26 years old , My first Rolex watch ! Which one was your first one and how old were y

[samsmart]

My first was a 1988 5513. I bought it for $1800 in 2002 (I was 25), wore it everyday until 2008, sold it for $3600.

I had no idea the significance of that watch then. It was a Transitional watch. Last year of the plastic crystal, first year of the white gold indices on the dial.

I have been looking for another one for the last few years. Gonna cost a little more than $1800 this go around. Lol

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[AshCashEmAll]

114060 at a discount from AD few years back when I was 22-23.


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[danwang0520]

32.....inherited my grandfather's day-date.......unfortunately, it's gone now for personal reason

[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by Me4u2night

Nice! Why a 93 Datejust? Are you turning 27 later this year? Is 93 your birth year?

I just turned 27 today and 93 I my birth date. Moreover, the papers are saying that the watch has been sold on the 3rd December which is my mum’s birthday :) I like fate !


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[Wil1981]

Got my first Rolex at 26 years old 16600 Seadweller in 2005.


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[Polarexplorerii]

I didn’t get my 1ST Rolex till I was 40! 16570 Polar

[mr ling]

My first was a TTDJ with Champagne dial. Inherited when I was 18. Sadly, I no longer own it, but have many fond memories. Congrats OP!

[Roli4life]

I was also in my mid-20s when I bought my first submariner

[S.Explorer]

Congrats, that's a nice Datejust! I was early-20s when I got my Explorer (114270).

[abozz]

Very nice, my first Rolex a loooooot of years ago was a DJ TT like yours! A beauty! Congrats.

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[MagPI]

Originally Posted by Ricky Rolex

I was 20 years old and it was a GMT Coke which I got for £1100 in 1996

Sold it a few years later for almost double thinking I had made the deal of the century

Look at the price of them now

Ouch. Reading stories like this breaks my heart.

[MagPI]

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

Congratulations on your addition. I was 26 when I picked up my first in 1997, GMT II Coke bezel. Sold it in 2016
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Why on Earth did you sell it?! It’s probably worth $5k more today than when you sold it four years ago. That’s monetarily, though. It’s the lost sentimental value that would be the biggest loss for me.

[MagPI]

Originally Posted by samsmart

My first was a 1988 5513. I bought it for $1800 in 2002 (I was 25), wore it everyday until 2008, sold it for $3600.

I had no idea the significance of that watch then. It was a Transitional watch. Last year of the plastic crystal, first year of the white gold indices on the dial.

I have been looking for another one for the last few years. Gonna cost a little more than $1800 this go around. Lol

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Ouch!

[luial]

Got my first Rolex at 28. A no date Sub from the AD.
Sold it after a year to buy a 16520 from the AD (so lucky at that time to see it available on the display). Its still with me, a lovely patrizzi dial inverted 6 :)

[Bladeshot]

Congrats! Well done! Great watch. My first was a 16570 Polar Explorer II when I was in my early thirties.

[blankapdx]

I bought my first Rolex at 45, SS DaytonaC black dial.

[Slyboogie215]

Congrats! Your watch is in great condition.

I was 25 when I got a TT DJ36 diamond dial with the hidden jubilee bracelet.

[dbacr]

I was 23. Bought a sub date and still have it. I think I paid 1900 with 1 year interest free financing. Couldn’t afford it, however It all worked out fine.

[vesnyder]

I apologize if I already replied, but I purchased my first Rolex when I was 26 and it was a DJ 16013 - very similar to yours but with a white dial. I wore that for 35+ years. Over this past year I had it polished and serviced and gave the watch to my son. It looks brand new! He loves it.

Congrats and wear in good health!

[Hugo_Weaving]

Awesome accomplishment at such a young age, also the crown side shot is incredible. Cheers!

[WestCoastS]

35 and was a Sub TT

[904VT]

Congrats! Can't go wrong with a DateJust for your first

[Chiboy]

I was 25 or 26, and like OPs, was a TT DJ. I still have it, but don't really wear it. Contrary to popular opinion here, it may one day go. I do still think the Tapestry dial gives it a subtle, unique look though.

[Ricky Rolex]

Mine was a 16710 ~ GMT Coke which I got in 1996 at 20 years old off a friend for £1200

Boy oh boy do I wish I had kept that watch.


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[imsayingthough]

I was 32 when i got my 1st, CHRN GMT 2

[doramas]

Originally Posted by greenalexandre.

Dear Watch Fans !
Just bought this beautiful datejust ref 16233 of 1993 100% original for an average price full set.

I’m so happy to finally get my first Rolex watch. And hope to keep it a long time.

What do you think about it’s condition ?
It’s a little bit scratched but I believe the condition is very good for 1993.



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How's the jubilee? Does it have any slack? Can you put a picture on the case to see how much slack the jubilee has?

I have a 16234 from 1989 and that's my jubilee.

[Snowbob]

I was 42 when I bought my GMT II new in 2000. If I had one in my 20's or 30's, I would have lost it or busted it...

[BOXMAN76]

116500 ceramic Daytona - Black
(40) years old
No purchase history
Paid MSRP $12400 + tax

[BOXMAN76]

116500 ceramic Daytona - Black
(40) years old
No purchase history
Paid MSRP $12400 + tax

[BOXMAN76]

116500 ceramic Daytona - Black
(40) years old
No purchase history
Paid MSRP $12400 + tax