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27 November 2020, 01:30 AM
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Can a sports watch be converted to a dress watch?
Hey guys,
I just got my Rolex Air-King-Date 5701 back from RSC and decided to do something different with it. I decided to switch out the two-toned oyster bracelet with a black crocodile leather strap. Now some of you may be aware the Air-King has one of the most complex histories of any Rolex sports model and is known for its robustness/reliability. Some even called it the "warrior watch"!!!!!! That said, can this sports model be converted to a dress watch or would this be considered a "faux pas" to the purists? I believe it looks stunning and can definitely look great in any formal occasion... Thoughts? 
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27 November 2020, 01:34 AM
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Looks goood although I don’t think I would consider that a “sports “ watch.
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27 November 2020, 02:09 AM
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Back in the day this was considered an oversized sports watch - believe it or not ; ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 November 2020, 01:39 AM
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Any watch can be what the wearer wants it to be it's that simple.
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27 November 2020, 01:49 AM
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27 November 2020, 02:52 AM
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27 November 2020, 03:06 AM
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27 November 2020, 01:05 PM
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27 November 2020, 01:48 AM
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My old Air King was ahead of its time and most definitely a sports watch back in the 1950s. I’ve worn it with a Tux so pretty good as a dress watch too.
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27 November 2020, 01:50 AM
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It looks good as a dress watch, the leather strap suit her very well.
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27 November 2020, 02:19 AM
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Sure why not
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27 November 2020, 02:50 AM
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This great little vintage Air-King is a dress watch, especially in this config with the gold bezel.
Its basically an Oyster Perpetual Date.
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27 November 2020, 02:54 AM
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Wow. Very nice INHO. Options galore!
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27 November 2020, 03:12 AM
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Fluted bezels have no sporting utility whatsoever.
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27 November 2020, 03:14 AM
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People get too hung up on the labels “dress watch” or “sports watch.”
That watch seems appropriate for dressy occasions. |
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27 November 2020, 03:16 AM
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Really, really nice!
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27 November 2020, 04:36 AM
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27 November 2020, 03:19 AM
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IMHO it’s not a faux pas. Looks good, enjoy.
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27 November 2020, 04:14 AM
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That is a great watch...I think it looks perfect on that strap!
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27 November 2020, 07:13 AM
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27 November 2020, 04:41 AM
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Simple,to make a sports watch into a dress watch Wear it with a suit!!
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27 November 2020, 04:57 AM
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Looks great on leather,
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27 November 2020, 05:21 AM
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Has anyone ever walked up and said to someone wearing a rolex... that their watch wasn't right for the occasion? Your watch looks great. Enjoy it.
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27 November 2020, 05:52 AM
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Looks great!
Try black and brown and.....
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27 November 2020, 12:57 PM
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Sure it can be anything you want it to be.
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27 November 2020, 02:07 PM
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Although this reference (and the all stainless-steel 5700) was also badged as an Explorer Date for a while, both look more like dress watches than sports watches today, and could easily serve as such. I would be happy to own one, and would use it for any occasion or activity, depending on my mood.
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27 November 2020, 02:12 PM
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Well it’s still one of the original sports watches...but it fits my dress watch needs!
 And full disclosure, I’ve posted this shot on a few similar threads...I just love showing this one off! |
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27 November 2020, 10:51 PM
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Looks great! Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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28 November 2020, 12:18 AM
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Sport watches as dress watches? Never! That would negate an excuse to buy another Rolex!
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28 November 2020, 06:48 PM
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