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speedo · 8 October 2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniotes

This is all that any sane WIS needs:

Pity, then, that there is no such thing as a "sane" WIS... ;-)

Regards,
Adam

actually, i tend to agree.

not a bad choice!

N_Architect · 8 October 2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

1. Daily wearer YMII SS
2. Dressed down = VC OS Chrono Rose Gold
3. Formal Dress = Philippe Dufours Simplicity

Fully agree with this, although I would replace the full-gold VC with a full-gold timepiece from another brand, e.g. AP, PP (but that does not change the original concept so much).

daysleeper7 · 8 October 2013, 10:41 PM

1. 114060
2. 116520
3. 214270

Nick_sixx · 8 October 2013, 11:05 PM

Daily: Rolex Explorer 1/Sub of your choice

Casual: Omega Speedy Pro

Dress: JLC Reverso Duo

Dive/Beater: Seiko Sumo/G Shock

Just need the JLC and I will have my ideal small collection

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Andrés G · 8 October 2013, 11:34 PM

My 3 watch collection.

watchwatcher · 8 October 2013, 11:56 PM

Hmm, let's see...

Modern
Subc
GMT IIc
YMII

Recent
Sub LV
GMT II Pepsi/Coke
Zentith Daytona

Vintage
Red Sub
McQueen Explorer
Newman Daytona-panda

Rex312 · 9 October 2013, 12:26 AM

1. Day: GMT or Sub
2. Dress down: PAM 233 dot
3. Dress: PP 5196j

craniotes · 9 October 2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedo

actually, i tend to agree.

not a bad choice!

Thank you. While needless to say, I have quite a few more pieces in the ol' watch box, the Sub, the Jumbo and the Reverso are all icons, and all pieces that fit their roles expertly.

Some folks 'round these parts here seem to have a relatively skewed version of what a proper "dress watch" is (hint: it's not a Rolex Sub or a Breitling Diver), but then the given where we are, the bias is to be expected. Besides, the days when people actually paid attention to such things is long over.

Regards,
Adam

PS - While the three pieces I cited above are ones that I'd recommend for an ideal three-watch collection, these are the three that seem to be getting the most wrist time lately:

Nope, no dress watch in that group...

jhcam8 · 9 October 2013, 12:42 AM

DAY

OFF DUTY

EVENING

(Sold my APRO, Speedy & AndresG - couldn't get the bracelet adjusted to my liking.)

StaceeJaxx · 9 October 2013, 01:41 AM

Vintage Sub
Vintage GMT
Modern Sub

Presa canary · 9 October 2013, 01:53 AM

Dress, play, everyday....

Cc1966 · 9 October 2013, 02:15 AM

Day Date I or II, GMT or Explorer II, Sub date.

Touring · 9 October 2013, 02:30 AM

For the daily beater and weekend casual watches, I second all the choices that have been presented so far. Great pieces!

I am really surprised though at all of the chunky sports watches and multi-complication pieces being suggested for a dress watch. Call me stuffy, but I think a dress watch should be 39 mm or smaller, and have at most center/subsidiary seconds and date complications.

Love the JLC Reverso examples above. A Master Control is my current dress watch:

The JLC Master Ultra Thin and PP Calatraa 5127 or 5119 would be my other candidates.

Dr. Robert · 9 October 2013, 02:32 AM

I'd have to go w/ 4.....a sub, a DJ, an explorer & a G shock.

a_plus1234 · 9 October 2013, 02:36 AM

My Trio
Dress: DJ
Play: Daytona
Everyday: GMTII

Nidal · 9 October 2013, 02:15 PM

Rolex

Sub, daytona, exp2

Other:
PP complication, vacheron constantin, JLC
I find AP too bulky to my taste

Sent from my iPhone. Nidal

bradiowausa · 10 October 2013, 04:41 AM

1. The day watch: Air King
2. Dress-down timepiece: SS Sub Date
3. The dress watch : Two Tone Datejust

That's my collection

eamonn345 · 10 October 2013, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniotes

This is all that any sane WIS needs:

Pity, then, that there is no such thing as a "sane" WIS... ;-)

Regards,
Adam

Beautiful. That is my ideal collection!

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MATCH1969 · 10 October 2013, 06:01 AM

Sport : SD
Travel :: GMT/ Nautilus
Dress : Dayto/Nautilus

submariner123 · 10 October 2013, 08:44 AM

Submariner 116610ln
Explorer II 216570
Daytona 116520

nauticajoe · 10 October 2013, 10:43 AM

Gotta go with this...land, sea, & air:

zama · 10 October 2013, 05:08 PM

Day: Rolex Submariner (have)
Dress Down: Aquanaut (next)
Dress: ALS (next after next)

Still happy with all my others as well, my Piaget and Datejust are a good hold till the ALS arrives.

Ardalan · 10 October 2013, 06:18 PM

1- Datejust II
2- Submariner
3- PP Calatrava

Beef · 11 October 2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Gotta go with this...land, sea, & air:

That really nails it, Joe! Since I don't have a Daytona, I'll substitute a 1016 for dress (land.)

Nycturbovr6 · 11 October 2013, 02:50 AM

Nice trios!

jvo300 · 11 October 2013, 03:13 AM

Day watch: AP 15300
Dress down: Vintage 1675 GMT
Dress up: JLC Reverso TTR 1931

AP 15300

Vintage 1675 GMT

JLC Reverso TTR 1931

DynamiteBids · 11 October 2013, 12:07 PM

Day

DynamiteBids · 11 October 2013, 12:09 PM

Night

DynamiteBids · 11 October 2013, 12:10 PM

Dress

Archduke · 12 October 2013, 11:25 PM

I recognise the OP's categories from a Ken Kessler article.

I think three is a good starting point:

Dressy (for semi-formal social wear and smart office wear): YG DD or TT DJ depending on budget

Daily wearer (for business casual office wear and smart casual social wear): SS ceramic Sub Date

Beater: G-SHOCK

And if a true dress watch is required instead of a dressy sports watch, the VC Historiques Ultra-fine 1955.

I also think something between the G-SHOCK and ceramic Sub Date is needed but not sure what - maybe a new Tudor.

9 October 2013, 02:15 AM	#102
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Day Date I or II, GMT or Explorer II, Sub date. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

9 October 2013, 02:32 AM	#104
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,289	I'd have to go w/ 4.....a sub, a DJ, an explorer & a G shock. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 October 2013, 05:08 PM	#112
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Day: Rolex Submariner (have) Dress Down: Aquanaut (next) Dress: ALS (next after next) Still happy with all my others as well, my Piaget and Datejust are a good hold till the ALS arrives. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

10 October 2013, 06:18 PM	#113
Ardalan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 482	1- Datejust II 2- Submariner 3- PP Calatrava __________________ My Collection: -Rolex White SS Daytona -Rolex Submariner no-date -Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch -Omega Seamaster Professional

8 October 2013, 10:41 PM	#93
daysleeper7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Carl Location: Japan Watch: 214270 Posts: 28	1. 114060 2. 116520 3. 214270

8 October 2013, 11:05 PM	#94
Nick_sixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 24	Daily: Rolex Explorer 1/Sub of your choice Casual: Omega Speedy Pro Dress: JLC Reverso Duo Dive/Beater: Seiko Sumo/G Shock Just need the JLC and I will have my ideal small collection Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 2

8 October 2013, 11:34 PM	#95
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	My 3 watch collection.

8 October 2013, 11:56 PM	#96
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Hmm, let's see... Modern Subc GMT IIc YMII Recent Sub LV GMT II Pepsi/Coke Zentith Daytona Vintage Red Sub McQueen Explorer Newman Daytona-panda

9 October 2013, 12:26 AM	#97
Rex312 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT Master Posts: 129	1. Day: GMT or Sub 2. Dress down: PAM 233 dot 3. Dress: PP 5196j

9 October 2013, 12:42 AM	#99
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	DAY OFF DUTY EVENING (Sold my APRO, Speedy & AndresG - couldn't get the bracelet adjusted to my liking.)

9 October 2013, 01:41 AM	#100
StaceeJaxx Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Just Fly Casual Posts: 698	Vintage Sub Vintage GMT Modern Sub

9 October 2013, 01:53 AM	#101
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,150	Dress, play, everyday....

9 October 2013, 02:30 AM	#103
Touring 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,242	For the daily beater and weekend casual watches, I second all the choices that have been presented so far. Great pieces! I am really surprised though at all of the chunky sports watches and multi-complication pieces being suggested for a dress watch. Call me stuffy, but I think a dress watch should be 39 mm or smaller, and have at most center/subsidiary seconds and date complications. Love the JLC Reverso examples above. A Master Control is my current dress watch: The JLC Master Ultra Thin and PP Calatraa 5127 or 5119 would be my other candidates.

9 October 2013, 02:15 PM	#106
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,820	Rolex Sub, daytona, exp2 Other: PP complication, vacheron constantin, JLC I find AP too bulky to my taste Sent from my iPhone. Nidal

10 October 2013, 04:41 AM	#107
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 624	1. The day watch: Air King 2. Dress-down timepiece: SS Sub Date 3. The dress watch : Two Tone Datejust That's my collection

10 October 2013, 06:01 AM	#109
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Sport : SD Travel :: GMT/ Nautilus Dress : Dayto/Nautilus

10 October 2013, 08:44 AM	#110
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	Submariner 116610ln Explorer II 216570 Daytona 116520

11 October 2013, 02:50 AM	#115
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Nice trios!

11 October 2013, 03:13 AM	#116
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Day watch: AP 15300 Dress down: Vintage 1675 GMT Dress up: JLC Reverso TTR 1931 AP 15300 Vintage 1675 GMT JLC Reverso TTR 1931

12 October 2013, 11:25 PM	#120
Archduke Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK Posts: 149	I recognise the OP's categories from a Ken Kessler article. I think three is a good starting point: Dressy (for semi-formal social wear and smart office wear): YG DD or TT DJ depending on budget Daily wearer (for business casual office wear and smart casual social wear): SS ceramic Sub Date Beater: G-SHOCK And if a true dress watch is required instead of a dressy sports watch, the VC Historiques Ultra-fine 1955. I also think something between the G-SHOCK and ceramic Sub Date is needed but not sure what - maybe a new Tudor.

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