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JJ Irani · 22 July 2010, 03:57 AM

Hi guys,

I know all you Explorer lovers are going to flame me, but the question is pretty straight forward!!

I mean, it's a great looking watch, especially the new 39 mm model, but it has been categorised as a sports watch with absolutely NO functions at all!!

So, as far as I'm concerned, technically it's a superb SPORTS LOOKING watch and that's about it.

Okay, guys, flame away...........I'm all ready!!

But I still love ya all!!

Cheers - JJ

JJ Irani · 22 July 2010, 04:10 AM

Thanks for whoever voted, guys...............but no comments?

Jackxv · 22 July 2010, 04:11 AM

JJ, the Explorer II Polar is one of the best watches ever made.

Rugged, comfortable and stealthy.

Especially with the 3186 it's one of the best.

A real sportswatch, you can'tdo anything to it a light polish won't fix.

Sportswatch it is.

Jack

steubi1 · 22 July 2010, 04:12 AM

The Explorer has some function as well....

It shows the time!

No, seriously: For me, a sports watch has to be waterproof and robust, and that's it.

Tom

JJ Irani · 22 July 2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackxv

JJ, the Explorer II Polar is one of the best watches ever made.

Rugged, comfortable and stealthy.

Especially with the 3186 it's one of the best.

Jack

Agreed, Jack...........but my reference is strictly to the Explorer 1 model.

JJ

Rolex Freak · 22 July 2010, 04:18 AM

If you can play sports, it's a sports watch.

Gerardus · 22 July 2010, 04:20 AM

Agree:it's a superb SPORTS LOOKING watch !

mtrunner · 22 July 2010, 04:25 AM

I have to agree it is a superb sports looking watch.

Dr. Robert · 22 July 2010, 04:32 AM

The expl. 2 is a sport watch, made for spelunkers, or whatever they call folks that do cave exploration.....it's an expedition watch....& the expl.(as we know it) went up to Everest after Sir Ed.

Rolesor · 22 July 2010, 04:41 AM

sports watch for sure - it's built to handle anything and with no PCL's you don't have to worry about scratches while you climb the Rockies lol

rfknauss · 22 July 2010, 04:42 AM

JJ, sport watches are usually more rugged and durable than other watches and are frequently equipped with additional features that are tailored to particular sports. However, since I would say that the Explorer is more rugged and durable than other watches, it qualifies as a sports watch.

esm · 22 July 2010, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

but my reference is strictly to the Explorer 1 model.

JJ

oops... didnt read it properly....

in that case, it is not a sports watch, and not even sports looking watch.

imo - it is a dressy-ish watch, similar to the current model Milgauss

R1@160@alltimes · 22 July 2010, 04:49 AM

voted

Dr. Robert · 22 July 2010, 04:49 AM

Not only are the explorers sport models.......they're "stealth" Rolexes...you don't see them as often as subs or datejusts....and as pointed out, the expl. went up Everest.

RRGHOST1 · 22 July 2010, 05:12 AM

I am with esm on this, its a black dial dress watch. It may have been up Everest at some time in its life but Rolex never had all the models they have now.I bet you it wouldn't be the first choice now for an Everest climb.

datejust1 · 22 July 2010, 05:14 AM

As said above. For me a sports watch only has to be waterproof and scratch resistant! Explorer? Definitely a Sports Watch. :)

AK40DJ50 · 22 July 2010, 05:30 AM

Really more of a sporty looking dress watch - not that there is anything wrong with that!

Sixxgrand1 · 22 July 2010, 05:32 AM

As many posters have said,
Made to be used in tough environments, Oyster case which is bullet proof, Oysterlock clasp on what is largely considered a bracelet without peers, nothing shiny or dressy, legible, low key...and supremely comfortable which means they can easily be worn while enjoying any sport IMHO !

Christiaan · 22 July 2010, 05:34 AM

First one must define "Sport". Hemingway stated: “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” SO, since the Explorer went mountaineering up Everest, I guess its a sports watch...and a darn good one.

pz93c · 22 July 2010, 06:15 AM

Yeah, it's a sports watch.

JUSTROLEXES · 22 July 2010, 06:28 AM

Voted for sporty looking watch, but the Explorer II should be a Sport watch ...

kyle L · 22 July 2010, 06:33 AM

Did someone say Explorer?

It's just a good looking watch.

JJ Irani · 22 July 2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The expl. 2 is a sport watch, made for spelunkers, or whatever they call folks that do cave exploration.....it's an expedition watch....& the expl.(as we know it) went up to Everest after Sir Ed.

Ageed...................but this thread is about the EXPLORER 1 ONLY!!

tkc324 · 22 July 2010, 07:44 AM

The explorer looks like a datejust to me without date nor flute bezel... on a oyster band. I think it looks more like a dress watch with a hint of sportiness.

DSJ · 22 July 2010, 08:11 AM

Sport watch - end of story - take it to the bank - I think it's the original too, right?

Dr. Robert · 22 July 2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christiaan

First one must define "Sport". Hemingway stated: “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” SO, since the Explorer went mountaineering up Everest, I guess its a sports watch...and a darn good one.

My man!

You are so right!
That's spot on....Hemingway, whatta genius & despite blowing his brains out, a cool guy

derekloimer · 22 July 2010, 07:25 PM

The Explorer 1 was probably a "Sports Watch" when it was designed, the 1950s.

Today it could be more accurately described as a dress/sports watch. I wear mine with both a suit and jeans as it works well with both.

Blue Lantern · 22 July 2010, 11:26 PM

It was a sports watch--and then the lug holes went away, along with lume at 3, 6, 9. Now it's a dress watch that references it's tool watch heritage (imo).

The MKII Vantage is a nice homage to the sports version of the Exp I.

lordcon · 23 July 2010, 12:04 AM

Well I always thought the "sports" nomenclature was weird to begin with, not just with watches. So a "sports" watch needs to have a function other than telling time? What exactly does a "sports" car do then? Does it plays sports? Do you use a sports car to play sports? Is a "sporty" car just an adjective to describe a non-sports car that has "sports car" like characteristics?

Ironically enough, in most sports you would neither use a watch nor a car. If a sport involved cars, it would most likely be a race car right?

I much prefer that nomenclature Rolex and other high end watch makers use to describe non-dress watches, which are their "professional" line....i suppose to imply that the watch was designed to be used professionally, or by professionals.... ;)

The GMT Master · 23 July 2010, 12:07 AM

For me, the Explorer is the purest of all the sports watches, with a nice heritage to boot - love the clean, simple look. It's designed to tell the time in the harshest of environments, and I can't think of a watch better suited to the job

View Poll Results: Hey JJ....
The Explorer is a Sports watch!!	48	60.76%
Nah......just a Sporty looking watch!!	31	39.24%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

22 July 2010, 03:57 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	EXPLORER - Sports watch or Sporty Looking watch!! LOL!! Hi guys, I know all you Explorer lovers are going to flame me, but the question is pretty straight forward!! I mean, it's a great looking watch, especially the new 39 mm model, but it has been categorised as a sports watch with absolutely NO functions at all!! So, as far as I'm concerned, technically it's a superb SPORTS LOOKING watch and that's about it. Okay, guys, flame away...........I'm all ready!! But I still love ya all!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 July 2010, 04:10 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for whoever voted, guys...............but no comments? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 July 2010, 04:20 AM	#7
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Agree:it's a superb SPORTS LOOKING watch ! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

22 July 2010, 04:41 AM	#10
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	sports watch for sure - it's built to handle anything and with no PCL's you don't have to worry about scratches while you climb the Rockies lol __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

22 July 2010, 04:11 AM	#3
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	JJ, the Explorer II Polar is one of the best watches ever made. Rugged, comfortable and stealthy. Especially with the 3186 it's one of the best. A real sportswatch, you can'tdo anything to it a light polish won't fix. Sportswatch it is. Jack

22 July 2010, 04:12 AM	#4
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	The Explorer has some function as well.... It shows the time! No, seriously: For me, a sports watch has to be waterproof and robust, and that's it. Tom

22 July 2010, 04:18 AM	#6
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	If you can play sports, it's a sports watch.

22 July 2010, 04:25 AM	#8
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I have to agree it is a superb sports looking watch.

22 July 2010, 04:32 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	The expl. 2 is a sport watch, made for spelunkers, or whatever they call folks that do cave exploration.....it's an expedition watch....& the expl.(as we know it) went up to Everest after Sir Ed.

22 July 2010, 04:42 AM	#11
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	JJ, sport watches are usually more rugged and durable than other watches and are frequently equipped with additional features that are tailored to particular sports. However, since I would say that the Explorer is more rugged and durable than other watches, it qualifies as a sports watch. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

22 July 2010, 04:49 AM	#13
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	voted __________________

22 July 2010, 05:12 AM	#15
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I am with esm on this, its a black dial dress watch. It may have been up Everest at some time in its life but Rolex never had all the models they have now.I bet you it wouldn't be the first choice now for an Everest climb.

22 July 2010, 05:14 AM	#16
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	As said above. For me a sports watch only has to be waterproof and scratch resistant! Explorer? Definitely a Sports Watch. :)

22 July 2010, 05:30 AM	#17
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Really more of a sporty looking dress watch - not that there is anything wrong with that! __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

22 July 2010, 05:32 AM	#18
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	A FULL-BLOWN Sports Watch - Both Models... As many posters have said, Made to be used in tough environments, Oyster case which is bullet proof, Oysterlock clasp on what is largely considered a bracelet without peers, nothing shiny or dressy, legible, low key...and supremely comfortable which means they can easily be worn while enjoying any sport IMHO !

22 July 2010, 05:34 AM	#19
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	First one must define "Sport". Hemingway stated: “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” SO, since the Explorer went mountaineering up Everest, I guess its a sports watch...and a darn good one. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

22 July 2010, 06:15 AM	#20
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Yeah, it's a sports watch.

22 July 2010, 06:28 AM	#21
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	Voted for sporty looking watch, but the Explorer II should be a Sport watch ... __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

22 July 2010, 06:33 AM	#22
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Did someone say Explorer? It's just a good looking watch.

22 July 2010, 07:44 AM	#24
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	The explorer looks like a datejust to me without date nor flute bezel... on a oyster band. I think it looks more like a dress watch with a hint of sportiness.

22 July 2010, 08:11 AM	#25
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Sport watch - end of story - take it to the bank - I think it's the original too, right? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

22 July 2010, 07:25 PM	#27
derekloimer Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Derek Lorimer Location: Canberra Posts: 77	The Explorer 1 was probably a "Sports Watch" when it was designed, the 1950s. Today it could be more accurately described as a dress/sports watch. I wear mine with both a suit and jeans as it works well with both.

22 July 2010, 11:26 PM	#28
Blue Lantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 366	It was a sports watch--and then the lug holes went away, along with lume at 3, 6, 9. Now it's a dress watch that references it's tool watch heritage (imo). The MKII Vantage is a nice homage to the sports version of the Exp I.

23 July 2010, 12:04 AM	#29
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Well I always thought the "sports" nomenclature was weird to begin with, not just with watches. So a "sports" watch needs to have a function other than telling time? What exactly does a "sports" car do then? Does it plays sports? Do you use a sports car to play sports? Is a "sporty" car just an adjective to describe a non-sports car that has "sports car" like characteristics? Ironically enough, in most sports you would neither use a watch nor a car. If a sport involved cars, it would most likely be a race car right? I much prefer that nomenclature Rolex and other high end watch makers use to describe non-dress watches, which are their "professional" line....i suppose to imply that the watch was designed to be used professionally, or by professionals.... ;)

23 July 2010, 12:07 AM	#30
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	For me, the Explorer is the purest of all the sports watches, with a nice heritage to boot - love the clean, simple look. It's designed to tell the time in the harshest of environments, and I can't think of a watch better suited to the job

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