Subs and Suits

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Rags

Sorry but the hulk doesn't go with a suit.

;-)

[jw0n]

I think both the Sub and GMT look great with suits.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by AK797

As Eric's great pic shows it works just fine, esp if you have matching cufflinks.

Love the Cuff Links. Are they Tiffany?
I have two pairs of movement cuff links that are a lot of fun.




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[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Mick P

You could wear a flower pot on your head if you wanted when wearing a suit, but it would be rather inappropriate and look foolish.

The same applies to wearing chunky watches that catch on the cuff. You can certainly wear them but it's not really a good idea.

Subs look good when worn with casual attire or preferably when in the water.

Regards

Mick

Funny imagery, but completely agree with your basic sentiment.
While there are no "rules", there are conventions. It's not always important to fit in, and there may be times when it's more fun to buck tradition and embrace your individual style.

Someone in this thread used the example of sneakers with a suit. Probably a very comfortable alternative to conventional foot wear in that setting. I wouldn't know. Inappropriate? That's being judgemental and I won't go that far. Unconventional? Without question. If your objective is to call attention to yourself then you will likely succeed. Good or bad, you alone can decide.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

You can wear any Rolex with a suit. You can wear some Rolex watches with a tux. Just my opinion.

DSSD and a suit is a big no-no in my book.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by liuk3

That convention was broken a long time ago. Wear whatever you want with a suit. Wasn't it Bill Clinton who would wear his Timex Ironman with a suit?

I remember it well.

Rules may change, or perhaps they never really existed in the first place. Conventions however are not so simply defined by whatever personality or celebrity du jour chooses to wear, or not to wear.

If the face in the mirror isn't the leader of the free world, or Her Majesty's finest secret agent, then I'm not sure a plastic Timex, or a sports Rolex, is the best choice with formal attire. Certainly not "conventional".

[kirksingleton]

i wear my sub with everything from flip flops to my tux with no prob.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by Jwin

What about the DSSD? I think that is one Rolex that definitely won't work with a suit or even business casual. The clunkiness and wording around the dial make it look too casual.

Agreed. My sub fits under my cuff just fine. I don't think the DSSD would fit well at all. I have a 5001-07 and although it looks great with a dress shirt, typically does not fit under my cuff. I tend not to wear it because of that.

[Ckci]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Absolutely. Purists will diagree, but personally, I feel almost any Rolex will work with a suit.

I'm clearly not a "purist" and proud of it! Great photos Eric et. al.

[Ckci]

Not really a suit but since I can dress how I want I almost never choose a suit these days.

[68camaro]

Whats there not to like:)

[kilyung]

I'm mostly a suit guy and can attest that Subs work fine with suits. Especially in gold.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by SearChart

DSSD and a suit is a big no-no in my book.

Probably true. The DSSD is the only piece that might be a tad too large for a shirt cuff. It also depends on how you wear your suits. I wear pretty casual suits in the summer. I think people are overthinking it when it comes to what to wear. Wearing a sports watch with a suit could look "forced" or it could look very natural. Depends on how you carry yourself.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'm mostly a suit guy and can attest that Subs work fine with suits. Especially in gold.

They sure do, Mike!

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Mick P

You could wear a flower pot on your head if you wanted when wearing a suit, but it would be rather inappropriate and look foolish.

The same applies to wearing chunky watches that catch on the cuff. You can certainly wear them but it's not really a good idea.

Subs look good when worn with casual attire or preferably when in the water.

Regards

Mick

Depends on how you wear that flower pot... See above.

Obviously the Submariner is meant to be worn in the water. I wear mine surfing all the time. I also could care less when I go out at night if I need to throw on a suit if it remains on my wrist. Maybe it's because I live near the ocean. I use my watches for sport.

I've worn my GMT-Master II with a suit. I had someone come up to me and tell me it is a pilot's watch and shouldn't be worn with a suit at a wedding. I then discussed my time as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy for an hour with the guy. By the end of the conversation, I am pretty sure he could have cared less what accessory choice I made. The point is, it's all about the wearer...

[Steve36Efc]

I'm no fashion guru, but I wouldn't have an issue wearing an LVC with a suit.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by Mick P

You could wear a flower pot on your head if you wanted when wearing a suit, but it would be rather inappropriate and look foolish.

The same applies to wearing chunky watches that catch on the cuff. You can certainly wear them but it's not really a good idea.

Subs look good when worn with casual attire or preferably when in the water.

Regards

Mick

I'm dressed and ready for a formal night out. All I need is my Sub!


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[Tebow15]

Originally Posted by AK797

As Eric's great pic shows it works just fine, esp if you have matching cufflinks.

Awesome! Where'd you get those cuff links??


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[Jemspeed]

I'm in the not with a suit camp. More smart casual.

[josephvman]

I like Subs with suits, even the Hulk, but the colors of the Hulk clash badly with a lot of the shirts in some of these pics. When in doubt, don't do it!

[ZeKe]

In my opinion, a Submariner pairs nicely with a suit.
But, to be honest, if I had the coin I'd rather wear a Lange UP-Down Flyback. Some would say even the Lange isn't apporpiate; Who cares..we're grown men and we wear what we want to lol

[AK797]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Love the Cuff Links. Are they Tiffany?
I have two pairs of movement cuff links that are a lot of fun.




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Originally Posted by Tebow15

Awesome! Where'd you get those cuff links??


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Thanks guys, they are Duchamp, a cool British brand.

Tudors also can be dressed up with matching gilt/beige.

[Davidmay]

GMT and suits are also a very acceptable combo


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by AK797

Thanks guys, they are Duchamp, a cool British brand.

Tudors also can be dressed up with matching gilt/beige.

[Hpozzuoli]

Originally Posted by AK797

As Eric's great pic shows it works just fine, esp if you have matching cufflinks.

I knew this was coming. Beautiful!!!!

[Cimballi]

Originally Posted by liuk3

That convention was broken a long time ago. Wear whatever you want with a suit. Wasn't it Bill Clinton who would wear his Timex Ironman with a suit?

When did Bill Clinton become a fashion icon?

[droptopman]

I generally prefer to wear a "dress" watch with a suit but have worn a Sub and a GMT many times.
Mainly when on the road and did not want to pack more than one watch.
I traded off my "dress" watch recently so currently without one. Been looking for a vintage Day Date 1803 in YG to wear on straps. Many would argue that a DD in not a true dress watch but it will work for me.
I do not wear suits as much as I use to and I rarely attend events where a proper dress watch is needed.
On the road tomorrow and Friday and will be wearing suits. I think I am going to sport my vintage gilt Sub on a strap for the trip. The thinner case and profile of the vintage Subs looks quite nice dressed up.
Here are some crappy phone pics of sport watches with suits. Photobucket is down....

[captain_NEMO]

I've worn my SD with a suit plenty of times, but I am starting to realize that just because I can doesn't necessarily mean I should.

The knurled-up bezel, the big lugs and the overall chunkiness of the divers just doesn't mesh well with the clean lines of a suit, IMHO. Add a French cuff and some links and the look just gets way too busy for me.

But I get it. You've spent a decent change on your watch, aint nobody telling you when, where and how you can wear it, even when you know it doesn't go. Justify it how you want to, there are no rules in this game. Heck, rock an Invicta with a tux if that's what you fancy - you'll get weird looks but no one can argue if you rock it with confidence.

[Oat Willy]

yeah, it has a very 'scuba'd to the event with your dinner suit on underneath your wet-suit' look about it

[kirksingleton]

007 did it and he got all the girls!