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danwang0520 · 4 February 2020, 07:04 PM

Which dress watch would you buy for formal events and to wear to work occasionally?

TT DJ41 as shown in the picture below

or JLC Master Ultra Thin Date as shown in the picture below

(they are roughly in the same price....)

Current collection: Rolex Datejust 41, Rolex Submariner 116610LV, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

SearChart · 4 February 2020, 09:10 PM

One is a dress watch, and one isn't.

That said, I'd pick the Rolex but with a different dial.

joli160 · 4 February 2020, 09:33 PM

If you look for a real dress watch than go for a leather strap and time only.
Apart from the JLC a Cellini, Lange or Calatrava comes to mind.

Between these two I'd pick the DJ for it's versatility. Business casual or shorts on a holiday all good.
Black tie event you should not wear a watch anyway

bobabreath · 4 February 2020, 09:34 PM

DJ. Bracelet way better than leather.

1William · 4 February 2020, 10:01 PM

I prefer the DJ for the bracelet and versatility. The JLC can be had pre-owned for significantly less than retail. I would pick a DJ with the jubilee bracelet in SS with a fluted bezel and a classic blue or white dial and have a watch for life.

cpefy3 · 4 February 2020, 10:28 PM

I personally would go with a JLC Reverso.

Alex Cicollo · 4 February 2020, 10:32 PM

JLC exudes class, understatement, and personality.

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beshannon · 4 February 2020, 10:33 PM

I would buy the JLC which is a dress watch.

Dirt · 4 February 2020, 11:02 PM

For a dedicated dress watch.
Out of the two contenders, I would pick the JLC anytime.
I don't consider the Rolex to be a dress watch

sunnygps · 4 February 2020, 11:56 PM

If you are looking for a dress watch, I would say JLC between the two.

atn_uk · 4 February 2020, 11:59 PM

Of the two, for me the JLC.

The DJ41 is quite a big watch, and I personally don’t like the wide bezel. The JLC, and indeed even smaller DJs have a better proportion with the smaller bezel.

But then again, if I was buying a more formal watch I’d buy a Glashutte Original.

(Edit: Actually, apologies, the fluted bezel on your pic example looks fine. It is the plain bezel that to me looks too big. I’d still go for the JLC or GO though)

GoingPlaces · 4 February 2020, 11:59 PM

JLC is more of a "dress" watch than DJ.

rmlovett1 · 5 February 2020, 12:02 AM

As a pure dress watch...JLC

JParm · 5 February 2020, 12:03 AM

Like others have said, the JLC is more of a dress watch between the two, so I would go with that (especially since your collection has 2 other Rolex watches and they're all sports).

Yaz · 5 February 2020, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpefy3

I personally would go with a JLC Reverso.

This !

Houston77 · 5 February 2020, 12:38 AM

The JLC would fit well in your collection.

redtigers · 5 February 2020, 12:43 AM

Agree with others JLC is the appropriate choice for a dress watch and has a great history behind the brand. I love my MUT moon and enjoy the proportions and dial design. Would be a nice addition to your collection.

chinjab · 5 February 2020, 01:02 AM

I'd go vintage YG DD over any DJ and that JLC is totally fine but a bit nondescript. If I were going dress from JLC, I'd go burgundy Reverso Tribute.

904VT · 5 February 2020, 01:11 AM

The JLC is a dress watch. The DJ is still a sports watch, though classically styled. So it really depends what you want.

mjclark32 · 5 February 2020, 01:11 AM

Dress watch? JLC
A do everything watch? DJ

Bizcut1 · 5 February 2020, 02:14 AM

Check my signature for the answer!

JLC a pretty watch, though. Really nice.

Ben

Chester01 · 5 February 2020, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danwang0520

Which dress watch would you buy for formal events and to wear to work occasionally?

TT DJ41 as shown in the picture below

or JLC Master Ultra Thin Date as shown in the picture below

(they are roughly in the same price....)

Current collection: Rolex Datejust 41, Rolex Submariner 116610LV, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

JLC here and it’s not close. As other said the DJ is not a dress watch.

R_Rated · 5 February 2020, 03:45 AM

I have a JLC ultra thin moon phase. Love the watch but make sure you buy these right.... aka - not list. Don't forget to shop other very nice watches that talk in value, like Glashutte and such. Amazing pieces. Hell, you can even get an H Moser for similar.

kieselguhr · 5 February 2020, 03:56 AM

If going for a strict dress watch I would go for something other than Rolex. Many brands out there that make watches that suit the dress watch role much better.

The JLC master and master ultra thin series are excellent choices and iconic dress watches from a legendary Maison.

If going for a hybrid. Rolex Datejust is king

Rori · 5 February 2020, 04:12 AM

Rolex.

lig · 5 February 2020, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

One is a dress watch, and one isn't.

This. The DJ isn’t remotely close to being a dress watch.

Michael T · 5 February 2020, 04:32 AM

JLC’s take a big hit on resale from new. There are many good deals in the preowned market. If you live in a humid climate the straps on dress watches need replacement every couple years. Good alligator straps are $350 to $450. I only have one watch on a strap and do not wear it much of the year.

dmb359 · 5 February 2020, 04:34 AM

not close for me. I don't like TT DJ's or diamonds, the JLC is better for a dress watch (although I wouldn't get new from an AD)

polaris72 · 5 February 2020, 06:08 AM

Out of those 2, JLC. Not knowing how much it costs, I would also look at IWC, Omega, Blancpain, Jaquet Droz, Piaget, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte, or Breguet.

4 February 2020, 07:04 PM	#1
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,676	Which dress watch would you buy? TT DJ41 or JLC Master Ultra Thin Date.... Which dress watch would you buy for formal events and to wear to work occasionally? TT DJ41 as shown in the picture below or JLC Master Ultra Thin Date as shown in the picture below (they are roughly in the same price....) Current collection: Rolex Datejust 41, Rolex Submariner 116610LV, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

4 February 2020, 09:33 PM	#3
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,512	If you look for a real dress watch than go for a leather strap and time only. Apart from the JLC a Cellini, Lange or Calatrava comes to mind. Between these two I'd pick the DJ for it's versatility. Business casual or shorts on a holiday all good. Black tie event you should not wear a watch anyway __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

4 February 2020, 10:33 PM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would buy the JLC which is a dress watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

4 February 2020, 11:59 PM	#11
atn_uk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: UK Posts: 162	Of the two, for me the JLC. The DJ41 is quite a big watch, and I personally don’t like the wide bezel. The JLC, and indeed even smaller DJs have a better proportion with the smaller bezel. But then again, if I was buying a more formal watch I’d buy a Glashutte Original. (Edit: Actually, apologies, the fluted bezel on your pic example looks fine. It is the plain bezel that to me looks too big. I’d still go for the JLC or GO though) Last edited by atn_uk; 5 February 2020 at 12:01 AM.. Reason: See text

5 February 2020, 12:03 AM	#14
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,560	Like others have said, the JLC is more of a dress watch between the two, so I would go with that (especially since your collection has 2 other Rolex watches and they're all sports). __________________

4 February 2020, 09:34 PM	#4
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	DJ. Bracelet way better than leather.

4 February 2020, 10:01 PM	#5
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,758	I prefer the DJ for the bracelet and versatility. The JLC can be had pre-owned for significantly less than retail. I would pick a DJ with the jubilee bracelet in SS with a fluted bezel and a classic blue or white dial and have a watch for life.

4 February 2020, 10:28 PM	#6
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	I personally would go with a JLC Reverso.

4 February 2020, 10:32 PM	#7
Alex Cicollo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: London Posts: 18	JLC exudes class, understatement, and personality. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 February 2020, 11:02 PM	#9
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,929	For a dedicated dress watch. Out of the two contenders, I would pick the JLC anytime. I don't consider the Rolex to be a dress watch

4 February 2020, 11:56 PM	#10
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,136	If you are looking for a dress watch, I would say JLC between the two.

4 February 2020, 11:59 PM	#12
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,348	JLC is more of a "dress" watch than DJ.

5 February 2020, 12:02 AM	#13
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,855	As a pure dress watch...JLC

5 February 2020, 12:38 AM	#16
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,628	The JLC would fit well in your collection.

5 February 2020, 12:43 AM	#17
redtigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: east coast Posts: 72	Agree with others JLC is the appropriate choice for a dress watch and has a great history behind the brand. I love my MUT moon and enjoy the proportions and dial design. Would be a nice addition to your collection.

5 February 2020, 01:02 AM	#18
chinjab "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NYC Watch: 1955 AP Ultrathin Posts: 5	I'd go vintage YG DD over any DJ and that JLC is totally fine but a bit nondescript. If I were going dress from JLC, I'd go burgundy Reverso Tribute.

5 February 2020, 01:11 AM	#19
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,010	The JLC is a dress watch. The DJ is still a sports watch, though classically styled. So it really depends what you want.

5 February 2020, 01:11 AM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Dress watch? JLC A do everything watch? DJ __________________

5 February 2020, 02:14 AM	#21
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,235	Check my signature for the answer! JLC a pretty watch, though. Really nice. Ben

5 February 2020, 03:45 AM	#23
R_Rated "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: NC Posts: 159	I have a JLC ultra thin moon phase. Love the watch but make sure you buy these right.... aka - not list. Don't forget to shop other very nice watches that talk in value, like Glashutte and such. Amazing pieces. Hell, you can even get an H Moser for similar.

5 February 2020, 03:56 AM	#24
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,540	Which dress watch would you buy? TT DJ41 or JLC Master Ultra Thin Date.... If going for a strict dress watch I would go for something other than Rolex. Many brands out there that make watches that suit the dress watch role much better. The JLC master and master ultra thin series are excellent choices and iconic dress watches from a legendary Maison. If going for a hybrid. Rolex Datejust is king

5 February 2020, 04:12 AM	#25
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	Rolex. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

5 February 2020, 04:32 AM	#27
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,173	JLC’s take a big hit on resale from new. There are many good deals in the preowned market. If you live in a humid climate the straps on dress watches need replacement every couple years. Good alligator straps are $350 to $450. I only have one watch on a strap and do not wear it much of the year.

5 February 2020, 04:34 AM	#28
dmb359 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 637	not close for me. I don't like TT DJ's or diamonds, the JLC is better for a dress watch (although I wouldn't get new from an AD) __________________ @dmb359

5 February 2020, 06:08 AM	#29
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Out of those 2, JLC. Not knowing how much it costs, I would also look at IWC, Omega, Blancpain, Jaquet Droz, Piaget, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte, or Breguet.

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