Craig LA
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No, but a very close second . . .
My first "major" acquisition was a Cartier. Later, I acquired a Rolex 18k/SS Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Even after I ceased wearing it, that Rolex remained a fixture in my colection for sentimental reasons. I sold it about a year ago, and that will likely be my first and last Rolex.
Craig
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. Iād had many years of not...
Not my 1st significant watch but my 1st mechanical watch. Does that count?
My first signifcant watch was a Tag Heuer 2000 quartz watch, and I bought it with my 1st pay check. After I saved up some more, I bought a 18k white gold Rolex Daytona while on vacation and then it all went downhill after that. Damn you Rolex. Look at wha...
I had this one for over 15 years - Rolex Datejust Jubilee
Yeah baby. Late 70's to early 80's kept it on until the early 90's. This was on 24/7 without regard for anything. I must abscond to make merry in honor of the time. Rolex Datejust Jubilee Rolex Oyster style bracelet...
Not first but second....
first goes to a Tag Heuer 4000 series mechanical which i bought with my first pay check....I had always had an interest in watches but couldn't afford a 'real' one. Then I got a Rolex datejust and then it got........well you get the story..!!! But the Rol...
what you all forget is that Rolex are still mass produced watches.
the movements come from ETA although they are breathed on by Rolex to make them COSC certified. you might as well buy an Omega and save the rest of the money Rolex charge after years of clever marketing. i've just sold a collection of over 225 watches and...
Now I feel offended ..... :-)
Hi, Graham, I'm not sure your post was more "tongue in cheek" - I could hardly imagine you were serious. Most likely you're simply confusing Tudor with Rolex - yes, I know about the relation between those two, but they're two different animals . To keep i...
The funny thing about your last paragraph, Suitbert, is that . . .
. . . it mirrors my experience. I routinely ask both executives and watchmakers which manufacturer they respect the most, and the answer is always Rolex. Cordially, Art
Both (and more)
Hi, Carl, I've also spoken to more than a few brand execs and master watchmakers on this point; Rolex is the consistently most respected 1. brand 2. watch 3. watch manufactory/production Cheers, TM
i stand corrected and had no wish to offend..
i have been a watch collector for more years than i care to remember, but have never been that technically clever about movements etc. i started collecting Omegas as i liked them and then Military pieces for their historic interest. this moved to Accutron...
Tag Heuer, but Rolex was the ultimate goal, was it?
I was about 28. My cousin had just came back from Switzerland with a Tag on his wrist. I wanted one too. Got married at 29 and my wife said a Rolex would be nicer. "A Rolex?". We looked for used ones but we thought it was too expensive. At age 32 came my ...
