After waiting for years, I finally got my first Rolex.

I started with pretty much nothing 20+ years ago. I could have bought a Rolex much earlier, but financially, it never felt like the right time. There was always something more important to build or put the money toward.

This year I turned 50, and my wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in Switzerland. While we were in Lucerne, I decided to walk into Bucherer, an official Rolex retailer, not really expecting anything. I figured I'd look around, ask what they had, and if I got lucky, maybe I'd find the right one.

Turns out I got lucky and found the GMT-Master II I'd wanted for years in their Rolex CPO collection.

The timing just felt right. Right before this trip, we bought a brand-new home in Florida and paid for it in full. We still have our two homes in California, but with mortgages below 3%, there's really no reason for us to rush to pay those off. Our cars are paid off as well, including our two Teslas, Class B campervan, and MX-5 Miata.

After spending more than two decades building, saving, investing, and putting other priorities first, I finally felt comfortable buying something purely for myself.

The GMT-Master II isn't what made me feel successful. It's something I've wanted for years, and getting it at 50, in Switzerland, while celebrating 25 years with my wife made it that much more meaningful.

Icing on the cake. 🍰⌚

And don't ask what my wife got for our anniversary... 👜😂

Traded in my 114060 for this 125600. It’s been my dream watch since I was a kid. Cant wait to wear this as my new daily!

Recently picked up my first Rolex, a 116610LN, coming from the Tudor black bay one 39mm. Decided to take it on our trip to Venice and grab some photos. What a watch!

Finally was able to grab this while visiting Singapore during a business trip. Every bit as gorgeous as I hoped

It’s true what they say - pictures don’t justify how good this looks in real life. The color variations from light brown to dark chocolate on the bezel, the pink hue on the everose gold… a truly amazing piece.

The GMT is probably the best watch Rolex make…

Asked for this one about a year ago. It’s my 3rd Daytona but my first rose gold one

I just got my 114270 Explorer back from a service done by Reeds. I was surprised when I was quoted at 12 weeks but my watch was returned after only 4 weeks. I was told I needed a movement overhaul, a new crown, and a new crystal. I requested no polishing. The first red flag upon receiving my watch was that the bracelet was installed backwards. Okay I can overlook that .. The sales associated fixed it for me on the spot although he struggled with it for a while. I am now noticing the bracelet near the spring bars are completely chewed up. Next thing I notice is a massive scratch circling my entire bezel and a big scratch on the case back. So now I’m forced to have the bezel polished to fix this scratch. I’m hesitant to even give them my watch back at this point.

Need help choosing one, they have both available at a small boutique

I know the Daydate Blue Ombre is rarer and maybe holds the value better? I really like both so I don’t know, the Daytona is a little more expensive and flashier.

Which one realistically holds it’s value better?

I waited 3 months to get the call once it was officially on my 'wishlist'. Have a fairly good relationship with our AD. I love the rose gold with the complimentary sundust dial for this Daytona. I prefer this to the pikachu and ghost variations. Something about rose gold being less blingy/more understated and working with most skin tones.

After putting the no-date on my list in March, I snagged this today! Very sharp watch, and the symmetry of this design is very appealing.

For those who are curious, my history with the AD is the purchase of a Tudor Pelagos in 2023. From what I gather, the “rarity” of these is dropping, which I’m happy about. I said no to the endless suggestions to buy jewelers or other watches.

Is the Rolex 116234 Datejust actually more interesting than the newer 126234?

Assuming you go for a classic colour like black, the 116234 has the roulette date wheel and super jubilee bracelet.

Enjoyed the last day of summer with this, love it in the sun

Want to trade 2025 Bruce Wayne,2025 Tudor Flamingo, 2025 Datejust Domed Oyster Bracelet, 2023 Jubilee wibledon and GS SBGW285 for beautiful PP Worldtime Chrono 5930G-001. This will be my first PP, what do you guys think of this deal if only trade is involved and no cash. What do you guys think, go for it?

I was on vacation and passed a AD and decided to pop in … they ended up offering me my dream watch! I have always dreamed of an olive green face. It was such a great experience and truly so happy to have this as my first piece 🥹

Just spotted at the US open.

Steel Land Dweller, looks like a 40mm. Would be able to easily pull off the platinum but he chose the steel.

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Visited an AD today and had an enjoyable experience with a sales rep. I put my name down for a rootbeer (I love it), but I’m curious if you were going to get a steel dive watch, which one of these do you like the best on me? I was leaning towards the sub no date. I see what people mean by the “symmetrical” wide black dial! I believe I could pull off the sea dweller. Classic date sub is always great as well. Please let me know your thoughts. 😊