carl
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Was Rolex your first significant watch?
We were sitting around over coffee discussing watches and Rolex in particular. For the pair of us Rolex was our independent, accidental entry into things horological.
For me the occasion came after a significant business venture. I’d had many years of not wearing a watch (we were terribly dot com - I used to cycle or skateboard to the office).
I took the plunge and bought a Rolex Seadweller. I distinctly remember feeling terribly worried as it felt like a huge ostentatious lump of jewelry on my wrist. Birkenstocks to bling in one go!
It stayed on my wrist for four or five years before someone, who shall remain nameless, introduced me to another watch, I then started to do the research…. and then it all went pear shaped.
I dug out my old Rolex and de blinged it with a nice croc strap. I wear it now, occasionally, and it’s like an old friend.
I was wondering how many others have taken a similar route into horology?
Was Rolex your first significant watch?
Not my 1st significant watch but my 1st mechanical watch. Does that count?
I had this one for over 15 years - Rolex Datejust Jubilee
Not first but second....
what you all forget is that Rolex are still mass produced watches.
Now I feel offended ..... :-)
The funny thing about your last paragraph, Suitbert, is that . . .
Both (and more)
i stand corrected and had no wish to offend..
