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scarlet knight · 23 September 2018, 12:33 PM

We went out to dinner with four relatives. I was wearing khaki pants and a mostly green striped short sleeve shirt (by Patagonia). I was wearing an IWC Mark XVIII watch, which has a black face and is on a black strap.

My clothing consultant said that my watch did not match my outfit. I said it doesn’t have to match my clothes. I also said that because it’s black it goes with anything.

What do the experts think? Do I have to buy a Hulk?

scarlet knight · 23 September 2018, 12:34 PM

The watch in question

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Andad · 23 September 2018, 12:34 PM

Four out of five of my clothing consultants agree with your one.

How are things in Patagonia?

My own opinion is that your watch must match your motorcycle.

jonski · 23 September 2018, 01:30 PM

No just wear whatever you want. Be yourself brother. There are no rules to what watch to wear lol.

Fredrik · 23 September 2018, 03:51 PM

As long as it doesn't clash it's fine. So no bright orange strap with pink shirt...

watchucallit · 23 September 2018, 06:13 PM

I never worry about it... I happy if my socks match..

rootbeer7 · 23 September 2018, 06:40 PM

I bought a Panerai and 10 straps. Always match now!!

Tmac478 · 24 September 2018, 12:55 AM

If I'm going out to dinner or family get together, I always try to wear a watch that matches what I'm wearing. Believe me, I need all the help I can get...

Slider817 · 24 September 2018, 01:18 AM

I try to match in more formal attire, when I’m wearing allot of blue, which usually goes with Brown, I wear a yellow/rose gold watch on a brown leather strap, grey suit goes with black/grey strap white gold.

With casual clothing I don’t really care, just a steel sports watch.

artschool · 24 September 2018, 01:21 AM

this is why its important to carry more than one watch.

the watch that matches your car may not match your office suite or the restaurant you have chosen for dinner.

ap1 · 24 September 2018, 02:36 AM

I try too but not always. Such things don’t really matter. Belt should match pants FYI

subtona · 24 September 2018, 02:44 AM

my clothes pay homage to my watch.

Mr Kram · 24 September 2018, 02:45 AM

nope

subbie16610 · 24 September 2018, 04:10 AM

I like to match my shoes/loafers to my watch strap, if it’s a steel sports watch then I don’t sweat it. If it’s a pool (I don’t dive lol) watch then swimming trunk with the rubber strap.

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Burlington · 24 September 2018, 10:02 AM

I’m considering a shearling strap for the winter to match my jacket

Maxtor · 24 September 2018, 12:40 PM

Cheaper to buy a black shirt and pants to match your existing watch!

thejerseyrock · 24 September 2018, 01:03 PM

Sometimes its nice to match the watch to the clothes (or vice versa) but sure doesn't have to...

inadeje · 24 September 2018, 01:08 PM

I match when I can which is pretty often. With 12 watches its pretty easy and fun ;)

rolehex · 24 September 2018, 03:53 PM

I match my wardrobe with my watch.

asiparks · 24 September 2018, 04:00 PM

Time for a new wardrobe consultant maybe ?

That IWC is about as unbrash and blendy as a watch could be.

I wear jeans, some shade of black t shirt and Chuck T's pretty much every day, not found a watch that doesn't work with that...

_speedmaster_ · 24 September 2018, 11:35 PM

It is imperative that your clothes and watches match. All clothing consultants are obligated, under law, to report any incidence in which a client has not made a reasonable attempt to match their outfit to their watch. This citation could result in significant fines and, if the fashion faux pas is egregious enough, imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

tudorbaja27 · 24 September 2018, 11:51 PM

Nope. Though - a dressier watch goes with a suit etc.
We here don't wear watches for fashion purposes

scarlet knight · 25 September 2018, 01:32 AM

My clothing consultant cannot be fired because she has other important jobs in my administration. She has also served admirably for 33 years.

Maiden · 25 September 2018, 02:03 AM

Hi there are no rules except what you want to do. For me the watch band should always match your belt and shoes. But that is me.

AK797 · 25 September 2018, 06:28 AM

No, just get a nice pair of cufflinks to tie up the ensemble.

Justindo · 25 September 2018, 10:38 AM

That watch with your described outfit sounds like it was an okay match. And black really does go with anything.

Personally, I generally try to match my watch with my outfit.

GB-man · 25 September 2018, 10:44 AM

jd57 · 25 September 2018, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

My clothing consultant cannot be fired because she has other important jobs in my administration. She has also served admirably for 33 years.

A stable administrative team is important

tyler1980 · 25 September 2018, 11:35 PM

match, no. Go together and not clash, yes.

Brew · 25 September 2018, 11:42 PM

I think a leather straps should match leather belts and shoes, if possible. Or at least not clash. I don't worry about the watch face too much. But a bronze case looks odd next to a stainless belt buckle.

23 September 2018, 12:33 PM	#1
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	Does your watch have to match your clothes? We went out to dinner with four relatives. I was wearing khaki pants and a mostly green striped short sleeve shirt (by Patagonia). I was wearing an IWC Mark XVIII watch, which has a black face and is on a black strap. My clothing consultant said that my watch did not match my outfit. I said it doesn’t have to match my clothes. I also said that because it’s black it goes with anything. What do the experts think? Do I have to buy a Hulk?

23 September 2018, 12:34 PM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	Four out of five of my clothing consultants agree with your one. How are things in Patagonia? My own opinion is that your watch must match your motorcycle. __________________ E

23 September 2018, 01:30 PM	#4
jonski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Topher Location: Grasse, France Watch: Urwerk103 Posts: 139	No just wear whatever you want. Be yourself brother. There are no rules to what watch to wear lol. __________________ 116506 the grail

23 September 2018, 06:40 PM	#7
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,961	I bought a Panerai and 10 straps. Always match now!! __________________ @imrootbeer7

24 September 2018, 02:44 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	my clothes pay homage to my watch. __________________

23 September 2018, 12:34 PM	#2
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	The watch in question Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 03:51 PM	#5
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,826	As long as it doesn't clash it's fine. So no bright orange strap with pink shirt...

23 September 2018, 06:13 PM	#6
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	I never worry about it... I happy if my socks match..

24 September 2018, 12:55 AM	#8
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	If I'm going out to dinner or family get together, I always try to wear a watch that matches what I'm wearing. Believe me, I need all the help I can get...

24 September 2018, 01:18 AM	#9
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	I try to match in more formal attire, when I’m wearing allot of blue, which usually goes with Brown, I wear a yellow/rose gold watch on a brown leather strap, grey suit goes with black/grey strap white gold. With casual clothing I don’t really care, just a steel sports watch.

24 September 2018, 01:21 AM	#10
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,214	this is why its important to carry more than one watch. the watch that matches your car may not match your office suite or the restaurant you have chosen for dinner.

24 September 2018, 02:36 AM	#11
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	I try too but not always. Such things don’t really matter. Belt should match pants FYI

24 September 2018, 02:45 AM	#13
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	nope

24 September 2018, 04:10 AM	#14
subbie16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Jorge Location: Coral Gables Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 33	I like to match my shoes/loafers to my watch strap, if it’s a steel sports watch then I don’t sweat it. If it’s a pool (I don’t dive lol) watch then swimming trunk with the rubber strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 September 2018, 10:02 AM	#15
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	I’m considering a shearling strap for the winter to match my jacket __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

24 September 2018, 12:40 PM	#16
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	Cheaper to buy a black shirt and pants to match your existing watch!

24 September 2018, 01:03 PM	#17
thejerseyrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 991	Sometimes its nice to match the watch to the clothes (or vice versa) but sure doesn't have to...

24 September 2018, 01:08 PM	#18
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	I match when I can which is pretty often. With 12 watches its pretty easy and fun ;)

24 September 2018, 03:53 PM	#19
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,438	I match my wardrobe with my watch.

24 September 2018, 04:00 PM	#20
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,885	Time for a new wardrobe consultant maybe ? That IWC is about as unbrash and blendy as a watch could be. I wear jeans, some shade of black t shirt and Chuck T's pretty much every day, not found a watch that doesn't work with that... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

24 September 2018, 11:35 PM	#21
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	It is imperative that your clothes and watches match. All clothing consultants are obligated, under law, to report any incidence in which a client has not made a reasonable attempt to match their outfit to their watch. This citation could result in significant fines and, if the fashion faux pas is egregious enough, imprisonment without the possibility of parole. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

24 September 2018, 11:51 PM	#22
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Nope. Though - a dressier watch goes with a suit etc. We here don't wear watches for fashion purposes __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

25 September 2018, 01:32 AM	#23
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	My clothing consultant cannot be fired because she has other important jobs in my administration. She has also served admirably for 33 years.

25 September 2018, 02:03 AM	#24
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Hi there are no rules except what you want to do. For me the watch band should always match your belt and shoes. But that is me. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

25 September 2018, 06:28 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	No, just get a nice pair of cufflinks to tie up the ensemble.

25 September 2018, 10:38 AM	#26
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	That watch with your described outfit sounds like it was an okay match. And black really does go with anything. Personally, I generally try to match my watch with my outfit.

25 September 2018, 10:44 AM	#27
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,860	__________________

25 September 2018, 11:35 PM	#29
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	match, no. Go together and not clash, yes. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

25 September 2018, 11:42 PM	#30
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I think a leather straps should match leather belts and shoes, if possible. Or at least not clash. I don't worry about the watch face too much. But a bronze case looks odd next to a stainless belt buckle.

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