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chiko323 · 3 August 2011, 10:00 AM

Ever since I discovered this forum, I've been mesmerized by the Submariner no date non cosc. Being 16 with no real source of income, the chances of me buying a 4,000 dollar watch were slim to none. After spending way too much time on this forum, I decided to set my mind to earning enough money for the 14060M non COSC no matter how long it took so I started doing some odd jobs, buying and selling watches on this forum and ebay for a profit and other ways of making small amounts of money. Amazingly, only 7 months later, I had enough money for this mint condition Submariner No Date and the best part was that I earned every penny of it myself without help from the family. As they say, a crown for every achievement, and this first Rolex is certainly an achievement for me

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kcmo · 3 August 2011, 10:01 AM

Good for you! Well done and enjoy it for many years to come!

theloxmyth · 3 August 2011, 10:01 AM

"You can, if you think you can!"

brownbear · 3 August 2011, 10:06 AM

Good Job Justin.
No Matter how many Rolex you buy in the future, That ND Sub will always be special.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 3 August 2011, 10:10 AM

Justin

I admire your attitude, discipline, and perseverance.

You will do well in life.

Congrats! Awaiting pics.

sleddog · 3 August 2011, 10:11 AM

Good for you Justin...

Nothing better than earning and paying for something with your own merit!

Great choice on the watch and congratulations~!

JasoninDenver · 3 August 2011, 10:13 AM

Great story and a hell of an accomplishment.

Two pieces of advice:

1. Never Ever sell that watch.

2. Apply that same focus and dedication that earned the 14060 to the rest of your life.

We look forward to having you be a member of this forum for many years to come. People like you remind me what a great community this is.

Thank You.

GFEAR · 3 August 2011, 10:14 AM

good work, be proud of that, keep that one forever!

Dan2010 · 3 August 2011, 10:25 AM

Great job!

You have given me renewed faith in kids growing up today.

chicagofan · 3 August 2011, 10:30 AM

Congrats. Great story.

hennabav · 3 August 2011, 10:31 AM

Congrats Justin!! What an achievement at such a young age. But this hobby has no age and everyone of any age is welcome!! Congrats and next time we have a GTG in the area we would love for you to join!! Enjoy it!!

HPY · 3 August 2011, 10:31 AM

Congrats!

meckert · 3 August 2011, 10:33 AM

OUTSTANDING! You, young man, have learned the essence of individual effort and ultimately, capitalism. Keep that work ethic throughout your life, and you will have everything you ever want.

Rags · 3 August 2011, 10:38 AM

I admire your perseverance. Your parents are doing a great job raising you. Congrats on your first rolex.

matt4hand · 3 August 2011, 10:45 AM

Great job! You will be successful in life if you use the same philosophy on your goals!

I paid my way for 4 years at college doing the same thing. I bought "stuff" at craigslist/garage sales/pawn shops/good will and re sold on eBay. It's amazing what you can achieve when you write down your goals and stick to a plan.

LTM · 3 August 2011, 10:50 AM

Congrats! That is awesome... and a great story. There's nothing quite like the first time you buy a Rolex. Enjoy it and your achievement, you really did earn it.

Dr. Robert · 3 August 2011, 10:52 AM

Outstanding!
Please keep the sub & hand it down to your kids when you go to the big AD in the sky.

kyle L · 3 August 2011, 11:04 AM

Congrats Justin! I know how badly you wanted that one, it must feel great!

crowncollection · 3 August 2011, 11:11 AM

well done

kenhiraihnl · 3 August 2011, 11:18 AM

Linzjnr · 3 August 2011, 11:36 AM

AWESOME work!! Well done, a huge achievement for a 16 yr old!

dddrees · 3 August 2011, 11:38 AM

Job well done, Congrats Justin,.

Michael M. · 3 August 2011, 11:38 AM

Huge congrats, looks awesome!!!

drgleeds37 · 3 August 2011, 11:46 AM

Justin, awesome watch and equally awesome story! I have a nephew about your age that wants to buy a nice watch and I just sent him a link to this story, hopefully he will follow your lead.

dalip · 3 August 2011, 11:49 AM

Well done Justin - Enjoy that watch for many years

warren G. · 3 August 2011, 11:50 AM

HUGE congrats ! I bought my first nice watch when I was 17. It was an Omega Speedmaster Pro. To this day, I really regret trading it. I have a feeling I'll bring it back to my collection this fall. So don't ever sell that watch, you will regret it!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=184559
^ my story is similar to yours. I'm just a little older then you :D.

AndyK · 3 August 2011, 11:52 AM

Great story! Good for you. Working hard and saving are things to be proud of. Great watch, too!

leemozoid · 3 August 2011, 12:08 PM

Well done! Congratulations!

sirjohnbrian · 3 August 2011, 12:17 PM

On this forum, I've seen pictures of a LOT of gold subs, platinum daydates, the Yachtmaster II and so on.

Your watch is the most expensive one I've seen so far.

beowulf566 · 3 August 2011, 12:17 PM

Congrats!! That is quite an achievment esp. at your age and I hope me buying that Hamilton pocket watch helped a tiny bit

Keep up the hard work!!

enjoy that Sub she is a beauty!

3 August 2011, 10:00 AM	#1
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	Let me tell you a story... Ever since I discovered this forum, I've been mesmerized by the Submariner no date non cosc. Being 16 with no real source of income, the chances of me buying a 4,000 dollar watch were slim to none. After spending way too much time on this forum, I decided to set my mind to earning enough money for the 14060M non COSC no matter how long it took so I started doing some odd jobs, buying and selling watches on this forum and ebay for a profit and other ways of making small amounts of money. Amazingly, only 7 months later, I had enough money for this mint condition Submariner No Date and the best part was that I earned every penny of it myself without help from the family. As they say, a crown for every achievement, and this first Rolex is certainly an achievement for me Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us

3 August 2011, 10:10 AM	#5
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Justin I admire your attitude, discipline, and perseverance. You will do well in life. Congrats! Awaiting pics. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

3 August 2011, 10:11 AM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Good for you Justin... Nothing better than earning and paying for something with your own merit! Great choice on the watch and congratulations~! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 August 2011, 10:13 AM	#7
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,121	Great story and a hell of an accomplishment. Two pieces of advice: 1. Never Ever sell that watch. 2. Apply that same focus and dedication that earned the 14060 to the rest of your life. We look forward to having you be a member of this forum for many years to come. People like you remind me what a great community this is. Thank You. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

3 August 2011, 10:38 AM	#14
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	I admire your perseverance. Your parents are doing a great job raising you. Congrats on your first rolex. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

3 August 2011, 10:01 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Good for you! Well done and enjoy it for many years to come!

3 August 2011, 10:01 AM	#3
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	"You can, if you think you can!"

3 August 2011, 10:06 AM	#4
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	Good Job Justin. No Matter how many Rolex you buy in the future, That ND Sub will always be special.

3 August 2011, 10:14 AM	#8
GFEAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 263	good work, be proud of that, keep that one forever!

3 August 2011, 10:25 AM	#9
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Great job! You have given me renewed faith in kids growing up today.

3 August 2011, 10:30 AM	#10
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats. Great story.

3 August 2011, 10:31 AM	#11
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Congrats Justin!! What an achievement at such a young age. But this hobby has no age and everyone of any age is welcome!! Congrats and next time we have a GTG in the area we would love for you to join!! Enjoy it!!

3 August 2011, 10:31 AM	#12
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	Congrats!

3 August 2011, 10:33 AM	#13
meckert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta Watch: es too much TV. Posts: 84	OUTSTANDING! You, young man, have learned the essence of individual effort and ultimately, capitalism. Keep that work ethic throughout your life, and you will have everything you ever want.

3 August 2011, 10:45 AM	#15
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Great job! You will be successful in life if you use the same philosophy on your goals! I paid my way for 4 years at college doing the same thing. I bought "stuff" at craigslist/garage sales/pawn shops/good will and re sold on eBay. It's amazing what you can achieve when you write down your goals and stick to a plan.

3 August 2011, 10:50 AM	#16
LTM Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCar Watch: GMT & Sub-C Posts: 128	Congrats! That is awesome... and a great story. There's nothing quite like the first time you buy a Rolex. Enjoy it and your achievement, you really did earn it.

3 August 2011, 10:52 AM	#17
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,296	Outstanding! Please keep the sub & hand it down to your kids when you go to the big AD in the sky. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 August 2011, 11:04 AM	#18
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Congrats Justin! I know how badly you wanted that one, it must feel great!

3 August 2011, 11:11 AM	#19
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	well done __________________ watches many

3 August 2011, 11:18 AM	#20
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	__________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

3 August 2011, 11:36 AM	#21
Linzjnr 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,366	AWESOME work!! Well done, a huge achievement for a 16 yr old!

3 August 2011, 11:38 AM	#22
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Job well done, Congrats Justin,. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 August 2011, 11:38 AM	#23
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Huge congrats, looks awesome!!!

3 August 2011, 11:46 AM	#24
drgleeds37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Leeds Location: Suburbs of DC Watch: Rolex,AP,PAM,etc.. Posts: 306	Justin, awesome watch and equally awesome story! I have a nephew about your age that wants to buy a nice watch and I just sent him a link to this story, hopefully he will follow your lead.

3 August 2011, 11:49 AM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Well done Justin - Enjoy that watch for many years __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 August 2011, 11:50 AM	#26
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	HUGE congrats ! I bought my first nice watch when I was 17. It was an Omega Speedmaster Pro. To this day, I really regret trading it. I have a feeling I'll bring it back to my collection this fall. So don't ever sell that watch, you will regret it! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=184559 ^ my story is similar to yours. I'm just a little older then you :D. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

3 August 2011, 11:52 AM	#27
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Great story! Good for you. Working hard and saving are things to be proud of. Great watch, too!

3 August 2011, 12:08 PM	#28
leemozoid Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sooner country! Watch: TT F 16613 bluesy Posts: 127	Well done! Congratulations!

3 August 2011, 12:17 PM	#29
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	The most expensive Rolex. On this forum, I've seen pictures of a LOT of gold subs, platinum daydates, the Yachtmaster II and so on. Your watch is the most expensive one I've seen so far. __________________ "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"

3 August 2011, 12:17 PM	#30
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Congrats!! That is quite an achievment esp. at your age and I hope me buying that Hamilton pocket watch helped a tiny bit Keep up the hard work!! enjoy that Sub she is a beauty! __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

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