what is your dress watch

[bogey]

Been looking around for a dress watch. I currently use my sub for formal occasions such as black tie events or when a tux is required. I was looking at the ss/plat yachtmaster ( can't seem to get a black dial dyatona at msrp ), however, my girlfriend claims that the watch should be have a leather strap ( i have a PAM 48 but it looks to casual ). My other options are the IWC portugese chrono in ss, or a glashutte panodate in ss also. So what do you guys wear for such occasions.....

[SPACE-DWELLER]

The SS Daytona is the dress watch for me. The SS GMT IIc I use an an everyday "beater".

[marshallr47]

The TT ToG or TT Blue Sub.

[f16570]

I think that perhaps your girlfriend has a point about the leather strap.
Paneria is far from dressy, so I would not consider it.
My Exp II covers all bases for me, but what about a Rolex Prince?

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[bogey]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The SS Daytona is the dress watch for me. The SS GMT IIc I use an an everyday "beater".

can't afford those at the moment... they're not selling it at msrp. also, i already have the GMT II in pepsi.

[JJ Irani]

Bluesy or Platty.....take your pick!! Both very dressy!!

[bogey]

Originally Posted by f16570

I think that perhaps your girlfriend has a point about the leather strap.
Paneria is far from dressy, so I would not consider it.
My Exp II covers all bases for me, but what about a Rolex Prince?

f

i have the exp II too, in white dial.. looking for something a little more dressy. sorry, the prince does nothing for me.

[bogey]

any comments on the ss/plat YM? isn't it dressy enough coz of the polished center links?

[Dan Pierce]

This or this.
dP

[GrandDaddy]

I don't wear a dress but I wear one of the five when I am fully clothed. BTW, check this out: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=dress

[bogey]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

This or this.
dP

i find the dj's a bit small, having gotten used to 40mm watches. that black bezel on you GMT is sweet. I've got mine on pepsi and was thinking of getting the black. just got to find one in the black market, rsc here keeps the old one if replacement is made by them.

[bogey]

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

I don't wear a dress but I wear one of the five when I am fully clothed. BTW, check this out: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=dress

oops.. sorry.. didn't see that post. anyway, was hoping for some inputs on the abovementioned watches also...

[DC watchman]

I wear my Sub for everything but it is currently my only watch. Were I too get a 'real" grown up dress watch the two you mentioned are excellent choices.

Others might be, depending on your budget:

Vacheron Constatin Patrimony
Patek Phlippe Calatrava
JLC Master series.

I don't know that I get dressed up enough to warrant the kind of $$$$ for any one of those. A great choice on a budget for a dress watch is the Longines "Conquest 1950"s series. Basically replicas of the classic Longines from that era. Nice attention to detail on the dial and casework for the $$$. They are beautiful watches in any price bracket.

Lot's of good choices out there besides Rolex......

[BuffaloRolex]

My dress loves to watch "Days of our Lives."

[Tools]

I keep 6 watches that I actually wear on leather for just such an occassion: (I have some others, but they just sit in the box.)






And not pictured in leather yet is this 40 year old Seamaster off for a service.


I try to keep all the bases covered..

[Thani]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[59*]

Gold, Silver or White. Don't think you would ever catch me in colors for dress purposes. I'd wear a #18238

[RolexSoFla]

As of last week, my new SS/WG TOG with white dial. Actually it works well for dress or casual.

[GoldenBear]

It's a Rolex. Even an Air King (no offense) is dressy by comparison to other brands. There is no Rolex that wouldn't look great with a suit or Tux. Besides some here only have one Rolex and others still waiting for their 1st.

[whiskyguy]

Usually this JLC master


Sometimes this 50's 6332

[Triple Black 88]

Here's mine. I love this watch

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[veilstylez]

my Daytona is my dress watch for sure

[SALTY]

Day-Date 18K YG bark finish with black face.

[pol]

For me any one of my watches make the perfect dress watch...from my SS Sub Date, looks great with a black suit, cuff links and a white shirt....to the TT Oyster Date which goes great with any suit, to the SS '63 OP Date which is great for less formal occassions. All of them are great...I don't use just one and that way I get to take them all out on the town once and a while.

[haakon59]

If you want to go with a Rolex, buy the SS Datejust--it looks very nice as a dress watch as the picture above shows. But overall I tend to agree with your girlfriend that for formal occasions a leather strap watch is best. If you want to go "low budget", look at Revue Thommen who has several nice "gold plated" watches in the area of $600.00 or so. If you can afford a bit more, go for the Omega DeVille or the Zenith Elite or perhaps a Blancpain. All are nice choices. But if you heart wants Rolex, the SS Datejust would be the way I would go.

[marshallr47]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

This or this.
dP

Dan, I really like your DJ on the jubilee band. Real classy.

[thedips]

here is my dress watch... some kinda gold rolex...

(and yes i do wear two hair ties and a religious bracelet with my dress watch )haha

[roadcarver]

Anything goes for me as a dresswatch. Heck even a Seiko!

Sea-Dweller
Seamaster 2531.80
Seamaster Chrono 2594.50
Seiko 200m Divers

[nikhsub1]

Here is mine :D

[HeavyHitter415]

I wear a suit and tie daily for work. I chose the "bling" of a SS DJ w/ WG Fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet to compliment my look. Personally, I feel that the Oyster Perpetual/Cellini models are perfect for dress occasions. The Professional models should be reserved for casual occasions. As a matter of fact, I want the GMT next...for wear with jeans, sneakers, and a T. Just the opinion of a 28 year old=)

PS
I read GQ Magazine.