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

[fskywalker]

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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Congrats! My first was a Submariner 16610 S serial (new) at 28 years of age back on 1995 (which still own)!


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[greenalexandre.]

Please share us some pics :)!!


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[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Congrats! My first was a Submariner 16610 S serial (new) at 28 years of age back on 1995 (which still own)!


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Please share us some pics !


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by greenalexandre.

Please share us some pics !


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Here a few shots:









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[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

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So cool ! You wear it everyday? What’s the reference ?


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by greenalexandre.

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So cool ! You wear it everyday? What’s the reference ?


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Reference is 16610. I don’t wear it a lot lately as have some other sport watches, but it’s a keeper!!


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[GGGMT]

Dude, this is a fabulous watch. Huge congratulations! I bought my first Rolex at 28 in 1995 upon graduating from grad school, and it was a GMT 16 700. Still got it!!




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[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Dude, this is a fabulous watch. Huge congratulations! I bought my first Rolex at 28 in 1995 upon graduating from grad school, and it was a GMT 16 700. Still got it!!




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Thank you ! But wow the patina of
Your gmt is absolutely beautiful. An old watch is better than a new one !


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by greenalexandre.

Thank you ! But wow the patina of
Your gmt is absolutely beautiful. An old watch is better than a new one !


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The one thing I can tell you, is that this watch makes me feel how quick the last 25 years went! I wore that watch in my wedding, the birth of both of my children, And countless other critical family and personal events.


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[MCO1]

Congrats! I was 18 when I purchased my first Sub w/out date! Traded it in 9 months later for a GMT Master II which I still own( I was back from basic training and had some money to spend) turns out to have been not a half bad investment in this crazy Rolex market. Enjoy! Life is just a little better with a great watch around your wrist.

[Bob the brush]

I was about your age when I bought my first, a 1016 Explorer which I still enjoy wearing today. All my Rolex give me great pleasure to wear, but the 1016 is something else.

[Tangier11]

I was born with a DD on!! Bad to bbbb bone
No seriously I was 19-20ish, I financed it. (don't bash the finance part, most kids my age would finance a stereo :))

[101031-28]

Congratulations on the 1993 DJ... Were you looking for a birth year Rolex?
My first Rolex was a present from my mom and dad when I turned 18 (1988) a SS DJ white roman dial on Jubilee that I sold a year later to buy a 5513. I don't regret letting go of the DJ but I sure do regret letting the 5513 go (a few years later) to acquire a Sea-Dweller 16600

[brandrea]

Congratulations OP, very nice

I was 22 years old when I bought my first, a 16600 SeaDweller

[Wishlist>$]

Congrats on the DJ!

I bought 16570 new as my first at age 28.

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[GradyPhilpott]

Congratulations!

I was fifty-nine.

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[Marzano1]

Does a Tudor Snowflake count?? I bought mine last year at age 36. I had wanted a blue snowflake for 10 years, ever since I first saw one in a vintage shop in NYC.


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[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Congratulations!

I was fifty-nine.

116270Z

Congratulations!


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[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by greenalexandre.

Congratulations!


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Thank you. I guess I should add that I'm now seventy and have added a few since then.

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[Setarip]

Congratulations. The DJ appears to be in fine condition for that age and wear. A good find.

Was 36 when I received my first Rolex...a new SD from my wife when I made partner.

[TswaneNguni]

30y,three degrees and $5 in my bank account ...bought my first at age 31.

[Louis (Toronto)]

I was 26 - Yachtmaster 1 bought new in 2003. Still have it and wear it daily to work.

[Paul7]

58 when I inherited this one:

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by IndianRider

Stunning! I was 26 when I bought my first. SS Datejust

Yeah, me too! (Mid twenties anyway) Mine was an Airking Date but the first Rolex is always special.

Congratulations, that reference is in good shape it just needs a little polishing up. A good soap and water with a soft toothbrush will do and you can decide later.

Enjoy your new acquisition.

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[N&M]

My first Rolex was Hulk, I was 27

[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by N&M

My first Rolex was Hulk, I was 27

The value of the hulk is crazy now ! Beautiful watch and good investment;)


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[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Yeah, me too! (Mid twenties anyway) Mine was an Airking Date but the first Rolex is always special.

Congratulations, that reference is in good shape it just needs a little polishing up. A good soap and water with a soft toothbrush will do and you can decide later.

Enjoy your new acquisition.

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Thank you I will see if I let it in it’s own juice or not ;)


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[greenalexandre.]

Originally Posted by Louis (Toronto)

I was 26 - Yachtmaster 1 bought new in 2003. Still have it and wear it daily to work.

I like the style of the yachmaster


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[SearChart]

Congrats! Great looking DateJust



Bought my first at age 24 in 2018.

[Dr. Robert]

Bought a brand new 1655 explorer 2 at 22 years old, my birthday gift to myself back in 1973.