DJ as a wedding present. I raised my, shall we say, erratic dating history at the time to my mother and ever the realist, she revised her plans. I did, however, finally wear it on my wedding day. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

12 April 2008, 12:35 AM	#10
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Gift from my Folks, still my best watch after 27 years.

12 April 2008, 12:41 AM	#11
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Two... I have two Rolexes present. One from my Grandpa (Perpetual -Date- 1500 circa 1947) and one from my Oldman (Date Just 16233). And yes I still wear 'em daily. Last edited by Trurolexer; 12 April 2008 at 12:43 AM.. Reason: Miss spelling

12 April 2008, 12:48 AM	#13
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Yes, a 1680 from my parents in 1978. Sadly traded up for another Rolex in 1986.

12 April 2008, 01:10 AM	#14
petah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 39	I got my 16710, my first and only Rolex, as a present from my dad. Will never trade this watch in for anything.

12 April 2008, 01:18 AM	#15
Rolex_07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 369	I got my first Rolex at the age of 18. (I am still 18.) I got it as a high school graduation present. It was given to me from my Dad, and my Grandfather gave it to my Dad for his high school graduation. I plan on giving it to my son for his graduation.

12 April 2008, 01:23 AM	#16
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Bluesy is acombined gift from myself, my wife and my parents. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

12 April 2008, 01:25 AM	#17
doc_colton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 825	Gift from the wife, she's gone but the Rolex still around __________________

12 April 2008, 01:26 AM	#18
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I bought my own, but gave my son his first Rolex. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

12 April 2008, 01:34 AM	#19
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	i got my 69' tt date oyster rolex from my mom for high school graduation(1987).i wore it for about 10 years.i still have it and it just had it's first service in 39 years this past febuary.i have worn it a few times since the service,my new sub is getting lots of wrist time lately.i won't sell it,it's very special to me. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

12 April 2008, 01:39 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I got my first as a gift to myself... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 April 2008, 02:12 AM	#21
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	last time anyone gave me anything for free was my mom and dad, and they're long gone(sadly). and I can categorically say, no one EVER gave me a rolex! but to those members who got one(or more) as a present, congrats! best, dan

12 April 2008, 02:43 AM	#23
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Same here, it was a gift to myself for my 30th birthday.

12 April 2008, 02:55 AM	#24
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I've had three women give me watches in my life. Two ex wife's and one girlfriend, although none of them were a Rolex. All three women are gone, but I still have one watch left. A 18k Movado Sapphire. I still wear it when I have to go out in a tux. It is super thin! Like all good watches, it has it's place on my wrist when appropriate. My Rolex was a gift to myself, a long overdue and anticipated gift! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

12 April 2008, 03:48 AM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	No gift here.....only blood, sweat and tears!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 April 2008, 04:10 AM	#27
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	DJ... Anniversary gift from the wife __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

12 April 2008, 05:44 AM	#28
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	No, I bought my 1st and every other Rolex with my own money. But sometimes with the help of the bank. __________________

12 April 2008, 06:01 AM	#29
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	My wife gave me my GMT Master II ("Fat Lady") in 1986 for my fortieth birthday. At that time (and still true today), we did not have the discretionary income to justify a Rolex. So, unknown to me, my wife drove school bus for a year to earn the money. I later reciprocated by getting her a Rolex when we received a small inheritance. I recently had my watch restored by Ted at Skeie's Jewelers (an AD) in Eugene, Oregon, and it looks and runs as well as it did in 1986. I also sent my wife's watch to Skeie's for restoration, and they just called a few minutes ago to tell me they would ship my wife's watch today.

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