Rolex

I can't tell how and where I saw the name Rolex for the first time. I can just say that I thought about offering myself a Rolex quite regularly since 1988! I can be that precise because I kept the catalogues since that time. I have to be honest and say th...  

I bought too many Rolex watches this year and can definitely appreciate where you're coming from, even if I'm not from the same town of fishermen. - SJX

Hi, When does it begin to count as "too many"? Cheers Dje

It's been my experience that classics in almost any field are generally considered so for a reason and usually some practical experience with such classics gives a much better opinion than simply judging them from pictures. Like you prior to the acquisiti... 

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My first expensive watch was a ...16 700, and I bought it in ...1998! Like you, I dreamt of my first watch when I was much younger, while seeing the Thomas Magnum 1675 ... So, there will always be something special between this GMT and me... I'm pretty su... 

Hi, In fact I don't remember Thomas' 1675! Shame on me! I still have to make my sons discover what Pepsi is. Cheers Dje

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Congratulations to your catch Jerome Seems like we almost have the foundation for a little club here.... I purchased my first expensive watch in OZ in 1998, this was a Rolex GMT Master 16700 with the same dial as yours (ok, I purchased a AP RO the same ye... 

Hi, Thank you for your comments. I'm sure you'll find one back. They are not rare. Cheers Dje

Thanks DJE No, they are neither rare nor expensive. That should make it an easy task (except for that I like best quality). Mmmmh, lets see what my search over Christmas brings... Merry X-Mas and a hapy new year to you and yours BR Hans

Hi, And Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family too! Cheers Dje

The first watch I bought is also a GMT Pepsi Enjoy it, it is a marvellous watch which can do everything, sport, classy and not boring at the same time. Good choice Francois!

Hi Cisco, Thank you for your comments. The appeal of this watch is indeed quite intriguing. Cheers Dje

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Thanks Jerome, And nice Rolex GMT. Congratulations! I particularly enjoyed reading about your experiences coming to your first Rolex. I have also been wearing my first Rolex ( 5513 Submariner ) over the last few weeks and once I got used to the ‘brand’ on... 

Hi, I can't wait to read more about your 5513! It is a reference I will certainly get someday. Cheers Dje

Hi Jerome, And your GMT-Master is the second watch in the Rolex range I am considering. A bit of frivolous fun with the coloured bezel to pass the time, particularly when travelling. I have posted some more shots of the 5513 on the Rolex Forum . Have a gr... 

It seems that Rolex always burn themselves deep in your brain at some point and condition a buying reflex long time later. I remember when I studied in Switzerland that one of my student colleagues was the son of a cook at Rolex and he was wearing one of ... 

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I hope that you enjoy your "new" watch...... your story in is a bit similar to one of my own... but this is a different post.. Cheers

Hi, Thank you for your comments. Cheers Dje

not written yet...... I shall do so in a couple of weeks Merry Christmas

Something new under your sleeve(s), AGAIN? Best, Nicolas

to know one my friend..... Panther, Pink Panther (but not the original watch) Cheers

but a baby one..... Cheers

unfortunately not... something similar... like comparing Dr. No with You only Live Twice..... Nice but not quite the same.... Ho..ho..ho

now, something similar to yours...... cheers

That is a nice story that led you to the Rolex. I hope you will post an upate on your feelings about the watch after wearing it much longer than three weeks. I have a sense your feelings may only gorw stronger with time. Cheers, respo

Hi,n I too hope to have excellents to share in a few months. I've had too many watch deceptions in the last years. I hope this one to stay. Cheers Dje

as a classic watch to own . i ,too, am gulity of owning one. great watch to own and congrats on yr new watch, wear in good health and times....  

Wear it in good health.

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Many congratulations on fulfilling your desire - may the upcoming New Year brings you joy & peace. I had actually been seriously looking at a new time piece over the last year and several reasons, not the least among them being the financial down turn, ke... 

Hi, In fact I love blue dials in Rolex watches. I don't think I've seen the blue dial YG Daytona. Cheers Dje

The first one is the blue dial normally & then I love the way it turns black! Best Mally...  

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I guess there must be a lot of watch enthousiasts with this same dilemma. My father also wears a Rolex and I truly understand the quality and history of Rolex timepieces. It's probably a much have for anyone who is into watches, but same with certain car ... 

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. . . shall not be last, eh, Jerome? Ah, this forum is a dangerous place ;-) . . . understandingly, Art

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What about the PP chrono first????? Julian

Hi, The PP chrono will certainly not be in my reach anyway! There's no PP in my reach, specially not a chrono. But if someone wants to exchange back this 16700 for a PP chrono ... Cheers Dje