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rolexfan21 · 26 March 2007, 02:06 AM

Before getting your rolex, what watch did you guys wear? Breitling? Timex?

For me it was this Seiko chronograph. I had a Casio too which i still wear when i feel like im not going to be delicate

Ironstark · 26 March 2007, 02:16 AM

First watch was a Timex (I was about seven)
First decent watch I bought was a Seiko sports 100 Chronograph with a moonphase. I worked a whole summer to pay for it.
Had a few Casio`s , first Rolex, a GMT II in SS.
I`ve had a few since then.

Remember2 · 26 March 2007, 02:25 AM

"Bond" Seamaster midsize. I now wear a Datejust :)

...but I might consider going for a Planet Ocean soon :)

Prince · 26 March 2007, 02:43 AM

CASIO Diver. Still have it and wear it!

Blue Bull · 26 March 2007, 02:56 AM

Citizen and Seiko's.Then ss GMT II in 2001.

Mr. K · 26 March 2007, 02:58 AM

seiko
Raymond Weil
Invicta
Rado

Of all those, the Rado is the only one I have left. I really love Tungsten. I wish more watch compaies would use it.

Wolf · 26 March 2007, 03:00 AM

My first adult watch purchase was a Panerai. I sold that and picked up an Omega PO and now I have the GMT II Anniversary too. The only other one I own is what my Grandfather handed down to me. It is a gold Waltham pocket watch. I never wear it anymore but writing this now kind of reminds me that I should.

Steve

ofelas · 26 March 2007, 03:17 AM

First watch ever - 1980 - old, manual wind gold Rolex Oyster (gift from my uncle).
Second watch - 1988 or so (don't exactly remember) - GMT Master red/blue (all steel).
Third watch - 2002/2003 - steel & carbon Luminox.
Current watch - 2007 - Sea Dweller.

Blue Bull · 26 March 2007, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

seiko
Raymond Weil
Invicta
Rado

Of all those, the Rado is the only one I have left. I really love Tungsten. I wish more watch compaies would use it.

RADO ?? JJ,I know, just loooooves them ..

Gaijin · 26 March 2007, 03:29 AM

Before a Rolex!?

Blown Wide Open · 26 March 2007, 03:44 AM

My first real watch was a Tag Heuer Kirium Black dial, stainless case and band.

PAtrick

MRQturbo · 26 March 2007, 03:55 AM

i never even wore a watch before...just used cell phone for time keeping...

tag_addict · 26 March 2007, 04:00 AM

Before all the rolexes and other high end watches
i had...

an OMEGA SMP bond.
Years ago..
Bought it twice, sold both times.
Very sad about htat. It's the one watch I'd love to have back simply for sentimental reasons.

that was the first "nice" watch i got for myself.
boy i was gleaming in the car!
both times =)

diablojota · 26 March 2007, 04:02 AM

My first real watch before the Rolex was a pre-Tag Heuer 1000 dive watch. The entire face would illuminate in low-light conditions. Pretty cool watch.
I also had numerous Swatches before that.
Then I got my Sub and have pretty much worn that consistently ever since.

Alcan · 26 March 2007, 04:06 AM

Timex digital and Gucci.

JJ Irani · 26 March 2007, 04:09 AM

OMEGA Dynamic and a MIDO Ocean Star.

JJ

greenfan · 26 March 2007, 04:25 AM

A Cartier Panthere since 1995

Arturo · 26 March 2007, 07:25 AM

Citizen Ecco Drives (Cool watches)
Seiko automatic
Bulova
Omega Midsize SMP

bwalkerVintage · 26 March 2007, 07:26 AM

Seiko Sport 100 from about 10 years ago.

HDHNTER · 26 March 2007, 07:28 AM

Movado Fiero, now it just sits in the safe.

steve-o · 26 March 2007, 09:25 AM

An old waterproof sport Seiko.

fat-sam · 26 March 2007, 10:32 AM

a corum bubble, then a corum trapeze and a gucci dresswatch

karwath · 26 March 2007, 10:47 AM

I had a seiko that looked similar to a datejust with a fluted bezel and a jubilee type band, gold-tone, that I got for highschool graduation, which was my primary watch for about 10-12 years (I still have it somewhere, but it does not fit now, and I've long ago lost the extra links), and then I bought this Tag Heuer, and I bought my wife a matching, ladies size, as an anniversary present.

I pretty much wore this watch until I bought my Explorer II, which was my first automatic watch:

mikey · 26 March 2007, 10:57 AM

I had a hand painted K. Haring Swatch that was lost, Then I got the large POP Swatch and lost it. Then I went the rest of high school and college mostly bare wristed. Then the DJ.

nudie · 26 March 2007, 11:01 AM

Casios and Seikos.

miner · 26 March 2007, 11:39 AM

Timex, Casio then this in 1980:

Still got the Timex and Seiko.

LKNGOOD · 26 March 2007, 01:06 PM

I had a Movado Men's Gentry Chronograph Watch #0605311 for about a year - Just sold it before buying my GMT-MASTER II.

ezmoney46 · 26 March 2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

OMEGA Dynamic and a MIDO Ocean Star.

JJ

JJ, You missed your calling as a double!!, Maybe you should approach Hollywood for a Re make

Gedanken · 26 March 2007, 02:00 PM

I had this battle-scarred veteran before getting my Sea Dweller (I had a Datejust by that time but it wasn't a daily wearer).

roadcarver · 26 March 2007, 02:14 PM

First watch that I bought for myself (graduation gift for finishing College) was a Seiko 150m chronograph quartz in SS (1995). Eventually gave this to my dad for daily wear. He didn't want to wear his DJ all the time.

2003, I bought myself a Seiko 200m divers auto (SKX007 -new)

In July, 2006, bought a pre owned Omega SMP Chrono (Bond)

In Aug, 2006, bought my first Rolex, the 14060 E serial (pre owned);

In Oct, 2006, a Steinhart Ocean GMT (new)

In Nov, 2006, a Breitling Chron Avenger (new), sold the Omega SMP chrono to fund the Avenger.

In Dec, 2006, a Seiko 5

In Dec, 2006, an Omega SMP 2531.80 (new - Christmas present from my wifey)

In Jan, 2007, a Sea Dweller, D serial (pre owned) sold my 14060 to fund the SD

In Mar, 2007, last but not least my Omega PO 42.5mm.

I think that should be it! No more

26 March 2007, 02:06 AM	#1
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	What was your watch BEFORE a rolex Before getting your rolex, what watch did you guys wear? Breitling? Timex? For me it was this Seiko chronograph. I had a Casio too which i still wear when i feel like im not going to be delicate

26 March 2007, 02:43 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	CASIO Diver. Still have it and wear it! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

26 March 2007, 03:44 AM	#11
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	My first real watch was a Tag Heuer Kirium Black dial, stainless case and band. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

26 March 2007, 04:02 AM	#14
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	My first real watch before the Rolex was a pre-Tag Heuer 1000 dive watch. The entire face would illuminate in low-light conditions. Pretty cool watch. I also had numerous Swatches before that. Then I got my Sub and have pretty much worn that consistently ever since. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

26 March 2007, 04:06 AM	#15
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Timex digital and Gucci. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

26 March 2007, 02:16 AM	#2
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	First watch was a Timex (I was about seven) First decent watch I bought was a Seiko sports 100 Chronograph with a moonphase. I worked a whole summer to pay for it. Had a few Casio`s , first Rolex, a GMT II in SS. I`ve had a few since then.

26 March 2007, 02:25 AM	#3
Remember2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Claus Location: Denmark Posts: 294	"Bond" Seamaster midsize. I now wear a Datejust :) ...but I might consider going for a Planet Ocean soon :)

26 March 2007, 02:56 AM	#5
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Citizen and Seiko's.Then ss GMT II in 2001.

26 March 2007, 02:58 AM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,035	seiko Raymond Weil Invicta Rado Of all those, the Rado is the only one I have left. I really love Tungsten. I wish more watch compaies would use it.

26 March 2007, 03:00 AM	#7
Wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: RI Posts: 103	My first adult watch purchase was a Panerai. I sold that and picked up an Omega PO and now I have the GMT II Anniversary too. The only other one I own is what my Grandfather handed down to me. It is a gold Waltham pocket watch. I never wear it anymore but writing this now kind of reminds me that I should. Steve

26 March 2007, 03:17 AM	#8
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	First watch ever - 1980 - old, manual wind gold Rolex Oyster (gift from my uncle). Second watch - 1988 or so (don't exactly remember) - GMT Master red/blue (all steel). Third watch - 2002/2003 - steel & carbon Luminox. Current watch - 2007 - Sea Dweller.

26 March 2007, 03:29 AM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Before a Rolex!?

26 March 2007, 03:55 AM	#12
MRQturbo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 51	i never even wore a watch before...just used cell phone for time keeping...

26 March 2007, 04:00 AM	#13
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Before all the rolexes and other high end watches i had... an OMEGA SMP bond. Years ago.. Bought it twice, sold both times. Very sad about htat. It's the one watch I'd love to have back simply for sentimental reasons. that was the first "nice" watch i got for myself. boy i was gleaming in the car! both times =)

26 March 2007, 04:09 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	OMEGA Dynamic and a MIDO Ocean Star. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 March 2007, 04:25 AM	#17
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	A Cartier Panthere since 1995 __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

26 March 2007, 07:25 AM	#18
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Citizen Ecco Drives (Cool watches) Seiko automatic Bulova Omega Midsize SMP

26 March 2007, 07:26 AM	#19
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Seiko Sport 100 from about 10 years ago.

26 March 2007, 07:28 AM	#20
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Movado Fiero, now it just sits in the safe. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

26 March 2007, 09:25 AM	#21
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	An old waterproof sport Seiko. __________________

26 March 2007, 10:32 AM	#22
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	a corum bubble, then a corum trapeze and a gucci dresswatch __________________ This confession has meant nothing

26 March 2007, 10:47 AM	#23
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	I had a seiko that looked similar to a datejust with a fluted bezel and a jubilee type band, gold-tone, that I got for highschool graduation, which was my primary watch for about 10-12 years (I still have it somewhere, but it does not fit now, and I've long ago lost the extra links), and then I bought this Tag Heuer, and I bought my wife a matching, ladies size, as an anniversary present. I pretty much wore this watch until I bought my Explorer II, which was my first automatic watch:

26 March 2007, 10:57 AM	#24
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I had a hand painted K. Haring Swatch that was lost, Then I got the large POP Swatch and lost it. Then I went the rest of high school and college mostly bare wristed. Then the DJ.

26 March 2007, 11:01 AM	#25
nudie Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: China Posts: 94	Casios and Seikos.

26 March 2007, 11:39 AM	#26
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Timex, Casio then this in 1980: Still got the Timex and Seiko.

26 March 2007, 02:00 PM	#29
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I had this battle-scarred veteran before getting my Sea Dweller (I had a Datejust by that time but it wasn't a daily wearer). __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

26 March 2007, 02:14 PM	#30
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	First watch that I bought for myself (graduation gift for finishing College) was a Seiko 150m chronograph quartz in SS (1995). Eventually gave this to my dad for daily wear. He didn't want to wear his DJ all the time. 2003, I bought myself a Seiko 200m divers auto (SKX007 -new) In July, 2006, bought a pre owned Omega SMP Chrono (Bond) In Aug, 2006, bought my first Rolex, the 14060 E serial (pre owned); In Oct, 2006, a Steinhart Ocean GMT (new) In Nov, 2006, a Breitling Chron Avenger (new), sold the Omega SMP chrono to fund the Avenger. In Dec, 2006, a Seiko 5 In Dec, 2006, an Omega SMP 2531.80 (new - Christmas present from my wifey) In Jan, 2007, a Sea Dweller, D serial (pre owned) sold my 14060 to fund the SD In Mar, 2007, last but not least my Omega PO 42.5mm. I think that should be it! No more __________________ I'm just a cook...

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