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TheVTCGuy · 15 July 2015, 02:59 AM

Maybe I'm wrong, (I usually am

) But looking at the last couple what are you wearing threads, it seems the Majority of Rolex's that people show pictures of are the "sport" models. It got me to thinking if that family is the most popular here on TRF... or is it the Dress models... or is it about equal?

So let's find out.

If your watch is a Sport model, (Sub, GMT, Explorer, Mil, YM, SD, Daytona) please vote for that. If your Rolex is a dress (DD, DJ, Air King) Please vote for that.
And if you have one (or more) of each, please vote for which one you wear the most.

mjclark32 · 15 July 2015, 03:01 AM

Have both, wear the sub way more though

123Blueface · 15 July 2015, 03:04 AM

From what I have read on this forum, many will argue "dress" is formal, formal is leather strap, leather strap dress is Cellini only, not the other ones you have listed. Those you have listed as dress include sport ones.

I personally don't agree with that interpretation so for me, it will be interesting to see what others post.

TheVTCGuy · 15 July 2015, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

From what I have read on this forum, many will argue "dress" is formal, formal is leather strap, leather strap dress is Cellini only, not the other ones you have listed. Those you have listed as dress include sport ones.

I personally don't agree with that interpretation so for me, it will be interesting to see what others post.

Blue, you make an excellent point, and I am a Dorklehead for not thinking of it.

Please add Celini to the dress section.

beshannon · 15 July 2015, 03:15 AM

They are whatever I need them to be

Daytona4130 · 15 July 2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

They are whatever I need them to be

This.

cop414 · 15 July 2015, 03:36 AM

Sport for sure, although someday I'll complete my Rolex trifecta with a nice DJ.

sickened1 · 15 July 2015, 03:43 AM

Sports for me as well since my idea of dressing up is to tuck in whatever shirt I happen to be wearing inside my jeans.

Jack T · 15 July 2015, 03:48 AM

More sporty than dress, but mine can be worn either way, the Sub being more casual, the DJ takes it up a notch and the Explorer straddles. You see? There is no clear distinction !

OmegaJJH · 15 July 2015, 03:51 AM

I'm going Sub for daily and DJ for more formal occasions (When I get it anyway).

At present the Sub does everything

beer · 15 July 2015, 04:16 AM

Fashions change over time

While the DJ / DD (Oyster models) were originally sport models and Cellini / PP Calatrava was a dress watch, now gold DDs and even steel DateJusts are acceptable dress watches

A long time ago only a pocket watch was considered dressy

brandrea · 15 July 2015, 04:18 AM

I guess the pole speaks for itself

Ezkill · 15 July 2015, 04:32 AM

Dress watch just rides the safe. Style and tastes have changed for me...I just don't really fancy yellow gold anymore but it was a commemorative piece so it'll stay with me.

Find my sub and even more specifically my Daytona to be dressy enough for any occasion these days. Daytona and Sub look great in a t-shirt or suit so I just stick with those.

Eric Chan · 15 July 2015, 04:42 AM

In the minority here, but usually wear my watches with suits.

powerfunk · 15 July 2015, 04:46 AM

I didn't vote because the term "sport watch" means different things to different people; I don't even use that term anymore. What you're calling "sport watches" Rolex calls the "Professional series." Personally I don't see why an Air-King would be any less "sporty" than a Milgauss.

That said, between my Oyster Perpetual Date and my Sub Date, I wear my OP Date way more.

flatmad · 15 July 2015, 04:50 AM

I think Subs can easily fly as a dress watch in most formal situation.. and so do GMTs and explorers. I work in IT and sport models have been serving me just fine.

Rags · 15 July 2015, 04:51 AM

My primary rolex is my sub but my dress watch is my DJ. My explorer can go either way...

omx5o · 15 July 2015, 04:55 AM

Oyster = Sport.

RastabanStar · 15 July 2015, 04:57 AM

114060 - Definitely both

Unless I'm going to the Oscars, then it's just a Diver with a tux.

Ruud Van Driver · 15 July 2015, 05:15 AM

My three are all sport. I don't do dress watches

Jemspeed · 15 July 2015, 05:16 AM

Just my opinion, but what you are referring to as "sport" are "professional" models. All Oyster watches are "sport" watches. They are not designed for a specific sport, but are designed for the sporting lifestyle as defined by a certain class of individual. They are appropriate for swimming, riding, shooting, tennis, etc. A DJ fits into your sporting lifestyle right with your tweed sport coat. A sport coat is not part of business or "dress" attire, but we do it anyway in modern society.

kilyung · 15 July 2015, 05:23 AM

Not to be contrarian but I consider this dressy sport.

AK797 · 15 July 2015, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Not to be contrarian but I consider this dressy sport.

And this maybe more sporty dress.

I generally prefer sports models and love a sports bezel, esp ceramic, which is why I am very drawn to Rolexes.

fishingbear · 15 July 2015, 06:21 AM

All I have are Sport references but if it's on PLC or jubilee I see more the option of "dress".
But as I like to say: I feel that any Rolex watch look great with any attire.

tkerrmd · 15 July 2015, 06:46 AM

sport, this won't even be close!

Racerdj · 15 July 2015, 06:49 AM

My Day-Date and Sky Dweller get equal wrist time.

Jason71 · 15 July 2015, 08:00 AM

I only have a TOG that I consider non-sport line (I know some will still consider this a 'sport' model). The rest of mine are Subs, SDs, GMTs, A Daytona, and a Milgauss.........So I prefer the sports line

Mr DateJust · 15 July 2015, 08:32 AM

I would also argue that all oysters are sport watches. DJ's might be slightly dressier sport watches but it's not a true dress watch. It's an all rounder. A dress watch is a Cellini or something like a Patek Calatrava on a leather strap.

Boothroyd · 15 July 2015, 08:41 AM

Generally a DJII for office/suit wear, Explorer for sport/home. But since I home office a lot, I end up just alternating them as the mood strikes me.

Galion · 15 July 2015, 08:54 AM

Unless its a Cellini, all other Rolex are sport models.

View Poll Results: Is your Primary Rolex a "sport" or "Dress"
Sport	222	90.98%
Dress	22	9.02%
Voters: 244. You may not vote on this poll

15 July 2015, 02:59 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	OK, so... is it "Sport" or "Dress" Maybe I'm wrong, (I usually am ) But looking at the last couple what are you wearing threads, it seems the Majority of Rolex's that people show pictures of are the "sport" models. It got me to thinking if that family is the most popular here on TRF... or is it the Dress models... or is it about equal? So let's find out. If your watch is a Sport model, (Sub, GMT, Explorer, Mil, YM, SD, Daytona) please vote for that. If your Rolex is a dress (DD, DJ, Air King) Please vote for that. And if you have one (or more) of each, please vote for which one you wear the most.

15 July 2015, 03:01 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Have both, wear the sub way more though __________________

15 July 2015, 03:15 AM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	They are whatever I need them to be __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

15 July 2015, 03:36 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Sport for sure, although someday I'll complete my Rolex trifecta with a nice DJ. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 July 2015, 03:04 AM	#3
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	From what I have read on this forum, many will argue "dress" is formal, formal is leather strap, leather strap dress is Cellini only, not the other ones you have listed. Those you have listed as dress include sport ones. I personally don't agree with that interpretation so for me, it will be interesting to see what others post.

15 July 2015, 03:43 AM	#8
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Sports for me as well since my idea of dressing up is to tuck in whatever shirt I happen to be wearing inside my jeans.

15 July 2015, 03:48 AM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	More sporty than dress, but mine can be worn either way, the Sub being more casual, the DJ takes it up a notch and the Explorer straddles. You see? There is no clear distinction ! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

15 July 2015, 03:51 AM	#10
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I'm going Sub for daily and DJ for more formal occasions (When I get it anyway). At present the Sub does everything

15 July 2015, 04:16 AM	#11
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	Fashions change over time While the DJ / DD (Oyster models) were originally sport models and Cellini / PP Calatrava was a dress watch, now gold DDs and even steel DateJusts are acceptable dress watches A long time ago only a pocket watch was considered dressy

15 July 2015, 04:18 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	I guess the pole speaks for itself

15 July 2015, 04:32 AM	#13
Ezkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 148	Dress watch just rides the safe. Style and tastes have changed for me...I just don't really fancy yellow gold anymore but it was a commemorative piece so it'll stay with me. Find my sub and even more specifically my Daytona to be dressy enough for any occasion these days. Daytona and Sub look great in a t-shirt or suit so I just stick with those.

15 July 2015, 04:42 AM	#14
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	In the minority here, but usually wear my watches with suits. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

15 July 2015, 04:46 AM	#15
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I didn't vote because the term "sport watch" means different things to different people; I don't even use that term anymore. What you're calling "sport watches" Rolex calls the "Professional series." Personally I don't see why an Air-King would be any less "sporty" than a Milgauss. That said, between my Oyster Perpetual Date and my Sub Date, I wear my OP Date way more.

15 July 2015, 04:50 AM	#16
flatmad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Watch: 116500 Posts: 167	I think Subs can easily fly as a dress watch in most formal situation.. and so do GMTs and explorers. I work in IT and sport models have been serving me just fine.

15 July 2015, 04:51 AM	#17
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	My primary rolex is my sub but my dress watch is my DJ. My explorer can go either way... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 July 2015, 04:55 AM	#18
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Oyster = Sport.

15 July 2015, 04:57 AM	#19
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	114060 - Definitely both Unless I'm going to the Oscars, then it's just a Diver with a tux.

15 July 2015, 05:15 AM	#20
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	My three are all sport. I don't do dress watches __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 July 2015, 05:16 AM	#21
Jemspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 199	Just my opinion, but what you are referring to as "sport" are "professional" models. All Oyster watches are "sport" watches. They are not designed for a specific sport, but are designed for the sporting lifestyle as defined by a certain class of individual. They are appropriate for swimming, riding, shooting, tennis, etc. A DJ fits into your sporting lifestyle right with your tweed sport coat. A sport coat is not part of business or "dress" attire, but we do it anyway in modern society.

15 July 2015, 05:23 AM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Not to be contrarian but I consider this dressy sport.

15 July 2015, 06:21 AM	#24
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	All I have are Sport references but if it's on PLC or jubilee I see more the option of "dress". But as I like to say: I feel that any Rolex watch look great with any attire. Attached Images

15 July 2015, 06:46 AM	#25
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	sport, this won't even be close!

15 July 2015, 06:49 AM	#26
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	My Day-Date and Sky Dweller get equal wrist time. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

15 July 2015, 08:00 AM	#27
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I only have a TOG that I consider non-sport line (I know some will still consider this a 'sport' model). The rest of mine are Subs, SDs, GMTs, A Daytona, and a Milgauss.........So I prefer the sports line __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

15 July 2015, 08:32 AM	#28
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	I would also argue that all oysters are sport watches. DJ's might be slightly dressier sport watches but it's not a true dress watch. It's an all rounder. A dress watch is a Cellini or something like a Patek Calatrava on a leather strap.

15 July 2015, 08:41 AM	#29
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Generally a DJII for office/suit wear, Explorer for sport/home. But since I home office a lot, I end up just alternating them as the mood strikes me.

15 July 2015, 08:54 AM	#30
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	Unless its a Cellini, all other Rolex are sport models.

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