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Rags · 12 September 2015, 09:28 AM

I'll be 55 next month. Bought my first Rolex when I was 50.

Shopguy · 12 September 2015, 09:28 AM

Turned 60 a few months back. Got my first at 59. Got my second at 59. I'm overdue for the third.
Have admired them for decades, wanted one for twenty years.
Wish I had started sooner.

Wcdhtwn · 12 September 2015, 09:32 AM

The age range you become a Rolex enthusiast and the age range you can afford one are not often the same.

Joearch · 12 September 2015, 09:32 AM

58. First Rolex about 3 years ago

Sjmoore11 · 12 September 2015, 09:35 AM

Bought my first 6 months ago for my 40th birthday. Then my second last month because of all the enablers here!

theflywrist · 12 September 2015, 09:37 AM

Bought my first on my 24th Birthday.
Turning 25 soon, and already added a PP 5711 as an early 25th Birthday

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My GF threatened to leave me if I add one more in the next two years "at least".
I've already started looking for a replacement.

tkerrmd · 12 September 2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desibaba

Im 32 and I would have thought most gentlemen on this forum are 50+ but I have been seeing a lot of younger guys (in their 20s) express in their interest in Rolex. So I thought a poll would be interesting to see.

You were right about me 58!!! But better question is what age were you when you got your first Rolex? Even then my first was at 40, those darn med school loans !!

Rb75 · 12 September 2015, 09:49 AM

I'm 39. I started in my late 20's with a Breitling and Omega PO. My first Rolex was a SS Daytona at 33yo. I've dabbled with a couple of other brands but then back to Rolex, picking up 2 more in the last year.

Racerdj · 12 September 2015, 09:54 AM

I'm glad at 61, I'm not in the top bracket!

Onikage · 12 September 2015, 10:07 AM

Nearly 30. The madness started at 24.

D111s · 12 September 2015, 10:08 AM

26

Rockrolex · 12 September 2015, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazypilot

Bought my first on my 24th Birthday.
Turning 25 soon, and already added a PP 5711 as an early 25th Birthday

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My GF threatened to leave me if I add one more in the next two years "at least".
I've already started looking for a replacement.

GF or watch, Adel?

UF2018 · 12 September 2015, 10:12 AM

I'm 19 and bought my first Rolex about 2 months ago from DavidSW after about 3 years of saving up!

theflywrist · 12 September 2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

GF or watch, Adel?

Oh the watches aren't going anywhere!!

Ruud Van Driver · 12 September 2015, 10:15 AM

48, bought my first Rolex last year on my 47th birthday

Boothroyd · 12 September 2015, 10:16 AM

I am 56. Purchased first Rolex at age 50.

cardstock · 12 September 2015, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

The age range you become a Rolex enthusiast and the age range you can afford one are not often the same.

There is much truth to this. I knew about Rolex when I was young but was not part of the affluent community so I never actually saw one in person. Never even felt comfortable going into AD that carried them.

The first time they were really on my radar was when Rolex ran an add with a DD with pave diamond dial and had emeralds or rubies (cannot remember for sure which is was) and diamonds around the bezel and face. I could not imagine the royalty class person that could ever posses such an exquisite piece. Never really forgot that moment.

That was at the beginning of my career and things progressed nicely so today, if really wanted all of that zing, I could probably buy it but my taste is somewhat more reserved. I do have a DDII YG and Platona but my other 4 watches are more conservative.

AzHadEnuf · 12 September 2015, 10:20 AM

55 Today.

flw · 12 September 2015, 10:23 AM

51 last month ... Bought my Rolex on January 19th of this year ... Only one for me - the perfect watch the first time

sunnyd · 12 September 2015, 10:25 AM

Turning 33 in a week...bought my Hulk about a year ago.

SemperFi · 12 September 2015, 10:33 AM

I'm 64, and will be 65 in April. Currently I own a Tudor Black Bay and planning my first Rolex purchase to celebrate my 65th.

Danny83 · 12 September 2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

You were right about me 58!!! But better question is what age were you when you got your first Rolex? Even then my first was at 40, those darn med school loans !!

Wow Tom you look younger then 58

iRace559 · 12 September 2015, 10:37 AM

Bought my first Rolex for my 25th Birthday back in May

DJ TT 2002 · 12 September 2015, 10:38 AM

Well, there's a 5 in there,somewhere,for me. I'm just not admitting where

Been wearing a Rolex for about 15 years.

Danny83 · 12 September 2015, 10:40 AM

Im 31

dogpawss · 12 September 2015, 10:41 AM

44 and got my first Rolex at 36. Before that was anti-Rolex and collected other swiss watches.

Boothroyd · 12 September 2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

The age range you become a Rolex enthusiast and the age range you can afford one are not often the same.

This is so true. I remember buying a Raymond Weil in my early 30's because I didn't like Rolex at the time, for some reason. What a moron I was…could have had a classic Sub!

bigwatchman · 12 September 2015, 11:15 AM

38 now. First Rolex at 33, second at 35. Now Rolex-less but prefer to wear a Tudor instead. Been heavy into watches since early 20s...

pyac76 · 12 September 2015, 11:16 AM

61, first Rolex at 26 in '79 when most were around $850 for sports models and that was a fortune for a watch.

GradyPhilpott · 12 September 2015, 11:17 AM

I'm 66 and I bought my first, a 114270, in 2008, actually on the date I joined TRF.

View Poll Results: How old are you?
20-30	1,107	23.18%
30-40	1,698	35.56%
40-50	1,080	22.62%
50-60	601	12.59%
60-70	220	4.61%
70+	69	1.45%
Voters: 4775. You may not vote on this poll

12 September 2015, 09:28 AM	#61
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	I'll be 55 next month. Bought my first Rolex when I was 50. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

12 September 2015, 09:54 AM	#69
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I'm glad at 61, I'm not in the top bracket! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

12 September 2015, 10:07 AM	#70
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Nearly 30. The madness started at 24. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

12 September 2015, 10:15 AM	#75
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	48, bought my first Rolex last year on my 47th birthday __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 September 2015, 09:28 AM	#62
Shopguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Watch: Black Submariner Posts: 185	Turned 60 a few months back. Got my first at 59. Got my second at 59. I'm overdue for the third. Have admired them for decades, wanted one for twenty years. Wish I had started sooner.

12 September 2015, 09:32 AM	#63
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	The age range you become a Rolex enthusiast and the age range you can afford one are not often the same.

12 September 2015, 09:32 AM	#64
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,489	58. First Rolex about 3 years ago

12 September 2015, 09:35 AM	#65
Sjmoore11 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 684	Bought my first 6 months ago for my 40th birthday. Then my second last month because of all the enablers here!

12 September 2015, 09:37 AM	#66
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Bought my first on my 24th Birthday. Turning 25 soon, and already added a PP 5711 as an early 25th Birthday . My GF threatened to leave me if I add one more in the next two years "at least". I've already started looking for a replacement.

12 September 2015, 09:49 AM	#68
Rb75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 27	I'm 39. I started in my late 20's with a Breitling and Omega PO. My first Rolex was a SS Daytona at 33yo. I've dabbled with a couple of other brands but then back to Rolex, picking up 2 more in the last year.

12 September 2015, 10:08 AM	#71
D111s "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hampshire UK Watch: A few Posts: 452	26

12 September 2015, 10:12 AM	#73
UF2018 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Gainesville, FL Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 35	I'm 19 and bought my first Rolex about 2 months ago from DavidSW after about 3 years of saving up!

12 September 2015, 10:16 AM	#76
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	I am 56. Purchased first Rolex at age 50.

12 September 2015, 10:20 AM	#78
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	55 Today. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

12 September 2015, 10:23 AM	#79
flw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Michigan Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 417	51 last month ... Bought my Rolex on January 19th of this year ... Only one for me - the perfect watch the first time __________________ Rolex Submariner Date Omega Seamaster 300 1957 Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Diver Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 1969 Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214

12 September 2015, 10:25 AM	#80
sunnyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Watch: me watch you Posts: 459	Turning 33 in a week...bought my Hulk about a year ago. __________________ 116610LVc 1803 Wideboy 1680 Red MKIV

12 September 2015, 10:33 AM	#81
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I'm 64, and will be 65 in April. Currently I own a Tudor Black Bay and planning my first Rolex purchase to celebrate my 65th.

12 September 2015, 10:37 AM	#83
iRace559 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 23	Bought my first Rolex for my 25th Birthday back in May

12 September 2015, 10:38 AM	#84
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,059	Well, there's a 5 in there,somewhere,for me. I'm just not admitting where Been wearing a Rolex for about 15 years.

12 September 2015, 10:40 AM	#85
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Im 31

12 September 2015, 10:41 AM	#86
dogpawss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 285	44 and got my first Rolex at 36. Before that was anti-Rolex and collected other swiss watches.

12 September 2015, 11:15 AM	#88
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	38 now. First Rolex at 33, second at 35. Now Rolex-less but prefer to wear a Tudor instead. Been heavy into watches since early 20s... __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

12 September 2015, 11:16 AM	#89
pyac76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Upstate New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 81	61, first Rolex at 26 in '79 when most were around $850 for sports models and that was a fortune for a watch.

12 September 2015, 11:17 AM	#90
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I'm 66 and I bought my first, a 114270, in 2008, actually on the date I joined TRF. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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