Dress watch can ONLY be............

[DoctorA]

What are your thoughts on the 2020 dress watch? And why?

[tudorbaja27]

A dress watch will always be on a leather strap.
Case will be thin and dial simple.

This is a dress watch.

Whether we like to wear sports watches with suits, that's a different discussion. Under no circumstance would I wear a sports watch with a tuxedo, however.

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

A dress watch will always be on a leather strap.
Case will be thin and dial simple.

This is a dress watch.

Whether we like to wear sports watches with suits, that's a different discussion. Under no circumstance would I wear a sports watch with a tuxedo, however.

That was definitely the old long standing rule but the new rule is that there are no rules

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by BroncoOne

That was definitely the old long standing rule but the new rule is that there are no rules

Disagree.

But to each his own.

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[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Disagree.

But to each his own.

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Agreed.

The actual rule is to wear no watch at all to a formal event (tux, not a suit).

Suits aren’t formal so it doesn’t matter.

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by BroncoOne

Agreed.



The actual rule is to wear no watch at all to a formal event (tux, not a suit).



Suits aren’t formal so it doesn’t matter.

You are correct.

For most people, though, suits are very "formal". Haha

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[NoVaSubowner]

Originally Posted by BroncoOne

That was definitely the old long standing rule but the new rule is that there are no rules

And that's the rub. There will always be rules, or at least there should be. Wearing a Sub with formal wear might as well include a pair of sneakers with the outfit for that finishing touch.

My feeling about sports watches with semi formal or formal wear is the same as someone taking a right or left turn on a busy artery in rush hour traffic; just because you can doesn't mean you should.

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

And that's the rub. There will always be rules, or at least there should be. Wearing a Sub with formal wear might as well include a pair of sneakers with the outfit for that finishing touch.

My feeling about sports watches with semi formal or formal wear is the same as someone taking a right or left turn on a busy artery in rush hour traffic; just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Agreed, but the base rule is NO WATCH at all. You are supposed to be speaking to others and engaged in the event, not looking at a watch.

If you wear one, it should be a simple face and leather strap. That’s the old rules.

I still wear a gold watch with leather strap with a tux (with a suit, which is business attire, not formal attire, it does not matter but I wear a GMT and not my Sub).. just my choice to follow the old rule. Not that there are any black tie events these days...

[padi56]

Any watch can be anything you want it to be end of story.

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by padi56

Any watch can be anything you want it to be end of story.

Amen. I wore my DJ41 fluted/oyster/blue dial with a black tux at my daughter's wedding on NYE. Dressiest watch I own. Wore the same watch to a 4th of July lake party. Who really cares? I have zero need for anything "dressier".

[77T]

Originally Posted by padi56

Any watch can be anything you want it to be end of story.

Not so fast Peter...if you say that...

Then this is formal wear...





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[jrs146]

Originally Posted by padi56

Any watch can be anything you want it to be end of story.

Agree. I saw break down the barriers. Ignore the rules. And just wear when you please!


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[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by padi56

Any watch can be anything you want it to be end of story.

Well, in that case I want mine to become Raquel Welch!

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Well, in that case I want mine to become Raquel Welch!

I see you prefer vintage watches.

She's 80.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I see you prefer vintage watches.

She's 80.

They were built better!

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

They were built better!

Timeless design?

[vh2k]

There are classic definitions... and more practical, modern definitions.

Here's one: If the watch looks good with your suit, it's dressy enough.

[GONZO2LR]

If and when the times comes that i wear a tuxedo, I will be wearing my Rolex Submariner and i know it will look fantastic....

who is going to tell be I am not dressed right? You?

[joli160]

Originally Posted by GONZO2LR

If and when the times comes that i wear a tuxedo, I will be wearing my Rolex Submariner and i know it will look fantastic....

who is going to tell be I am not dressed right? You?

Don’t forget your brown suede shoes under your tux, you will steal the show. It will look fantastic ....

[Aircraftman]

Originally Posted by joli160

Don’t forget your brown suede shoes under your tux, you will steal the show. It will look fantastic ....

[JRell]

If I go to a business meeting or very formal event, I wear my Nomos with the black strap just to be conservative. But would wear my datejust at company meetings, business casual events, etc. My subs are for everyday, casual events.

[Oxfordian]

My DJ is the one I turn to when wearing a jacket on those 'smarter' occasions, in the rare event that I am in a tuxedo then my Longines 18k dress watch is wheeled out for wrist duty.

Otherwise I don't worry and wear what I fancy from my collection.

[gnuyork]

I almost voted the first option... but I think it doesn't have to be PM... A steel Reverso is plenty dressy even though technically a sports watch designed for polo players originally.

I have a couple vintage steel watches that are thin, small and simple three handers that are also nicely dressy.

I do agree that a watch is dressier on leather though. I wouldn't do a bracelet (if I actually cared).






I would even argue that the dressiest watches don't even have a seconds hand. I would much rather wear this cheap Citizen with a suit than a Submariner, or even a Date Just on a bracelet. That's my opinion. Many think the Date Just is a dress watch, but it isn't. I know some don't care and that's fine. Wear whatever makes you feel good.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

I almost voted the first option... but I think it doen't have to be PM... A steel Reverso is plenty dressy even though technically a sports watch designed for polo players originally.

I have a couple vintage steel watches that are thin, small and simple three handers that are also nicely dressy.

I do agree that a watch is dressier on leather though. I wouldn't do a bracelet (if I were actually cared).






I would much rather wear this cheap Citizen with a suit than a Submariner, or even a date just on a bracelet. That's my opinion. Many think the Date Just is a dress watch, but it isn't. I know some don't care and that's fine. Wear whatever makes you feel good.

Yes agree- I didn’t see the PM and don’t agree with that. Never heard has to be PM before.

[lightingball2]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

I almost voted the first option... but I think it doesn't have to be PM... A steel Reverso is plenty dressy even though technically a sports watch designed for polo players originally.

I have a couple vintage steel watches that are thin, small and simple three handers that are also nicely dressy.

I do agree that a watch is dressier on leather though. I wouldn't do a bracelet (if I actually cared).






I would even argue that the dressiest watches don't even have a seconds hand. I would much rather wear this cheap Citizen with a suit than a Submariner, or even a Date Just on a bracelet. That's my opinion. Many think the Date Just is a dress watch, but it isn't. I know some don't care and that's fine. Wear whatever makes you feel good.

Your Omega is like mine.....guessing late 40’s era....love it! I like your band on it too.....


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[imsayingthough]

I wear what I like no matter what, i don't follow antiquated "rules"

[TimeAZ]

Classic formal dress piece: thin, less than 40mm, typically on a leather strap, and muted but refined in appearance. Usually manual-wind as those tend to be thinner, but an automatic dress piece is still conceivable (JLC does this quite well). Metal bracelet could work in some circumstances (Cartier Santos comes to mind).

The more symmetric and minimalistic, the better, Nomos Orion being a great example of thoughtful and tasteful dress design without breaking the bank. I think sub-dials (small second hand or even chrono) can be okay as long as its not too loud and obnoxious.

[jamesbondOO7]

With my looks and style, I can wear anything... ;-)

[doramas]

A Datejust 36mm. With this watch you can do everything

[1William]

I wear what I want. Rules on this are gone.