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Submadatejust · 25 May 2007, 09:36 PM

Going out to dinner in Dress Whites (this is the "choker" uniform made popular in "Officer and a Gentleman").

It is Fleet Week here in the City, and Memorial Day Weekend. I want to display the cloth of our nation (Navy uniform, as I once heard it rather poetically framed) to its best advantage.

If I am not too wrong, "Dress White" is the chokers with ribbons, "Dinner Dress Whites" are same with mini ribbons and gloves, and "Full Dress Whites" are large medals, gloves and sword. "Dinner" Dress uniforms are the military equivalent of the DJ.

Anyhow, of my two watches, which is more appropriate?

1) Blue DJ
2) Sub 5513

Thanks for any suggestions, and happy Memorial Day to my fellow vets, allies included!

SUBS

padi56 · 25 May 2007, 09:45 PM

Well going strictly to the Wis rules,suppose the DJ would be classed as the most dress watch.But as long as sub fitted under cuff or shirt the 5513 Sub would be my personal choice,but again do you need to wear a watch.

C.J. · 25 May 2007, 09:55 PM

Personally, I think the 5513 just belongs with USN dress whites.

nko51 · 25 May 2007, 10:29 PM

TT White Gold DateJust!

Andad · 25 May 2007, 11:09 PM

no watch required.

Arturo · 25 May 2007, 11:12 PM

Sub is greatest fit

GrandDaddy · 25 May 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

Going out to dinner in Dress Whites (this is the "choker" uniform made popular in "Officer and a Gentleman").

It is Fleet Week here in the City, and Memorial Day Weekend. I want to display the cloth of our nation (Navy uniform, as I once heard it rather poetically framed) to its best advantage.

If I am not too wrong, "Dress White" is the chokers with ribbons, "Dinner Dress Whites" are same with mini ribbons and gloves, and "Full Dress Whites" are large medals, gloves and sword. "Dinner" Dress uniforms are the military equivalent of the DJ.

Anyhow, of my two watches, which is more appropriate?

1) Blue DJ
2) Sub 5513

Thanks for any suggestions, and happy Memorial Day to my fellow vets, allies included!

SUBS

When I was still on active duty I always wore my DJ for formal occasions (i.e., chokers or SDB). It's a matter of preference. Are you still on active duty?

Submadatejust · 26 May 2007, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

When I was still on active duty I always wore my DJ for formal occasions (i.e., chokers or SDB). It's a matter of preference. Are you still on active duty?

No, I'm in the IRR. I work at a hedge fund, which is somewhat similar to, say, Flag Plot!

I see that I mixed my references in the OP.

First "DJ" meant "dinner jacket..."

Second was the reference to the watch.

That must have been confusing.

Think I'll go with the Sub...not that it will be easily visible!

GrandDaddy · 26 May 2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

No, I'm in the IRR. I work at a hedge fund, which is somewhat similar to, say, Flag Plot!

I see that I mixed my references in the OP.

First "DJ" meant "dinner jacket..."

Second was the reference to the watch.

That must have been confusing.

Think I'll go with the Sub...not that it will be easily visible!

I was referring to Date Just (DJ) in my previous post.

Submadatejust · 26 May 2007, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

I was referring to Date Just (DJ) in my previous post.

I definitely understood you, Shipmate!

Now I can't remember if ALLCOPY means "I understood everything you said," or if it was COPY ALL. :(

marshallr47 · 25 May 2007, 11:33 PM

Go with the Sub. Very classy

Gedanken · 25 May 2007, 11:39 PM

I'd say the Sub - it's consistent with the naval theme.

bwalkerVintage · 26 May 2007, 04:04 AM

Sub

JJ Irani · 26 May 2007, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Personally, I think the 5513 just belongs with USN dress whites.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

I'd say the Sub - it's consistent with the naval theme.

Makes sense to me!!

Goodwatch · 26 May 2007, 05:45 AM

While it's no anwer to the question at hand, this would do nicely:

mike · 26 May 2007, 07:30 AM

dfn8tly · 27 May 2007, 07:17 AM

Franz,
That gold Chopard is absolutely breathtaking!
You must feel like total elegance whenever you wear it.
You do wear it?

Goodwatch · 27 May 2007, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfn8tly

Franz,
That gold Chopard is absolutely breathtaking!
You must feel like total elegance whenever you wear it.
You do wear it?

I wish this could be true.

As this wasn’t posted in a ‘scan day’ thread, I can get away with the fact that I don’t own that work of art. It’s beyond my means. And please, don’t use the German spelling of my name. It’s Frans, with an S.

Rubenonfire · 27 May 2007, 07:58 AM

Tough call, I feel both watches are appropriate. Considering the uniform and the event, I would go DJ. It's understated and elegant and the blue face is certainly reminiscent of a nautical theme. Either way you can't go wrong. Those Navy whites sure do remind me of my dad. Have fun!

Obsession · 26 May 2007, 07:35 AM

Rolex but...

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 May 2007, 07:52 AM

None of the two!

If you want to go "Navy Dress Uniform", there is only ONE watch to wear:

The Yachtmaster II..............of course!

Just to be sure: You ARE going to a carnival, aren't ya??

GrandDaddy · 26 May 2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Just to be sure: You ARE going to a carnival, aren't ya??

Not sure if you are joking or not.

armypilot · 26 May 2007, 09:22 AM

I'd go with the Submariner. My GMT goes great with my dress blues! Love the look of the sport watches.

haakon59 · 26 May 2007, 10:47 AM

I have never been in the Navy or the armed services, and not knowing any of their traditions but just thinking of this as a civilian, I would heartily recommend the Submariner. Why?

1. Classic styling as the "dive" watch.
2. Easily recoginized as a dive and by extension a Navy watch.
3. Rolex Submariner says you are always vigilient and working but is very well (and ruggedly) styled.

If you were in the Air Force, I would say go Breitling. Navy, to me there is really only one choice.

roadcarver · 27 May 2007, 09:12 AM

Go for the sub!

Mrdi · 26 May 2007, 09:28 AM

Exp 1

sashton8 · 26 May 2007, 12:22 PM

If you're a real officer it doesn't matter because you'er in the god damn navy.

GrandDaddy · 26 May 2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sashton8

If you're a real officer it doesn't matter because you'er in the god damn navy.

What is your definition of a "real" officer? And what is your point?

Submadatejust · 27 May 2007, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

What is your definition of a "real" officer? And what is your point?

Hmm...good questions.

I will post a couple of pictures later on tonight, I hope. Event was moved to tonight.

Going to go with the Sub this time.

Thanks, everyone.

Alex Stylianou · 26 May 2007, 06:46 PM

Dj

25 May 2007, 09:36 PM	#1
Submadatejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 242	Which watch to wear with Navy dress uniform? Going out to dinner in Dress Whites (this is the "choker" uniform made popular in "Officer and a Gentleman"). It is Fleet Week here in the City, and Memorial Day Weekend. I want to display the cloth of our nation (Navy uniform, as I once heard it rather poetically framed) to its best advantage. If I am not too wrong, "Dress White" is the chokers with ribbons, "Dinner Dress Whites" are same with mini ribbons and gloves, and "Full Dress Whites" are large medals, gloves and sword. "Dinner" Dress uniforms are the military equivalent of the DJ. Anyhow, of my two watches, which is more appropriate? 1) Blue DJ 2) Sub 5513 Thanks for any suggestions, and happy Memorial Day to my fellow vets, allies included! SUBS

25 May 2007, 09:45 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well going strictly to the Wis rules,suppose the DJ would be classed as the most dress watch.But as long as sub fitted under cuff or shirt the 5513 Sub would be my personal choice,but again do you need to wear a watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 May 2007, 09:55 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Personally, I think the 5513 just belongs with USN dress whites. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

25 May 2007, 10:29 PM	#4
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	TT White Gold DateJust! __________________

25 May 2007, 11:09 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	no watch required. __________________ E

25 May 2007, 11:12 PM	#6
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Sub is greatest fit

25 May 2007, 11:33 PM	#11
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Go with the Sub. Very classy __________________ Ron

25 May 2007, 11:39 PM	#12
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I'd say the Sub - it's consistent with the naval theme. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

26 May 2007, 04:04 AM	#13
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Sub

26 May 2007, 05:45 AM	#15
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	While it's no anwer to the question at hand, this would do nicely: __________________ Member# 127

26 May 2007, 07:30 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

27 May 2007, 07:17 AM	#17
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Franz, That gold Chopard is absolutely breathtaking! You must feel like total elegance whenever you wear it. You do wear it?

27 May 2007, 07:58 AM	#19
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Tough call, I feel both watches are appropriate. Considering the uniform and the event, I would go DJ. It's understated and elegant and the blue face is certainly reminiscent of a nautical theme. Either way you can't go wrong. Those Navy whites sure do remind me of my dad. Have fun!

26 May 2007, 07:35 AM	#20
Obsession Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Aykun Location: Istanbul/Turkey Watch: Tissot Seastar Posts: 804	Rolex but...

26 May 2007, 07:52 AM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	None of the two! If you want to go "Navy Dress Uniform", there is only ONE watch to wear: The Yachtmaster II..............of course! Just to be sure: You ARE going to a carnival, aren't ya?? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 May 2007, 09:22 AM	#23
armypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: John David Location: Buckeye, AZ Watch: 1980 Rolex 16750 Posts: 256	I'd go with the Submariner. My GMT goes great with my dress blues! Love the look of the sport watches.

26 May 2007, 10:47 AM	#24
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I have never been in the Navy or the armed services, and not knowing any of their traditions but just thinking of this as a civilian, I would heartily recommend the Submariner. Why? 1. Classic styling as the "dive" watch. 2. Easily recoginized as a dive and by extension a Navy watch. 3. Rolex Submariner says you are always vigilient and working but is very well (and ruggedly) styled. If you were in the Air Force, I would say go Breitling. Navy, to me there is really only one choice.

27 May 2007, 09:12 AM	#25
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Go for the sub! __________________ I'm just a cook...

26 May 2007, 09:28 AM	#26
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Exp 1

26 May 2007, 12:22 PM	#27
sashton8 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 19	If you're a real officer it doesn't matter because you'er in the god damn navy.

26 May 2007, 06:46 PM	#30
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Dj

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