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vh_bu98 · 26 March 2007, 02:24 PM

I've been wearing watches since middle school and I think went through a few Casios. I got a Fossil my senior year in high school which was my first non-sport watch. I still have it, although the chronograph functions no longer worker. I picked up a Seiko chronograph some time during college and that lasted a few years before the inside got corroded do to the breakage in the seal. Probably from replacing the battery.

I got my first Swiss watch a few years ago which was a Tissot PRS200, also a chronograph, and I still have that. I think it's still a good watch and it does look nice. Of course it doesn't compare to my LV, but from $450 USD to $5525 USD, I would hope not.

Solo118 · 26 March 2007, 03:13 PM

The last watch I bougth was about 5 years ago, A Charriol Columbus Chronograph

mlb · 26 March 2007, 03:21 PM

None.

I waited for the best

Mike

Tombstone · 26 March 2007, 03:47 PM

Well you’re talking about 1988, so it was an assortment of Swatch watches and a two tone Seiko, quartz movement of course. I miss the original old Swatch watches they were so cool back then, you knew it was time for a new Swatch when your band (usually white) became yellow or faded. Who would have ever known that Swatch would own a majority of the Swiss watch industry and would manufacture watch movements for over 75% of the business including Omega.

Obsession · 26 March 2007, 05:26 PM

I wear daily a Tissot Prs200 as seen in the photo and I will have a Rolex after several months.

nko51 · 26 March 2007, 09:53 PM

My first watch was a Timex.

leopardprey · 26 March 2007, 10:51 PM

Omega Seamaster Professional Black face with speedmaster bracelet.

Rockrolex · 26 March 2007, 10:54 PM

I can't remember what my first watch was. The first one I can remember buying was a Russian watch I bought at the Montreal World's Fair in 1967. Some years later, I bought a Seiko digital that had a solar assist power source. Then it was on to a collection of Casios, the last being this one:

Radio controlled, date, multiple time zones, 5 alarms, countdown timer, and memory.

Then the plunge into Rolex, the first of which was this TT DJ:

The rest, as they say, is history.

mrbieler · 26 March 2007, 11:19 PM

Most Casio's when I was a boy, Seiko's when I was a little older, and my first automatic was a O&W M65.

Now, with the exception of my Bathys, it's just Seiko's and Rolex/Tudors.

Something about Seiko and Rolex just works. Love those rugged in-house movements.

Submadatejust · 26 March 2007, 11:45 PM

I had to think about that for a moment.

I had a rather nice Tiffany tank-like thing that was altogether too delicate for my lifestyle. The crystal was absurdly fragile.

colemanitis · 26 March 2007, 11:51 PM

I wore this Swatch Chrono for a couple of years before my Rolex came along. I still have this watch, but can't wear it because the black rubber links keep breaking.

Fiwi · 27 March 2007, 01:46 AM

29mm Wenger Standard Issue

GerardoG · 27 March 2007, 02:08 AM

In the beginning there was darkness and chaos....

12 swatches and 1 gucci

Alex Stylianou · 27 March 2007, 03:49 AM

Seiko Calibre 5M62

Dan Pierce · 27 March 2007, 04:31 AM

Before Rolex:

Hamilton chrono as daily beater
Tag Monaco for a little flash
Patek for very special occasions
Marathon SAR for combat

and a few others for variety
dP

jeb · 27 March 2007, 04:52 AM

Tag TT. Very accurate and nice looking watch. But it ain't no Rolex!

Justin70 · 27 March 2007, 09:58 AM

For me it was a few "submariner" knock offs: Geneve (at Costco!), Seiko Diver...and some others like a couple Hamilton Khaki's and a Casio G-Shock, which I just lost on my last trip...(bummed!), but not too bummed with my 5513 on my wrist now!

santaclaus2100 · 27 March 2007, 02:52 PM

Let me try to remember,

They were mainly Casio's, Seiko's, Citizen's maybe a Swatch somewhere. Till I got serious with watches.

Zodiac diver's
Zodiac GMT (just like the GMT II, knockoff with Pepsi dial, but quartz in 1993 I think?!)
Zenith El Primero calibre 410
Oris Regulateur (tonneau shaped)
Fortis Cosmonaut
IWC 70's vintage NOS quartz
Jaeger LeCoultre (Master Moon)
Seiko Orange Monster
Timex Heart Rate Monitor (fitness freak wannabe ;-)
Casio Triple Sensor
And the last piece, my baby, the TT GMT Master II, root beer dial.

I really need to stop this collecting thing, I NEED THERAPY !!! heheehe!!!

slim · 27 March 2007, 04:52 PM

A quartz gucci

syahriltaher · 27 March 2007, 05:48 PM

It was SS Tudor Hydronaut

Regards,

^fai^ · 27 March 2007, 05:48 PM

a quartz breitling aerospace (titanium)

mailman · 27 March 2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

OMEGA Dynamic and a MIDO Ocean Star.

JJ

Did you forget about the sundial?

Scooby · 27 March 2007, 11:24 PM

As a kid is was anything my dad gave me. A collection of digital and analog stuff he brought home from work (he managed a pharmacy). One I remember even had an actual calender in it that came with cards you could change depending on what day the month started.

The only watch I ever really wore consistently before the rollie was a blue Fossil for about 7-8 years starting around 1995.

JJ Irani · 28 March 2007, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Did you forget about the sundial?

ohlins · 28 March 2007, 05:15 PM

before my first rolex in 02.....this was my everyday watch....

a hamilton khaki - pearl harbour edition (quartz)......the one on the right

watchnut · 29 March 2007, 10:58 AM

This one, purchased from Sharper Image. At the time a new GMT was $1200 and a Date Sub $1325. And I thought THAT was a lot!

Bilbox · 25 May 2008, 12:04 PM

My watches :

Omega (mechanic)
Baume & Mercier (mechanic)
Cartier (automatic)
Boucheron (automatic)
Patek (automatic)
Jaeger Lecoultre (mechanic)
No brand (mechanic)
Seiko (automatic)
Mauboussin (automatic)
Mauboussin (automatic)
Seiko (automatic)

I also have a quartz Boucheron, still brand new.

So my Rolex will be the 12th if I count the quartz one.

hienpham04 · 25 May 2008, 12:07 PM

It was a Movado Ellipse, still have it. Kinda nice!

Dalton · 25 May 2008, 12:13 PM

when i was 13 or so my dad gave me a casio and i wore it once. i put it away and vowed to never wear anything but a Rolex(Magnum PI influence). Everyone laughed and no one ever gave me a watch for a gift. I wore nothing. People simply knew that I didn't like watches, but only because I knew that i would someday own a Rolex, and I did.

GMTII Owner · 25 May 2008, 12:14 PM

Tag Heuer Formula One

26 March 2007, 09:53 PM	#36
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	My first watch was a Timex. __________________

26 March 2007, 10:54 PM	#38
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,584	I can't remember what my first watch was. The first one I can remember buying was a Russian watch I bought at the Montreal World's Fair in 1967. Some years later, I bought a Seiko digital that had a solar assist power source. Then it was on to a collection of Casios, the last being this one: Radio controlled, date, multiple time zones, 5 alarms, countdown timer, and memory. Then the plunge into Rolex, the first of which was this TT DJ: The rest, as they say, is history. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 March 2007, 11:19 PM	#39
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Most Casio's when I was a boy, Seiko's when I was a little older, and my first automatic was a O&W M65. Now, with the exception of my Bathys, it's just Seiko's and Rolex/Tudors. Something about Seiko and Rolex just works. Love those rugged in-house movements. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

26 March 2007, 11:51 PM	#41
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I wore this Swatch Chrono for a couple of years before my Rolex came along. I still have this watch, but can't wear it because the black rubber links keep breaking. __________________ Member #471

27 March 2007, 01:46 AM	#42
Fiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Melissa Location: Bahamas Watch: Ladies SS/Plat YM Posts: 277	29mm Wenger Standard Issue __________________

26 March 2007, 02:24 PM	#31
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I've been wearing watches since middle school and I think went through a few Casios. I got a Fossil my senior year in high school which was my first non-sport watch. I still have it, although the chronograph functions no longer worker. I picked up a Seiko chronograph some time during college and that lasted a few years before the inside got corroded do to the breakage in the seal. Probably from replacing the battery. I got my first Swiss watch a few years ago which was a Tissot PRS200, also a chronograph, and I still have that. I think it's still a good watch and it does look nice. Of course it doesn't compare to my LV, but from $450 USD to $5525 USD, I would hope not.

26 March 2007, 03:13 PM	#32
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,065	The last watch I bougth was about 5 years ago, A Charriol Columbus Chronograph

26 March 2007, 03:21 PM	#33
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	None. I waited for the best Mike

26 March 2007, 03:47 PM	#34
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Well you’re talking about 1988, so it was an assortment of Swatch watches and a two tone Seiko, quartz movement of course. I miss the original old Swatch watches they were so cool back then, you knew it was time for a new Swatch when your band (usually white) became yellow or faded. Who would have ever known that Swatch would own a majority of the Swiss watch industry and would manufacture watch movements for over 75% of the business including Omega.

26 March 2007, 05:26 PM	#35
Obsession Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Aykun Location: Istanbul/Turkey Watch: Tissot Seastar Posts: 804	I wear daily a Tissot Prs200 as seen in the photo and I will have a Rolex after several months.

26 March 2007, 10:51 PM	#37
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Omega Seamaster Professional Black face with speedmaster bracelet.

26 March 2007, 11:45 PM	#40
Submadatejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 242	I had to think about that for a moment. I had a rather nice Tiffany tank-like thing that was altogether too delicate for my lifestyle. The crystal was absurdly fragile.

27 March 2007, 02:08 AM	#43
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	In the beginning there was darkness and chaos.... 12 swatches and 1 gucci

27 March 2007, 03:49 AM	#44
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Seiko Calibre 5M62

27 March 2007, 04:52 AM	#46
jeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Ark Watch: Blue Sub Posts: 53	Tag TT. Very accurate and nice looking watch. But it ain't no Rolex! __________________ TT Blue Sub 16613 Z

27 March 2007, 09:58 AM	#47
Justin70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 6	For me it was a few "submariner" knock offs: Geneve (at Costco!), Seiko Diver...and some others like a couple Hamilton Khaki's and a Casio G-Shock, which I just lost on my last trip...(bummed!), but not too bummed with my 5513 on my wrist now!

27 March 2007, 02:52 PM	#48
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Let me try to remember, They were mainly Casio's, Seiko's, Citizen's maybe a Swatch somewhere. Till I got serious with watches. Zodiac diver's Zodiac GMT (just like the GMT II, knockoff with Pepsi dial, but quartz in 1993 I think?!) Zenith El Primero calibre 410 Oris Regulateur (tonneau shaped) Fortis Cosmonaut IWC 70's vintage NOS quartz Jaeger LeCoultre (Master Moon) Seiko Orange Monster Timex Heart Rate Monitor (fitness freak wannabe ;-) Casio Triple Sensor And the last piece, my baby, the TT GMT Master II, root beer dial. I really need to stop this collecting thing, I NEED THERAPY !!! heheehe!!! Last edited by santaclaus2100; 27 March 2007 at 02:56 PM.. Reason: to add my current Rollie pic

27 March 2007, 04:52 PM	#49
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 383	A quartz gucci

27 March 2007, 05:48 PM	#50
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	It was SS Tudor Hydronaut Regards, __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

27 March 2007, 05:48 PM	#51
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	a quartz breitling aerospace (titanium)

27 March 2007, 11:24 PM	#53
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	As a kid is was anything my dad gave me. A collection of digital and analog stuff he brought home from work (he managed a pharmacy). One I remember even had an actual calender in it that came with cards you could change depending on what day the month started. The only watch I ever really wore consistently before the rollie was a blue Fossil for about 7-8 years starting around 1995.

28 March 2007, 05:15 PM	#55
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	before my first rolex in 02.....this was my everyday watch.... a hamilton khaki - pearl harbour edition (quartz)......the one on the right __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

25 May 2008, 12:04 PM	#57
Bilbox Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: France Posts: 64	My watches : Omega (mechanic) Baume & Mercier (mechanic) Cartier (automatic) Boucheron (automatic) Patek (automatic) Jaeger Lecoultre (mechanic) No brand (mechanic) Seiko (automatic) Mauboussin (automatic) Mauboussin (automatic) Seiko (automatic) I also have a quartz Boucheron, still brand new. So my Rolex will be the 12th if I count the quartz one.

25 May 2008, 12:07 PM	#58
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	It was a Movado Ellipse, still have it. Kinda nice!

25 May 2008, 12:13 PM	#59
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	when i was 13 or so my dad gave me a casio and i wore it once. i put it away and vowed to never wear anything but a Rolex(Magnum PI influence). Everyone laughed and no one ever gave me a watch for a gift. I wore nothing. People simply knew that I didn't like watches, but only because I knew that i would someday own a Rolex, and I did.

25 May 2008, 12:14 PM	#60
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Tag Heuer Formula One __________________

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