How old were you when you got your first and subsequent rolex?

[BRABUS]

I bought my 1st rolex airking in year 2000 ,still remember i got it for 3.6k after discount , during that time i was 20 years old , start family quite early too , at the age of 20 , i had to support my car(at that time the car is 21years old, but back than a new honda civic sir cost you over 120k) ,pay for my son nanny , and a new born son , luckily my wife work and helps to contribute .
At the age of 22 i bought another used TT datejust with diamonds for myself and a omega diamonds watch for wife , and few months later sold off my airking and bought a BNIB GMT master II for 5.8k and sold it off for 5.9k 6 years later . After the GMT , i spent most of my $ on other items like car and highend audio equipment .
Bought a brand new Volvo in year 2003 at the age of 23, and went on to change car every 2 years.
Its only untill 2008 , bought another GMT IIc , than i start my watch buying posion .
Hope i can stop buying soon , have to say this forum is indeed very posionous , everytime i log in will click straight on the market's place to hunt for good buy .
Hope i didn't OT too much .Hehe..

[augpat]

My first dream watch was Rolex Submariner.Started to admire that beautiful timepiece when I was in Primary 2 maybe 8 yrs. old(1982).Because during that period of time Rolex is the time sponsor for our news board cast in S'pore so daily before the news start they will show this Rolex Submariner advertisement on tv.A man diving with a sub on his wrist and so I always wanted to get one when I grow up.Well finally I got it when I was 26yrs old,Yes I bought it on 18th March 2000.
Rolex Submariner a watch forever!

[Darkangel]

I brought my first ladies rolex date just half gold costing $5.6 k with 10 diamond for my mother at 16 years old after my O level when i work part time as production operator earning around 2K per month from 8am-10pm daily.

At 21 than i buy myself a mid size rolex date just half gold with 10 diamond. I am still wearing it daily till now i am 31 years old. But i change my jubilee to leather. Serviced one time in this 10 years of wearing. Cost $300 at rolex service centre.

At 28 i buy myself a Midsize rolex King solid yellow gold. Seldom wear it.

That's nice man! Wah those days part time earn so much ah? I cannot find this kinda job sia

I bought my 1st rolex airking in year 2000 ,still remember i got it for 3.6k after discount , during that time i was 20 years old , start family quite early too , at the age of 20 , i had to support my car(at that time the car is 21years old, but back than a new honda civic sir cost you over 120k) ,pay for my son nanny , and a new born son , luckily my wife work and helps to contribute .
At the age of 22 i bought another used TT datejust with diamonds for myself and a omega diamonds watch for wife , and few months later sold off my airking and bought a BNIB GMT master II for 5.8k and sold it off for 5.9k 6 years later . After the GMT , i spent most of my $ on other items like car and highend audio equipment .
Bought a brand new Volvo in year 2003 at the age of 23, and went on to change car every 2 years.
Its only untill 2008 , bought another GMT IIc , than i start my watch buying posion .
Hope i can stop buying soon , have to say this forum is indeed very posionous , everytime i log in will click straight on the market's place to hunt for good buy .
Hope i didn't OT too much .Hehe..

Time to buy more watches bro


Nice reading everyone's stories! Just keep em coming!

[lorenzo]

Got my first rolex DJ when I graduated when I was 19 from my dad

subsequently after my NS n 1st year of job I gt a TT Sub and a SS Date as a reward for my hardwork lolx

Hoping that next year I can get my long wanted TT Daytona with diamonds on the dial. Hehe

[Divineleader]

1st and 2nd Rolex (SS Sub Date & TT GMTIIc) @ 29 years old

Wish to have a Daytona soon, working hard to earn and save money for it! Same as Bro Minusplus tho, have heavy commitments of kids (7 and 5), car and house tho..

[116520]

I got my 1st DJ Rolex @ the age of 15 from my Dad. Paid ard $2k. Since that, had a few other watches, Baume&Mercier, Cartier, Ebel, Tudor, etc ... After years of wearing those watches, I found out that besides Rolex & Tudor, other watch brands gave me many problems... I decided to stay away from other brands until one day I saw this beautiful watch in THG about 7 years ago... PAM 63... There were a long waiting list for 44mm Pams during those days and you can hardly find one in second-hand stores. Luckily, with my dad's help, I was able to own one without waiting for too long... btw, I paid ard S$5k for it.

I got my 2nd Rolex, a Sub SS, from my father-in-law for my wedding. Love it!

Even since, I worked hard. Stopped drinking. (good thing is I never smoke) Save and save and finally got myself a 116520 about 2 years ago... I thought my collection stops here until....

Last year was a good year. I received a Milgauss from my Dad as a present (everyone's hand very "loose" mah) and also received a 6263 from him for "save-keeping'. Bought myself a 16700 (from my friend) & a ExpII (BNIB) and a ExpI (BNIB) for my wife.

I still have my very first DJ with me and my wife is wearing it now. It still works very fine. The best thing is that I was quoted S$2k from a few second-hand shops to buy or trade-in my DJ.

[triton]

wat problems

After years of wearing those watches, I found out that besides Rolex & Tudor, other watch brands gave me many problems...

[116520]

Water... movement stops.... can't find parts... etc...

wat problems

[Darkangel]

I got my 1st DJ Rolex @ the age of 15 from my Dad. Paid ard $2k. Since that, had a few other watches, Baume&Mercier, Cartier, Ebel, Tudor, etc ... After years of wearing those watches, I found out that besides Rolex & Tudor, other watch brands gave me many problems... I decided to stay away from other brands until one day I saw this beautiful watch in THG about 7 years ago... PAM 63... There were a long waiting list for 44mm Pams during those days and you can hardly find one in second-hand stores. Luckily, with my dad's help, I was able to own one without waiting for too long... btw, I paid ard S$5k for it.

I got my 2nd Rolex, a Sub SS, from my father-in-law for my wedding. Love it!

Even since, I worked hard. Stopped drinking. (good thing is I never smoke) Save and save and finally got myself a 116520 about 2 years ago... I thought my collection stops here until....

Last year was a good year. I received a Milgauss from my Dad as a present (everyone's hand very "loose" mah) and also received a 6263 from him for "save-keeping'. Bought myself a 16700 (from my friend) & a ExpII (BNIB) and a ExpI (BNIB) for my wife.

I still have my very first DJ with me and my wife is wearing it now. It still works very fine. The best thing is that I was quoted S$2k from a few second-hand shops to buy or trade-in my DJ.

Nice story!

[louie]

Nice story!

i enjoyed reading it too..i got mine when i was 20 from kinghouse at lucky plaza.It was an old vintage rolex.Don't even know what model was it,definitely not a sports model.Brought it for 1.5k,and its a hand winding.Remember the sales lady was quite pretty too... Latter found out she's the lady boss Was very interested in their bubble backs back than,really BEAUTIFUL!But couldn't afford any of them..darkie,didn't know you are so young and already own an explorer II

[seiko.citizen]

my turn . :laugh.

got my first one thru my dad at 12, by 16 i was wearing on a regular basis. always wanted a TT watch, so made an aim to get one by 21

so in 2008, i jumped and got a tt diamond dial. safe to say i have accomplished my aims.

now aiming to get another watch hoping for a sports model.

[116520]

12??? Boy size??

my turn . :laugh.

got my first one thru my dad at 12, by 16 i was wearing on a regular basis. always wanted a TT watch, so made an aim to get one by 21

so in 2008, i jumped and got a tt diamond dial. safe to say i have accomplished my aims.

now aiming to get another watch hoping for a sports model.

[louie]

gees one younger than the other

[louie]

12??? Boy size??

12 years of age lah

[116520]

I know... but 12 year-old got a rolex?? how to wear?

12 years of age lah