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infoe · 12 September 2006, 06:05 AM

I'm 25 and buying my very own first Rolex. My dad has a few that he says I can wear any time and I'm sure will want to pass on to me eventually, his Thunderbird, YG DD, Cellini...But I want to know when you bought your very first, or when your very first was "given" to you.

C.J. · 12 September 2006, 06:09 AM

I bought my first one when I was 19 YOA. It was a third hand non-date Sub. My first new one was an Aik King that my wife bought me for fathers day a few years ago.

Welshwatchman · 12 September 2006, 06:33 AM

I was 39 and the watch was a new TT WF Turnograph.

I always loved fine watches but for years could only afford a tissot quartz which did a sterling job for me.

Circumstances changed in a relatively short period when my company's fortunes finally changed.

I must admit that I bought and flipped watches like a fool for the next two years, wasting a few pennies along the way.

I am now a little more seasoned in the appreciation of fine watches and have set myself strict guidlines in the pursuit of my ideal watches.

Still an enthusiast though ! I have been sorely tempted to make rash impulsive purchasing decisions, especially when the watch looks SOOOO good in the flesh.

SWOS · 12 September 2006, 06:36 AM

21 , got it last week :P steel subdate..

heheehhe its the truth..

colemanitis · 12 September 2006, 06:36 AM

29, three months ago. I'm crossing my fingers that #2 will be coming soon!

madformac · 12 September 2006, 07:31 AM

I got my first at 25.

I'm 31 now and have owned 3 so far.

homeboy11 · 12 September 2006, 07:38 AM

26 got my first ss 18 k w/g tog
looking to buy ss white daytona next

mike · 12 September 2006, 08:04 AM

1968--I was 19---it was a GMT---$245.00----Brand New.

And this is it!!---After a few trips to RSC.

C.J. · 12 September 2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

1968--I was 19---it was a GMT---$245.00----Brand New.

And this is it!!---After a few trips to RSC.

I love that watch, Mike

jaycee · 12 September 2006, 08:42 AM

I had to wait till I was 47! Would have been much earlier if my ex-wife hadn't waited so long before giving me the sack

Launch Mini · 12 September 2006, 09:17 AM

I was 25 and it was a SS Airking.
Still have it, but not getting any wrist time.

astcell · 12 September 2006, 09:31 AM

Got my SS Date model in 1988 at 25. Sold it after a few years of ignoring it. Got my 2nd, a GMT II, at 43.

Gedanken · 12 September 2006, 09:40 AM

My first at 30 - a graduation present:

My first purchase at 32 - it's the wrist hog!

Launch Mini · 12 September 2006, 09:42 AM

That is one sweet graduation present.
I am thinking of passing my Rolex's on to my nephews. They have both recently graduated.
Only have 3 other nieces, so I would be setting the stage for them down the road

Gedanken · 12 September 2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

That is one sweet graduation present.

Ain't it, though? Although, after 8 years at university, I'm not sure if it was a graduation present or long-service award.

colemanitis · 12 September 2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I was 25 and it was a SS Airking.
Still have it, but not getting any wrist time.

I love the simplicity of the Airking! It was the first Rolex I considered buying. My heart turned toward the GMT, though.

Biblebanger · 12 September 2006, 09:54 AM

I was 33 and I bought a new Z series SD.

Haj

GerardoG · 12 September 2006, 10:12 AM

22. Sold all my audio stuff and got this, brand new, as a present to self after getting my college degree. Has been with me through a L O T.

infoe · 12 September 2006, 10:31 AM

Looks like I'm right on cue with the rest of you at 25 getting my first Rollie...Gerardo seeing your watch makes me want mine so bad..its very similar but SS and Oyster band

jburson250 · 12 September 2006, 10:47 AM

I was 20 when my parents gave me my 5512. That was in December '65.
It's on the Orbita at the moment. Marshall Field & Co. was the AD. The faded sales slip reads $192.00.

mailman · 12 September 2006, 11:04 AM

I was 30 when I bought my 16610. My first and only

TNRonin · 12 September 2006, 11:22 AM

43 when I got mine. I was in a state of denial for some 25 years. I wish I had done this earlier when I realized I wanted one.

dman · 12 September 2006, 11:39 AM

I was 27 and got a TT DJ in exchange for some golf lessons and a few clubs. I later gave that watch to my father for his 60th birthday.

It is a beautiful watch.

gforce · 12 September 2006, 11:39 AM

I got mine a lil over a month ago (Sea-Dweller), im 24

robertd · 12 September 2006, 12:25 PM

I got my first at 29, a TT DJ, sold it about 3 years later.

johnliley · 12 September 2006, 01:28 PM

34 after my divorce. SS Datejust rhodium dial white gold romans

New job, new wife, new house, new dogs

I have a few more Rolexes now and the new wife has one.

JL

Paratrpr Tom · 12 September 2006, 02:09 PM

35 six months ago... SS/BLK GMT II

Tom

astcell · 12 September 2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnliley

34 after my divorce. SS Datejust rhodium dial white gold romans

New job, new wife, new house, new dogs

I have a few more Rolexes now and the new wife has one.

JL

My Rolex was to help celebrate my new life too.

Spencer · 12 September 2006, 02:51 PM

I got my SS SUb Date about a month before my 25th birthday (so I was 24) as a birthday gift.

I am now 26 (will be 27 in January) and soon will have my 3rd Rolex (Daytona)

amanda · 12 September 2006, 03:23 PM

I dont own a Rolex yet, I have my trusty Tudor Mini-Sub instead. I am planning to buy one for my 36th b'day next April 2007 it will most likely be a GMT either a vintage or a new one, not sure yet.

Love this thread and I especially love reading stories of younger people buying Rolexes and enjoying them, oh I also really like the 'I bought this new in 1965' type of story too.... much the same as someone buying a brand new sports car and keeping it forever... very very cool and I respect that!

12 September 2006, 06:05 AM	#1
infoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jose Location: Miami, FL Watch: '06 SS DJ OYSTER Posts: 260	How old were you when you had your first Rolex I'm 25 and buying my very own first Rolex. My dad has a few that he says I can wear any time and I'm sure will want to pass on to me eventually, his Thunderbird, YG DD, Cellini...But I want to know when you bought your very first, or when your very first was "given" to you.

12 September 2006, 06:33 AM	#3
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I was 39 and the watch was a new TT WF Turnograph. I always loved fine watches but for years could only afford a tissot quartz which did a sterling job for me. Circumstances changed in a relatively short period when my company's fortunes finally changed. I must admit that I bought and flipped watches like a fool for the next two years, wasting a few pennies along the way. I am now a little more seasoned in the appreciation of fine watches and have set myself strict guidlines in the pursuit of my ideal watches. Still an enthusiast though ! I have been sorely tempted to make rash impulsive purchasing decisions, especially when the watch looks SOOOO good in the flesh. __________________ ..33

12 September 2006, 06:36 AM	#5
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	29, three months ago. I'm crossing my fingers that #2 will be coming soon! __________________ Member #471

12 September 2006, 09:17 AM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I was 25 and it was a SS Airking. Still have it, but not getting any wrist time. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 September 2006, 09:40 AM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	My first at 30 - a graduation present: My first purchase at 32 - it's the wrist hog! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

12 September 2006, 06:09 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I bought my first one when I was 19 YOA. It was a third hand non-date Sub. My first new one was an Aik King that my wife bought me for fathers day a few years ago. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 September 2006, 06:36 AM	#4
SWOS Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Q8 Posts: 110	21 , got it last week :P steel subdate.. heheehhe its the truth..

12 September 2006, 07:31 AM	#6
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	I got my first at 25. I'm 31 now and have owned 3 so far.

12 September 2006, 07:38 AM	#7
homeboy11 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 58	26 got my first ss 18 k w/g tog looking to buy ss white daytona next

12 September 2006, 08:04 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	1968--I was 19---it was a GMT---$245.00----Brand New. And this is it!!---After a few trips to RSC.

12 September 2006, 08:42 AM	#10
jaycee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: John Location: Halesworth, UK Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 69	I had to wait till I was 47! Would have been much earlier if my ex-wife hadn't waited so long before giving me the sack

12 September 2006, 09:31 AM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Got my SS Date model in 1988 at 25. Sold it after a few years of ignoring it. Got my 2nd, a GMT II, at 43.

12 September 2006, 09:42 AM	#14
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	That is one sweet graduation present. I am thinking of passing my Rolex's on to my nephews. They have both recently graduated. Only have 3 other nieces, so I would be setting the stage for them down the road __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 September 2006, 09:54 AM	#17
Biblebanger Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fargo Posts: 116	I was 33 and I bought a new Z series SD. Haj

12 September 2006, 10:31 AM	#19
infoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jose Location: Miami, FL Watch: '06 SS DJ OYSTER Posts: 260	Looks like I'm right on cue with the rest of you at 25 getting my first Rollie...Gerardo seeing your watch makes me want mine so bad..its very similar but SS and Oyster band

12 September 2006, 10:47 AM	#20
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	I was 20 when my parents gave me my 5512. That was in December '65. It's on the Orbita at the moment. Marshall Field & Co. was the AD. The faded sales slip reads $192.00. __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

12 September 2006, 11:04 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,368	I was 30 when I bought my 16610. My first and only __________________ JJ

12 September 2006, 11:22 AM	#22
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	43 when I got mine. I was in a state of denial for some 25 years. I wish I had done this earlier when I realized I wanted one.

12 September 2006, 11:39 AM	#23
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I was 27 and got a TT DJ in exchange for some golf lessons and a few clubs. I later gave that watch to my father for his 60th birthday. It is a beautiful watch. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 September 2006, 11:39 AM	#24
gforce "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Gabriel Location: las vegas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 425	I got mine a lil over a month ago (Sea-Dweller), im 24 __________________ -GFORCE SEA-DWELLER 4000 ft = 1220 m BTS TATTOOS

12 September 2006, 12:25 PM	#25
robertd Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Texas Watch: DJ, Sub Posts: 47	I got my first at 29, a TT DJ, sold it about 3 years later.

12 September 2006, 01:28 PM	#26
johnliley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SLC, Utah USA Posts: 817	age 34 after my divorce. SS Datejust rhodium dial white gold romans New job, new wife, new house, new dogs I have a few more Rolexes now and the new wife has one. JL

12 September 2006, 02:09 PM	#27
Paratrpr Tom Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: BLK GMT II Posts: 44	35 six months ago... SS/BLK GMT II Tom

12 September 2006, 02:51 PM	#29
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I got my SS SUb Date about a month before my 25th birthday (so I was 24) as a birthday gift. I am now 26 (will be 27 in January) and soon will have my 3rd Rolex (Daytona) __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

12 September 2006, 03:23 PM	#30
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I dont own a Rolex yet, I have my trusty Tudor Mini-Sub instead. I am planning to buy one for my 36th b'day next April 2007 it will most likely be a GMT either a vintage or a new one, not sure yet. Love this thread and I especially love reading stories of younger people buying Rolexes and enjoying them, oh I also really like the 'I bought this new in 1965' type of story too.... much the same as someone buying a brand new sports car and keeping it forever... very very cool and I respect that!

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