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Will1979 · 8 April 2017, 02:01 PM

First was a sea-dweller, and I wouldn't change that. Still one of my favorite watches. My second was a polar explorer II. I'd probably re-do that in favor of a Daytona.

Hawaii2017 · 29 April 2017, 07:26 PM

I'd stick to my classic look of the ref 16233 DateJust

Qwerty01 · 29 April 2017, 09:49 PM

White Dial TOG! which is my actual first rolex as birthday gift! :))

watchwatcher · 29 April 2017, 10:30 PM

It would be hard to beat a sub for the first, IMO.

Now, if it would be the bluesy, LV-C, or classic black...that's another question.

Spartacus · 29 April 2017, 10:36 PM

Today, I would hold for a ceramic Daytona.

schnitzerphilip · 29 April 2017, 11:37 PM

Got the Rolex bug in 1988 when the Bubbleback was all the rage. It was all I could afford being very young and on a tight budget.

Had I simply scraped together a bit more money and bought a Submariner or a Daytona, oh well.

ccaballero · 29 April 2017, 11:50 PM

114060

kboy2379 · 30 April 2017, 01:10 AM

I would have done the Hulk as my first.

JP Chestnut · 30 April 2017, 01:17 AM

My first Rolex was a Pepsi 16710, bought when nobody wanted one. I'd probably stick with that.

Rockrolex · 30 April 2017, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icebergslm

All you Rolex veterans. Knowing what you know now, what would be your first purchase if you were buying your first Rolex today, and you didn't have unlimited funds (So no gold sky dwellers unless you'd really save up for the next 6 years to get that one watch

)?

I would still go for the all black GMT-II, shown below:

Second choice would be this TT DJ:

I still have both.

Micha · 30 April 2017, 01:18 AM

purchased a brand new Seadweller 16660 in Zurich in 1983. Should have gotten a Daytona 6263

cost me a lot more a few years back when I finally acquired one

ps still own my SD

JP Chestnut · 30 April 2017, 01:21 AM

On second thought, I should have bought every sapphire/matte dial I could get my hands on - back when the vintage guy's hated them.

Mastergreenhand · 30 April 2017, 01:22 AM

The one I still own, the SD4K.

Tmac478 · 30 April 2017, 01:53 AM

My first was a sub 114060.
I'd probably buy the same watch again. Great all around tool watch and one of the best looking too (IMHO). It's really the most versatile Rolex made.

mui.richard · 30 April 2017, 01:59 AM

This was my first Rolex, and if I could do it all over again it'd be the same.

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AlpinweissM3 · 30 April 2017, 02:13 AM

My Explorer II was my first and I would do it again. I have been wearing it all week and forgot how practical and great of a watch it is. Something about the white dial and black hands is so unique and just draws you in. Also kind of helps that orange is my favorite color.

Brainh18 · 30 April 2017, 10:32 AM

I just got it last week!

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zaydans · 30 April 2017, 10:36 AM

5 digit sub was my second but in hindsight it should have been the first!!

VinnieVegas · 30 April 2017, 11:39 AM

16710

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Maverick686 · 30 April 2017, 12:24 PM

My first was an Explorer II Polar.

If I were to do it again with only one it would be the BLNR.

Jaycnyp · 30 April 2017, 02:41 PM

First was a 16613. If I had to do it again, then my explorer 214270

WatchNutcase · 30 April 2017, 07:25 PM

The same Air-King i bought or an Explorer!

Bob the brush · 30 April 2017, 07:43 PM

No question about it! My Explorer 1016, it's on my wrist today, as it has most days since 1983.

ap1 · 30 April 2017, 11:27 PM

BLNR
116500
Hulk

In that order

blue lion · 1 May 2017, 01:40 AM

Same now as was my first-bluesy 16613. Love it.

Ravager135 · 1 May 2017, 02:00 AM

I got a black stainless Submariner Date as my first Rolex. If I could do it all over again, I would have gone with the Yachtmaster with the platinum dial which was the original watch I wanted.

The Libertine · 1 May 2017, 02:10 AM

For me, it would be the 16610LV.

My first Rolex was still a Submariner 14060M; however, when I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy, the 16610LV was long gone from stores (and wanted my first to be new from an AD).

Still regret not picking one up.

ACWATCHES · 1 May 2017, 02:23 AM

First was a 16610, I'm v happy with it, then Rolex op (red grape) sold, then gmt master, and have a deposit down for a hulk (on waiting list)

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Jenkinscc · 4 August 2017, 06:11 AM

I'm new to these forums and I recently purchased two rolexes in the past two months. The Sea Dweller and Yachtmaster - I love them both very much! Do people really wish they had gone back to get a different watch?

jcd · 4 August 2017, 04:24 PM

I'd say a 16710

My first was a 16713. But now I have a 16710. I probably should have just started with a 16710. It was really what I wanted anyway. Just on that one day, the gold of the 16713 just sang to me more.

30 April 2017, 01:18 AM	#101
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	purchased a brand new Seadweller 16660 in Zurich in 1983. Should have gotten a Daytona 6263 cost me a lot more a few years back when I finally acquired one ps still own my SD __________________ life is good

30 April 2017, 01:22 AM	#103
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks Posts: 1,170	The one I still own, the SD4K. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

30 April 2017, 10:32 AM	#107
Brainh18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex BLNR, Sub Posts: 277	I just got it last week! [IMG][/IMG]

30 April 2017, 11:39 AM	#109
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	16710 Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

8 April 2017, 02:01 PM	#91
Will1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 143	First was a sea-dweller, and I wouldn't change that. Still one of my favorite watches. My second was a polar explorer II. I'd probably re-do that in favor of a Daytona.

29 April 2017, 09:49 PM	#93
Qwerty01 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT Masters Posts: 238	White Dial TOG! which is my actual first rolex as birthday gift! :))

29 April 2017, 10:30 PM	#94
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	It would be hard to beat a sub for the first, IMO. Now, if it would be the bluesy, LV-C, or classic black...that's another question.

29 April 2017, 10:36 PM	#95
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	Today, I would hold for a ceramic Daytona.

29 April 2017, 11:37 PM	#96
schnitzerphilip Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NJ Watch: Daytona C 116500LN Posts: 302	Got the Rolex bug in 1988 when the Bubbleback was all the rage. It was all I could afford being very young and on a tight budget. Had I simply scraped together a bit more money and bought a Submariner or a Daytona, oh well.

29 April 2017, 11:50 PM	#97
ccaballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Watch: None Posts: 646	114060

30 April 2017, 01:10 AM	#98
kboy2379 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Yellow Submarine Watch: me long drive Posts: 315	I would have done the Hulk as my first.

30 April 2017, 01:17 AM	#99
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	My first Rolex was a Pepsi 16710, bought when nobody wanted one. I'd probably stick with that.

30 April 2017, 01:21 AM	#102
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	On second thought, I should have bought every sapphire/matte dial I could get my hands on - back when the vintage guy's hated them.

30 April 2017, 01:53 AM	#104
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	My first was a sub 114060. I'd probably buy the same watch again. Great all around tool watch and one of the best looking too (IMHO). It's really the most versatile Rolex made.

30 April 2017, 01:59 AM	#105
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	This was my first Rolex, and if I could do it all over again it'd be the same. Sent from my F8132 using Tapatalk

30 April 2017, 02:13 AM	#106
AlpinweissM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Jordan Location: Colorado Watch: BLNR/ExplorerII Posts: 89	My Explorer II was my first and I would do it again. I have been wearing it all week and forgot how practical and great of a watch it is. Something about the white dial and black hands is so unique and just draws you in. Also kind of helps that orange is my favorite color.

30 April 2017, 10:36 AM	#108
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	5 digit sub was my second but in hindsight it should have been the first!!

30 April 2017, 12:24 PM	#110
Maverick686 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Traveling Watch: BLNR Posts: 186	My first was an Explorer II Polar. If I were to do it again with only one it would be the BLNR.

30 April 2017, 02:41 PM	#111
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	First was a 16613. If I had to do it again, then my explorer 214270

30 April 2017, 07:25 PM	#112
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	The same Air-King i bought or an Explorer!

30 April 2017, 07:43 PM	#113
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	No question about it! My Explorer 1016, it's on my wrist today, as it has most days since 1983.

30 April 2017, 11:27 PM	#114
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,044	BLNR 116500 Hulk In that order

1 May 2017, 01:40 AM	#115
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Same now as was my first-bluesy 16613. Love it.

1 May 2017, 02:00 AM	#116
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,129	I got a black stainless Submariner Date as my first Rolex. If I could do it all over again, I would have gone with the Yachtmaster with the platinum dial which was the original watch I wanted.

1 May 2017, 02:10 AM	#117
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	For me, it would be the 16610LV. My first Rolex was still a Submariner 14060M; however, when I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy, the 16610LV was long gone from stores (and wanted my first to be new from an AD). Still regret not picking one up.

1 May 2017, 02:23 AM	#118
ACWATCHES "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LONDON Posts: 127	First was a 16610, I'm v happy with it, then Rolex op (red grape) sold, then gmt master, and have a deposit down for a hulk (on waiting list) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 August 2017, 06:11 AM	#119
Jenkinscc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 88	I'm new to these forums and I recently purchased two rolexes in the past two months. The Sea Dweller and Yachtmaster - I love them both very much! Do people really wish they had gone back to get a different watch?

4 August 2017, 04:24 PM	#120
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	I'd say a 16710 My first was a 16713. But now I have a 16710. I probably should have just started with a 16710. It was really what I wanted anyway. Just on that one day, the gold of the 16713 just sang to me more.

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