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Tudor66 · 24 February 2013, 01:16 AM

I bought this Submariner 16800 on November 11th, 2011. It was my first Rolex purchase, and is still my favorite weekender watch on a leather strap.

Please post your first owned Rolex Watch if you still have it in your collection....!

Kobayashi · 24 February 2013, 01:24 AM

First owned Rolex.....is from 1963. A 1601 DateJust that my dad purchased new and passed it on to me. Still have it and will pass it down as well.

mjclark32 · 24 February 2013, 01:25 AM

Bought my one and only about 25 months ago, I'll always have it

manilenyo · 24 February 2013, 01:44 AM

My first Rolex was a TT DJ which was given to me as a present for graduating college and passing the boards in 1994. It is still part of my rotation....

sea-dweller · 24 February 2013, 02:15 AM

My 14060, from Feb 1994. I still have it:

ssn767 · 24 February 2013, 02:41 AM

I still have the GMT Master 16750 that my father gave me in 1983. I was still in high school and my parents were working overseas at the time. At the end of summer, on the trip back to the U.S. for me to start the new semester, we had a layover in Amsterdam and my father and I walked into one of the duty-free shops at the airport.

Well, my father saw the GMT Master and recognized that the price was a really good deal (about $700 at the time) and bought it on the spot. Later he gave it to me knowing that I shared his love of all things mechanical, and that I would always keep and care for the watch.

I still have the watch, and always will, but my father passed away in 2011. I miss him.

Tudor66 · 24 February 2013, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssn767

I still have the GMT Master 16750 that my father gave me in 1983. I was still in high school and my parents were working overseas at the time. At the end of summer, on the trip back to the U.S. for me to start the new semester, we had a layover in Amsterdam and my father and I walked into one of the duty-free shops at the airport.

Well, my father saw the GMT Master and recognized that the price was a really good deal (about $700 at the time) and bought it on the spot. Later he gave it to me knowing that I shared his love of all things mechanical, and that I would always keep and care for the watch.

I still have the watch, and always will, but my father passed away in 2011. I miss him.

Your dad obviously recognized quality and value- your watch is worth a lot more than $700 dollars today, and it is probably priceless to you...

Enjoy that GMT, and please post a picture...

subtona · 24 February 2013, 03:01 AM

i sold my first on its 20 anniversary, about a year ago.

i would never have thought i would, but no regrets.

Passionata · 24 February 2013, 03:04 AM

It was a nice a 1675 ,bought cheap sold for peanuts,
Regret very much.

Best
George

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Tudor66 · 24 February 2013, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tudor66

Your dad obviously recognized quality and value- your watch is worth a lot more than $700 dollars today, and it is probably priceless to you...
Enjoy that GMT, and please post a picture...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

It was a nice a 1675 ,bought cheap sold for peanuts,
Regret very much.
Best
George

I never think I will sell my Rolex watches, but the truth is that I continually rotate, trade, sell and buy more into the collection... It's quite a sickness, but it's fun...

swils8610 · 24 February 2013, 04:20 AM

Yep. New 16610 I bought new in 2003. Msrp was $3950!!!

xARMANDx · 13 April 2013, 04:00 AM

I sure do in 1999 bought myself a Submariner. I have always had a watch fetish and for me this was the brass ring. My goal was to hit a certain salary level in my career and when I did - off I went to purchase my watch. I have to mention my new brass ring is a Daytona SS w/white dial - now to set a goal

steveclocks · 13 April 2013, 04:15 AM

Yes I do, bought my TT daytona in 1999.
Don't think I will ever sell it

tfduff723 · 13 April 2013, 05:11 AM

This one has been with me through numerous life events (getting married, birth of my daughter, career changes, etc...).

I still remember when I bought it like it was yesterday. Believe it or not, in the spring of 1999 Polar Exp IIs were in demand. Largely due to the Asian market and I actually had to put a down payment (10% = $300) on one & wait. It arrived about a month later - a BNIB A series bought direct from an AD.

I actually paid the balance in cash and walked out a very happy guy. Hard to believe the price for a 16570 Exp II in 1999 was $3,275 USD!!! Those were the days.

Still my favorite "stealth" Rolex of all.

raclaims · 13 April 2013, 05:18 AM

Bought my SS Daytona in 1998 for $6600 at an AD in nj
still have it and love it.

Vincent65 · 13 April 2013, 05:44 AM

no, but wish I did now...

Rebel · 13 April 2013, 07:41 AM

No

GTS Dean · 13 April 2013, 07:56 AM

Of course I do. From 1984:

Alcan · 13 April 2013, 07:59 AM

My TT Sub was my first Rolex, and it'd be the last to go. Heck, I might even clean it one of these days......

swatty · 13 April 2013, 08:06 AM

Still have my TT blue sub purchased in 1995

afc1 · 14 April 2013, 03:01 AM

Bought my first about 9 months ago (2011 sub no date) and plan to keep it for a while. I have considered parting with it for a Sea Dweller though.

jatco · 14 April 2013, 04:00 AM

Bought my V-serial TT DJ from a trusted TRF member in 2010...Still have it, of course..and probably always will

F.Works · 14 April 2013, 04:05 AM

I Bought my Deep Sea 2 years ago and it Will stay with me all my Live .I don't use to sell my Watches ,always there is a litle history behind.

T. Ferguson · 14 April 2013, 04:21 AM

Yes, a W serial t<25 Sub w/lug holes. It will go to my son, probably in the next year when he graduates college.

Rolex Richie · 14 April 2013, 04:28 AM

2001 GMT II, 16710.
I polished the strap to get the scratches out, without even thinking about the brushed steel.
But a bit of careful work with a Scotchbrite pad has got the nice brushed effect back.
If you need any restoration tips, the website minus4plus6.com is brilliant.

Blue Owl · 14 April 2013, 04:32 AM

I bought my 1st Rolex in year 1991, It's a Datejust 16233 (X Series). I put it in safe deposit in a bank.

skip*17 · 14 April 2013, 04:39 AM

Of course...which is not for sale

storm66 · 14 April 2013, 06:20 AM

My first Rolex was a TT sub,black face, in 1990........sold it 5 years later to fund some renovation work on my house........don't miss it...as I was fortunate to get a SS Daytona when I sold the house a couple of years later

threemonkeys · 14 April 2013, 06:58 AM

I still have my first new Air King from '97.

schwantz1 · 14 April 2013, 11:08 AM

Still have my 16030 bought from AD in 1980 for the whopping MSRP of $860.00.

24 February 2013, 01:25 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Bought my one and only about 25 months ago, I'll always have it __________________

24 February 2013, 03:01 AM	#8
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,086	i sold my first on its 20 anniversary, about a year ago. i would never have thought i would, but no regrets. __________________

24 February 2013, 03:04 AM	#9
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	It was a nice a 1675 ,bought cheap sold for peanuts, Regret very much. Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

13 April 2013, 07:41 AM	#17
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,080	No __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

14 April 2013, 03:01 AM	#21
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	Bought my first about 9 months ago (2011 sub no date) and plan to keep it for a while. I have considered parting with it for a Sea Dweller though. __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

24 February 2013, 01:24 AM	#2
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	First owned Rolex.....is from 1963. A 1601 DateJust that my dad purchased new and passed it on to me. Still have it and will pass it down as well.

24 February 2013, 01:44 AM	#4
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	My first Rolex was a TT DJ which was given to me as a present for graduating college and passing the boards in 1994. It is still part of my rotation....

24 February 2013, 02:15 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My 14060, from Feb 1994. I still have it:

24 February 2013, 02:41 AM	#6
ssn767 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 29	I still have the GMT Master 16750 that my father gave me in 1983. I was still in high school and my parents were working overseas at the time. At the end of summer, on the trip back to the U.S. for me to start the new semester, we had a layover in Amsterdam and my father and I walked into one of the duty-free shops at the airport. Well, my father saw the GMT Master and recognized that the price was a really good deal (about $700 at the time) and bought it on the spot. Later he gave it to me knowing that I shared his love of all things mechanical, and that I would always keep and care for the watch. I still have the watch, and always will, but my father passed away in 2011. I miss him.

24 February 2013, 04:20 AM	#11
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,013	Yep. New 16610 I bought new in 2003. Msrp was $3950!!!

13 April 2013, 04:00 AM	#12
xARMANDx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: LA County Posts: 14	I sure do in 1999 bought myself a Submariner. I have always had a watch fetish and for me this was the brass ring. My goal was to hit a certain salary level in my career and when I did - off I went to purchase my watch. I have to mention my new brass ring is a Daytona SS w/white dial - now to set a goal

13 April 2013, 04:15 AM	#13
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Yes I do, bought my TT daytona in 1999. Don't think I will ever sell it

13 April 2013, 05:18 AM	#15
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Bought my SS Daytona in 1998 for $6600 at an AD in nj still have it and love it.

13 April 2013, 05:44 AM	#16
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	no, but wish I did now...

13 April 2013, 07:56 AM	#18
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,013	Of course I do. From 1984:

13 April 2013, 08:06 AM	#20
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Still have my TT blue sub purchased in 1995

14 April 2013, 04:00 AM	#22
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 48,567	Bought my V-serial TT DJ from a trusted TRF member in 2010...Still have it, of course..and probably always will __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

14 April 2013, 04:05 AM	#23
F.Works "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Spain Watch: PAM 343 Posts: 102	I Bought my Deep Sea 2 years ago and it Will stay with me all my Live .I don't use to sell my Watches ,always there is a litle history behind.

14 April 2013, 04:21 AM	#24
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Yes, a W serial t<25 Sub w/lug holes. It will go to my son, probably in the next year when he graduates college. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

14 April 2013, 04:32 AM	#26
Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	I bought my 1st Rolex in year 1991, It's a Datejust 16233 (X Series). I put it in safe deposit in a bank.

14 April 2013, 04:39 AM	#27
skip*17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Stefan Location: Germany Watch: Sub BiColor116613 Posts: 57	Of course...which is not for sale

14 April 2013, 06:20 AM	#28
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	My first Rolex was a TT sub,black face, in 1990........sold it 5 years later to fund some renovation work on my house........don't miss it...as I was fortunate to get a SS Daytona when I sold the house a couple of years later

14 April 2013, 06:58 AM	#29
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I still have my first new Air King from '97.

14 April 2013, 11:08 AM	#30
schwantz1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Greensburg, Pa Watch: 228206 116719 Posts: 171	Still have my 16030 bought from AD in 1980 for the whopping MSRP of $860.00.

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