Suggestion for a dress watch please

[nfld]

Hi all, I currently own a Sub but would like a nice Dress watch as a second watch. I wear my Sub out swimming, biking, working, everyday stuff ...but I would like to get a dress watch for those special occasions. Yes I could probably wear my Sub for those occasions but I would like suggestions for a nice dress watch, any pics of you wearing your dress watch are appreciated. Thanks in advance

[Pongster]

Something thin, time-only (maybe even just a two hander), in PM and on leather.

If you want Rolex, maybe a Cellini.

But do check out brands like ALS (saxonia), PP (calatrava), JLC (master ultra thin), Seiko (Grand Seiko), and FPJ (souverain).

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by Pongster

Something thin, time-only (maybe even just a two hander), in PM and on leather.

If you want Rolex, maybe a Cellini.

But do check out brands like ALS (saxonia), PP (calatrava), JLC (master ultra thin), Seiko (Grand Seiko), and FPJ (souverain).

Yep

[lovegmt73]

Cartier Tank, Cartier Santos


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[Skyrider01]

What price range are you looking at? Under 15K, I would look at JLC.

[nfld]

Originally Posted by Skyrider01

What price range are you looking at? Under 15K, I would look at JLC.

Looking in the 10-20k price range

[campfire]

Originally Posted by nfld

Looking in the 10-20k price range

As others have already shared, at the top end of your budget, you can get a VC, ALS and Patek (preowned).

For value, under 10K, I would get the JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon. Such a nice watch.

Hope this helps.

[WatchThinker]

Originally Posted by nfld

Looking in the 10-20k price range

Then I would definitely look to Breguet. classic.

[Jacentito]

Originally Posted by WatchThinker

Then I would definitely look to Breguet. classic.

My thoughts exactly. rich history, not on everyone's wrist, underappreciated

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by nfld

Thanks for all your suggestions... So far I have it narrowed it down to three watches that I like the look of; they are (1) JLC Master Control Date, (2) Patek Calatrava and (3) Vacheron Constantin Patrimony. A few people here suggested buying used, is it because there are good deals to be had buying them used right now? Any final thoughts most welcomed....and again Thank You in Advance

Originally Posted by nfld

Looking in the 10-20k price range

Lots of options in that range!

Suggestion to buy used, especially with JLC or VC, is that resale is relatively poor, so more more bang for your buck with pre-owned.

What color dial and hands? Case material?
That could help with suggestions to consider.

Lange makes some absolutely beautiful watches.
And IWC Portugiesers look great.

[SearChart]

Rolex only makes one dress line, the Cellini.

[lovegmt73]

For that budget PP Calatrava


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[pearson1995]

Reverso in SS
Lange Saxonia or 1815 time only
Patek calatrava


From cheapest to most expensive, and you can’t go wrong with any

[EEpro]

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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by EEpro

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Nice, but it is not a dress watch.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Nice, but it is not a dress watch.

Fair enough. If I needed a true dress watch I would get a preowned Patek Calatrava. Very reasonably priced for PM.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Fair enough. If I needed a true dress watch I would get a preowned Patek Calatrava. Very reasonably priced for PM.

Been eying a few PP Calatrava Ref. 96 myself as well

[Papanas]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Been eying a few PP Calatrava Ref. 96 myself as well

Or a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control ?
What do you think about that? Lovely dress watch . Imho
It’s been growing on me.

[solesman]

Absolutely beautiful watch! Perfection in my eyes.

Originally Posted by EEpro

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[bp1000]

PP calatrava or jlc ultra thin moon

[Chewbacca]

If barely used, a $6k budget can get an absolute stunner of a traditional manufacture dress watch. $15k is platinum territory.

New still offers a lot. Too many to list. But you’ll do much better nos or barely used.

Example: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=733837

I’d just pick a favorite brand and go from there. Every brand that matters has one dress watch in their catalog.

[subtona]

Dress watch.

* Keep it simple. Time only / no date.
* 39mm or less
* <10mm thick.
* on leather
* preowned as most do not hold their value in the current sports watch market.

Those are my general suggestions.exceptions can be made but a good starting point.

As others have mentioned JLC has many Interesting offerings. The resale is typically poor.
Patek Calatrava are nice but uninspiring and their manual Calatrava movements desperately need updating imho.
Cartier has options worth considering, resale also weak.


Lots of vintage options, you don’t have to spend a lot to get a fantastic looking timeless watch... the biggest obstacle here is your wrist size as many of the older watches are 36mm. Great size for a dress watch provided your wrists are not massive.

Remember a similar size dress watch wears bigger than a sports watch because there is more dial real estate.

[nfld]

Originally Posted by subtona

Dress watch.

* Keep it simple. Time only / no date.
* 39mm or less
* <10mm thick.
* on leather
* preowned as most do not hold their value in the current sports watch market.

Those are my general suggestions.exceptions can be made but a good starting point.

As others have mentioned JLC has many Interesting offerings. The resale is typically poor.
Patek Calatrava are nice but uninspiring and their manual Calatrava movements desperately need updating imho.
Cartier has options worth considering, resale also weak.


Lots of vintage options, you don’t have to spend a lot to get a fantastic looking timeless watch... the biggest obstacle here is your wrist size as many of the older watches are 36mm. Great size for a dress watch provided your wrists are not massive.

Remember a similar size dress watch wears bigger than a sports watch because there is more dial real estate.

Thank you for your great advice....East Coast here too...as a far as East Coast as you can get in North america

[subtona]

Originally Posted by nfld

Thank you for your great advice....East Coast here too...as a far as East Coast as you can get in North america

[gttime]

Originally Posted by subtona

Dress watch.

* Keep it simple. Time only / no date.
* 39mm or less
* <10mm thick.
* on leather
* preowned as most do not hold their value in the current sports watch market.

Those are my general suggestions.exceptions can be made but a good starting point.

As others have mentioned JLC has many Interesting offerings. The resale is typically poor.
Patek Calatrava are nice but uninspiring and their manual Calatrava movements desperately need updating imho.
Cartier has options worth considering, resale also weak.


Lots of vintage options, you don’t have to spend a lot to get a fantastic looking timeless watch... the biggest obstacle here is your wrist size as many of the older watches are 36mm. Great size for a dress watch provided your wrists are not massive.

Remember a similar size dress watch wears bigger than a sports watch because there is more dial real estate.

Excellent advice! I also don’t like complications on a dress watch so no date and no subdials. A second hand is ok to me.

JLC has some amazing dress watches. I wanted something larger than traditional and love my Zenith Elite 6150 bought new for a great price, also didn’t want gold as I don’t wear it much at all. Even wearing suits all week I don’t need a true dress watch.

I would probably get a a preowned JLC Ultra Thin in White Gold in your price range. There is a beauty on Chrono24.

[Stud Screw]

Calatrava is the classic dress watch.

[MrMercedes]

Sky-Dweller SG!

[BT1985]

Lange Saxonia, Vacheron Patrimony, preowned PP Calatrava, the newly released JLC master series I found really stunning but the Reverso is obviously an icon for a reason, a gold Cartier tank or santos. These come to mind for me.

[VincentM]

BB S&G, DJ Blue Azzurro, CHNR

[learningtofly]

Originally Posted by VincentM

BB S&G, DJ Blue Azzurro, CHNR

Another vote for ALS... this is mine (an 1815 Up/Down), although there are only 25 in the world of these. The non-LE might be doable within budget, though.