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rolexperfect · 23 February 2012, 06:55 AM

Hi guys! This is my first thread in the forum.

I've always loved Rolex as a brand and how powerful it is. How people look at it and what it means to many people.

I've been looking forward getting my first Rolex for already two years. I know it might buy status somehow... even though most people maybe won't recognize them, but for those who knows the brand...

I really love the Submariner date steel... I like it because it is still a fine movement watch... and it is simple in the sense of not having gold/white gold or diamonds, like I've seen in some people... plus I tried it on my wrist in a store and I just felt like wow.

So question is... 24 years old, too young to get an Steel Submariner? One of my best friends said I should wait until I am at least 30.

What do you guys think?

Cheers!

Thanks.

mjclark32 · 23 February 2012, 06:56 AM

Bought my IWC aquatimer at 24 and my 16610 at 25. You'll be fine!

JUSTROLEXES · 23 February 2012, 06:57 AM

Not at all

if you have the $$$ go for it

TSW · 23 February 2012, 06:57 AM

Not at all, i was 21 when i got mine

rhalljr · 23 February 2012, 07:01 AM

Im 24 and I love my SS Rolex.

SaddleSC · 23 February 2012, 07:02 AM

I was wearing a TT Submariner when I was 21. From my point of view, 24 is plenty old enough to wear any watch in the Rolex lineup.

Casey VP-26 · 23 February 2012, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexperfect

Hi guys! This is my first thread in the forum.

I've always loved Rolex as a brand and how powerful it is. How people look at it and what it means to many people.

I've been looking forward getting my first Rolex for already two years. I know it might buy status somehow... even though most people maybe won't recognize them, but for those who knows the brand...

I really love the Submariner date steel... I like it because it is still a fine movement watch... and it is simple in the sense of not having gold/white gold or diamonds, like I've seen in some people... plus I tried it on my wrist in a store and I just felt like wow.

So question is... 24 years old, too old to get an Steel Submariner? One of my best friends said I should wait until I am at least 30.

What do you guys think?

Cheers!

Thanks.

First part of your question says am I to Young and Second part says am I to Old. Either one works for me Good Luck. Get a Sub.

snaggle · 23 February 2012, 07:03 AM

24 is definitely more than old enough!

gametime · 23 February 2012, 07:04 AM

No. I'm 29 and am still saving up for my first Rolex. If you can afford it get it.

Lanfor · 23 February 2012, 07:05 AM

I'm 17 an I'm getting one when I turn 18. Many members of the forum have had them below your age, so I see no problem in you getting one

good look in your search for one

gwalker · 23 February 2012, 07:07 AM

Been wearing one of my Dads since I was 15ish every now and then. Wearing one full time since I was a Senior in HS. Mostly his 90's GMT. Got my DSSD when I was 23. Why wait if you can afford it. I would say more than 50% of my college friends wore some kind of nice watch. I mean 16 year olds get $30-40k cars everyday. Nothing wrong with a 24 year old man in a Rolex especially if you buy it yourself.

mike · 23 February 2012, 07:07 AM

I'm lost. Other than 6 years what's the difference between 24 and 30? I got my first at 19.

rad87gn · 23 February 2012, 07:08 AM

It has nothing to do with age.

A.J.R. · 23 February 2012, 07:09 AM

Do it.

bondtoys · 23 February 2012, 07:15 AM

I've had my first GMT II at the age of 19.
All my hard earned money

nch209 · 23 February 2012, 07:16 AM

Thats a fine age providing you can afford it. I started a bit before that age, but BE AWARE, this will begin a slippery slope of watch collecting that few can curb!!! Best of luck! Lol!

WyoWatch · 23 February 2012, 07:16 AM

Nope. I had a no date sub at 24.

chillviper · 23 February 2012, 07:18 AM

Nope. Perfect time to start! Great choice.

RyanJames · 23 February 2012, 07:19 AM

Perfect age mate! I bought my explorer last year at 23 and just bought my GMT ceramic as I've turned 24.

If there's one thing in life I've learned it's buy these things while you can before you start a family etc!

Treat yourself

cali kid · 23 February 2012, 07:23 AM

Perfect age to buy a Submariner, you will have a lot of years to enjoy it!

cedargrove · 23 February 2012, 07:25 AM

I got my first when I was 40. My only regret is not buying it much earlier. Get it now if you can afford it.

Onikage · 23 February 2012, 07:25 AM

Nope. I was 24 when I got a steel GMTII.

tkerrmd · 23 February 2012, 07:25 AM

Good for you get it!!!!

Casey VP-26 · 23 February 2012, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I'm lost. Other than 6 years what's the difference between 24 and 30? I got my first at 19.

Thats Great : At 19 I did not know what a Rolex Was. Good for you. (when you get older 6 years is alot, in fact an awful lot).

Chipmunk · 23 February 2012, 07:28 AM

Your friend is wrong. 24 is perfect.

horseco · 23 February 2012, 07:32 AM

I got my first BNIB Rolex GMT Pepsi when I was 23...

petesjag · 23 February 2012, 07:43 AM

One of my students has a 16610 sub and he is only 15! He got it as a gift from his dad..its real...I think that's WAY to young, but 24 is the perfect age to have one...

PeterT · 23 February 2012, 07:48 AM

I got my first when I was 49 but I got my son a 16610 for his 18th birthday!

Peter

xjeeunitx · 23 February 2012, 07:57 AM

Your friend is a hater. I got my first at 22. Four years later, I have three. Go for it!

liuk3 · 23 February 2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Why wait if you can afford it.

I guess the question I would have is if one can afford it or whether it's really one's parents who are affording it. Obvious point being whether you earned it with your own money versus someone else's money. If you have to use someone else's money to purchase, I wouldn't spend it on something so frivolous as a luxury watch.

FWIW, I always wanted a Rolex and could have afforded one a year out of college with my first investment banking bonus. However, instead I wrote a nice check to my parents as a gift for what they had done for me.

23 February 2012, 06:55 AM	#1
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	24 years old. Too young to have a steel Sub? Hi guys! This is my first thread in the forum. I've always loved Rolex as a brand and how powerful it is. How people look at it and what it means to many people. I've been looking forward getting my first Rolex for already two years. I know it might buy status somehow... even though most people maybe won't recognize them, but for those who knows the brand... I really love the Submariner date steel... I like it because it is still a fine movement watch... and it is simple in the sense of not having gold/white gold or diamonds, like I've seen in some people... plus I tried it on my wrist in a store and I just felt like wow. So question is... 24 years old, too young to get an Steel Submariner? One of my best friends said I should wait until I am at least 30. What do you guys think? Cheers! Thanks.

23 February 2012, 06:56 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Bought my IWC aquatimer at 24 and my 16610 at 25. You'll be fine! __________________

23 February 2012, 06:57 AM	#3
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATE-JUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 49,339	Not at all if you have the $$$ go for it __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

23 February 2012, 06:57 AM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Not at all, i was 21 when i got mine __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

23 February 2012, 07:02 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I was wearing a TT Submariner when I was 21. From my point of view, 24 is plenty old enough to wear any watch in the Rolex lineup. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

23 February 2012, 07:01 AM	#5
rhalljr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: MS Watch: The Throne Posts: 95	Im 24 and I love my SS Rolex.

23 February 2012, 07:03 AM	#8
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	24 is definitely more than old enough!

23 February 2012, 07:04 AM	#9
gametime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 9	No. I'm 29 and am still saving up for my first Rolex. If you can afford it get it.

23 February 2012, 07:05 AM	#10
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	I'm 17 an I'm getting one when I turn 18. Many members of the forum have had them below your age, so I see no problem in you getting one good look in your search for one __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

23 February 2012, 07:07 AM	#11
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Been wearing one of my Dads since I was 15ish every now and then. Wearing one full time since I was a Senior in HS. Mostly his 90's GMT. Got my DSSD when I was 23. Why wait if you can afford it. I would say more than 50% of my college friends wore some kind of nice watch. I mean 16 year olds get $30-40k cars everyday. Nothing wrong with a 24 year old man in a Rolex especially if you buy it yourself.

23 February 2012, 07:07 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm lost. Other than 6 years what's the difference between 24 and 30? I got my first at 19.

23 February 2012, 07:08 AM	#13
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	It has nothing to do with age. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

23 February 2012, 07:09 AM	#14
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Do it. __________________

23 February 2012, 07:15 AM	#15
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,720	I've had my first GMT II at the age of 19. All my hard earned money

23 February 2012, 07:16 AM	#16
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Thats a fine age providing you can afford it. I started a bit before that age, but BE AWARE, this will begin a slippery slope of watch collecting that few can curb!!! Best of luck! Lol! __________________ nch209

23 February 2012, 07:16 AM	#17
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Nope. I had a no date sub at 24.

23 February 2012, 07:18 AM	#18
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Nope. Perfect time to start! Great choice.

23 February 2012, 07:19 AM	#19
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Perfect age mate! I bought my explorer last year at 23 and just bought my GMT ceramic as I've turned 24. If there's one thing in life I've learned it's buy these things while you can before you start a family etc! Treat yourself

23 February 2012, 07:23 AM	#20
cali kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Trevor Location: Monterey Co. Ca. Watch: 16610, 16613, 024 Posts: 439	Perfect age to buy a Submariner, you will have a lot of years to enjoy it! __________________

23 February 2012, 07:25 AM	#21
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I got my first when I was 40. My only regret is not buying it much earlier. Get it now if you can afford it.

23 February 2012, 07:25 AM	#22
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Nope. I was 24 when I got a steel GMTII. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

23 February 2012, 07:25 AM	#23
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Good for you get it!!!!

23 February 2012, 07:28 AM	#25
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Your friend is wrong. 24 is perfect. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

23 February 2012, 07:32 AM	#26
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,385	I got my first BNIB Rolex GMT Pepsi when I was 23...

23 February 2012, 07:43 AM	#27
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	One of my students has a 16610 sub and he is only 15! He got it as a gift from his dad..its real...I think that's WAY to young, but 24 is the perfect age to have one...

23 February 2012, 07:48 AM	#28
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I got my first when I was 49 but I got my son a 16610 for his 18th birthday! Peter

23 February 2012, 07:57 AM	#29
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Your friend is a hater. I got my first at 22. Four years later, I have three. Go for it!

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