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B-ling88 · 26 June 2008, 05:12 PM

My first Rolex was a Datejust Turnograph purchased last yr for my 30th bday gift to myself

Markg · 9 September 2008, 02:18 AM

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Darren Retour · 10 September 2008, 03:12 AM

Got my first Rolex when i was 35...... Brand new GMT Master 2 16710 Going for my second (16613 Z serial 18k/ss) at 39 !!

Cheers

Darren

f16570 · 10 September 2008, 04:55 AM

37 but bought two at once.

goss810 · 10 September 2008, 05:06 AM

Got my first Rolex at 25.th age.

richardlo · 10 September 2008, 05:29 AM

Got mine when I was 34 as a wedding gift from my Mom in law.
Also looks like it was the same time I found this forum and joined.

Guess I been doing more reading than posting with the low post count.

sini1717 · 10 September 2008, 06:09 AM

When i was 20, my dad bought himself a new president, and told me he had traded in his old rolex.

I was devastated, i loved the watch he traded in, and thought he would sell it me cheap.

He said something about earning a rolex you don't just get given them.So you can imagine my surprise on my 21st birthday, when he gave me the watch.

He hadn't traded it he had sent it for a service. It was and always will be the best birthday present i ever had.

vzmax · 10 September 2008, 06:59 AM

My wife got me a 16710 - GMT-II Black Bezel last year when I was 28 as a wedding gift. She got me hooked. This year I've purchased 2 more rollies and 2 Omegas.

pluto_scorp · 10 September 2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

30.....1st "expensive watch purchase was my SMP 3 years ago!

I have to say that I realy like that watch... I've seen a few on websites lately and it looks awesome!

k4vks · 10 September 2008, 12:39 PM

recently got my first at 28 y/o

Lamone · 10 September 2008, 03:51 PM

I bought a Vintage 2 tone GMT master in Carmel, CA when I was 34.

ESKO · 25 January 2010, 11:43 AM

I got my first YG DD at the tender age of 29 ha ha! It is the start of a beautiful relationship between me and Rolex!

rmcarlton · 25 January 2010, 11:46 AM

Used SS DJ for 21st Birthday.

LnL · 23 March 2010, 07:25 AM

My dad bought a SS black subdial/bezel silver faced Daytona in the late 70's (his early 30's, and his first Rolex). It honestly was NOT a good watch, I remember the push-buttons coming lose at least twice, and crystal scratched easily.

In the late 80's, on my 22nd b-day, he gave it to me. He had just spent about $500 getting it running, again, at the time.

About a year or so later, the market went nuts for these. I started getting accosted WAY too often, with random people coming up and offering ever increasing amounts of money to me, for the watch. My dad freaked out, after this happening a few times with him present!

We talked about it, I needed money at the time, and ended up trading it for a nearly-new SS Submariner AND $2700 cash. Still have the Sub, and it has proven to be a MUCH better watch than the Daytona ever was.

Lee

tulsaokusa · 30 October 2010, 12:17 PM

35

SCA · 30 October 2010, 12:41 PM

I purchased a Tudor when I was 24.

skygan · 30 October 2010, 01:19 PM

28 yrs. for my 6694 precision
29 yrs. for my 16014
30 yrs. for my explorer 1 114270 and sub.16610

Alcan · 30 October 2010, 02:09 PM

I don't like to give out my age, but I traded this in at my AD for my first Rolex:

tulsaokusa · 30 October 2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

I don't like to give out my age, but I traded this in at my AD for my first Rolex:

Was it running slow?

wng88 · 30 October 2010, 04:23 PM

TT datejust for 18th b'day

frank777 · 30 October 2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courmayeur1

I was 18, and spent a good chunk of my summer earnings back in 1981, a Sub date from an AD in London $580.00!

nothing like buying your first rolex with your hard earned cash. Great feeling! At 18 you showed discipline to save for a rolex!

frank777 · 30 October 2010, 04:54 PM

Im 32 and bought myself a Black diamond dial DJ 116234 from a TRF member. Loving every second of it! When im in my 40's I'll buy a DD yellow gold with diamond dial.

BT12 · 30 October 2010, 05:10 PM

29 years old 14060M. I had wanted a sub ever since I was 12 and now I got her.

dsio · 30 October 2010, 05:13 PM

Sub Date at 22, technically bought it as a present to myself on my 23rd, but I got it before it :)

travisb · 30 October 2010, 07:41 PM

I think I was about 24

kerrison · 30 October 2010, 07:47 PM

I bought my first Rolex for myself two months ago to mark an arrival of a certain point in my life. It is a 31mm DateJust.

I am 33.

nejo · 30 October 2010, 09:43 PM

Just got my first, a blue 116613 and I'm 23

Michael M. · 31 October 2010, 12:22 AM

10 when I got my ref. 6564, 2 years ago.

godowning · 31 October 2010, 12:47 AM

17. Explorer I. Wish I still owned it. High School graduation present from my Dad.

SoCal C4S · 9 November 2010, 05:14 PM

30; Rolex Submariner 14060. I just bought my first one a couple of days ago.

View Poll Results: How old were you when you got your first Rolex?
< 18	49	7.30%
18-25	202	30.10%
25-35	236	35.17%
35-45	127	18.93%
45-55	45	6.71%
55-65	11	1.64%
65+	1	0.15%
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10 September 2008, 04:55 AM	#124
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	37 but bought two at once. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

10 September 2008, 12:39 PM	#130
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	recently got my first at 28 y/o __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

30 October 2010, 07:41 PM	#145
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,367	Coke GMT2 I think I was about 24

26 June 2008, 05:12 PM	#121
B-ling88 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT-7 Canada Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 212	My first Rolex was a Datejust Turnograph purchased last yr for my 30th bday gift to myself

9 September 2008, 02:18 AM	#122
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	.

10 September 2008, 03:12 AM	#123
Darren Retour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bexley Kent Watch: Bluesy M Posts: 141	Got my first Rolex when i was 35...... Brand new GMT Master 2 16710 Going for my second (16613 Z serial 18k/ss) at 39 !! Cheers Darren

10 September 2008, 05:06 AM	#125
goss810 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 53	Got my first Rolex at 25.th age.

10 September 2008, 05:29 AM	#126
richardlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Watch: 216570 Posts: 89	Got mine when I was 34 as a wedding gift from my Mom in law. Also looks like it was the same time I found this forum and joined. Guess I been doing more reading than posting with the low post count.

10 September 2008, 06:09 AM	#127
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	When i was 20, my dad bought himself a new president, and told me he had traded in his old rolex. I was devastated, i loved the watch he traded in, and thought he would sell it me cheap. He said something about earning a rolex you don't just get given them.So you can imagine my surprise on my 21st birthday, when he gave me the watch. He hadn't traded it he had sent it for a service. It was and always will be the best birthday present i ever had.

10 September 2008, 06:59 AM	#128
vzmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: S Florida Posts: 221	My wife got me a 16710 - GMT-II Black Bezel last year when I was 28 as a wedding gift. She got me hooked. This year I've purchased 2 more rollies and 2 Omegas.

10 September 2008, 03:51 PM	#131
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I bought a Vintage 2 tone GMT master in Carmel, CA when I was 34.

25 January 2010, 11:43 AM	#132
ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	I got my first YG DD at the tender age of 29 ha ha! It is the start of a beautiful relationship between me and Rolex!

25 January 2010, 11:46 AM	#133
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Used SS DJ for 21st Birthday.

23 March 2010, 07:25 AM	#134
LnL "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seabrook, Tx Watch: 6263 Daytona Posts: 82	My dad bought a SS black subdial/bezel silver faced Daytona in the late 70's (his early 30's, and his first Rolex). It honestly was NOT a good watch, I remember the push-buttons coming lose at least twice, and crystal scratched easily. In the late 80's, on my 22nd b-day, he gave it to me. He had just spent about $500 getting it running, again, at the time. About a year or so later, the market went nuts for these. I started getting accosted WAY too often, with random people coming up and offering ever increasing amounts of money to me, for the watch. My dad freaked out, after this happening a few times with him present! We talked about it, I needed money at the time, and ended up trading it for a nearly-new SS Submariner AND $2700 cash. Still have the Sub, and it has proven to be a MUCH better watch than the Daytona ever was. Lee

30 October 2010, 12:17 PM	#135
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	35

30 October 2010, 12:41 PM	#136
SCA Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SC Posts: 128	I purchased a Tudor when I was 24.

30 October 2010, 01:19 PM	#137
skygan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: malaysia Posts: 1	28 yrs. for my 6694 precision 29 yrs. for my 16014 30 yrs. for my explorer 1 114270 and sub.16610

30 October 2010, 04:23 PM	#140
wng88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 30	TT datejust for 18th b'day

30 October 2010, 04:54 PM	#142
frank777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Frank Location: AUS Watch: DJ Black dial diam Posts: 141	Im 32 and bought myself a Black diamond dial DJ 116234 from a TRF member. Loving every second of it! When im in my 40's I'll buy a DD yellow gold with diamond dial.

30 October 2010, 05:10 PM	#143
BT12 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brad Location: Dallas, GA Watch: Rolex Sub 14060M Posts: 76	29 years old 14060M. I had wanted a sub ever since I was 12 and now I got her.

30 October 2010, 05:13 PM	#144
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Sub Date at 22, technically bought it as a present to myself on my 23rd, but I got it before it :)

30 October 2010, 07:47 PM	#146
kerrison Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dorset, UK Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 273	I bought my first Rolex for myself two months ago to mark an arrival of a certain point in my life. It is a 31mm DateJust. I am 33.

30 October 2010, 09:43 PM	#147
nejo Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 175	Just got my first, a blue 116613 and I'm 23

31 October 2010, 12:22 AM	#148
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	10 when I got my ref. 6564, 2 years ago.

31 October 2010, 12:47 AM	#149
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	17. Explorer I. Wish I still owned it. High School graduation present from my Dad.

9 November 2010, 05:14 PM	#150
SoCal C4S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: RJ Location: The MidWest Watch: SD43 Posts: 324	30; Rolex Submariner 14060. I just bought my first one a couple of days ago.

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