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rob · 23 September 2009, 11:59 PM

I work with a bunch of MD's, many of whom bought a Rolex upon graduation from Med school. One of the MD's has had his close to 50 years and has sent it in once. It still keeps great time. Wow. Anyone else like that on this fourm?

kcmo · 24 September 2009, 12:08 AM

Wow, 50 years? That is incredible!

For me:
Sub - 3 yrs
DJ - 16 mos
Daytona - 9 days

AWATCH · 24 September 2009, 12:09 AM

I have had one for about thirty years and it has been in once, I am going to have it totally redone just because

landroverking · 24 September 2009, 12:24 AM

First one in 1978, long gone, but its replacement since 1985.

GradyPhilpott · 24 September 2009, 12:43 AM

One.

Gerardus · 24 September 2009, 12:50 AM

I bought my first one 1990, a TT DJ from 1980.
So next year i am wearing Rolex for 20 years!

Jimbits76 · 24 September 2009, 12:56 AM

Fifty one years.

Not bad for a 33 year old!

J

greekbum · 24 September 2009, 01:10 AM

Ive owned mine for 25 years.

rob · 24 September 2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Fifty one years.

Not bad for a 33 year old!

J

Was it your Dad's?

Jet · 24 September 2009, 01:18 AM

GMT - 11 yrs
Sub Date - 10 yrs
TT Daytona - 1.5 yrs - birthday present from the wife
SD - 4.5 months - 1 of 2 retirement presents from the wife
Cellini - 2.5 months (purchased it pre-owned) - a great deal I couldn't pass up

JBat · 24 September 2009, 01:21 AM

It'll be two years in December for my GMT IIc, which I've worn every day since I got it. Oh, until my wife bought me a Sub Date for our first anniversary.

She gave it to me Monday and I haven't stopped staring at it since. What a beautiful timepiece, and what a great wife!

rkb · 24 September 2009, 01:22 AM

Started wearing a Rolex in 1992 and between the three I have owned I have always had one or two since then.

Black Bay Dan · 24 September 2009, 01:26 AM

I have had this one for 31 years!

Dan

icnbne · 24 September 2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

I have had this one for 31 years!

Dan

still looks spanking new

BOA · 24 September 2009, 01:36 AM

I bought my first two in 1992: an Explorer and a white Explorer II.

Both look as good as new.

R1@160@alltimes · 24 September 2009, 01:39 AM

I owned my first Rolex T serial AirKing for 9 years and my Sub M serial for little less than 2 months now

rob · 24 September 2009, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

I have had this one for 31 years!

Dan

Hope mine looks that good at 31! I doubt it though! I beat mine, not on purpose, it just happens!

2 years for me.

JBat · 24 September 2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by children

still looks spanking new

Yeah it does. Very nice.

Black Bay Dan · 24 September 2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob

Hope mine looks that good at 31! I doubt it though! I beat mine, not on purpose, it just happens!

2 years for me.

Rob - My Air-King is like Trigger's Broom (an Only Fools & Horses reference - long running UK comedy), in that it has had numerous refurbishments, crystals and circa 1992 had the original silver dial replaced with the current black one! Today it got a new Oyster Bracelet.

Dan

sunburst · 24 September 2009, 01:59 AM

This 16800 has been in our family for 26 years.
I have Omega speedmaster that has been in our family for 48 years and
Seiko LM (LordMatic) that I've owned for 35 years.

harvey · 24 September 2009, 02:06 AM

lv - 4 years
gmtII - 1.5 years
sd - 1.5 years
gv- 9 months
sub no date - 5 months

oneillba · 24 September 2009, 02:06 AM

About three and a half years for me. My only regret is that I didn't get to have it sooner.

rob · 24 September 2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

Rob - My Air-King is like Trigger's Broom (an Only Fools & Horses reference - long running UK comedy), in that it has had numerous refurbishments, crystals and circa 1992 had the original silver dial replaced with the current black one! Today it got a new Oyster Bracelet.

Dan

Now that's a beater!

nektar · 24 September 2009, 02:11 AM

and for how long i will keep mine?? i hope forever

rob · 24 September 2009, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneillba

About three and a half years for me. My only regret is that I didn't get to have it sooner.

Same here! Should have kept my Pepsi in 1997!

Troy · 24 September 2009, 03:15 AM

This one in the family for 40 plus years

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PhilM · 24 September 2009, 03:59 AM

Have been wearing them for about 2 years now, it's what brought me here

Dan Pierce · 24 September 2009, 04:07 AM

Sadly only 4.
dP

mike · 24 September 2009, 07:12 AM

Still have the first from 1968. There have been a couple more since.

Skullring · 24 September 2009, 12:12 PM

I bought this one when I was 17 years old. 24 years ago. Yeesh I am getting old.

23 September 2009, 11:59 PM	#1
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: DSSD JC Posts: 809	How many years have you owned your Rolex? I work with a bunch of MD's, many of whom bought a Rolex upon graduation from Med school. One of the MD's has had his close to 50 years and has sent it in once. It still keeps great time. Wow. Anyone else like that on this fourm? __________________ GMT Master II 116710LN, GMT Master 1675 Pepsi Submariner 16610LV, Sea Dweller 126600 SD43 DSSD-“JC” 136660, Polar Exp II 226570

24 September 2009, 12:50 AM	#6
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,868	I bought my first one 1990, a TT DJ from 1980. So next year i am wearing Rolex for 20 years! __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

24 September 2009, 01:22 AM	#12
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Started wearing a Rolex in 1992 and between the three I have owned I have always had one or two since then. __________________

24 September 2009, 01:39 AM	#16
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I owned my first Rolex T serial AirKing for 9 years and my Sub M serial for little less than 2 months now __________________

24 September 2009, 02:06 AM	#21
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,374	lv - 4 years gmtII - 1.5 years sd - 1.5 years gv- 9 months sub no date - 5 months __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

24 September 2009, 12:08 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, 50 years? That is incredible! For me: Sub - 3 yrs DJ - 16 mos Daytona - 9 days

24 September 2009, 12:09 AM	#3
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I have had one for about thirty years and it has been in once, I am going to have it totally redone just because

24 September 2009, 12:24 AM	#4
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	First one in 1978, long gone, but its replacement since 1985.

24 September 2009, 12:43 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	One.

24 September 2009, 12:56 AM	#7
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Fifty one years. Not bad for a 33 year old! J

24 September 2009, 01:18 AM	#10
Jet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jet Location: SoCal, USA Watch: SD/Sub/GMT/Daytona Posts: 796	GMT - 11 yrs Sub Date - 10 yrs TT Daytona - 1.5 yrs - birthday present from the wife SD - 4.5 months - 1 of 2 retirement presents from the wife Cellini - 2.5 months (purchased it pre-owned) - a great deal I couldn't pass up

24 September 2009, 01:21 AM	#11
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	It'll be two years in December for my GMT IIc, which I've worn every day since I got it. Oh, until my wife bought me a Sub Date for our first anniversary. She gave it to me Monday and I haven't stopped staring at it since. What a beautiful timepiece, and what a great wife!

24 September 2009, 01:36 AM	#15
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,159	I bought my first two in 1992: an Explorer and a white Explorer II. Both look as good as new.

24 September 2009, 02:06 AM	#22
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	About three and a half years for me. My only regret is that I didn't get to have it sooner. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

24 September 2009, 02:11 AM	#24
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	and for how long i will keep mine?? i hope forever

24 September 2009, 03:15 AM	#26
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	This one in the family for 40 plus yearsIMG_0555.jpg

24 September 2009, 03:59 AM	#27
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Have been wearing them for about 2 years now, it's what brought me here

24 September 2009, 04:07 AM	#28
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Sadly only 4. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

24 September 2009, 07:12 AM	#29
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Still have the first from 1968. There have been a couple more since.

24 September 2009, 12:12 PM	#30
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I bought this one when I was 17 years old. 24 years ago. Yeesh I am getting old. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

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