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Utomow · 3 October 2016, 03:29 AM

Finally after months of thought I finally decided to buy my first rolex. It was an easy decision to chose submariner 116610LN among all other models. Much easier to decide than whether to get me a rolex or not.

My first impression after wearing my Sub-C date is I have the sensation of accomplishment that mark all achievement I have done for myself. Really boost my confidence but NOT in the way that I make it as a show off to other. In fact I cover it under my sleeve. It is like the sensation when you walk with USD 1000 worth of underwear inside your Jeans if you know what I mean ha ha ha ��

And I got good discount from the AD plus the coffee ☺️

Headshrinker · 3 October 2016, 04:47 AM

It felt like the first time I drove my first Mercedes through the Lincoln Tunnel. The emblem had an eerie glow that just said, "this is cool."

DRKBC · 3 October 2016, 04:50 AM

I wept.

AK797 · 3 October 2016, 04:53 AM

I never thought I'd own a Rolex so when I finally bought one it felt a little surreal and yet like it truly belonged on my wrist and I haven't looked back ever since. Then I found this forum and it all feels like home.

davidsuffolk · 3 October 2016, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Utomow

My first impression after wearing my Sub-C date is I have the sensation of accomplishment that mark all achievement I have done for myself. Really boost my confidence but NOT in the way that I make it as a show off to other. In fact I cover it under my sleeve.

Exactly that, well put.

Bought yesterday so still a bit of a novelty.

japenney · 3 October 2016, 05:31 AM

Feelsgoodman.

stratguy · 3 October 2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKBC

I wept.

That made me laugh...thanks

The Libertine · 3 October 2016, 06:07 AM

I finally learned for myself what makes a Rolex so special.

dr3ws · 3 October 2016, 06:39 AM

I feel lucky to be able to own one and whenever I look at my wrist it's my hard work right there

polaris72 · 3 October 2016, 07:02 AM

If Red Bull gives you wings, Rolex gives you rocket boosters.

chriscole943 · 3 October 2016, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I never thought I'd own a Rolex so when I finally bought one it felt a little surreal and yet like it truly belonged on my wrist and I haven't looked back ever since. Then I found this forum and it all feels like home.

This x2

iaymnu · 3 October 2016, 07:46 AM

I knew then I had to get another one.

Quailhunter · 3 October 2016, 08:25 AM

Much much younger!

THC · 3 October 2016, 08:30 AM

Looking Good, Billy Ray !!

Feeling Good, Lewis !!!

5080 · 3 October 2016, 08:39 AM

I've had mine for two years now and I still find myself looking at it constantly as I did the first day I put it on.

seand442 · 3 October 2016, 08:49 AM

I couldn't take my eyes off my first one. I would find myself staring at my SD just because.

dreamcar88 · 3 October 2016, 08:54 AM

Didnt feel real at first. Sorta like when i got my supra. I dont think it will ever get old loving things you work so hard for and seeing them in material form. Looking at my watch makes me smile and seeing others with the same makes me happy as well!

Juantxo · 3 October 2016, 09:01 AM

Well, the first Rolex I bought was new from an AD. It was a TT Oyster Perpetual, Oyster bracelet. Like a DJ but without the date.

I picked it up at noon and then went to my office with it in the box, and the box was in a fine green Rolex bag. That was back in 1983. Once at work I took it out of the box, peeled the messy sticker from the case back and proceeded to set the time. I unscrewed the crown, pulled gently on it and the whole thing came off, with a small spring falling on top of my desk. Oops.

I went back to the store and traded it for a regular TT DJ with Jubilee bracelet. The DJ resulted bullet-proof, for many years I used it for all purposes, including fishing, diving, hunting. Some years ago I had it serviced in NYC and I honorably retired it. I still have it and it still looks like new.

tifosi · 3 October 2016, 09:06 AM

Paranoid. I thought everyone wanted to steal it.

That wore of quickly, luckily.

F1polesitter · 3 October 2016, 09:39 AM

Had mine for less than a week.
Same feeling as a kid with a new toy. But honestly, I'd feel the same with any new watch that I fancy. Just so happens this time around it's a Rolex.

AK797 · 3 October 2016, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

Looking Good, Billy Ray !!

Feeling Good, Lewis !!!

Rolex are great but they still ain't no Rochefaucauld.

donq · 3 October 2016, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Rolex are great but they still ain't no Rochefaucauld.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uYlOIKtYsos

aekdb · 3 October 2016, 12:10 PM

A huge sense of accomplishment.

I remember seeing my first sub when I was 13 years old, it was on the wrist of a gentleman I went to church with. I recall going up to him and asking him what kind of watch that was and where I could get one. He explained to me it was a Rolex submariner and that I could get one when I had a good job, was financially stable and had a "little" extra money to spend on a watch.

Fast forward to today, I have a very good job, definetly financially stable, but who would have thought $7,500 would be a little extra money for a watch. I bet in 1994 the 14060 was probably 1/2 the price.

Timesurfer · 3 October 2016, 01:31 PM

Got the "I'm walking on sunshine" track on hand? ;-)

Brian HCM#1 · 3 October 2016, 01:34 PM

Mine? How am I going to explain what I just bought to the wife.

Sjmoore11 · 3 October 2016, 01:58 PM

I thought "wow, I've got a new watch"
Second thought was wondering how long it would take the wife to notice. (Turns out it was 6 months later when a friend of mine tipped her off!)

Utomow · 3 October 2016, 07:49 PM

After two days since my new one now I m keen to search for the 2nd one pre-owned but after winning the battle with wife ofcourse ��

1William · 3 October 2016, 08:47 PM

The wow factor was huge for me and I enjoyed knowing that I owned something that is arguably the best watch on the market for what it is. And 25 years later the wow has faded a bit but the respect for the brand and watches has grown.

THC · 3 October 2016, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Rolex are great but they still ain't no Rochefaucauld.

"In Philadelphia, it's worth fifty bucks"

the0thrdude · 3 October 2016, 10:52 PM

Still feels the same way as the first: Blessed.

3 October 2016, 08:49 AM	#16
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	I couldn't take my eyes off my first one. I would find myself staring at my SD just because. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

3 October 2016, 08:54 AM	#17
dreamcar88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida Watch: 116334 dj blue dia Posts: 198	Didnt feel real at first. Sorta like when i got my supra. I dont think it will ever get old loving things you work so hard for and seeing them in material form. Looking at my watch makes me smile and seeing others with the same makes me happy as well! __________________ james_richardson88 instagram

3 October 2016, 09:06 AM	#19
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Paranoid. I thought everyone wanted to steal it. That wore of quickly, luckily. __________________ Russ

3 October 2016, 03:29 AM	#1
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	Share your feeling after wearing your rolex for the first time Finally after months of thought I finally decided to buy my first rolex. It was an easy decision to chose submariner 116610LN among all other models. Much easier to decide than whether to get me a rolex or not. My first impression after wearing my Sub-C date is I have the sensation of accomplishment that mark all achievement I have done for myself. Really boost my confidence but NOT in the way that I make it as a show off to other. In fact I cover it under my sleeve. It is like the sensation when you walk with USD 1000 worth of underwear inside your Jeans if you know what I mean ha ha ha �� And I got good discount from the AD plus the coffee ☺️

3 October 2016, 04:47 AM	#2
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	It felt like the first time I drove my first Mercedes through the Lincoln Tunnel. The emblem had an eerie glow that just said, "this is cool."

3 October 2016, 04:50 AM	#3
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	I wept.

3 October 2016, 04:53 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	I never thought I'd own a Rolex so when I finally bought one it felt a little surreal and yet like it truly belonged on my wrist and I haven't looked back ever since. Then I found this forum and it all feels like home.

3 October 2016, 05:31 AM	#6
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Feelsgoodman.

3 October 2016, 06:07 AM	#8
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I finally learned for myself what makes a Rolex so special.

3 October 2016, 06:39 AM	#9
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	I feel lucky to be able to own one and whenever I look at my wrist it's my hard work right there

3 October 2016, 07:02 AM	#10
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	If Red Bull gives you wings, Rolex gives you rocket boosters.

3 October 2016, 07:46 AM	#12
iaymnu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: ken Location: NYC/Hong Kong Watch: Exp II/GMT2c Posts: 236	I knew then I had to get another one.

3 October 2016, 08:25 AM	#13
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Much much younger!

3 October 2016, 08:30 AM	#14
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,515	Looking Good, Billy Ray !! Feeling Good, Lewis !!!

3 October 2016, 08:39 AM	#15
5080 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: TREVOR Location: St. John's, NL Watch: LVC Posts: 136	I've had mine for two years now and I still find myself looking at it constantly as I did the first day I put it on.

3 October 2016, 09:01 AM	#18
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Well, the first Rolex I bought was new from an AD. It was a TT Oyster Perpetual, Oyster bracelet. Like a DJ but without the date. I picked it up at noon and then went to my office with it in the box, and the box was in a fine green Rolex bag. That was back in 1983. Once at work I took it out of the box, peeled the messy sticker from the case back and proceeded to set the time. I unscrewed the crown, pulled gently on it and the whole thing came off, with a small spring falling on top of my desk. Oops. I went back to the store and traded it for a regular TT DJ with Jubilee bracelet. The DJ resulted bullet-proof, for many years I used it for all purposes, including fishing, diving, hunting. Some years ago I had it serviced in NYC and I honorably retired it. I still have it and it still looks like new.

3 October 2016, 09:39 AM	#20
F1polesitter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 204	Had mine for less than a week. Same feeling as a kid with a new toy. But honestly, I'd feel the same with any new watch that I fancy. Just so happens this time around it's a Rolex.

3 October 2016, 12:10 PM	#23
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	A huge sense of accomplishment. I remember seeing my first sub when I was 13 years old, it was on the wrist of a gentleman I went to church with. I recall going up to him and asking him what kind of watch that was and where I could get one. He explained to me it was a Rolex submariner and that I could get one when I had a good job, was financially stable and had a "little" extra money to spend on a watch. Fast forward to today, I have a very good job, definetly financially stable, but who would have thought $7,500 would be a little extra money for a watch. I bet in 1994 the 14060 was probably 1/2 the price.

3 October 2016, 01:31 PM	#24
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Got the "I'm walking on sunshine" track on hand? ;-)

3 October 2016, 01:34 PM	#25
Brian HCM#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 109	Mine? How am I going to explain what I just bought to the wife.

3 October 2016, 01:58 PM	#26
Sjmoore11 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 685	I thought "wow, I've got a new watch" Second thought was wondering how long it would take the wife to notice. (Turns out it was 6 months later when a friend of mine tipped her off!)

3 October 2016, 07:49 PM	#27
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	After two days since my new one now I m keen to search for the 2nd one pre-owned but after winning the battle with wife ofcourse ��

3 October 2016, 08:47 PM	#28
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,188	The wow factor was huge for me and I enjoyed knowing that I owned something that is arguably the best watch on the market for what it is. And 25 years later the wow has faded a bit but the respect for the brand and watches has grown.

3 October 2016, 10:52 PM	#30
the0thrdude Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: New York Watch: 16710,116300 Posts: 501	Still feels the same way as the first: Blessed.

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