Unique 'sport' watch? Opinions!

[DrJP9]

I have a problem: I love wearing my watch, but the leather band is a liability in many situations to the point where I have to leave the poor thing at home!

Solution? Find a new grail watch to work towards! What I love about my first rolex (and, in general, most everything) is unique-ness. I fell in love with my current watch because the meteorite face was unlike any I had seen before, and I still find myself staring without realizing it. I love the fact that it's a true mechanical watch, a masterpiece of engineering and a testament to artisan level craftsmanship, despite the preponderance of quartz/digital/atomic clocks.

Is there a fine sport watch that has all this, with the ability to be worn on a boat, while playing sports, when going through pouring rain is the only option, etc?

[bondtoys]

All Rolex Oyster watches would be in that profile.

[wokafu]

i recommend a SUBC

[DrJP9]

The oysters run the gamut from 'not bad' to 'wow,' def have to give those a closer look!

Sub C is a fantastic iconic watch (and some of the pictures in the forum truly highlight how beautiful they can be), but none I've yet encountered really grabbed me I'm afraid

[glimmer]

Sounds like a Yachtmaster is the way to go...

[Lagunatic]

Yachtmaster

[pablofields]

Give the new Expy II a try a test drive. For me, it is exactly the sports/tool watch you describe.

[sierra11b]

I'll cast the first vote for ExpII 42mm 216570 or 14060 if you want new.

[Boopie]

Yachtmaster, in stainless steel/platinum.

[DrJP9]

Platinum yacht master is pretty fantastic looking. . . is the dial face flat platinum? It's hard to tell from the pictures . . . *sigh* I'm going to wind up taking a trip to an AD this week I know it . . . all to find a future grail lol

[Megalobyte]

Originally Posted by DrJP9

Platinum yacht master is pretty fantastic looking. . . is the dial face flat platinum? It's hard to tell from the pictures . . . *sigh* I'm going to wind up taking a trip to an AD this week I know it . . . all to find a future grail lol

I feel so BAD for you! :)

JK. You'll have to try on watches until you see the one you want. Good problem to have. :)

Any Rolex on a steel bracelet, or even gold bracelet, is waterproof and highly shock resistant.

If you can afford it, check out the blue dial/bezel white gold Sub.

[azguy]

Sub C or YM, either one will take care of your itch

[pfg1]

mix it up.....and get a PPatek Aquanaut with factory rubber band....a true stealth grail!

[Michael M.]

I'd recommend the new Yachtmaster with the blue dial, or a SubC Green

[Duc5150]

How about a good ole' 16610 Sub???

True iconic watch that fits the bill and you can find them at reasonable prices here-

[capote]

The new YM with blue dial looks really good.

[DrJP9]

Just saw this post: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215490

Does the face truly change color on angle change? I gotta admit, that is a striking watch! I'll have to see one in person, but if that's the case, it may have jumped onto the list!

So yep, I'll have to limit watch purchases, I can already see my paychecks being earmarked for these endeavors

[Cru Jones]

none of the rolex sports models are particularly "unique", imo. maybe consider the hulk? tough-as-nails submariner with a twist? there are quite a few on this board (for good reason), but, in the wild, it might be unique enough for you.

[Psmith]

Sub C, GMT II C, Explorer II (42 mm), Yacht-Master (the new one with upgraded bracelet & clasp), Deep Sea (if you want something bigger)

Or consider a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Comes on either a waterproof 'sailcloth' strap or a steel bracelet. More exclusive and you don't see many 'in the wild'

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Sub C, GMT II C, Explorer II (42 mm), Yacht-Master (the new one with upgraded bracelet & clasp), Deep Sea (if you want something bigger)

Or consider a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Comes on either a waterproof 'sailcloth' strap or a steel bracelet. More exclusive and you don't see many 'in the wild'

Shouldn't that be "One hundred and sixty-six point six six recurring Fathoms"

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by Eeyore

Shouldn't that be "One hundred and sixty-six point six six recurring Fathoms"

Well actually it's 164.04199475065616797900262467192 Fathoms, but that might look a bit silly on the dial...

[Eeyore]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Well actually it's 164.04199475065616797900262467192 Fathoms, but that might look a bit silly on the dial...

The fathom seems to be an imprecisely defined measure - I was using the conventional 6ft but there seem to be a few alternatives. As you say though maybe Fifty Fathoms sounds better as a name.........

[Bangel]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

none of the rolex sports models are particularly "unique", imo. maybe consider the hulk? tough-as-nails submariner with a twist? there are quite a few on this board (for good reason), but, in the wild, it might be unique enough for you.

I completely agree with this, except for maybe for the addition of the Yacht Master II.

[Jibba]

Yacht-Master II. The TT 116681 is very sporty and Unique. I want one!!

[z32turbo]

SubC or ExpII 42 IMHO

[tkerrmd]

GMT-c

[joe100]

Vintage GMT or Breguet Type XX or XXI

[caryyee]

If you've bought yourself a WG Daytona with Meteorite dial, then you are likely to have come across Rolex's other awesome sports watches such as the Sub and GMT????