trinsic Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 (edited) I just invested part of my salary on my 1st GEN purchase. It's a Sinnful purchase... Now that doesn't say the reps will receive less wrist time. My PAM111 is currently my daily beater. Here it is... Edited December 16, 2006 by trinsic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Well just like many newbie rep buyers do with fakes many 1st time gen buyers do as well... that is buy a Rolex Submariner and that was in fact my first high quality gen. Well, I did have soem other fairly good gens before then come to think about it, but none quite as well known as the sub so lets just stick with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 First Luxury Swiss watch? Ask me in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 My first 'real' swiss luxury brand was an Omega SMP Pro chrono in titanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 It was a Valjoux movement Wakmann Chronograph bought new in 1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Rolex Sub - 1976. Now ask me where it is. I lost it. In 1985. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 In 1994, Dad gave me his '86 TT Datejust when I finished grad school. I'm not a huge fan of the way DJ's look, but it's means more to me than all of the rest, and it's always the watch I wear for very special occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 16610... Long since sold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional Mark II, bought in August.. Not very expensive, but a really lovely vintage watch. It always makes me smile, and I love that smooth manual winding. It is on leather at the moment, vintage bracelets are flimsy! Naturally, I choose genuines of those which there are no decent replicas available. Many vintages are great value for money, and have much more character than factory fresh pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank7502 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 1975 TT Rolex GMT with 1675 movt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwright Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 My first gen was in 1992, and it was a simple Rolex Datejust. I sold it to pay for some school funding. I miss that watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy777 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 SS rolex DateJust/ silver dial ... it was the cheapest one i could find....I felt so guilty that I had to buy my wife a cluster diamond ring - she sold the ring to her aunt and used the money to hire a lawyer and divorce me ...true story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Cartier Pasha... I bought this one about 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 An Omega Seamaster pro, with black bezel, mind you my rep PAM 005 hasn't been off my wrist in weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 In 1966 I acquired a Rolex EX1 in trade for a diamond engagement ring that my Ex girlfriend returned to me.... The ring cost me $173.00.... I kept the watch for 30+ yrs, until I got tired of spending a ton of money to fix it after 2 yrs of wear...I only wore it for 3 2 yr periods during the 30 yrs...The rest of the time it sat in a drawer...10 yrs ago I traded it for an 18k Minerva cal 20 chrono, and a 14k Hamilton "bradley"....Since the, I sold the Minerva for enough$$$'s to buy a Canon digital SLR, and a bagful of L series lenses....And the Hamilton is still in my collection, and still running strong...SCREW rolex!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 This one i got off the bay about 18 months ago, it always had a slipping second hand and of the two repair places i took it too the last being and AD both said it need ed a new movement, so i fixed it my self yesterday. I payed £140 for it and i just love the shape but hate the hands, looking for a new pair. The watch is not original as some one has reshaped the lugs to be like more recent omegas and i like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 My first 'real' swiss luxury brand was an Omega SMP Pro chrono in titanium Same watch only in SS. My wife bought it for me for a 10th anniversary gift. I still look at it with awe and reverence. Perfect size, tough as nails, beautiful aesthetics, and smooth as silk operation. For me, it threads the needle for anytime wear. I fancy myself James Bond with it on in a suit and Jacques Cousteau in a speedo! Just kidding, no speedo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinsic Posted December 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I'm thinking this. Would my current Gen be replicated with ease? It's submarine steel. Not sure how the factories would pull this off. Any chance? But guys I could use some expert opinions. It doesn't have a display caseback to show the movement and I should believe that there should be a way to place the crown at 4 o'clock... Enlighten me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I'm thinking this. Would my current Gen be replicated with ease? It's submarine steel. Not sure how the factories would pull this off. Any chance? But guys I could use some expert opinions. It doesn't have a display caseback to show the movement and I should believe that there should be a way to place the crown at 4 o'clock... Easy to replicate, but not enough interest. Try this forum to see: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 (edited) My wife bought this gen sub for me in 1987. Five years ago I brought it into the AD and they replaced the tritium hands and dial with superluminova. I wanted the t-dial and they refused to give it back. I should have fought back harded. Oh well, al least it glows like a tourch now. I bought it for $1050 in 1987 with 10% down and the rest financed over a year with no interest! Edited December 16, 2006 by rower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 My wife bought this gen sub for me in 1987. Excellent! Five years ago I brought it into the AD and they replaced the tritium hands and dial with superluminova. Not so excellent I wanted the t-dial and they refused to give it back. Is that even legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rag9fx Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Rolex Date Just about 3 years ago. With a 'rose' MOP dial . Exactly like this one pictured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solicitor Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 My first luxury Swiss gen: a Ti Chopard Mille Miglia. I have the original rubber tire tread strap, but normally wear a croc strap. One day I may get the Ti bracelet, but it costs almost as much as the watch I've read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I wanted the t-dial and they refused to give it back. I should have fought back harded. Did you try the phrase "Give me back my nuclear waste!" because effectively that was what you were asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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