Dress watch option

[Johnpierpontmorgan]

Hi all,

Need some advice on these two options that I have in mind


Currently my Rolex collection consist of gmt master, explorer polar and seadweller.


adding a dress watch; what Would you settle for;

1) datejust White dial fluted bezel on jubilee

2) Cartier tank solo XL

[bp1000]

Out of those - the tank

I went the way of JLC

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Out of those - the tank

I went the way of JLC

[Xenon]

This is a true dress watch

[campfire]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Out of those - the tank

I went the way of JLC

Yep, have the same one. Very nice.

[Stripiest]

Originally Posted by Johnpierpontmorgan

Hi all,

Need some advice on these two options that I have in mind


Currently my Rolex collection consist of gmt master, explorer polar and seadweller.


adding a dress watch; what Would you settle for;

1) datejust White dial fluted bezel on jubilee

2) Cartier tank solo XL

Out of those two, I would go for the Cartier every time. But I'm on the lookout for a Patek Calatrava with the hobnail bezel for a dress watch, and I'd go for that over either of them. But all beautiful watches.

[Dr. Robert]

I vote for the datejust

[Jamhot]

Out of those two, I would go for the Cartier every time. But I'm on the lookout for a Patek Calatrava with the hobnail bezel for a dress watch, and I'd go for that over either of them. But all beautiful watches.

Completely agree. The Patek Calatrava is the purest definition of the dress watch.

[DG123]

Rolex Cellini !

[Dirt]

Out of the two options I would reluctantly pick the Cartier.
It's not my personal style of watch but I consider it to be more of a "dress watch".

[shipitfresh]

I have a SSDJ41, white dial, fluted bezel with jubilee. I've worn to a black tie wedding, cocktail parties, fancy dinners along with playing golf/tennis and at work. It can go anywhere.

However, I have a couple of friends with nice dress watches. One has a Cellini Time with a leather strap and the other wears a classic gold Tank also with a leather strap. I would seriously consider either as a strictly dress watch, but might lean toward the classic look of a tank.

DJ41.jpg

[AK797]

JLC MC or Reverso, Tank or BP Villeret.

[RoscoPico]

i'd say both. plus a JLC :)
can't have too many.

[GST15]

I really like the DJ

[Stud Screw]

Neither is a “dress” watch. Having said that, you could where either one in a dressy situation, and not come off as a hayseed.

[Stud Screw]

Sorry, “wear,” not “where.”

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by RoscoPico

i'd say both. plus a JLC :)
can't have too many.

Good option

[sgwatchguy]

OP, also you may want to consider Jacquet Droz - they’ve got some really good watches. And deals on them last time I saw at the boutiques in Sentosa. 25-30% off easy.
Of both your options, I’d vote for Cartier being more dressy.

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Out of those - the tank

I went the way of JLC

That’s really sharp.

[Texex]

Originally Posted by campfire

Yep, have the same one. Very nice.

I have no use for a dress watch (suit once a year) but this is what I would pick. My AD just had a leap year event where all watches excluding Rolex were 25% off and I almost bought this exact watch. It's an amazing value, even at retail.

Beautiful

[B.F. Pigeon]

Originally Posted by shipitfresh

I have a SSDJ41, white dial, fluted bezel with jubilee. I've worn to a black tie wedding, cocktail parties, fancy dinners along with playing golf/tennis and at work. It can go anywhere.

However, I have a couple of friends with nice dress watches. One has a Cellini Time with a leather strap and the other wears a classic gold Tank also with a leather strap. I would seriously consider either as a strictly dress watch, but might lean toward the classic look of a tank.

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Your SSDJ41 is a very fine looking watch.

[sunnygps]

I just picked this one up for formal occasions. I did not want the classic two hand dress watch, which would hardly be worn. I feel with this JLC, I can wear for an evening out to a formal dinner, etc.

37mm rose gold on black leather strap.

[subprimero]

Cartier, only because it is more of a dress watch. I picked a JLC Reverso for something dressy.

[Michael T]

Cartier is my favorite dress watch, even after I had a Calatrava. The Cartier Tank Solo XL on a strap is a great buy, both 18k and stainless. Really good proportions.

I have a Louis Cartier Ronde.

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by Michael T

Cartier is my favorite dress watch, even after I had a Calatrava. The Cartier Tank Solo XL on a strap is a great buy, both 18k and stainless. Really good proportions.

I have a Louis Cartier Ronde.

Beautiful watch

[SudiYunus]

[Jim P]

I vote Datejust, but this is the Rolex Forum so maybe I'm a little biased

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by sunnygps

I just picked this one up for formal occasions. I did not want the classic two hand dress watch, which would hardly be worn. I feel with this JLC, I can wear for an evening out to a formal dinner, etc.

37mm rose gold on black leather strap.

Lovely.

[Johnpierpontmorgan]

Thanks for your opinions guys

I chose those two because I can find them at the same budget around usd 3.5k and below
As a dress watch, I foresee I won’t wear it often, so I limit the budget little lower.

Also accounting the fact that I have around six watches in total and the cost of maintenance/Service is something I have to consider in the long run.


If not for the long term servicing cost, I will be looking at the VC 81160 or a nice white blank dial duo face reverso.

Looks like Cartier tank had the majority vote

[Johnpierpontmorgan]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I tried this piece but it does nothing for me because I don’t like silver dial.

If only jlc does the cream White dial on this stainless steel model that it has currently on its precious metal model.


I really like the cream dial on the gold jlc master ultra thin moonphase