What watch to wear for formal event

[Jerrocop]

Sounds like a good excuse to buy another watch.

[1William]

I would just wear the Pepsi. Great watch.

[77T]

SD, LV, Pepsi - nor the others…ring out as a formal dress option.

Since the event is tonight no time to get a pre-owned Calatrava?

Gratuitous photo…



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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

AP unless you’re getting sloshed the the YM. Have fun

Spoken from experience Tom?

[SoylentGreenChi]

Rule number one: wear what you like!

For me, of the list, I’d go AP for reasons already mentioned multiple times on thread.

Also, aligned with others on thread, for formal events, I prefer dress watches. I’ll be attending a wedding in few months, in the capacity of a distant guest - so I think I *might wear a Royal Oak. But if I were anything closer than a distant guest, I would wear a proper dress watch on a black leather strap. I’ll probably wear a dress watch to the event in few months, too. I like old school decorum, but I’m old and cranky these days, so take that with a grain of salt.

[Jpccarguy]

Originally Posted by 77T

SD, LV, Pepsi - nor the others…ring out as a formal dress option.

Since the event is tonight no time to get a pre-owned Calatrava?

When I think of a formal dress watch, the Calatrava is the first thing that comes to mind. To my way of thinking, the standard. Also Cellini or JLC UltraThin no date. YMMV

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by lig

None of the above is the right answer here. I voted for the AP but as pointed out previously none of these would be appropriate for a formal event.

The old, long standing rule is a plain face simple gold watch on a leather strap.

New rule: there are no rules but people who know the old rules are the ones who will notice. Are any of those type of people’s opinions important to you for whatever reason? That will guide you.

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by Jerrocop

Sounds like a good excuse to buy another watch.

Right! LOL.

[adawil2002]

Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence. Few people will notice or care.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Spoken from experience Tom?

Lol I wish. I’ve been dealing with covid the past week and abstaining from alcohol for obvious reasons. I did go ahead and have 2 beers for thanksgiving but my sense of taste is still a bit wonky so it wasn’t really all that enjoyable. And yes before anyone asks I’m fully vaccinated (Pfizer).

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Lol I wish. I’ve been dealing with covid the past week and abstaining from alcohol for obvious reasons. I did go ahead and have 2 beers for thanksgiving but my sense of taste is still a bit wonky so it wasn’t really all that enjoyable. And yes before anyone asks I’m fully vaccinated (Pfizer).

Sorry to hear my friend. I hope you get your taste buds back and feel better soon.

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[Jack T]

Originally Posted by rkny

I got married in a nice tux and had my reception in a swanky resort that was featured in Succession, all while wearing a ceramic Sub date. No one cared or even noticed.

Do not presume that no one noticed

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by SoylentGreenChi

Rule number one: wear what you like!

For me, of the list, I’d go AP for reasons already mentioned multiple times on thread.

Also, aligned with others on thread, for formal events, I prefer dress watches. I’ll be attending a wedding in few months, in the capacity of a distant guest - so I think I *might wear a Royal Oak. But if I were anything closer than a distant guest, I would wear a proper dress watch on a black leather strap. I’ll probably wear a dress watch to the event in few months, too. I like old school decorum, but I’m old and cranky these days, so take that with a grain of salt.

Agreed on wearing a dress watch … gold … unless your studs / cufflinks are sterling silver / white gold, then a white gold dress watch. Being a gentleman is never out of fashion.

[TunaTuna]

Jeez please don't wear a dive watch to a formal event! Very douchie

[Krash]

Originally Posted by rkny

I got married in a nice tux and had my reception in a swanky resort that was featured in Succession, all while wearing a ceramic Sub date. No one cared or even noticed.

Good for you. I might wear my Submariner in an upcoming wedding too.

I have to be honest here. I just don’t like dress watches. A DJ41 is very nice. I might get one of those, but I’m not sure they’re in the same category as a dress watch.


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[synrrgy]

Use the 15400. It'll look clean and crisp especially if you're wearing a black tie event or dark suit.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry to hear my friend. I hope you get your taste buds back and feel better soon.

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Thx man

[t65tampa]

Conventionally, would be no watch. A gentleman doesn’t need to know the time at an event.

Of your list, the AP 15400. Nobody follows those Edwardian rules any more.


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[GMT Aviator]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

I apologize, I am not familiar with the reference numbers.
To me, a gold watch to likely match your gold studs / cufflinks.
I wore this last weekend, to a wedding in New Orleans, with my Tuxedo / gold studs / gold cufflinks …




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That get my vote. What a beauty.

[WalterW]

Never wear a diving watch or sports watch to a formal event. What are you a peasant? Now a bust down two tone datejust with baguette bezel and pave dial. That screams class

[indianmachine]

what kind of attire will you be wearing?

[Krash]

Originally Posted by WalterW

Never wear a diving watch or sports watch to a formal event. What are you a peasant? Now a bust down two tone datejust with baguette bezel and pave dial. That screams class

Peasant?

LOL!

Only on TRF would someone classify someone else as a peasant!

Wearing a ploprof, an orange Doxa, or a Seiko Turtle with a Tuxedo is definitely a faux pas, no doubt.

I wouldn’t wear my blue dial Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with a Tux either, but I would wear my black dial Submariner. Probably not ideal, but I think it works.


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[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by Krash

Peasant?

LOL!

Only on TRF would someone classify someone else as a peasant!

Wearing a ploprof, an orange Doxa, or a Seiko Turtle with a Tuxedo is definitely a faux pas, no doubt.

I wouldn’t wear my blue dial Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with a Tux either, but I would wear my black dial Submariner.


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Why would you wear a Sub but not an SMP? Genuine question. Both are the equivalent of each other in their respective ranges. Neither is the least bt dressy. Both are inappropriate if you care about such things, or fine of you don't.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by WalterW

Now a bust down two tone datejust with baguette bezel and pave dial. That screams class

[Krash]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Why would you wear a Sub but not an SMP? Genuine question. Both are the equivalent of each other in their respective ranges. Neither is the least bt dressy. Both are inappropriate if you care about such things, or fine of you don't.

Blue dial vs black dial and Seamaster is a big watch. Definitely sticks out more. Black Submariner is smaller and more discreet. I’d wear it with a Tux.


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[HogwldFLTR]

Tucson, formal? Where what ever matches your good boots and bolo tie the best.