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AJMarcus · 29 December 2012, 06:12 AM

Its that time of year again. I hope everyone is not too tired with the either or questions but I'm really curious what the TRF members think about this question. I have a formal wear event for New Years Eve and I am planning on wearing my SS Sub C. I was watch browsing and I've been considering a leather strap watch. I walked into my local Cartier shop and browsed. The Cartier SS Tank Solo XL automatic on an alligator caught my eye. I know Cartier is no where near the caliber of Rolex but is it a better watch aesthetically for formal wear? Or should I just save the $ and wear my Sub C ala Sean Connery. Thoughts, opinions are welcome.

mannyv11 · 29 December 2012, 06:18 AM

I would wear the SUBC it truly is a watch you can do anything with. The tank though is a beautiful watch and if you're looking to spice up the collection there is nothing wrong with that watch at all =).

Art 1 · 29 December 2012, 06:21 AM

The Cartier is every bit the calibre of a Rolex and there is no way I would be caught in a Rolex Sub and a tux. No way. James Bond is a fictional character.

Zdenek · 29 December 2012, 06:22 AM

Try to ask this question somewhere on Cartier forum.

lig · 29 December 2012, 06:22 AM

Call me old fashioned but I would wear a black strap watch with formal wear.

JerseyGuy · 29 December 2012, 06:52 AM

When wearing a tux your watch is suppose to be understated. I myself when wearing a tux wear a rolex cellini.

munshpe · 29 December 2012, 06:58 AM

Traditionally, a watch is not worn with a Tux.

Hazelnut · 29 December 2012, 07:15 AM

No watch is probably the best with tux.

Le Chef · 29 December 2012, 07:18 AM

wearing a Sub with a tux. If you don't have anything dressier to wear, then be even more appropriate and don't wear a watch at all.

Mickey® · 29 December 2012, 07:19 AM

I would not wear a sub with a Tux. I would with a Suit...maybe just go watchless...

Roma315 · 29 December 2012, 07:25 AM

Go with the tank

Frank the tank that is

kier333 · 29 December 2012, 07:27 AM

I would wear the Rolex on a Nato, go commando!!

Cru Jones · 29 December 2012, 07:49 AM

Get the Cartier if you like the watch, not because of some party.

Time Exposure · 29 December 2012, 07:54 AM

Just because you CAN wear a Rolex Sub with a tux doesn't mean you should...Don't buy a Cartier just to go with a tux. Just don't wear the Sub. Go without.

Cartier finish is about a million times better than a Rolex (not a million times, I just used that for EMPHASIS). The movement is a proven workhorse finished to a high standard. It's a very fine watch.

But I'd rather have a Rolex for the most part!

AJMarcus · 29 December 2012, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the responses. Not sure I could go watch less though. But please keep the opinions coming......

The GMT Master · 29 December 2012, 08:37 AM

If you like the idea of a dress watch, but don't want to stray from the Rolex brand, how about a Cellini? They're remarkably good value for money (for what you get), especially if bought preowned. I recommend the Danaos in white and pink gold

kuya808 · 29 December 2012, 08:39 AM

SubC

mjclark32 · 29 December 2012, 08:47 AM

Wear what you like, I've never felt out of place wearing my sub with a tux

Bangel · 29 December 2012, 09:12 AM

I wouldn't hesitate to wear the sub, but then again I'm not really one known for my sense of style or fashion.

superdog · 29 December 2012, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

I wouldn't hesitate to wear the sub, but then again I'm not really one known for my sense of style or fashion.

Me too

Armyguy03 · 29 December 2012, 09:39 AM

The next time I wear a Tux you can betcha bottom boot that I'm wearing a Sub of some kind! SUB C all the way brother!

capote · 29 December 2012, 09:39 AM

Cartier. If you don't wear it for formal events, when will you ever wear it?

How · 29 December 2012, 09:45 AM

This is what Rolex reckons:

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JohnBoy · 29 December 2012, 09:56 AM

I'd lose the tux and go with the Cartier tank top - for simplicity, just keep the Sub in the pocket of your levis so you can 'subtly' keep track of when the ball is going to drop. Oh...and Happy New Year!!

rioc · 29 December 2012, 09:58 AM

hi
i have both and i notice that people usualy look more my tank than my sub
specialy girls ..................

McLovin · 29 December 2012, 10:06 AM

A pocket watch is the way to go with a tux.

kilyung · 29 December 2012, 10:08 AM

I'd wear an AP WITH THE TUX.

financeman · 29 December 2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

I wouldn't hesitate to wear the sub, but then again I'm not really one known for my sense of style or fashion.

That sounds like me 100%.

Wear what makes you feel comfortable but dont buy the other watch just for the tux. If you will not wear it any other time then dont waiste your money.

captkevin · 29 December 2012, 10:09 AM

It will be 2013 not 1953 don't waste ur money. Wear the subc

AK797 · 29 December 2012, 10:25 AM

Rules are made to be broken, battered and abused, so wear what you like, always and everywhere. Do NOT be a sheep.

29 December 2012, 06:12 AM	#1
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,233	New Years Eve Formal Wear Rolex Sub or Cartier Tank Its that time of year again. I hope everyone is not too tired with the either or questions but I'm really curious what the TRF members think about this question. I have a formal wear event for New Years Eve and I am planning on wearing my SS Sub C. I was watch browsing and I've been considering a leather strap watch. I walked into my local Cartier shop and browsed. The Cartier SS Tank Solo XL automatic on an alligator caught my eye. I know Cartier is no where near the caliber of Rolex but is it a better watch aesthetically for formal wear? Or should I just save the $ and wear my Sub C ala Sean Connery. Thoughts, opinions are welcome.

29 December 2012, 06:22 AM	#4
Zdenek "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 357	Try to ask this question somewhere on Cartier forum. __________________ "Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword, obviously never encountered automatic weapons." – General Douglas MacArthur "I can resist everything except temptation." – Oscar Wilde

29 December 2012, 07:18 AM	#9
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	I wouldn't be seen dead... wearing a Sub with a tux. If you don't have anything dressier to wear, then be even more appropriate and don't wear a watch at all.

29 December 2012, 08:39 AM	#17
kuya808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NW Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 117	SubC __________________ Rolex Daytona 116520 ('12) Tudor BigBlock 94300 ('78) See the future but live for the moment...

29 December 2012, 08:47 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wear what you like, I've never felt out of place wearing my sub with a tux __________________

29 December 2012, 06:18 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,502	I would wear the SUBC it truly is a watch you can do anything with. The tank though is a beautiful watch and if you're looking to spice up the collection there is nothing wrong with that watch at all =).

29 December 2012, 06:21 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	The Cartier is every bit the calibre of a Rolex and there is no way I would be caught in a Rolex Sub and a tux. No way. James Bond is a fictional character.

29 December 2012, 06:22 AM	#5
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	Call me old fashioned but I would wear a black strap watch with formal wear.

29 December 2012, 06:52 AM	#6
JerseyGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 150	When wearing a tux your watch is suppose to be understated. I myself when wearing a tux wear a rolex cellini.

29 December 2012, 06:58 AM	#7
munshpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 135	Traditionally, a watch is not worn with a Tux.

29 December 2012, 07:15 AM	#8
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	No watch is probably the best with tux.

29 December 2012, 07:19 AM	#10
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I would not wear a sub with a Tux. I would with a Suit...maybe just go watchless...

29 December 2012, 07:25 AM	#11
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Go with the tank Frank the tank that is

29 December 2012, 07:27 AM	#12
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	I would wear the Rolex on a Nato, go commando!!

29 December 2012, 07:49 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,193	Get the Cartier if you like the watch, not because of some party.

29 December 2012, 07:54 AM	#14
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Just because you CAN wear a Rolex Sub with a tux doesn't mean you should...Don't buy a Cartier just to go with a tux. Just don't wear the Sub. Go without. Cartier finish is about a million times better than a Rolex (not a million times, I just used that for EMPHASIS). The movement is a proven workhorse finished to a high standard. It's a very fine watch. But I'd rather have a Rolex for the most part!

29 December 2012, 07:55 AM	#15
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,233	Thanks for the responses. Not sure I could go watch less though. But please keep the opinions coming......

29 December 2012, 08:37 AM	#16
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	If you like the idea of a dress watch, but don't want to stray from the Rolex brand, how about a Cellini? They're remarkably good value for money (for what you get), especially if bought preowned. I recommend the Danaos in white and pink gold

29 December 2012, 09:12 AM	#19
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I wouldn't hesitate to wear the sub, but then again I'm not really one known for my sense of style or fashion.

29 December 2012, 09:39 AM	#21
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	The next time I wear a Tux you can betcha bottom boot that I'm wearing a Sub of some kind! SUB C all the way brother! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 December 2012, 09:39 AM	#22
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Cartier. If you don't wear it for formal events, when will you ever wear it?

29 December 2012, 09:45 AM	#23
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	This is what Rolex reckons: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356738320.903399.jpg

29 December 2012, 09:56 AM	#24
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	I'd lose the tux and go with the Cartier tank top - for simplicity, just keep the Sub in the pocket of your levis so you can 'subtly' keep track of when the ball is going to drop. Oh...and Happy New Year!! Last edited by JohnBoy; 29 December 2012 at 09:56 AM.. Reason: sp

29 December 2012, 09:58 AM	#25
rioc Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: paris Posts: 28	hi i have both and i notice that people usualy look more my tank than my sub specialy girls ..................

29 December 2012, 10:06 AM	#26
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	A pocket watch is the way to go with a tux.

29 December 2012, 10:08 AM	#27
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,938	I'd wear an AP WITH THE TUX.

29 December 2012, 10:09 AM	#29
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	It will be 2013 not 1953 don't waste ur money. Wear the subc

29 December 2012, 10:25 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,367	Rules are made to be broken, battered and abused, so wear what you like, always and everywhere. Do NOT be a sheep.

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