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11 February 2019, 01:13 PM | #1 |
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Best Tuxedo Rolex?
Not looking for a bulky sports watch. I have those galore.
I am thinking thin, elegant, perhaps even quirky. Gold? Leather? Hit me up. |
11 February 2019, 01:18 PM | #2 |
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If you’re looking to follow the “guidelines” for tuxedo wear, then no watch at all. Otherwise I’d go with whatever watch that matches your personality.
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11 February 2019, 01:25 PM | #3 |
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Submariner as Bond would.
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11 February 2019, 01:57 PM | #4 |
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None; tuxedo goes without a watch, you'll look silly if you do
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12 February 2019, 11:06 AM | #6 | |
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The next thing is using brown shoes or sneakers under a Tux. If one does not adhere to a dress code than why attend to a black tie event which specifically states on the invitation one is expected to do so ? Free world, but it does look silly as would brown shoes, regardless how many people say it's OK.
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12 February 2019, 12:31 PM | #7 | |
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Not wearing a watch is more of etiquette behavior and not really a dress code. (Its like giving away your time for that host and not checking your time often and hence avoided at pure formal events). Its not something which will be set in stone for next few centuries. For example, in current times not having smart phone is more appropriate than say a mechanical watch on your wrist. So, you think wearing Tux without watch and carrying huge smart phones and pulling it out of pocket every few mins to check time is better option? Also, check every black tie event out there and you see almost everyone is wearing a wrist watch and its part of the dress code now. (for example. Oscars, wedding etc). |
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11 February 2019, 07:08 PM | #8 |
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It is ironic the world views bond as a beacon of gentlemanly elegance when Ian Fleming wrote the character as a brute of a man.
As the first reply says, black tie dictates no watch. If you are in sophisticated company you have no need to know the time (where else do you need to be?). That being said, a Sub and a dinner suit are a good looking pair if the man has the right frame. |
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11 February 2019, 02:12 PM | #10 |
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Cellini time, white gold, black leather strap, white dial would be my choice.
https://m.rolex.com/watches/cellini/m50509-0016.html
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Most everything should work these days
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11 February 2019, 02:16 PM | #12 |
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Any Rolex would truly work not that anyone would care or even notice it.
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11 February 2019, 02:18 PM | #13 |
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Convention states that you shouldn’t wear a watch because you shouldn’t be keeping track of time. There isn’t anywhere else better to be than the black tie event you’re attending.
However, if you want to wear a watch, it should have no complications- maybe seconds and/or date. Personally, do whatever you want-I don’t think many people would care. I’ve been wearing a Rolex 16758 GMT Master in yellow gold, which I like with a tux.
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11 February 2019, 02:35 PM | #15 |
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Quirky? How about a Rolex King Midas or platinum Cellinium.
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11 February 2019, 03:39 PM | #16 |
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An all gold Day-Date is a classic option. There's always the Cellini line which is Rolex' dressiest offering. The Explorer I is a sports watch but it can be dressed up but I wouldn't call it "quirky" although it has the 3-6-9 dial.
The Milgauss would probably be too thick but I think that watch is quirky and classy at the same time. Daniel Craig wore it with a Tux. |
11 February 2019, 06:40 PM | #17 |
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Black Submariner or GMT master
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11 February 2019, 07:42 PM | #18 |
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A pocket watch is acceptable w a tuxedo plus it’s so retro it’ll be cooler than James Bond
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Definitely cool and a conversation piece when people see it. The idea of not wearing a watch with a tuxedo is a very old tradition. But in the age of modernity it's antiquated with an overwhelming majority of people including those who attend black tie affairs. I would venture to guess most don't even know the "no watch" protocol. |
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12 February 2019, 02:50 AM | #20 |
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President's Rolex - Day Date.
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12 February 2019, 04:16 AM | #22 |
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Agreed. A pocket watch would be a power move...
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Moser also fits the bill here they are very quirky watches even in the very simple time only models.
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15 February 2019, 02:36 AM | #25 |
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i dont dislike it. I probably wouldn't choose it personally for a dress watch, but there is nothing wrong with it. I tend to think most of them are on the more casual end of the dress watch spectrum hence why it wouldn't be my first choice with a tux
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Personally I'd just pick my Cartier tank, small, thin and under the radar. |
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11 February 2019, 10:46 PM | #27 |
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Any watch kept in pocket
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11 February 2019, 11:05 PM | #28 |
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Agree with Tyler. What you're looking for is probably not a Rolex.
But, hey, since you asked, this is what I would wear. It would fly in the face of all convention, but heck, I would still grin every time I checked the time. (And yes, I check the time when I wear a tux. Gasp, the horror. ) |
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I wear my GMT with tuxedos but I agree that a slimmer, gold watch with a black leather band is the way to go. |
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