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submariner16610 · 20 April 2009, 12:20 PM

hello fellow trfers! what do you think is the most appropriate watch that goes with a tux or suite?(for formal and semi formal).sub steel,gmt2c 2 tone,dj oyster strap 2 tone? i dont like jubilee straps.i love oyster and im more of sports watches. i know the daydate would be nice but i dont have it!!

ijen0311 · 20 April 2009, 12:22 PM

Datejust

diablojota · 20 April 2009, 12:22 PM

Out of the list, probably the DJ. But that said, I say any which one works. If you have gold cufflinks, wear either of the TTs, if silver, all are an option, IMO.

kyle L · 20 April 2009, 12:26 PM

Rolex explorer I would go good. Never tried, but I can just imagine it.

sea-dweller · 20 April 2009, 12:38 PM

Any from your list would be fine. I've worn my GMT II, SD, Sub Date, DJ and Explorer 1 with various tuxes, suits (both 2 and 3 button jackets and double breasted many years ago), and also with sportcoats (both 2 and 3 button variations)

bodybump · 20 April 2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

Datejust

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Cato · 20 April 2009, 01:46 PM

DateJust, definately!

Wildwing · 20 April 2009, 01:57 PM

This formal enough for ya? Anyhow, I think a Datejust or the Date are the most appropriate, though you don't see too many of the Dates around.

adr · 20 April 2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Rolex explorer I would go good. Never tried, but I can just imagine it.

+1

its my choice too, truly a classic.

CPTL · 20 April 2009, 11:10 PM

This thread again?

AIKO · 20 April 2009, 11:56 PM

Most of the sport watches are fine with a suit, something with a black leather strap would be best with a tux.

Balboa · 21 April 2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

Most of the sport watches are fine with a suit, something with a black leather strap would be best with a tux.

Exactly! While none of the watches on your list are really "dress watches", the DJ is The best choice. Why not get a nice black leather strap for your DJ? Gator or croc even better. It is fairly easy to change out the Oyster bracelet for a strap and that will go a long way to dress up the watch. Takes away some of the bulk and adds a more elegant look.

If you dress formally a lot, it sounds like a great excuse to by a fine dress watch.

Mark

hflee55 · 21 April 2009, 12:40 AM

for me, any rolex would do.

SLS · 21 April 2009, 12:46 AM

Preferably a YG or WG watch on a nice black croc strap....or no watch!
Wearing a Sub/GMT/etc with a tux is comparable to wearing white socks with a tux.
But I guess formal etiquette these days has gone out the window.
~Scott

kzm40 · 21 April 2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner16610

hello fellow trfers! what do you think is the most appropriate watch that goes with a tux or suite?(for formal and semi formal).sub steel,gmt2c 2 tone,dj oyster strap 2 tone? i dont like jubilee straps.i love oyster and im more of sports watches. i know the daydate would be nice but i dont have it!!

Well the Sub worked for Mr Bond.. :)

tubojunk · 21 April 2009, 02:10 AM

Most appropriate is definitely the datejust.

GEZ7ch · 21 April 2009, 02:59 AM

Definitely Explorer 114270:

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idk01 · 21 April 2009, 03:14 AM

Use to be my YG DD but flipped that last year, now my TT DJ

problmchylde · 21 April 2009, 03:38 AM

Although I don't own 1, I think a TT 16613 fits the bill.

20 April 2009, 12:20 PM	#1
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	appropriate watch for formal attire hello fellow trfers! what do you think is the most appropriate watch that goes with a tux or suite?(for formal and semi formal).sub steel,gmt2c 2 tone,dj oyster strap 2 tone? i dont like jubilee straps.i love oyster and im more of sports watches. i know the daydate would be nice but i dont have it!!

20 April 2009, 12:22 PM	#3
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Out of the list, probably the DJ. But that said, I say any which one works. If you have gold cufflinks, wear either of the TTs, if silver, all are an option, IMO. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

20 April 2009, 12:38 PM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Any from your list would be fine. I've worn my GMT II, SD, Sub Date, DJ and Explorer 1 with various tuxes, suits (both 2 and 3 button jackets and double breasted many years ago), and also with sportcoats (both 2 and 3 button variations) __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 April 2009, 01:57 PM	#8
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	This formal enough for ya? Anyhow, I think a Datejust or the Date are the most appropriate, though you don't see too many of the Dates around. Attached Images

20 April 2009, 11:10 PM	#10
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	This thread again? Attached Images __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

20 April 2009, 12:22 PM	#2
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Datejust

20 April 2009, 12:26 PM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Rolex explorer I would go good. Never tried, but I can just imagine it.

20 April 2009, 01:46 PM	#7
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,200	DateJust, definately!

20 April 2009, 11:56 PM	#11
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Most of the sport watches are fine with a suit, something with a black leather strap would be best with a tux.

21 April 2009, 12:40 AM	#13
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	for me, any rolex would do.

21 April 2009, 12:46 AM	#14
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Preferably a YG or WG watch on a nice black croc strap....or no watch! Wearing a Sub/GMT/etc with a tux is comparable to wearing white socks with a tux. But I guess formal etiquette these days has gone out the window. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 April 2009, 02:10 AM	#16
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	Most appropriate is definitely the datejust. __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

21 April 2009, 02:59 AM	#17
GEZ7ch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Israel Watch: Tag Heuer Wan2110 Posts: 397	Definitely Explorer 114270: __________________ ROLEX Yacht-Master 116622 Pt.Dial Tag Heuer Aquaracer Automatic WAN2110 and WAP2011 Longines HydroConquest Quartz Ref.L3.663.4.76.6 Certina DS - Action Diver Automatic 200m - Blue Dial

21 April 2009, 03:14 AM	#18
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Use to be my YG DD but flipped that last year, now my TT DJ __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

21 April 2009, 03:38 AM	#19
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Although I don't own 1, I think a TT 16613 fits the bill.

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