Outfit Question

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I exclusively wear brown belt and shoes, I’ve outgrown black. I have watches with olive straps that I pair with olive or brown trousers and green shirts and sweaters. I also have a Tudor BBB with a blue bezel that I wear with blue/grey shirts and/or blue jeans. Of course I also have many brown straps that I wear with all of the above as well as brushed stainless and titanium. The brown leather belt and shoes stay consistent. I don’t own a suit because I can make a perfectly fine living without one but if I did I would totally wear a Sub with it just to be subversive.

[BillA]

you can strap your watch to your ankle, becoming the fashion hit!

[georgew]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

nowadays wear what you like. bracelet works for suit too unless you are wearing a tux

I know it is personal taste and sense of style - but I go to at least 1 true "black tie" (ie TUX) event every year. Being a wanna be "WIS", I do notice the watches worn at events. I've seen all sorts of bracelet watches: YG DJ, TT daytona, TT sub, etc - and they look just fine to me (again, personally).

[Hardtimes]

Some people are more OCD than others. I understand and appreciate the OP's concerns. Personally with a leather strap watch I would try to do brown with shoes and belt, black with black shoes and belt. SS will go with all of it, however, I am not a fan of a big sports watch with a suit. I would make an exception with a blue strap and wear that with a non brown suit. Just my two cents

[Kenny G]

Black and steel goes with everything. I do agree though that if you’re going to wear a leather strap, that strap should match your belt snd shoes to some degree.

[Macnavara]

I wish this was the biggest problem in my life….

[georgew]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

I wish this was the biggest problem in my life….

While its fun to comment and gently snark here on TRF, this comment speaks the truth however - well said!

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by Normunds

How does one match watch on stainless steel bracelet with belt and shoes?

Well, Sartorial Dress Code rule 348 states that, “A modern gentleman must remain matchy-matchy at all times, on pain of hurt feelings and enduring insecurity, from being pointed and laughed at by more elegant members of society”.

So I’ve found that if you want to wear a stainless steel bracelet there’s really only one way to go -



Cramps your style a bit in the clubs, football is out of the question with THOSE toes, and rust is a problem in wetter climes, but at least your accessories match, and OBVIOUSLY that’s the main thing.

[youneswatches]

I agree that Hulk and suits are compatible, i think it is also compatible with any other outfit.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Most any watch works with anything these days. Don't forget some years ago, most people had only one watch they wore as a daily with everything.

This! I wear whatever suits my mood. The only time I don’t is if I’m dressing way up! Then I’ll wear a fancy watch, too. Otherwise, anything goes.

Kat


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[HotAirKing]

Originally Posted by Normunds

How does one match watch on stainless steel bracelet with belt and shoes?

You guys aren't wearing stainless steel belt and shoes?

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Driver8

So I’ve found that if you want to wear a stainless steel bracelet there’s really only one way to go -

Tsk tsk… gothic is sooo last season. OP this is terrible fashion advice. Obviously a Submariner would go so much better with border baron Breton chain mail and a black tabard.

I never coordinate my watch to my clothing. That sounds like it takes a lot of extra effort. In fact, I never coordinate my shoes to my belt either.

Such a scrub. No wonder they won’t let me into the restaurants for dinner!!

[JSCP]

Brown belt and shoes, you mean more tan? Only if top quality stylish shoes. Smart dressed Italians can do this look. So careful.

Regardless you can wear any watch with anything.

Matching the strap of a watch to your shoes and belt, is not necessary.

[~JJ]

Originally Posted by Phwtch1

Okay I've never even considered selecting a belt or shirt or anything else just so it matches my watch. Hope I'm not weird for thinking it's not even necessary.

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^x2

[chris242]

Originally Posted by ~JJ

^x2

x3


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[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by RolexDan82

I obviously match my watch strap to my belt and shoes. But do you guys typically wear a watch, like a submariner, with a blue suit. I know in theory a submariner should go with anything, but I gravitate towards wearing the sub with black and gray. Just curious.

"Obviously"

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Most any watch works with anything these days. Don't forget some years ago, most people had only one watch they wore as a daily with everything.

Very true. I have seen my grandfather tend to his garden in a 1950s Hamilton dress watch.

Originally Posted by jb335

I’m just here to say you do not need to match your watch with your shoes and belt. A watch is an accessory and does not need to match.

Matchy-matchy is a real thing.


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This man speaks the truth. A black or blue Sub will work with pretty much everything outside of the formalist of occasions. I'd second guess a green one, though. I would not deliberately swap the bracelet for a strap to match my belt or shoes, but then again, my friend group is only ex-Navy degenerates, attorneys, CPAs & one anesthetist. We aren't exactly fashion-forward. No invites to the Met Gala coming this way anytime soon.

[dba]

Originally Posted by RolexDan82

I obviously match my watch strap to my belt and shoes. But do you guys typically wear a watch, like a submariner, with a blue suit. I know in theory a submariner should go with anything, but I gravitate towards wearing the sub with black and gray. Just curious.

There are a few non Rolexes out there on blue bands, but I hesitate to buy because I wear brown belts and shoes with blue suits and I’m not sure if it will go.

Are we being punked?

[173rdabn]

Any damn color you choose.

[Fahoo Forays]

I have worn bracelet watches with a suit, but on the days that I care, I'll put on a thin dressy watch on croc or lizard.

[danwang0520]

I wear dress pants and suit/blazer to go with my BLNR to work on Mon-Fri.....I wear mine Hulk sub on the weekends with casual clothes

[2thdock]

Leather strap should match the belt and shoes. Are we heathens?

[WatchSmith]

I wrap my socks in aluminum foil so they match my stainless steel bracelet.

[Sigmak]

Originally Posted by Krash

Hulk looks awesome with a navy suit.


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Exactly! this is a perfect pair IMO

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by VonSomething

I don't wear a divers watch with a suit, no.

Someone ought to enlighten James Bond then.

[Cauhauna]

Originally Posted by RolexDan82

I obviously match my watch strap to my belt and shoes.

obviously?
never would i ever do this. wtf. lol

[Krash]

Originally Posted by VonSomething

I don't wear a divers watch with a suit, no.

So let’s see a picture of you in a suit with your watch so we can judge how much better you look…


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[Ferrari308]

Black dial goes with virtually anything - it's one of the primary reasons it is so enduring and never out of style in my opinion.

At one point I was wearing a tux several times a month, but these days I typically wear hawaiian-type shirts and wear whatever watch I please. I do try to be conscious of matching to some degree - my bright red Casioak with a suit just wouldn't do as an example.

But a stainless steel or a two tone Rolex on a bracelet with a suit you can't go too wrong with that at all in my experience. Personally, I would not do a hulk with a blue suit as I am not a fan of that blue/green match, but I am not going to fault someone else for wearing it - it's just not my own style.

Otherwise, these really are first world problems...yet, I enjoy the conversation.


PDG

[Giovannibravo]

I wear my Submariner with everything. However, I want a DJ specifically for more dressy occasions.

[alphadweller]

In my case, I try to avoid clashing more than trying to ctually colour match. I wouldn't wear my TT blue Sub with a green shirt, for example. With that, I'd wear a white or silver dial piece, like the YM pt dial, for instance. The colour clash is a personal thing, of course.

[Malum]

I didn’t know there were such strict rules . I gotta get with the program .