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sojourner · 19 July 2021, 10:54 AM

So what is on average the least expensive sports model at this point? I am thinking about both vintage and modern.

Would it be the black dial 16570?

vh2k · 19 July 2021, 10:55 AM

Pagani Design, Casio?

samuel019 · 19 July 2021, 10:56 AM

I’d guess Explorer and some OPs

Can be had in the upper 7’s low 8’s.

If you mean from Rolex

Marcjvr · 19 July 2021, 11:02 AM

OP 114300 (other than the white and black) and Explorer 114270

Kyle3130 · 19 July 2021, 11:03 AM

I believe you are referring to their Professional line. Your question can be answered by searching Rolex’s website.

sojourner · 19 July 2021, 11:05 AM

Sorry, I meant Rolex sports model as this is the Rolex Forum

fskywalker · 19 July 2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcjvr

OP 114300 (other than the white and black) and Explorer 114270

Exp 114270 are on the $6k range right now

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Nairn1980 · 19 July 2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcjvr

OP 114300 (other than the white and black) and Explorer 114270

I’m pretty sure OP is not a sports/professional model.

Oxfordian · 19 July 2021, 05:00 PM

Chrono 24 or equivalent will show you some guide prices for watches outside of the AD network, (other market places are available), the Rolex website will show you current AD prices.

JSolution · 19 July 2021, 06:31 PM

Air king 116900

Roddypeepa · 19 July 2021, 07:57 PM

You will get air kings, then milgauss then 5 digit YM, then 5 digit exp ii if you want to go from “cheap” to dear on the secondary market. Followed by 5 digit subs.

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nachopc · 19 July 2021, 08:53 PM

The new OP Line is starting to be consider sports too…..starting at EUR 5300

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rmwill · 19 July 2021, 09:58 PM

Explorer II 16570's can be found under 7k.

whiskyrolex · 19 July 2021, 10:00 PM

OPs are most definitely not sports watches, unless Instagram influencer is now considered a sport.

Marcjvr · 19 July 2021, 10:10 PM

OP’s have brushed bracelets. Oyster cases. Shock resistance and non-professional colors. They are basically Explorers. So yes they are sport models.

steph06 · 19 July 2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

OPs are most definitely not sports watches, unless Instagram influencer is now considered a sport.

Of course ops are sports watches :

- is it on a metal bracelet ? Yes
- is it robust, can it take a beating, can you play golf with it ? Yes
- can you dive with it ? Yes

-> sports watch !

btw this also applies to datejusts !

THC · 19 July 2021, 10:14 PM

Shop local (but very wisely) as the deals are still out there…

Andrews148 · 19 July 2021, 10:30 PM

OPs are not Rolex sports models, though they're the sportier of the classic watch range.

Harry-57 · 19 July 2021, 10:37 PM

Rolex do a Professional range and a Classic range. Their website is unambiguous.

Any Rolex can be a model associated with sports, so have a look around and see for yourself which models are the cheapest, both from an AD and on the secondary market.

Personally, I'd have a particular model or set of functions in mind. But if you just want to buy the badge and call it a Rolex Sport model, you can pretty much choose anything in the Rolex range, in your price range.

rmwill · 19 July 2021, 10:47 PM

If the JLC Reverso, arguably the first sports watch is a sports watch, all Rolex Oysters are also.

WatchNutcase · 19 July 2021, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rmwill

If the JLC Reverso, arguably the first sports watch is a sports watch, all Rolex Oysters are also.

Reverso was a sports watch, but not anymore.

WatchNutcase · 19 July 2021, 10:59 PM

Here's an interesting thought:

Is the older air-king 114200 a sports watch even though it's essentially an OP with air-king text on the dial? It was listed as a professional model watch...

I would say it is since it was sold under the "Professional" line. So what does that make the OP that's the same watch but not sold under the "Professional" line?

SS Oyster · 19 July 2021, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nachopc

The new OP Line is starting to be consider sports too…..starting at EUR 5300

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Sorry - Rolex classifies watches as Professional or Classic. The OP is classic. Most people think of Professional as Sports.

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Marcjvr · 19 July 2021, 11:06 PM

Well this settles it. According to Rolex themselves every Oyster case is a sports model.

So they are all sports models

And I bet the Rolex marketing team are eating popcorn and chuckling while reading this thread

From the FAQ:

You can play sports with a Rolex on your wrist as the Rolex Oyster case provides the watch movement with optimal protection against shocks. All Rolex wristwatches are waterproof to depths of at least 100 metres for Oyster Perpetual models, and 50 metres for Cellini models.

WatchNutcase · 19 July 2021, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Sorry - Rolex classifies watches as Professional or Classic. The OP is classic. Most people think of Professional as Sports.

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What about the air-king 114200 then? Which is basically an OP sold under the Professional line?

WatchNutcase · 19 July 2021, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Well this settles it. According to Rolex themselves every Oyster case is a sports model.

So they are all sports models

And I bet the Rolex marketing team are eating popcorn and chuckling while reading this thread

From the FAQ:

You can play sports with a Rolex on your wrist as the Rolex Oyster case provides the watch movement with optimal protection against shocks. All Rolex wristwatches are waterproof to depths of at least 100 metres for Oyster Perpetual models, and 50 metres for Cellini models.

This makes sense

cronos · 19 July 2021, 11:19 PM

Oyster Perpetual is a sports model.

dannyp · 20 July 2021, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmwill

Explorer II 16570's can be found under 7k.

Same thing with the 14270/114270

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

What about the air-king 114200 then? Which is basically an OP sold under the Professional line?

Was it? What about the 14000?

I didn't think that the AK was listed as a Professional model until the current 40mm version, when it and the Millgauss received that designation (don't think the current Mil was originally a Pro line, either).

With the exception of those two, I thought that all Pro models had a flip-lock, which the old AK never did.

polaris72 · 20 July 2021, 01:54 AM

OP is listed on Rolex website as a Classic watch, therefore not a sports/professional watch.

dannyp · 20 July 2021, 02:04 AM

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OP is listed on Rolex website as a Classic watch, therefore not a sports/professional watch.

Flying (most) planes and working in a lab with high magnetic fields aren's "sports" either, but they are somewhat "extreme" professions, hence there are purpose-built "Professional" watches dedicated to them.

I don't think that "Professional" and "sports" can really be considered synonymous on the Rolex front anymore.

19 July 2021, 10:54 AM	#1
sojourner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 271	Cheapest Sports Model? So what is on average the least expensive sports model at this point? I am thinking about both vintage and modern. Would it be the black dial 16570? __________________ "As long as there are explorers, Rolex will continue to travel to the ends of the Earth, and back."

19 July 2021, 10:56 AM	#3
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	I’d guess Explorer and some OPs Can be had in the upper 7’s low 8’s. If you mean from Rolex __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

19 July 2021, 11:03 AM	#5
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	I believe you are referring to their Professional line. Your question can be answered by searching Rolex’s website. __________________

19 July 2021, 11:05 AM	#6
sojourner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 271	Sorry, I meant Rolex sports model as this is the Rolex Forum __________________ "As long as there are explorers, Rolex will continue to travel to the ends of the Earth, and back."

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Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	Chrono 24 or equivalent will show you some guide prices for watches outside of the AD network, (other market places are available), the Rolex website will show you current AD prices. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

19 July 2021, 10:55 AM	#2
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Pagani Design, Casio?

19 July 2021, 11:02 AM	#4
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	OP 114300 (other than the white and black) and Explorer 114270

19 July 2021, 06:31 PM	#10
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Air king 116900

19 July 2021, 07:57 PM	#11
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,691	You will get air kings, then milgauss then 5 digit YM, then 5 digit exp ii if you want to go from “cheap” to dear on the secondary market. Followed by 5 digit subs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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nachopc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Nash Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Only Posts: 1,579	The new OP Line is starting to be consider sports too…..starting at EUR 5300 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 July 2021, 09:58 PM	#13
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Explorer II 16570's can be found under 7k. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

19 July 2021, 10:00 PM	#14
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	OPs are most definitely not sports watches, unless Instagram influencer is now considered a sport.

19 July 2021, 10:10 PM	#15
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	OP’s have brushed bracelets. Oyster cases. Shock resistance and non-professional colors. They are basically Explorers. So yes they are sport models.

19 July 2021, 10:14 PM	#17
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Shop local (but very wisely) as the deals are still out there…

19 July 2021, 10:30 PM	#18
Andrews148 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Andrews Location: Jersey Posts: 164	OPs are not Rolex sports models, though they're the sportier of the classic watch range.

19 July 2021, 10:37 PM	#19
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Rolex do a Professional range and a Classic range. Their website is unambiguous. Any Rolex can be a model associated with sports, so have a look around and see for yourself which models are the cheapest, both from an AD and on the secondary market. Personally, I'd have a particular model or set of functions in mind. But if you just want to buy the badge and call it a Rolex Sport model, you can pretty much choose anything in the Rolex range, in your price range.

19 July 2021, 10:47 PM	#20
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	If the JLC Reverso, arguably the first sports watch is a sports watch, all Rolex Oysters are also. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

19 July 2021, 10:59 PM	#22
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Here's an interesting thought: Is the older air-king 114200 a sports watch even though it's essentially an OP with air-king text on the dial? It was listed as a professional model watch... I would say it is since it was sold under the "Professional" line. So what does that make the OP that's the same watch but not sold under the "Professional" line?

19 July 2021, 11:06 PM	#24
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	Well this settles it. According to Rolex themselves every Oyster case is a sports model. So they are all sports models And I bet the Rolex marketing team are eating popcorn and chuckling while reading this thread From the FAQ: You can play sports with a Rolex on your wrist as the Rolex Oyster case provides the watch movement with optimal protection against shocks. All Rolex wristwatches are waterproof to depths of at least 100 metres for Oyster Perpetual models, and 50 metres for Cellini models.

19 July 2021, 11:19 PM	#27
cronos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 404	Oyster Perpetual is a sports model.

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polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	OP is listed on Rolex website as a Classic watch, therefore not a sports/professional watch.

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