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Old 10 October 2023, 07:58 AM   #1
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Patek for Black Tie event??
Which Patek will you wear to a formal event? Sadly, I don't have any 'No date dial'.
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Old 10 October 2023, 08:11 AM   #2
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Which Patek will you wear to a formal event? Sadly, I don't have any 'No date dial'.

The only one I have.


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Old 10 October 2023, 09:17 AM   #3
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I daresay any Patek can be worn to a blacktie event. Would keep it under 40mm if possible though. No Sky Moon Tourbs or Celestials but you could still pull it off :)
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Old 10 October 2023, 09:21 AM   #4
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Patek for Black Tie event??
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Old 10 October 2023, 09:34 AM   #5
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I was thinking about Nomos too. I am between this or 5227 now.
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Old 10 October 2023, 10:05 AM   #6
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Probably any vintage yellow gold with a 9-90 caliber.
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:09 AM   #7
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5227 is awesome. Funny I used to not care for stuff like golden ellipse or dressy Calatravas but I like them now. Wife picked out the rose gold GE for her bday
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:21 AM   #8
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How about a golden ellipse ?
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:28 AM   #9
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How about a golden ellipse ?
Don't have any GE
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:30 AM   #10
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I wouldn't consider wearing Aquanaut or Nautilus. Among Calatravas, I have 5227, 5205 (out for service), and 5236P.
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:50 AM   #11
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The move is not to wear a Patek. Any other watch you like.
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Old 10 October 2023, 12:07 PM   #12
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Which Patek will you wear to a formal event? Sadly, I don't have any 'No date dial'.
It's ok to wear one with a date. The host is not going to stop you at the door.
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Old 10 October 2023, 12:37 PM   #13
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It's ok to wear one with a date. The host is not going to stop you at the door.
You are right!
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Old 10 October 2023, 06:34 PM   #14
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Wear what you have and like, avoiding eye catching sparklers, and just be sure to polish your shoes.
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Old 10 October 2023, 07:39 PM   #15
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I might wear my 5153 if a Patek, see pic, or my vintage 3733J.
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It's ok to wear one with a date. The host is not going to stop you at the door.
If a date is allowed I'd go classic 3998P.
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Old 10 October 2023, 10:13 PM   #17
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I’d wear my 5116R.
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Old 10 October 2023, 10:29 PM   #18
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If a date is allowed I'd go classic 3998P.
Great choice. I have seen people wearing the 13.5mm 5970R and 14mm 5905 at a Patek black tie event.
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Old 10 October 2023, 11:25 PM   #19
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The 3919 is PERFECT!!
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Old 11 October 2023, 01:18 AM   #20
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Traditionally black tie calls for no watch – you're all dressing 'plainly' to focus on each other in the moment, instead of being preoccupied with style and time.

Except nobody cares. Most guests are mimicking a red carpet fashion show while constantly checking their phone and flexing watches you can spot across the ballroom.

All that rambled, wear whatever you're happiest in – ideally it fits under the cuff. Bonus points for subtlety: strap instead of bracelet, dark instead of bright dial, two hands instead of three, few complications etc. Or grab a vintage pocket watch for a few grand.
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Old 11 October 2023, 01:20 AM   #21
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It's ok to wear one with a date. The host is not going to stop you at the door.
Just make sure you responded +1 on your reservation
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Old 11 October 2023, 01:23 AM   #22
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I prefer not to wear a watch for black tie occasions. iPhone, turned silent, in pocket.
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Old 11 October 2023, 02:03 AM   #23
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I think any Patek on a black leather strap would be more than fine.

The old rules are just that--old. Remember, black tie/dinner jacket used to be informal dinner dress.
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Old 11 October 2023, 02:38 AM   #24
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I might wear my 5153 if a Patek, see pic, or my vintage 3733J.
That is really nice.
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Old 11 October 2023, 02:52 AM   #25
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Interesting and diverse responses!
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Old 11 October 2023, 05:35 AM   #26
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Interesting and diverse responses!
Diverse responses make me feel better about wearing 5227J. I can’t imagine not wearing a watch anytime I step out of my house.
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Old 11 October 2023, 06:32 AM   #27
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Diverse responses make me feel better about wearing 5227J. I can’t imagine not wearing a watch anytime I step out of my house.
Wear whatever you want, life is just too damn short... And I'm the same way, maybe I'm a rebel but black tie affair - I'm bringing my Nautilus over the Rolex, bracelet and all!
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Old 11 October 2023, 07:59 AM   #28
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Real natural environment for 5116 is a hoodie!
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My tuxedo watch is my 5370p
Black enamel works perfectly with the tux!!
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Old 11 October 2023, 07:57 PM   #30
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