I am considering buying a dress watch for New Years.

[dddl]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I agree that every collection would be complete with a dress watch but I definitely don’t think everybody needs a Cellini.

Ditto...

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Very nice and most underrated Rolex out there right now imo

Thank you, sir.

[tkc324]

I bought a vintage yG day date... change it to a black strap for black tie events.

[sunnygps]

Here is what I ended up buying. I do have couple of other less expensive watches, such as from Montblanc and even Stowa. I am so used to wearing watches, it will drive me crazy if were to not wear one - tux or no tux.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by jd57

Would look at the Lange Saxonia thin. The 37mm is a bargain and a small, thin precious metal watch is ideal if you are wearing it with black tie.

Saxonia for me too.

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

I have a couple of sports model already and I am considering a Rolex Cellini. I don’t feel right wearing a Tux and a sports watch. To me every guy need at least one Cellini in there collection. Correct me if I am wrong.


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Money Mike 83 will you wear it alot? I say wear the Daytona you have in the Avatar.

[77T]

Originally Posted by joli160

Save yourself the trouble, you should not wear any watch with a tuxedo. That's just plain rude.

A good choice could be to skip a watch.

Regarding “rude” - well that’s a bit strong - just wearing it wouldn’t be rude. It should be out of sight under the cuffs.

However, checking it in plain view, or especially in mixed company, during the event would appear boorish.

If one were out of sight, like outside or in the “facility” then checking the time would be fine.


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[Yuri.Popov]

100% agree we all need a dress watch...certainly looks weird dressing up and wearing a sport model.

[LigerBelair]

Originally Posted by sunnygps

Here is what I ended up buying. I do have couple of other less expensive watches, such as from Montblanc and even Stowa. I am so used to wearing watches, it will drive me crazy if were to not wear one - tux or no tux.

Great looking GO! I'm seriously looking at a Panoreserve myself.

[kearez]

Check out other brands, JLC, Breguet, Patek for your “dress” watch. Or you could get a vintage DJ get a nice leather band.

Also who cares about that Instagram post of what watch to wear when. No one would throw you out a party if your weren’t wearing the correct watch. I’d personally just stick with your Daytona.

[leisen]

Originally Posted by AK797

Saxonia for me too.

For me Patek 5196, 5119, instead.

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by joli160

Save yourself the trouble, you should not wear any watch with a tuxedo. That's just plain rude.

As I am An Old, this is what I was taught, too.

But ... it never made any sense to me. I acknowledge the “You are already there“ aspect, but there are other factors. Some people have babysitters with curfews. Others may want to take the morphine/molly/whatever at a certain time, to have it kick in just right.
“Time waits for no one, and it won’t wait for me ...”

[joli160]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

As I am An Old, this is what I was taught, too.

But ... it never made any sense to me. I acknowledge the “You are already there“ aspect, but there are other factors. Some people have babysitters with curfews. Others may want to take the morphine/molly/whatever at a certain time, to have it kick in just right.
“Time waits for no one, and it won’t wait for me ...”

Absolutely, in such case the least one can do is indeed use a dress watch on black leather instead of a G-shock or Submariner and use it discretely as 77T pointed out.

Attending a black tie event without regard for it's "rules" does not show a lot of respect to the host.

Some will never try to understand and perhaps are just eager to show that they own a Rolex. Hey look at me everybody, I made it

Exactly the contrary from what black tie stands for, but ignorance is bliss

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

I have a couple of sports model already and I am considering a Rolex Cellini. I don’t feel right wearing a Tux and a sports watch. To me every guy need at least one Cellini in there collection. Correct me if I am wrong.


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You are wrong imho. I can assure you I have never once said “I need a a Cellini”

I did admire an older round platinum model with the pale blue dial and seriously considered it but that is not the question.

I have owned multiple Calatrava models at once but when I laid eyes on my 5124g I sold them all. It is not a dress watch but a casual all around non sport watch. For my taste, at its price point there is not another watch that can touch it.

If you wish to diversify, rather than focus on Cellini, it is a great opportunity to cultivate your own sense of taste for non sport models. Maybe you will come back to the Cellini after all but with a more complete and confident understanding of your choice.

[Bizcut1]

When forced to suit or tux, I wear this...

[Bizcut1]

On another note, I once thought "I needed a Cellini," but I was hungry and I thought it was some kind of Italian pastry...

[martinjames192]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Bond. James Bond



Wear what you like. And like what you wear

This just a perfect response. Following a trend or suggestion might get you in a situation where you're just not confident enough with your dressing. So just go with what you feel comfortable with.

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[Roddypeepa]

To me every guy need at least one Cellini in there collection. Correct me if I am wrong.


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Yes. It should read, “at least one Cellini in their collection.”

You’re welcome.





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[JebM]

Wear a watch when you need to know what time it is... black tie or not. New Years seems like a reasonable time to wear a watch. get a Patek.

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by joli160

Absolutely, in such case the least one can do is indeed use a dress watch on black leather

A quick luncheon poll here revealed an unexpected US dichotomy - All three Southerners (NC/MS) had been taught the “no watch with a tux” bit at some point in their youth, while the three Yankees (NY/CT) had never even heard of such a rule.

[Lenny1989]

Originally Posted by moneymike83

I have a couple of sports model already and I am considering a Rolex Cellini. I don’t feel right wearing a Tux and a sports watch. To me every guy need at least one Cellini in there collection. Correct me if I am wrong.


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I think there are far better dress watches out there for that money than a Cellini IMO

[jschmidtdmd]

I think a nice Lange would fit the bill. You'd probably wear it more than you suspect.

[Cabaiguan]

The time only Cellini is very nice but I’d be hard pressed to choose it over say an ALS Saxonia thin. The PP 5196 is also a great choice. I’m a fan of Nomos too if you’re OK w stainless. Too many options that outshine the Cellini IMO.

[Big Green]

I wear my IWC with a suit, 7 day Portugueser. Rolexes for weekend/travel. I will also, for a evening formal event etc, wear a Royal Oak.

[TswaneNguni]

No one from the Etiquette Squad has mentioned a pocket watch .

[Ticknaway]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

I think if you're in a crowd where you feel you need a tux and a proper dress watch, then you're probably also in a crowd where you should get a dress watch from Patek instead of Rolex, for better or worse.

This makes sense!!

[htc8p]

for a proper dress watch a calatrava would be the ideal choice

but there are alternatives like jlc

but if james bond could wear a submariner in his tuxedo, why not

[jimcameron]

I'm asleep by 10. No watch.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

No one from the Etiquette Squad has mentioned a pocket watch .

They are still considering dress watches with complications??

[moneymike83]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

To me every guy need at least one Cellini in there collection. Correct me if I am wrong.


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Yes. It should read, “at least one Cellini in their collection.”

You’re welcome.


Don’t have to be a Cellini, can be a invicta.


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