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Tools · 19 July 2008, 12:42 AM

I don't know if anybody has noticed, but it seems that Rolex only makes "Professional" models, standard "Oyster Perpetuals", and "Cellini's"..

Somewhere along the line the "Sport" models seem to have vanished..

So, what's the deal...........

Does it make you feel better to have a Professional watch on your wrist rather than a Sport model..

Does one description have a better psychological connotation than the other....? is a Sport model somehow inferior....?

I don't know..

What do you think........?

Trurolexer · 19 July 2008, 12:58 AM

Professional Model sound more classy than Sport Model.

BmwA5H · 19 July 2008, 12:59 AM

Professional sounds more ''EXCLUSIVE'' . . .

Jedi · 19 July 2008, 01:10 AM

Yes... Professional is indeed JAUNTIER....

Tools · 19 July 2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi

Yes... Professional is indeed JAUNTIER....

Jedi · 19 July 2008, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Dan Pierce · 19 July 2008, 01:14 AM

As long as it's on my wrist I don't care what they call it.

dP

buz-lh · 19 July 2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan pierce

as long as it's on my wrist i don't care what they call it.

Dp

x2

Timber Loftis · 19 July 2008, 01:29 AM

If it's an attractive watch that I like, you can call it "Flaming Pile of Poo" for all I care.

jdc · 19 July 2008, 01:40 AM

When I think of the term professional I think of lawyers, accountants, doctors ,and the oldest profession in the world. They are all after your money and will end up screwing you one way or another

Sport on the other hand conjures up images of competition, entertainment, fun, enjoyment, and Aussies but then you can't have it all

My vote is for Sport

rescue7 · 19 July 2008, 01:42 AM

Not that you noticed Tools but if you read my previous posts I made mention that Rolex refered to certain line of watches as being Professional Series.

Ursa Major · 19 July 2008, 02:18 AM

Professionals can afford to pay more than Sports enthusiasts. And more, and more, and...

seantk · 19 July 2008, 02:33 AM

I prefer "Tool" watch myself

Sean

f16570 · 19 July 2008, 05:06 AM

Professional

JJ Irani · 19 July 2008, 05:09 AM

For me just ONE word really matters, guys - ROLEX!! End of story!!

Mr Sandman · 19 July 2008, 05:12 AM

Professional is better than Sport for a fat to$$er like me

Toooooooooooooooooo many Devon cream tea's

Spark · 19 July 2008, 05:47 AM

I personally think Professional is more fitting.
If you think about it the watches are not really made for 'Sport' use, they are made for use by professional people (well they were when designed anyway).

GMT Master and GMT master II, made for Pilots

Submariner/SeaDweller, made for Divers (can be recreational but still not really a sport).

Explorer and Explorer II for guess........ Explorer types

Milgauss, made for people who work in highly magnetic fields (Radiologist etc....)

Daytona, now technically can be used for sporting purposes and probably the only true sporting model made by the great Coronet, but still not anything like as good as a 100th of a second split timer.

Just my thoughts

SPORTSFAN · 19 July 2008, 06:25 AM

They can call them what they want.

They are sports watches and I am the SPORTSFAN

Regards Mike.

jasper · 19 July 2008, 09:16 AM

I don't mind much either way but they aren't really sport watches are they? I guess diving and exploring could be sports...kind of, but flying through timezones isn't. Working in a high electrical field definitely isn't.

They're tool watches and meant to be used by professionals.

But like..whatevv

Z-Sub · 19 July 2008, 09:23 AM

Rolex Professional Sports Watches. Why not have both?

swatty · 19 July 2008, 11:42 AM

As long as it says Rolex , nothing else matters

frostie · 19 July 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

As long as it's on my wrist I don't care what they call it.

dP

exactly

19 July 2008, 12:42 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	Sport Model/ Professional Model....What's Up.... I don't know if anybody has noticed, but it seems that Rolex only makes "Professional" models, standard "Oyster Perpetuals", and "Cellini's".. Somewhere along the line the "Sport" models seem to have vanished.. So, what's the deal........... Does it make you feel better to have a Professional watch on your wrist rather than a Sport model.. Does one description have a better psychological connotation than the other....? is a Sport model somehow inferior....? I don't know.. What do you think........? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 July 2008, 01:10 AM	#4
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Yes... Professional is indeed JAUNTIER.... __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

19 July 2008, 01:14 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	As long as it's on my wrist I don't care what they call it. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 July 2008, 02:18 AM	#12
Ursa Major "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: Park City, Utah Watch: TT Sub Posts: 248	Professionals can afford to pay more than Sports enthusiasts. And more, and more, and... __________________ Rolex Explorer II - White Rolex Sub TT 16613 - Blue

19 July 2008, 02:33 AM	#13
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I prefer "Tool" watch myself Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

19 July 2008, 12:58 AM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Professional Model sound more classy than Sport Model.

19 July 2008, 12:59 AM	#3
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	Professional sounds more ''EXCLUSIVE'' . . .

19 July 2008, 01:29 AM	#9
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	If it's an attractive watch that I like, you can call it "Flaming Pile of Poo" for all I care.

19 July 2008, 01:40 AM	#10
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	When I think of the term professional I think of lawyers, accountants, doctors ,and the oldest profession in the world. They are all after your money and will end up screwing you one way or another Sport on the other hand conjures up images of competition, entertainment, fun, enjoyment, and Aussies but then you can't have it all My vote is for Sport

19 July 2008, 01:42 AM	#11
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	Not that you noticed Tools but if you read my previous posts I made mention that Rolex refered to certain line of watches as being Professional Series.

19 July 2008, 05:06 AM	#14
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Professional __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

19 July 2008, 05:09 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	For me just ONE word really matters, guys - ROLEX!! End of story!! __________________ 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!!

19 July 2008, 05:12 AM	#16
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Professional is better than Sport for a fat to$$er like me Toooooooooooooooooo many Devon cream tea's

19 July 2008, 05:47 AM	#17
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	I personally think Professional is more fitting. If you think about it the watches are not really made for 'Sport' use, they are made for use by professional people (well they were when designed anyway). GMT Master and GMT master II, made for Pilots Submariner/SeaDweller, made for Divers (can be recreational but still not really a sport). Explorer and Explorer II for guess........ Explorer types Milgauss, made for people who work in highly magnetic fields (Radiologist etc....) Daytona, now technically can be used for sporting purposes and probably the only true sporting model made by the great Coronet, but still not anything like as good as a 100th of a second split timer. Just my thoughts

19 July 2008, 06:25 AM	#18
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	They can call them what they want. They are sports watches and I am the SPORTSFAN Regards Mike.

19 July 2008, 09:16 AM	#19
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	I don't mind much either way but they aren't really sport watches are they? I guess diving and exploring could be sports...kind of, but flying through timezones isn't. Working in a high electrical field definitely isn't. They're tool watches and meant to be used by professionals. But like..whatevv __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

19 July 2008, 09:23 AM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Rolex Professional Sports Watches. Why not have both? __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

19 July 2008, 11:42 AM	#21
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	As long as it says Rolex , nothing else matters

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