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    Sports Rolex

    Which Rolex pieces are considered sports models? One would think of a sub as the classic one, but what about GMT/EXP/YM etc? Interested as to forumers opinion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robsmck View Post
    Which Rolex pieces are considered sports models? One would think of a sub as the classic one, but what about GMT/EXP/YM etc? Interested as to forumers opinion.

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    All those that you mention are considered Sports. I think the Milgauss is also considered a Sports Rolex?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robsmck View Post
    Which Rolex pieces are considered sports models? One would think of a sub as the classic one, but what about GMT/EXP/YM etc? Interested as to forumers opinion.

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    Personally I would say 'sports' defines the ones you mentioned but particularly not 'dress' watches and definitely not 'blinged' diamond encrusted models. However sometimes it's hard to place where eg. a diamond-bezeled GMT or Yatchmaster fits.

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    I think sub GMT SD explorer
    IMO the yacht master is more of a formal watch than out and out sports

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    Quote Originally Posted by beechcustom View Post
    All those that you mention are considered Sports. I think the Milgauss is also considered a Sports Rolex?
    Sports is what we usually term the "Rolex Professional" series of watches
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    Sports is what we usually term the "Rolex Professional" series of watches
    Lol. What are they then?

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    Some ADs speak about the 'professional' range. Which would include the Milgaus. But this is all marketing jargon in the end . I doubt any modern profession relies on mechanical wristwatches. Even a referee!

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    Surely it is the range of tool watches built for a professional purpose, Sub, SD, GMT, Explorer, Daytona etc, but mainly the SS models. For example a diver doesn't need precious metals or diamonds, so the upper ranges of these models (if that is the correct term) are not tool watches as such.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beechcustom View Post
    Lol. What are they then?
    The ones from the "Professional" section of the Rolex catalogue
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Milguass
    SD
    Sub
    GMT
    Explorer
    YM
    Daytona

    I think that is all the ranges in the section "Oyster Perpetual Professional"
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    The ones from the "Professional" section of the Rolex catalogue
    Yes but what are the models. I don't have a current catalogue to hand and there doesn't appear to be a 'professional' section on the Rolex website either....

    EDIT: Just found 'professional' selection on Rolex website: https://www.rolex.com/watches/find-r...fessional.html

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    Would everything with a numbered bezel with the exclusion of the Turn-o-graph and the inclusion of the Milgauss and Explorer cover it? (Talking about the current range).
    I think Rolex would possibly like to include the Air-king also but it was traditionally the entry level non-sports imo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobby View Post
    IMO the yacht master is more of a formal watch than out and out sports
    Difficult to imagine a formal situation where a Yacht Master is the appropriate watch.

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    Only and all watches with crownguards are "professional" as marketed by Rolex. So not milgauss or airking.


    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    Milguass
    SD
    Sub
    GMT
    Explorer
    YM
    Daytona

    I think that is all the ranges in the section "Oyster Perpetual Professional"

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    Quote Originally Posted by JGJG View Post
    Difficult to imagine a formal situation where a Yacht Master is the appropriate watch.
    RORC awards ceremony?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    Only and all watches with crownguards are "professional" as marketed by Rolex. So not milgauss or airking.
    So no Explorer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    Milguass
    SD
    Sub
    GMT
    Explorer
    YM
    Daytona

    I think that is all the ranges in the section "Oyster Perpetual Professional"
    Agreed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunscrossed View Post
    RORC awards ceremony?

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    So no Explorer?
    Nope, its just a Perpetual.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    Nope, its just a Perpetual.
    I would have to disagree.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    Only and all watches with crownguards are "professional" as marketed by Rolex. So not milgauss or airking.
    You may be right on the current website version of Professional, but...

    The Explorer doesn't have crown guards and has always been a "professional"/Sports Rolex.

    &

    The catalogue I have on my coffee table lists the models I have listed under the OPP title I stated above.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunscrossed View Post
    I would have to disagree.
    Up to you but thats the official nomenclature. Its quite clear on rolex.com.

    Explorer is just a Perpetual with a different dial really.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    Up to you but thats the official nomenclature. Its quite clear on rolex.com.

    Explorer is just a Perpetual with a different dial really.
    But that is very recent online - all previous catalogues state the Professional range, as stated above.

    The catalogue I'm referring to is with a Nov 2016 price list, for reference.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    The current online Explorer catalogue states "The Explorer was among the first in a series of watches designed specifically by Rolex for professional users."
    https://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m214270-0003.pdf

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    To view the Explorer as a non-sports Rolex is silly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JGJG View Post
    To view the Explorer as a non-sports Rolex is silly.
    Yeah and to argue over it is even more so.

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    Simple mistake by whoever does their website. Any WIS would know :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by JGJG View Post
    To view the Explorer as a non-sports Rolex is silly.
    To call them sports rolex at all is silly but thats another story.

    Things change... One time plexi subs were professional watches. Now they're museum pieces... 😂

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    No love for the Turn-o-graph - I always thought the old ones were pretty sporty.

    Ditto the AirKing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    To call them sports rolex at all is silly but thats another story.

    Things change... One time plexi subs were professional watches. Now they're museum pieces... 
    I was going to say that, the original question was Sports so we're all wrong, shall we start again?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    To call them sports rolex at all is silly but thats another story.

    Things change... One time plexi subs were professional watches. Now they're museum pieces... 

    Excuse me. My old 1665 played a round of golf a couple of weeks ago and I still dive in my 16800 and 16750.

    Museum piece - lol

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    White explorer 2


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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyg View Post
    No love for the Turn-o-graph - I always thought the old ones were pretty sporty.
    I was very surprised that the Turn-o-graph is so unpopular ... once I found out it exists, that is. I still think that if I was in the market for a Rolex, a black dial Turn-o-graph is the watch I'd go for. It's go the hands and the dial markers that are my favourite Rolex designs, a red datewheel - is just different enough without being quirky. That said, I also like the Milgauss a lot, but I have to have a timing bezel and date.

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