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Pri · 18 October 2016, 05:57 PM

Hello all,

Just picked up my first Rolex at the age of 40 last week. I've owned other luxury watches such as Cartier and Omega before but there's something about a Rolex that makes me want another!

I've already got my eye on a Datejust ii slate green.

How long was it before you bought your second Rolex? Was it the start of an addiction?

brettpaul · 18 October 2016, 07:43 PM

Congrats on the DSSD - it's engineering perfection!

My first was an Sea Dweller in 2008 and I bought my next Rolex, a Daytona in 2010....since then I've bought/flipped about 3-4 watches per year and now have 4 Rolexes and I AP.

It's a slippery slope my friend - welcome to the disease!!

Eva123 · 18 October 2016, 08:27 PM

Congrats with your purchase. Yes, I agree with you that when you buy your first Rolex and setup account in TRF you get addicted. The same happened to me :) I bought DJII, however, now I also want YM with Blue dial and Daytona - C. Only my wife and the fact that Daytona - C it is hard to obtain for MSRP stands in my way :)

1William · 18 October 2016, 08:31 PM

Great watch. Congratulations. I purchased my next watch as soon as I could afford it.

Muzz · 18 October 2016, 08:46 PM

Congratulations!!!! Normally I start right away looking but I am sick. I would wait a little while before you start!!!

JCLerit · 18 October 2016, 09:16 PM

Bought 4 rolexes in less than a year

This was after i receive my first as a wedding gift and joined trf

So much fun though

travisb · 18 October 2016, 09:24 PM

I always seem to be looking.
Great shot of the DSSD by the way!

rmlovett1 · 18 October 2016, 09:25 PM

Congrats on a great piece!! My first Rolex was bought in 97. Had that until 2015, along with a couple other lesser brands. Joined TRF over a year ago...my collection of Rolex watches since then , has been anywhere from 3-8 at one time!! Settling the collection now to 4-5. If you stay here on TRF....good luck staying with just one or two..lol! It's a great/dangerous/fun..... hobby/addiction!! Welcome:)

Pacheco · 18 October 2016, 09:28 PM

Since last February I have kept 4 and traded away 2. My wife was trying to slow me down so I just bought her one. I'm done for this year though, I HOPE!! Run now run fast!! Throw away your bank account login! Otherwise welcome! I warned ya!

GerardoG · 18 October 2016, 09:35 PM

Welcome to a never ending fun game!

Watch Rob · 18 October 2016, 10:22 PM

congrats! I'm still on my first, got it in May. How long can I hold out????

Rolex addict · 18 October 2016, 10:37 PM

If you think that is an addiction, you must NEVER buy a precious metal Rolex.

Watchgeek5000 · 18 October 2016, 10:49 PM

That's it your hooked! Something about the feel of that 904L steel that no other watch has!

tifosi · 18 October 2016, 11:00 PM

I've never owned more than one Rolex at a time, but I am hooked nonetheless and was as soon as I got my first.

2807 · 18 October 2016, 11:10 PM

Ha. We are the same but in reverse...
I just got my first (DJ41) and 3 days later... I have the AD holding an incoming Hulk for me.

johnnymaybes · 18 October 2016, 11:16 PM

I don't even have a rolex yet and I think I've become addicted. Can't wait to figure out what my first purchase will be. I already know I want a daytona and a sub in my collection. Probably will be a collection of two. But somehow the simplicity of the explorer is growing on me!

WAK4 · 18 October 2016, 11:48 PM

Bought my first from an AD, then 2 months later my second online. Very slippery slope I've been sliding down ever since...

OmegaJJH · 18 October 2016, 11:58 PM

We're on a similar path...

I bought a Sub at 30 and then a DJ at 31.

Currently 32 and I can't see me making it 3/3 as wifey has put the brakes on.

watchwatcher · 18 October 2016, 11:58 PM

Congrats on the DSSD...great watch.

As others have said, once you get the second, it is indeed a VERY slippery slope. My advice (which I didn't follow) is take your time and enjoy each purchase to the fullest.

kilyung · 18 October 2016, 11:59 PM

Just like potato chips

Limestonedan · 19 October 2016, 12:15 AM

Congratulations on the switch and the beautiful DSSD.

Hodog16 · 19 October 2016, 12:16 AM

Congrats! In case you didn't know, the DJ II slate green is discontinued so if you want it, buying sooner rather than later would make things easier.

sea-dweller · 19 October 2016, 01:43 AM

Congrats!

arizonapaul · 19 October 2016, 02:07 AM

Great watch to start the collection. The deep-sea is a huge piece and I love mine. Maybe you should consider the baby brother 116600. congrads

RKTudor · 19 October 2016, 02:11 AM

I've been eyeing that slate green dialed DJII as well. So tempting! Fantastic pickup. Congrats!

KBM · 19 October 2016, 02:18 AM

Welcome to TRF!

This is like Hotel California. If your first brought you here, I foresee a collection in your future.

Rolex addict · 19 October 2016, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Just like potato chips

Yeah, $8000 potato chips.

Lordofrolex · 19 October 2016, 02:32 AM

Bought 2 rolexes and 1 AP in less than a year after getting my first and joining this forum. Good luck.

locutus49 · 19 October 2016, 02:40 AM

Mine started differently. I bought my first Rolex at 24 (in the Army in the early 70's) and wore it for 20 years. TT DJ. It was bullet proof (serviced twice in 20 years) and it spoiled me.

I liked the looks of Cartier and sold my 1601 and bought a Pasha, and then a Roadster, and both needed servicing every 2 years. Loved the looks of Cartier, but returned to the reliability of Rolex and never looked back.

For many Rolex equates to status but to me it equates to reliability and durability. I love that I don't have to baby them.

AJM914 · 19 October 2016, 02:45 AM

Congrats on a great watch

18 October 2016, 07:43 PM	#2
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Congrats on the DSSD - it's engineering perfection! My first was an Sea Dweller in 2008 and I bought my next Rolex, a Daytona in 2010....since then I've bought/flipped about 3-4 watches per year and now have 4 Rolexes and I AP. It's a slippery slope my friend - welcome to the disease!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

18 October 2016, 09:28 PM	#9
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	Since last February I have kept 4 and traded away 2. My wife was trying to slow me down so I just bought her one. I'm done for this year though, I HOPE!! Run now run fast!! Throw away your bank account login! Otherwise welcome! I warned ya! __________________ What's life without a complication!

18 October 2016, 11:00 PM	#14
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I've never owned more than one Rolex at a time, but I am hooked nonetheless and was as soon as I got my first. __________________ Russ

19 October 2016, 01:43 AM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 October 2016, 02:07 AM	#24
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	Great watch to start the collection. The deep-sea is a huge piece and I love mine. Maybe you should consider the baby brother 116600. congrads __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

18 October 2016, 08:27 PM	#3
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 416	Congrats with your purchase. Yes, I agree with you that when you buy your first Rolex and setup account in TRF you get addicted. The same happened to me :) I bought DJII, however, now I also want YM with Blue dial and Daytona - C. Only my wife and the fact that Daytona - C it is hard to obtain for MSRP stands in my way :)

18 October 2016, 08:31 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,928	Great watch. Congratulations. I purchased my next watch as soon as I could afford it.

18 October 2016, 08:46 PM	#5
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Congratulations!!!! Normally I start right away looking but I am sick. I would wait a little while before you start!!!

18 October 2016, 09:16 PM	#6
JCLerit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: JC Location: Philippines Watch: Sub Blnr DaytonaC Posts: 86	Bought 4 rolexes in less than a year This was after i receive my first as a wedding gift and joined trf So much fun though

18 October 2016, 09:24 PM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,297	I always seem to be looking. Great shot of the DSSD by the way!

18 October 2016, 09:25 PM	#8
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,573	Congrats on a great piece!! My first Rolex was bought in 97. Had that until 2015, along with a couple other lesser brands. Joined TRF over a year ago...my collection of Rolex watches since then , has been anywhere from 3-8 at one time!! Settling the collection now to 4-5. If you stay here on TRF....good luck staying with just one or two..lol! It's a great/dangerous/fun..... hobby/addiction!! Welcome:)

18 October 2016, 09:35 PM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Welcome to a never ending fun game!

18 October 2016, 10:22 PM	#11
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	congrats! I'm still on my first, got it in May. How long can I hold out????

18 October 2016, 10:37 PM	#12
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	If you think that is an addiction, you must NEVER buy a precious metal Rolex.

18 October 2016, 10:49 PM	#13
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	That's it your hooked! Something about the feel of that 904L steel that no other watch has!

18 October 2016, 11:10 PM	#15
2807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 315	Ha. We are the same but in reverse... I just got my first (DJ41) and 3 days later... I have the AD holding an incoming Hulk for me.

18 October 2016, 11:16 PM	#16
johnnymaybes "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NY Posts: 51	I don't even have a rolex yet and I think I've become addicted. Can't wait to figure out what my first purchase will be. I already know I want a daytona and a sub in my collection. Probably will be a collection of two. But somehow the simplicity of the explorer is growing on me!

18 October 2016, 11:48 PM	#17
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	Bought my first from an AD, then 2 months later my second online. Very slippery slope I've been sliding down ever since...

18 October 2016, 11:58 PM	#18
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	We're on a similar path... I bought a Sub at 30 and then a DJ at 31. Currently 32 and I can't see me making it 3/3 as wifey has put the brakes on.

18 October 2016, 11:58 PM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,504	Congrats on the DSSD...great watch. As others have said, once you get the second, it is indeed a VERY slippery slope. My advice (which I didn't follow) is take your time and enjoy each purchase to the fullest.

18 October 2016, 11:59 PM	#20
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Just like potato chips

19 October 2016, 12:15 AM	#21
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Congratulations on the switch and the beautiful DSSD.

19 October 2016, 12:16 AM	#22
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,717	Congrats! In case you didn't know, the DJ II slate green is discontinued so if you want it, buying sooner rather than later would make things easier.

19 October 2016, 02:11 AM	#25
RKTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Emmaus, PA Watch: Tudor 79090 blue Posts: 298	I've been eyeing that slate green dialed DJII as well. So tempting! Fantastic pickup. Congrats!

19 October 2016, 02:18 AM	#26
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,397	Welcome to TRF! This is like Hotel California. If your first brought you here, I foresee a collection in your future.

19 October 2016, 02:32 AM	#28
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Bought 2 rolexes and 1 AP in less than a year after getting my first and joining this forum. Good luck. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

19 October 2016, 02:40 AM	#29
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Mine started differently. I bought my first Rolex at 24 (in the Army in the early 70's) and wore it for 20 years. TT DJ. It was bullet proof (serviced twice in 20 years) and it spoiled me. I liked the looks of Cartier and sold my 1601 and bought a Pasha, and then a Roadster, and both needed servicing every 2 years. Loved the looks of Cartier, but returned to the reliability of Rolex and never looked back. For many Rolex equates to status but to me it equates to reliability and durability. I love that I don't have to baby them.

19 October 2016, 02:45 AM	#30
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats on a great watch __________________

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