Three Watches Every Man Should Own

[HogwldFLTR]

Came across this GQ article and thought I'd share it. I generally shy away from "shoulds," however in this case I thought it was a bit interesting. Three categories of watches are Tool, Bar, and Dress. For me many of my Rolex fit into the first and perhaps the last categories. Really my Tudors and perhaps my Hamilton fit into the middle category. Curious how others line up and whether a Rolex (16013 of SkyD for example) can fit into the last category?

http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/watches-for-men

[tyler1980]

tool, dress, beater is basically the categories and its a good rule of thumb IMO. I dont have a dress watch as i have no need for one though.

I wouldn't classify any rolex as a dress watch outside a Cellini. A DJ or a DD is the Rolex version of a RO or a Nautilus. Smart looking watches but still not dress watches.

[Maxy]

Any Rolex will cover that 3 categories easily. Tool, dress or beach!

[Valenciawatchrepair]

I like how it's a category list instead of a brand/model list. This allows every budget to tick all the boxes.

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[joli160]

Never thought about any watch as a beach/ bar watch

[Mystro]

GQ magazine has not been a authority of men’s fashion in decades. It’s a pseudo political rag.

[duc888]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

tool, dress, beater is basically the categories and its a good rule of thumb IMO. I dont have a dress watch as i have no need for one though.

Just because I am curious.
Can you tell me the difference between a tool and a beater?
For me these would be synonyms.

[dmash]

Lmao at them placing a Patek 5196 beside that Rado abomination under the ‘dress’ category. I feel sorry for anybody who follows this article, heck, anybody who listens to anything GQ says about ‘style’ to begin with.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by duc888

Just because I am curious.
Can you tell me the difference between a tool and a beater?
For me these would be synonyms.

probably price and your comfort level in wearing it in situations where you are going to beat it up. Its probably subjective to everyones comfort level. Most probably are not as comfortable using a 10k Rolex in high risk for damage setting. A rolex could be a beater for some and a g shock is a beater for others.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

probably price and your comfort level in wearing it in situations where you are going to beat it up. Its probably subjective to everyones comfort level. Most probably are not as comfortable using a 10k Rolex in high risk for damage setting.

Definitely, a lot of Patek guys consider a Sub their go to watch for anything that might beat it up

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by dmash

Definitely, a lot of Patek guys consider a Sub their go to watch for anything that might beat it up

we are just more proficient in wrist awareness than the average Rolex only owners. We have those Patek bezels to protect. Keeping a sub pristine is easy by comparison

[scarlet knight]

I like some, don’t like some, have some. Interesting article.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by duc888

Just because I am curious.
Can you tell me the difference between a tool and a beater?

The guy who brags about cheating on his wife and the guy who hits her when he gets home. I think both probably read GQ.

[Houston77]

I wear a suit most of the week, so for me:

Formal (DJ 36 on black leather strap)
Workweek (DJ 41 with blue dial)
Weekend/Casual (SubC)

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by duc888

Just because I am curious.
Can you tell me the difference between a tool and a beater?
For me these would be synonyms.

Small difference (imho).

A beater is something like a Seiko SKX. Only costs 150-200 USD, if you lose it or something goes broken you'll repair it or just get a new one. A Rolex SUB/GMT (14060/16710 and the ones before those models, I think the new SUB and GMT are more luxury watches than real tool watches) is a tool watch but I'm positive most people are being careful with those and don't want to see it broken or lose it.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Mystro

GQ magazine has not been a authority of men’s fashion in decades. It’s a pseudo political rag.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Mystro

GQ magazine has not been a authority of men’s fashion in decades. It’s a pseudo political rag.

come on, i for one am very interested in seeing how to wear suits and dress shoes with no socks

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

come on, i for one am very interested in seeing how to wear [my little brother's] suits and dress shoes with no socks

FTFY

[Seibei]

The best tools work in every situation. No need for 3.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Mystro

GQ magazine has not been a authority of men’s fashion in decades. It’s a pseudo political rag.

I'm curious how that comment affects the validity of the categories? It's always interesting to me when instead of dealing with a question or issue the choice is to attack the source and ignore the issue.

Originally Posted by duc888

Just because I am curious.
Can you tell me the difference between a tool and a beater?
For me these would be synonyms.

I missed any reference to the article about beaters so I'm not clear about the delineation. On the other hand I believe that tool watches are more serious watches with a heritage of directed functioning where as beach/bar watches are respectable quality but much more under the radar in term of cost and recognition by others.

[uber]

notwithstanding the rest of the "article".... the last 3 would hardly be appropriate for a beach surely? ....especially the Nomos??

[Roger Lococco]

1. Daytona Ceramic in stainless steel
2. Pepsi GMT
3. SD43

Whose list is better? Mine or GQ’s.


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[Cru Jones]

GQ - LOL. Hmmmm.... All black Rado for dress (JJ is smiling?) and Nomos Zurich for beach (????).

[American Jedi]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

1. Daytona Ceramic in stainless steel
2. Pepsi GMT
3. SD43

Whose list is better? Mine or GQ’s.


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+1 Beat me to it.

[oldcarz]

Originally Posted by dannyp

The guy who brags about cheating on his wife and the guy who hits her when he gets home. I think both probably read GQ.

[codecow]

If I was only going to have 3 I’d say:

Patek grand complication, probably a perpetual chrono
Rolex President 40mm YG either Silver, White, or Champagne dial
FPJ minute repeater

I’d be happy with that.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

tool, dress, beater is basically the categories and its a good rule of thumb IMO. I dont have a dress watch as i have no need for one though.

I wouldn't classify any rolex as a dress watch outside a Cellini. A DJ or a DD is the Rolex version of a RO or a Nautilus. Smart looking watches but still not dress watches.

agree completely. DJ is not a dress watch. IMHO. But a sporty beast that you can wear everyday, even in a dress occasion.

In terms of rolex, I have these covered.

I think....

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by dmash

Definitely, a lot of Patek guys consider a Sub their go to watch for anything that might beat it up

They would have to as their fragile and fussy Patek won’t stand even minor every day abuse.

[Polarbears]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

1. Daytona Ceramic in stainless steel
2. Pepsi GMT
3. SD43

Whose list is better? Mine or GQ’s.


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I like your style

1. Black Rose
2. Explorer 1 short hands preferred
3. Speedmaster Fois.

Those 3 could cover any occasion for me.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by Mystro

They would have to as their fragile and fussy Patek won’t stand even minor every day abuse.

but they look oh so good, barely skimping through the day and all