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Joemck · 8 March 2018, 02:24 PM

Hi, would like to add a dress watch. Would be a regular wearer & certainly up to the task of a daily driver. Currently I have the blro, smurf, hulk, subc date & JLC sun/ moon in ss. Might have to move one of the above to fund purchase.
Below r the watches I’m considering .... and a wild card. Can u let me know your thoughts on appearance and reliability. Btw, 8” wrists and I’m 6’3” and about 285lbs( with at least one foot on the scale).I wear suits but prefer jeans/ t shirts.

mps354 · 8 March 2018, 03:01 PM

Not sure it fits the classic description of a dress watch, but I like the Patek 5164 the best, by far, of your options. I travel quite a bit for work, so I end up wearing the 5164 with suits quite often. I think it works

Watcheroo · 8 March 2018, 03:11 PM

Based on what you said, I’d go with the Patek 5164 as well. Can easily be worn with a suit and looks great with casual clothes. Easy choice for me

Hank · 8 March 2018, 06:16 PM

Another vote for the 5164 followed by FPJ.

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Takonwong · 8 March 2018, 06:40 PM

5164

Hramez · 8 March 2018, 07:40 PM

For a dress watch go for the patek 5146

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cainedemond · 8 March 2018, 08:35 PM

I'd go with 5146.

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tyler1980 · 8 March 2018, 08:53 PM

i vote for the wild card... 5164. Im 6'5 and it has great wrist presence but at the same time isnt big.

and this thread needs a wrist shot.

SkyKing31 · 8 March 2018, 08:59 PM

How about a Cellini?

1William · 8 March 2018, 09:29 PM

I would go look at the Cellini's. Great watch and can be had for a great discount.

PJ S · 8 March 2018, 10:12 PM

The UJ 2240 is an excellent option, but don’t overlook the offerings from Moritz Grossmann and Lang & Heyne too.
The 5164 isn’t exactly a dress watch, and given the array of Rolex models you have to change into when you get out of your suit, then I’d be more inclined to kick that one into the long grass as a future replacement for the BLRO.
Hard not to like the FPJ as well, but we need to see something different on here...

jpwv · 8 March 2018, 11:09 PM

5146

ap1 · 8 March 2018, 11:10 PM

Moser flying hours

kunlun · 8 March 2018, 11:24 PM

The aquanaut isn't a dresswatch. More the same for you.

FPJ has 42mm dresswatches, the octa divine. They look great dressed up or down and have the size you need.

texasmade · 8 March 2018, 11:46 PM

FPJ. At your size you could easily pull of the 42mm FPJ’s.

joli160 · 9 March 2018, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

How about a Cellini?

My idea, the current Cellini line up is really beautiful

jd57 · 9 March 2018, 12:15 AM

I also have a big wrist and own three of your four choices - in some cases with different metals/dials. The PP5146 seemed small for me and is the one I don't own. I have the 5164R, which is a great dressy sport watch but not in any way a dress watch - the steel version even more so. I have the rose gold/black dial FPJ CS and think the platinum that you list hits the dress watch mark but also can dress down a bit and is a nice daily wear watch. The UJ 2240 is one of my favorites and is a perfect daily wear watch. ALS 1815 and RL models also deserve to be on your list.

ap1 · 9 March 2018, 01:05 AM

The Patek 5905 probably better AC for large wrist?

Joemck · 9 March 2018, 01:27 AM

Appreciate all the responses. I’m going to sit on my decision for a while. I have yet to try on the 5146. Beautiful watch but if it wears small I’ll take a pass. In the back of my mind I’m considering trading in the blro for the 5164 & saving up for either the UJ or PFJ.

Joemck · 9 March 2018, 01:34 AM

Also the Cellini line has caught my eye but I’m trying for a bit of brand diversity but also want the comfort of decent value retention. Probably consider gently used as first choice.

Joemck · 9 March 2018, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i vote for the wild card... 5164. Im 6'5 and it has great wrist presence but at the same time isnt big.

and this thread needs a wrist shot.

I may have stolen that same shot & blown it up for my post( so, thanks & sorry!)
Any idea how large of a wrist the rubber strap( uncut) would fit?

Flex368 · 9 March 2018, 06:33 AM

PP 5905. Perfect for larger wrists.

tonupbklyn · 9 March 2018, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemck

In the back of my mind I’m considering trading in the blro for the 5164 & saving up for either the UJ or PFJ.

yes, i like this idea - 5164+FPJ.
but perhaps the journe in rose gold, just to make it even dressier.

SROB · 9 March 2018, 08:47 AM

Out of those, FPJ.

Reloko · 11 March 2018, 09:17 AM

How about A Lange & Soehne.....many dress watches to choose from..

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VFA · 11 March 2018, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasmade

FPJ. At your size you could easily pull of the 42mm FPJ’s.

This x100. The size is perfect for you.

Justindo · 11 March 2018, 10:34 AM

Among the ones there, I'd probably go with the Journe followed by the Patek. I would take a look at Lange too.

Le Chef · 12 March 2018, 03:32 AM

I would second looking at Lange if you want a real dress watch.

AK797 · 12 March 2018, 04:54 AM

Journe, Breguet or Moser. Love Lange but its becoming the Rolex of this forum.

kunlun · 12 March 2018, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak797

journe, breguet or moser. Love lange but its becoming the rolex of this forum.

+1!

8 March 2018, 08:59 PM	#9
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	How about a Cellini? __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

9 March 2018, 01:27 AM	#19
Joemck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: And listen Posts: 689	Appreciate all the responses. I’m going to sit on my decision for a while. I have yet to try on the 5146. Beautiful watch but if it wears small I’ll take a pass. In the back of my mind I’m considering trading in the blro for the 5164 & saving up for either the UJ or PFJ. __________________ " Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to become pirates." ---- Mark Twain

9 March 2018, 01:34 AM	#20
Joemck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: And listen Posts: 689	Also the Cellini line has caught my eye but I’m trying for a bit of brand diversity but also want the comfort of decent value retention. Probably consider gently used as first choice. __________________ " Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to become pirates." ---- Mark Twain

8 March 2018, 03:01 PM	#2
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Not sure it fits the classic description of a dress watch, but I like the Patek 5164 the best, by far, of your options. I travel quite a bit for work, so I end up wearing the 5164 with suits quite often. I think it works

8 March 2018, 03:11 PM	#3
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	Based on what you said, I’d go with the Patek 5164 as well. Can easily be worn with a suit and looks great with casual clothes. Easy choice for me

8 March 2018, 06:16 PM	#4
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,624	Another vote for the 5164 followed by FPJ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2018, 06:40 PM	#5
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	5164

8 March 2018, 07:40 PM	#6
Hramez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: planet earth Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 210	For a dress watch go for the patek 5146 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2018, 08:35 PM	#7
cainedemond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: İstanbul Posts: 15	I'd go with 5146. Tapatalk kullanarak iPhone aracılığıyla gönderildi

8 March 2018, 09:29 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	I would go look at the Cellini's. Great watch and can be had for a great discount.

8 March 2018, 10:12 PM	#11
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	The UJ 2240 is an excellent option, but don’t overlook the offerings from Moritz Grossmann and Lang & Heyne too. The 5164 isn’t exactly a dress watch, and given the array of Rolex models you have to change into when you get out of your suit, then I’d be more inclined to kick that one into the long grass as a future replacement for the BLRO. Hard not to like the FPJ as well, but we need to see something different on here...

8 March 2018, 11:09 PM	#12
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	5146

8 March 2018, 11:10 PM	#13
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Moser flying hours

8 March 2018, 11:24 PM	#14
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,899	The aquanaut isn't a dresswatch. More the same for you. FPJ has 42mm dresswatches, the octa divine. They look great dressed up or down and have the size you need.

8 March 2018, 11:46 PM	#15
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,333	FPJ. At your size you could easily pull of the 42mm FPJ’s.

9 March 2018, 12:15 AM	#17
jd57 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 564	I also have a big wrist and own three of your four choices - in some cases with different metals/dials. The PP5146 seemed small for me and is the one I don't own. I have the 5164R, which is a great dressy sport watch but not in any way a dress watch - the steel version even more so. I have the rose gold/black dial FPJ CS and think the platinum that you list hits the dress watch mark but also can dress down a bit and is a nice daily wear watch. The UJ 2240 is one of my favorites and is a perfect daily wear watch. ALS 1815 and RL models also deserve to be on your list.

9 March 2018, 01:05 AM	#18
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	The Patek 5905 probably better AC for large wrist?

9 March 2018, 06:33 AM	#22
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,975	PP 5905. Perfect for larger wrists.

9 March 2018, 08:47 AM	#24
SROB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US Posts: 110	Out of those, FPJ.

11 March 2018, 09:17 AM	#25
Reloko "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manila Posts: 102	How about A Lange & Soehne.....many dress watches to choose from.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11 March 2018, 10:34 AM	#27
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Among the ones there, I'd probably go with the Journe followed by the Patek. I would take a look at Lange too.

12 March 2018, 03:32 AM	#28
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	I would second looking at Lange if you want a real dress watch.

12 March 2018, 04:54 AM	#29
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Journe, Breguet or Moser. Love Lange but its becoming the Rolex of this forum.

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