Opinions on a dress only watch.

[DJ2020]

I am thinning the herd down. I am keeping my 300M as my daily wear watch. I want a Omega of some fashion to wear occasionally in more formal settings. I came across this De'Ville at my AD today and really liked the looks of it. Would this make a decent dress watch? Also looking at the AT and Constellation. But this one grabbed me. Please give me your thoughts as "dress watches " are new to me.

[TTbluesy]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

I am thinning the herd down. I am keeping my 300M as my daily wear watch. I want a Omega of some fashion to wear occasionally in more formal settings. I came across this De'Ville at my AD today and really liked the looks of it. Would this make a decent dress watch? Also looking at the AT and Constellation. But this one grabbed me. Please give me your thoughts as "dress watches " are new to me.

I like it, but if your seeking a “dress watch” it should probably be on leather?


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[Krash]

I think it varies from individual to individual.

Since I work from home all the time now, a dress watch has become significantly less important to me. Plus, I live in Florida now, I have a pool that’s open all year round, and I’m 20 minutes from the beach.

If I still went into the office every day, I think I’d definitely add a dress watch.

However, for my current situation, adding another diver might make more sense to me. I have a Submariner and a Speedmaster and I don’t hesitate to wear either with a suit or in more formal situations.

Plus, a Speedmaster on a black leather strap is dressy IMHO!




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[OrangeKenny]

I’d go Constellation over DeVille, but that’s personal preference.
Actually I’d go JLC over Omega for a dress watch, but that wasn’t the question.

I agree leather tends to suite dress watches better than metal, particularly steel.

[DJ2020]

Thank you for all the replies and suggestions. I hadn't thought about the band. But I agree. I may see if it comes on leather. If not, I could always buy it on a bracelet and add a leather strap.

[TTbluesy]

How dressy do you need to be?

I love the speedmaster racing on leather..




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[scarlet knight]

1940s Omega


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[ratty]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

I am thinning the herd down. I am keeping my 300M as my daily wear watch. I want a Omega of some fashion to wear occasionally in more formal settings. I came across this De'Ville at my AD today and really liked the looks of it. Would this make a decent dress watch? Also looking at the AT and Constellation. But this one grabbed me. Please give me your thoughts as "dress watches " are new to me.

This is a bit sparkly for me, however I should add here that I don’t really do ‘dress’.

[ratty]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

1940s Omega


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Beautiful and classy to my eye.

Very nice.

[AEC]

I recommend having a look at the De Ville Tresor. Mine was in a steel case with a silvered dial. It went in trade for an IWC about a year ago, but I miss it and now I think I should have kept it:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/w...43513402102001



The Aqua Terra and Constellation both have a character that I call "sporty elegance". There are some new constellation models available now that I find appealing, such as this one:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/w...13133412106001



Until lately, I held the opinion that an Aqua Terra didn't work well on a strap. Then I purchased a blue alligator strap and deployant clasp from Omega for my Aqua Terra, and I haven't put the bracelet back on it since

[1William]

I am a fan of the Tresor on an alligator strap. It has a classy look to me and is somewhat retro. A lot of good choices from Omega. I like JLC but depending on how you are buying, new or used, the price is present and though you can get a good deal pre-owned be ready for service costs and time away for the watch.

[anonymousmoose]

I don't think it matters which watch is worn with what attire - as long as it's not overly ridiculous. I see many sports models on dress attitude, usually a Rolex. So an Omega diver or Speedy is just fine.

I once owned this - wore it maybe 10 times over many years before I sold it on.


If I was to buy an Omega dress watch, it would be an Aqua Terra (a bit of a hybrid between dress and sports) or any DeVille with the armadillo bracelet

[JBoone]

The tresor looks really nice. I really like the small seconds grey dial.
I don’t like gold watches so the stainless appeals to me.

Don’t think I would wear it much though even in the office.

[Crunchie]

The Tresor in post 10 is the one!

Beautiful, subtle, and elegant.

I must admit if I was looking for a dress watch fit very infrequent wear, I’d probably go for something cheaper like a nice Oris. If you really want an Omega, though, it’s the Tresor or a nice vintage for me.

Edited to (hopefully) add a photo of a nice Oris Atelier chronometer, £1,400 in the UK.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Crunchie

The Tresor in post 10 is the one!

Beautiful, subtle, and elegant.

I must admit if I was looking for a dress watch fit very infrequent wear, I’d probably go for something cheaper like a nice Oris. If you really want an Omega, though, it’s the Tresor or a nice vintage for me.

Edited to (hopefully) add a photo of a nice Oris Atelier chronometer, £1,400 in the UK.

I agree with that line of thinking. If I were going to buy a pure dress watch, I wouldn’t spend a lot of money on one. I’d consider the Nomos Orion 38.


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[DJ2020]

Formal dinners, award presentations, funerals. Is my intended use. I just don't "feel" right wearing a dive watch to such occasions . Wedding, maybe. I think the Deville's posted here on a strap really hit the mark. Classy appearance. I did look at some AT's as well. Had a 38mm In mind and was shocked to find it appeared so small. Almost tiny if you will. I actually measured it to see if it was in fact 38mm. I would of bet money it would measured 34mm. But the 41 AT on a strap is very nice as well. Especially the white dial with blackened markers and the Black dial with polished markers. So I have narrowed to 3. Still flipping coins! Thinking, doing the "what if's".

[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by 1William

I am a fan of the Tresor on an alligator strap. It has a classy look to me and is somewhat retro. A lot of good choices from Omega. I like JLC but depending on how you are buying, new or used, the price is present and though you can get a good deal pre-owned be ready for service costs and time away for the watch.

I like the Tresor on a strap as well. But I noticed your white dial 300M with the black bezel, and TrippinJimmy's Speedmaster. I wonder if it matters much with it being under the cuff. Yours and Jimmy's watch's are stunning. I think my reducing down to a couple watches was a dumb idea maybe. There is some beautiful Omega's posted here.

[samson66]

My opinion won't be popular here, but for a more formal/dressy watch get a Rolex.

I own several Omega watches and love them all. But I don't think Omega makes anything approaching the Day Date or Datejust lines. They are gorgeous watches. All the watches above are great, but I think I'd take a Datejust 41 over any of 'em

[ap1]

Tressor. I like rg with grey dial brown strap

[trippinjimmy]

Fair point above...to me, a "dress" watch is on leather, but the pic you posted is on a bracelet. Are you looking for something on leather or a bracelet, or a chameleon.

For a cheaper version, I've liked the Seiko Presage, white enamel dial with black romans and blue hands, but I'm also a big fan of the Nomos Orion as well.

Out of your narrowed down three, I'd pick the black AT - most versatile of the bunch and a stunner in person!

[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Fair point above...to me, a "dress" watch is on leather, but the pic you posted is on a bracelet. Are you looking for something on leather or a bracelet, or a chameleon.

For a cheaper version, I've liked the Seiko Presage, white enamel dial with black romans and blue hands, but I'm also a big fan of the Nomos Orion as well.

Out of your narrowed down three, I'd pick the black AT - most versatile of the bunch and a stunner in person!

Yes, I looked at that one as well. And I'm leaning towards it pretty hard. I have had several Rolex's. I had a beautiful DJ2 blue with jubilee and fluted bezel. It never felt right. Lugs to long maybe. Kept it for a couple of years and sold it. Tried a 36DJ(my 5th)(new) nightmare... won't get into that. After that I have never looked at another..... for now anyway.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

Yes, I looked at that one as well. And I'm leaning towards it pretty hard. I have had several Rolex's. I had a beautiful DJ2 blue with jubilee and fluted bezel. It never felt right. Lugs to long maybe. Kept it for a couple of years and sold it. Tried a 36DJ(my 5th)(new) nightmare... won't get into that. After that I have never looked at another..... for now anyway.

I also have a DJII. If you haven't tried the DJ41 give it a try before you decide on something. Fits substantially different than the II. Smaller, thinner, and more comfortable. It's about 1.5mm smaller in diameter. L2L reduced too and now on a wider bracelet which gives is a little better balance. And the jubilee is just butter smooth. Worth a shot and obviously it is a gorgeous watch.

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[gnuyork]

I love that Deville, but I would prefer it on a strap for a dressier look. I also prefer my dress watches to not have a date, but it's not a deal-breaker. As someone else mentioned, JLC would be my preference over Omega in the dress watch department, however, that DeVille is quite nice. I have handled it in person and came close to buying.

I should note, I also love the AT (38mm, black or silver dial) but I personally do not consider it a "dress" watch, but an excellent "everyday" watch rather, and I feel the same about the Datejust. Both great watches that could do the duties of a dress watch in a pinch, but not better than the DeVille or a JLC, etc.

[subtona]

personally not a fan of the date window, prefer a time only option for dress.

though AC or PC could do, just not a fan of the date window. also if the date window is a must then consideration of the placement and size of the date window becomes relevant.

[Alex_TA]

+1 for Tresor

[motiontimers]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

I am thinning the herd down. I am keeping my 300M as my daily wear watch. I want a Omega of some fashion to wear occasionally in more formal settings. I came across this De'Ville at my AD today and really liked the looks of it. Would this make a decent dress watch? Also looking at the AT and Constellation. But this one grabbed me. Please give me your thoughts as "dress watches " are new to me.

I like the watch but for a dress watch a leader strap will be fine.

[DJ2020]

I see that I should visit my AD again with all the input I have received. I will keep the strap option in mind as I'm looking. I am thinking that it would work with a bracelet, the right one though. The DJ 41 Jimmy suggested is a really good example. I may revisit the constellation, AT, Deville, DJ41 and I'm adding the Rolex Cenelli to my list of potentials.

[anonymousmoose]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

Formal dinners, award presentations, funerals. Is my intended use. I just don't "feel" right wearing a dive watch to such occasions .

That seems to me like overthinking. But perhaps it depends on social circles. I find most people don't care at all what watch is on someone's wrist, perhaps the occasional watch enthusiast. If anyone is critical of a watch based on attire (unless it's outright ridiculous) I'd say they are a bit snobby.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by anonymousmoose

That seems to me like overthinking. But perhaps it depends on social circles. I find most people don't care at all what watch is on someone's wrist, perhaps the occasional watch enthusiast. If anyone is critical of a watch based on attire (unless it's outright ridiculous) I'd say they are a bit snobby.

Exactly. Although I would say some divers are more appropriate than others. For example, a red and blue Seiko Turtle is pushing it. A black dial Submariner is definitely okay.

A black or blue dial Omega 300 SMP 300 on a bracelet are okay, but a blue dial version on a blue rubber strap is probably not.

A black Longines legend diver is fine, but a yellow Doxa on a yellow rubber strap is definitely not okay.

I could go on and on...


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[gtnator]

Originally Posted by Krash

I think it varies from individual to individual.

Since I work from home all the time now, a dress watch has become significantly less important to me. Plus, I live in Florida now, I have a pool that’s open all year round, and I’m 20 minutes from the beach.

If I still went into the office every day, I think I’d definitely add a dress watch.

However, for my current situation, adding another diver might make more sense to me. I have a Submariner and a Speedmaster and I don’t hesitate to wear either with a suit or in more formal situations.

Plus, a Speedmaster on a black leather strap is dressy IMHO!




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Nice lineup! I ordered a new Speedmaster too


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