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10 April 2024, 11:02 PM | #91 |
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approx. 40 years
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10 April 2024, 11:03 PM | #92 |
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1994. 30
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10 April 2024, 11:06 PM | #93 |
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1990, still have my first Rolex.
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10 April 2024, 11:13 PM | #94 |
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2 years only. hard to buy straight from AD.
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10 April 2024, 11:20 PM | #95 |
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2016 is when I acquired my 1st Rolex, a GMT Master BLNR
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10 April 2024, 11:44 PM | #96 |
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My wife bought me a Submariner date in 1979 for my 29th birthday
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11 April 2024, 12:14 AM | #97 |
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Dr Robert beats us all !
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11 April 2024, 12:16 AM | #98 |
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I got a 14060 as my first Rolex in late 1994, so almost 30 years. Traded it in for a 16660 SD in 1999 at a Rolex AD. I wish I kept that Sub as well.
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11 April 2024, 12:32 AM | #99 |
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Twenty-seven years give or take. My first was a humble 34mm Date I bought used that lasted me eighteen years. Ran reliably at -5 SPD the entire time without a service but eventually the seals gave way and the ocean won. RIP humble Date.
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11 April 2024, 04:10 AM | #100 |
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24 Yrs
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11 April 2024, 04:12 AM | #101 |
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6 years plus :)
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11 April 2024, 04:24 AM | #102 |
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Real Name: Bill
Location: Dr. Phillips, Fl
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I bought my first Rolex in 1997. It was a two tone Thunderbird with an oyster bracelet.
In 2002 I bought a SS/platinum Yachtmaster which I wore daily until 2011 when I purchased my grail (here on the Forum), a SS Daytona with black dial. In January 2023 I bought a SS Sub with date from the local AD which I currently wear while my Daytona spends most of the time in my safe box. I am currently on the list for the new style SS Daytona which I anticipate will be for several more years lol. |
11 April 2024, 04:24 AM | #103 |
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22 years
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11 April 2024, 04:28 AM | #104 |
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I am very old : ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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11 April 2024, 04:56 AM | #105 | |
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Quote:
6369 Daytona
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Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green. |
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11 April 2024, 05:07 AM | #106 |
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5 years after retiring, I got my first Rolex, 2019.
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11 April 2024, 05:11 AM | #107 |
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Since 2004
Purchased in Essex England My AD no longer trades :( |
11 April 2024, 05:11 AM | #108 |
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11 April 2024, 05:15 AM | #109 |
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If only Brian. If only! :Banghead: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green. |
11 April 2024, 05:24 AM | #110 |
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Since 2019.
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126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green |
11 April 2024, 05:36 AM | #111 |
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11 April 2024, 05:40 AM | #112 |
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Since 1981.
Bought a 1675 from AD. Still my favourite.
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1675, 14060M, 16600, 16610, 16610LV, 16622, 16700LN |
11 April 2024, 05:48 AM | #113 |
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A mighty two days!
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11 April 2024, 05:49 AM | #114 |
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31 years and still have it a 16610 March 1993
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11 April 2024, 06:11 AM | #115 |
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May 2016 is when I bought my first Rolex!
Still have a copy of all my Rolex and photos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11 April 2024, 06:46 AM | #116 |
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In 1968, I bought a used 34 mm Oyster Perpetual. I was in the Army and needed a reliable watch. Paid less than $100.00 for it. My, my how times have changed.
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11 April 2024, 08:39 AM | #117 |
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1999 with a Sub!
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11 April 2024, 09:18 AM | #118 |
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My TT Datejust was my 1st Rolex, purchased in 2010.
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16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer 114300 Oyster Perpetual 76200 Tudor Date+Day |
11 April 2024, 09:22 AM | #119 |
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45 years. I bought my first when I was 15 and it was a brand new 1680 sub. Wore it exclusively until 1995 when my gave me his OQ DD upon graduating from Med School. Been adding ever since.
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11 April 2024, 09:33 AM | #120 |
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It was 1983
.I was wearing my fathers Air King. I bought my own first one the day before yesterday (1986)
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. The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D. |
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