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timeisfathaoftruth · 21 January 2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alanc

man, i miss padi already...

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Andad · 21 January 2015, 07:56 PM

I don't wear a dress so all my watches must be sports models.

Where HAVE you been hiding BO?

HL65 · 21 January 2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It's a loose generality..

Rolex doesn't have a "Sport Watch" line, they have "Oyster Collection"" and the "Cellini Collection" which used to be their Professional and Dress series.

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The Oyster's are truly casual watches including DDII's and the Celllini truly dress watches. As for which of the Oyster Collection are designed purely for sports I don't see that...They do make great functional, durable watches that are well suited for work or play though. The Oyster's look good in shorts, jeans and yes even a suit/sports coat. I don't think they need to be purely designated as sports watches or Rolex would have named them as such.

Anthon · 21 January 2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Catyack

If one wanted to draw an even semi-valid conclusion of what a "sports watch" is, you'd have to first know the definition of the word "sport", and what sports are. "Sport" is a competitive activity, usually physical in nature. A physical activity that isn't competitive, it isn't a sport. A competition involving nothing physical in nature isn't a sport either. Both elements need to be there.

I can think of only 2 Rolex models that were specifically designed with any form of competition (sport) in mind. The Daytona (motorsports) and the Yachtmaster 2 (boat racing). Applying the term "sports watch" to other models is a mis-application due to using the term "sports" so loosely it renders it virtually meaningless, which is why it seems to be confusing to some. If definitions didn't matter, nobody would have come up with a special words (like "Sport") to describe things in the first place.

So which sport does one play with a sport coat on?

Old Expat Beast · 21 January 2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthon

So which sport does one play with a sport coat on?

Shooting grouse and other wild fowl, as well as rabbits and other game. This is a definition of sport that hasn't been covered thus far.

Andad · 21 January 2015, 10:37 PM

"Sports coat"?

You could just be old like me Adam.

Old Expat Beast · 21 January 2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

"Sports coat"?

You could just be old like me Adam.

Well, you know, tweed sports jacket. The type with reinforced elbow patches for bending the arms every time a grouse or whatever flies overhead. Some have patches on one shoulder too, for the shotgun stock. Sorry...getting into forbidden TRF territory here. In any case, tweed outfitting calls for a pocket watch!

Sarko · 21 January 2015, 11:20 PM

If you can wear in the shower, it is a sport watch :)

rmfnla · 22 January 2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Shooting grouse and other wild fowl, as well as rabbits and other game. This is a definition of sport that hasn't been covered thus far.

Fishing as well.

People who do these things are called "sportsmen" (or "sportswomen")...

toomuchtalk · 22 January 2015, 05:37 AM

G shock

ronburgundy · 22 January 2015, 05:53 AM

Some have useful complications designed to be used in conjuntion with certain sports like has been previously mentioned. As for the precious metals thing, I don't see why that disqualifies its capability. Tom races with his Platona, others here I'm sure have been diving with the Smurf or other gold Sub, and I wouldn't hesitate either. I also insure my watches. To the OP, why is this so important?

Le Chef · 22 January 2015, 09:49 AM

Just curious about the seemingly indiscriminate use of "sports" with reference to Rolex.

It would appear that "sport" takes place in the shower and so a Rolex must be able to be worn there to qualify ;-)

submariner66 · 22 January 2015, 12:40 PM

Same as a sports shirt only it's a watch

springbar · 22 January 2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Chef

What's the definition, and then which watches fit that definition?

It's mainly just hand-waving. A sports watch is one that looks rugged and isn't particularly dressy.

Tseg · 22 January 2015, 01:11 PM

Any watch that is worn by an athlete using it in sports action in the ad. Then you know the lawyers have vetted it for sports use.

Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2015, 01:23 PM

Rolex defined "skin-diving" as a sport when the Sub first came out.

SUBversive · 22 January 2015, 01:39 PM

Any watch that you wear watching deflated footballs being thrown around on Sunday night.

DCheeta · 22 January 2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Ask Juliet.

Hahaha...brilliant.

Nycturbovr6 · 22 January 2015, 02:28 PM

They can all be sporty

21 January 2015, 07:56 PM	#32
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21 January 2015, 10:37 PM	#36
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22 January 2015, 05:53 AM	#41
ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	Some have useful complications designed to be used in conjuntion with certain sports like has been previously mentioned. As for the precious metals thing, I don't see why that disqualifies its capability. Tom races with his Platona, others here I'm sure have been diving with the Smurf or other gold Sub, and I wouldn't hesitate either. I also insure my watches. To the OP, why is this so important? __________________ On IG: robertrussell

22 January 2015, 09:49 AM	#42
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Not important in the slightest Just curious about the seemingly indiscriminate use of "sports" with reference to Rolex. It would appear that "sport" takes place in the shower and so a Rolex must be able to be worn there to qualify ;-)

22 January 2015, 01:23 PM	#46
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Rolex defined "skin-diving" as a sport when the Sub first came out. Attached Images

21 January 2015, 11:20 PM	#38
Sarko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 478	If you can wear in the shower, it is a sport watch :)

22 January 2015, 05:37 AM	#40
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	G shock

22 January 2015, 12:40 PM	#43
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Same as a sports shirt only it's a watch

22 January 2015, 01:11 PM	#45
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Any watch that is worn by an athlete using it in sports action in the ad. Then you know the lawyers have vetted it for sports use.

22 January 2015, 01:39 PM	#47
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Any watch that you wear watching deflated footballs being thrown around on Sunday night.

22 January 2015, 02:28 PM	#49
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	They can all be sporty

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