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soflonative · 26 February 2018, 05:27 AM

16 years old in 1978 a 1500 Date, 40 years ago next month. Still wear it on
occasion, having a new crystal put on right now. I paid right around $300 new in Switzerland.

101031-28 · 26 February 2018, 05:27 AM

18 (30 years ago).
Rolex Submariner Ref 5513.
Prior to the sub, numerous Swatch watches (they were insanely popular in Italy during the late 80s)!

pigman08 · 26 February 2018, 05:31 AM

I was 26 when I bought a 16610... I had a TT Seiko that I'd rec'd f/ HS graduation (and lost during a night when I'd had a few too many) prior to getting the Sub.

LittleRobin · 26 February 2018, 05:37 AM

67,just four weeks ago... OP 36mm in blue.

Agustin_Nielsen · 26 February 2018, 05:43 AM

16/17 - Got a GMTIIC

Drss01 · 26 February 2018, 06:20 AM

39

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Solo118 · 26 February 2018, 06:27 AM

22, never looked back.

tatery · 26 February 2018, 06:29 AM

25, got a 114060. I wore mostly seiko divers before then (and still do)

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cdbeaver66 · 26 February 2018, 06:32 AM

32. Got the GMT, had the Breitling Colt and B.B. eta before.

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JimSnyder · 26 February 2018, 06:41 AM

26 in 1986. GMT

RollieRoll · 26 February 2018, 06:45 AM

19 yrs old. My father gave me a 1960s SS DateJust. I love wearing that watch.

Sky21 · 26 February 2018, 06:53 AM

Purchased a GMT as a present to myself for my 35th birthday a few years ago. I had wanted one for about 20 years, but it never seemed like the right time to buy. In hindsight, I should have saved my pennies and bought one back in the 90s when I got my first job. Prior to my GMT I was wearing an Omega Speedmaster.

peacocknation · 26 February 2018, 08:00 AM

30 years old for my DJ41. :)

yhzdude · 26 February 2018, 08:05 AM

43 i bought an SD43, could have bought one sooner, but was never really attracted buy the brand..then i started looking into them and reading this forum..and decided to start shopping for one. I love my watch,and will probably by another one or 2 for myself and one for my wife, for her 50th.

chloebear · 26 February 2018, 08:11 AM

40. White Milgauss.

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Phrank · 26 February 2018, 08:15 AM

54 for my first, SS Daytona black dial....one I've wanted for 30 years.

First watch, Seiko 7T59, then Tag Diver, Omega Speedy, and Longines Les Grande Classique Chrono....

So many more Rolex's to choose from...haven't decided what's next.

Portzed · 26 February 2018, 08:16 AM

28 in 1990 16600 Dweller

r32nissan · 26 February 2018, 08:50 AM

34.95 (I got it for my 35th birthday). TT blue faced sub.

Continue to wear Omega Speedmaster and Nomos Orion in the collection. Will be on the lookout for something else come October if this promotion comes through.

thomaswentworth · 26 February 2018, 08:58 AM

I was 23. It was a stainless Oyster Perpetual 34mm on leather strap. I loved that watch.

Ricogreen · 26 February 2018, 09:23 AM

40!

KSBill · 26 February 2018, 09:38 AM

37 Pepsi GMT. Before that Seiko Diver

roger0770 · 26 February 2018, 09:44 AM

22, GMT Master 2 16710 with the Coke bezel. I was wearing an Omega Seamaster and a Breitling Colt Automatic. Still have both watches today.

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Mousehunter · 26 February 2018, 09:47 AM

I purchased a Rolex for my 47 year old wife a few weeks ago. I am 49 and hoping to get one for my 50th birthday (but if I get one sooner, no problems)

FSUGeoff · 26 February 2018, 09:51 AM

33, LVc. I was (and still do) wearing Seiko, Breitling

Max16013 · 26 February 2018, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

No need for that.

I was two and worked hard for a year before getting it.

Legend.

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514guy · 26 February 2018, 09:57 AM

34, Submariner 114060

aes7.5x55 · 26 February 2018, 10:24 AM

36. I wish it was earlier, but I had other financial, professional and personal goals to accomplish first. I would do it all the same way if I had it to do over again.

Mtpisgah · 26 February 2018, 10:26 AM

I was 20 when I bought a six month old Air King, that was 27 years ago. After a few years, I sold it and bought a 30-year old two tone datejuat. I still have it and wear it occasionally.

Hfdcowboy · 26 February 2018, 10:33 AM

This is easy, just bought my first for my 40th. Sub date I have wanted this watch since my early twenties.

rw2008 · 26 February 2018, 10:51 AM

29.

Sd4k

26 February 2018, 05:27 AM	#62
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	18 (30 years ago). Rolex Submariner Ref 5513. Prior to the sub, numerous Swatch watches (they were insanely popular in Italy during the late 80s)! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

26 February 2018, 06:29 AM	#68
tatery "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: West Coast Watch: 16570 polar Posts: 222	25, got a 114060. I wore mostly seiko divers before then (and still do) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

26 February 2018, 06:32 AM	#69
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	32. Got the GMT, had the Breitling Colt and B.B. eta before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

26 February 2018, 06:41 AM	#70
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,711	26 in 1986. GMT __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

26 February 2018, 08:05 AM	#74
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	43 i bought an SD43, could have bought one sooner, but was never really attracted buy the brand..then i started looking into them and reading this forum..and decided to start shopping for one. I love my watch,and will probably by another one or 2 for myself and one for my wife, for her 50th. Last edited by yhzdude; 26 February 2018 at 08:06 AM.. Reason: replaced buy...with by.

26 February 2018, 05:27 AM	#61
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,044	16 years old in 1978 a 1500 Date, 40 years ago next month. Still wear it on occasion, having a new crystal put on right now. I paid right around $300 new in Switzerland.

26 February 2018, 05:31 AM	#63
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Knoxville, Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 427	I was 26 when I bought a 16610... I had a TT Seiko that I'd rec'd f/ HS graduation (and lost during a night when I'd had a few too many) prior to getting the Sub.

26 February 2018, 05:37 AM	#64
LittleRobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Lancs UK Posts: 24	67,just four weeks ago... OP 36mm in blue.

26 February 2018, 05:43 AM	#65
Agustin_Nielsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Zurich Posts: 266	16/17 - Got a GMTIIC

26 February 2018, 06:20 AM	#66
Drss01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 39	39 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 February 2018, 06:27 AM	#67
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	22, never looked back.

26 February 2018, 06:45 AM	#71
RollieRoll Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 658	19 yrs old. My father gave me a 1960s SS DateJust. I love wearing that watch.

26 February 2018, 06:53 AM	#72
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Purchased a GMT as a present to myself for my 35th birthday a few years ago. I had wanted one for about 20 years, but it never seemed like the right time to buy. In hindsight, I should have saved my pennies and bought one back in the 90s when I got my first job. Prior to my GMT I was wearing an Omega Speedmaster.

26 February 2018, 08:00 AM	#73
peacocknation "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of 'em! Posts: 293	30 years old for my DJ41. :)

26 February 2018, 08:11 AM	#75
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	40. White Milgauss. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 February 2018, 08:15 AM	#76
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	54 for my first, SS Daytona black dial....one I've wanted for 30 years. First watch, Seiko 7T59, then Tag Diver, Omega Speedy, and Longines Les Grande Classique Chrono.... So many more Rolex's to choose from...haven't decided what's next.

26 February 2018, 08:16 AM	#77
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	28 in 1990 16600 Dweller

26 February 2018, 08:50 AM	#78
r32nissan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 152	34.95 (I got it for my 35th birthday). TT blue faced sub. Continue to wear Omega Speedmaster and Nomos Orion in the collection. Will be on the lookout for something else come October if this promotion comes through.

26 February 2018, 08:58 AM	#79
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	I was 23. It was a stainless Oyster Perpetual 34mm on leather strap. I loved that watch.

26 February 2018, 09:23 AM	#80
Ricogreen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Watch: TT DJ2 Posts: 30	40!

26 February 2018, 09:38 AM	#81
KSBill "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Topeka, Kansas Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 111	37 Pepsi GMT. Before that Seiko Diver

26 February 2018, 09:44 AM	#82
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	How old were you when you got your first Rolex? 22, GMT Master 2 16710 with the Coke bezel. I was wearing an Omega Seamaster and a Breitling Colt Automatic. Still have both watches today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 February 2018, 09:47 AM	#83
Mousehunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Watch: AK, SD43, Hulk Posts: 183	I purchased a Rolex for my 47 year old wife a few weeks ago. I am 49 and hoping to get one for my 50th birthday (but if I get one sooner, no problems)

26 February 2018, 09:51 AM	#84
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	33, LVc. I was (and still do) wearing Seiko, Breitling __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

26 February 2018, 09:57 AM	#86
514guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Montreal SO Posts: 42	34, Submariner 114060

26 February 2018, 10:24 AM	#87
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	36. I wish it was earlier, but I had other financial, professional and personal goals to accomplish first. I would do it all the same way if I had it to do over again. __________________ Why is it always 10:10:31?

26 February 2018, 10:26 AM	#88
Mtpisgah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SC Posts: 27	I was 20 when I bought a six month old Air King, that was 27 years ago. After a few years, I sold it and bought a 30-year old two tone datejuat. I still have it and wear it occasionally.

26 February 2018, 10:33 AM	#89
Hfdcowboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Indiana Watch: 116610LN Posts: 22	This is easy, just bought my first for my 40th. Sub date I have wanted this watch since my early twenties.

26 February 2018, 10:51 AM	#90
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	29. Sd4k

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