Do I need a dress watch in the collection?

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Originally Posted by AEC

I suppose the Sky Dweller or GMT work fine with a suit and tie. If you're dressed that way often and you feel like having a watch for it then Jaeger-LeCoultre makes good watches in the $10-$15 range for such attire.

I think a Master Ultra Thin Moon would be my pick.



My Cartier Tank XL Auto works nicely with a suit and tie. This watch surprised me with how well it's made and how well it works. Excellent performance from its in-house caliber, crisp & precise operations via the crown, etc. I think it's a good pick at ~$5



I enjoy my Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control, but I don't think I would call it a dress watch. It has a nice blend of satin/polished surfaces on the case, and it's proportioned well at 40mm with a very think bezel, but I feel like it's more of a casual, every-day sort of watch.

Agree on the JLC Ultra Thin Moon. I've been wearing mine more often lately, even in not-so-dressy occasions. It can be dressed down nicely with different straps.

[WatchEnthusiast7369]

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

Agree on the JLC Ultra Thin Moon. I've been wearing mine more often lately, even in not-so-dressy occasions. It can be dressed down nicely with different straps.

I need to pop into the JLC boutique here.. so many more comments than I anticipated. Thanks everyone!

[scarlet knight]

I second the Patek, but retired, never wear a suit, moved to Florida, never wear it, should. Go to JLC boutique. Reverso?



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[samson66]

I think it's good to own one "dress" watch in a collection just for things like weddings or graduations or whatever where you do actually dress up. Having said that, my dress watch (DJ41) gets the least use of all my luxury watches. I work from home and the sports watches just work better for me 95% of the time. As others have said you can always get a cheaper dress watch and just wear it when you need to and not spend a fortune.

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by WatchEnthusiast7369

I want to try a JLC reverso on see if I like it.

I bet you will end up buying one- there are simply too many options for you not to find one you like (unless you don't rectangular watches).

Be sure to try on multiple sizes in order to find the one that fits best. The Monofaces & Duofaces wear differently, even apart from the lug-to-lug measurements. Been said before, but a Duoface really is like having two different watches.

Also, with the JLC absolutely egregious recent price increases (30+%-ish on all pieces), the secondary market is probably the place to go.

[WatchEnthusiast7369]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

I bet you will end up buying one- there are simply too many options for you not to find one you like (unless you don't rectangular watches).

Be sure to try on multiple sizes in order to find the one that fits best. The Monofaces & Duofaces wear differently, even apart from the lug-to-lug measurements. Been said before, but a Duoface really is like having two different watches.

Also, with the JLC absolutely egregious recent price increases (30+%-ish on all pieces), the secondary market is probably the place to go.

I really like this one

[Mr. Drunmond]

There obviously is no "need" for a dress watch. But when i see collections of just stainless sport watches i think they are incomplete. I thought i would wear my Patek WT only when wearing a suit, but i find i wear it more and more, any time i wear a shirt with long sleeves. So sure not at the beach house, but dinners out with friends, absolutely.

[AJMarcus]

Why not pick up a Reverso and call it a day. That’s what I did.

[enjoythemusic]

Just Announced: You could get this, should be a good strap monster, and on metal bracelet very formal (if you desire).

It chimes :)

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by WatchEnthusiast7369

I really like this one

Awesome selection!

[scarlet knight]

I presumed that the handsome Reverso skeleton cost much more than it does.

[Calatrava r]

Think of the watch as something on a strap. All watches go with any dress in today's world. To me the real difference in watches is can you swim with them.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Nope, no need. Years ago wore a monkey suit so Patek, etc... but now am chillin' at the beach (and hot tub / pool). A Rolex Sub with date can be worn with virtually anything (except a tuxedo).

Get a couple 'fun' $5k pieces instead

Curious what is in your current collection?

Dress watch…?


I very much enjoy wearing a watch on a leather strap. Generally thinner and a bit smaller than a typical Rolex. Ok let’s call it a dress watch but I am wearing it casually with jeans etc.


If you don’t think it will get so much wrist time or you’re feeling a bit on the fence but want to peek on the other side, I would consider grand seiko time only offering. The finish and designs are superb.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by subtona

Curious what is in your current collection?
Dress watch…?

Well, my wife and I share a few that are dressy, such as a typical Cartier Tank and Torsti Laine GG3 purple dial. Laine provides high customizations at, frankly, very reasonably ask. See his Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/laine_watches/?hl=en

As for the rest.... today is Halloween so here's a trick...











PS: One could say I'm an organic timekeeper. Does that count for anything? My lifelong dream is that one day I could become the drummer for Spinal Tap. If that ever happened, I would just die. :)




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[WatchEnthusiast7369]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I presumed that the handsome Reverso skeleton cost much more than it does.

Right?? I’m really thinking about making this my next watch. So slick for 28K

[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Think of the watch as something on a strap. All watches go with any dress in today's world. To me the real difference in watches is can you swim with them.

I just use my Seiko Tuna for water sports. I really don’t want to risk a $10K + watch swimming. Plus I love my Tuna.

I would post a picture but this Forum’s 1999 image processor can’t do the simplest resizing.

[GST15]

I never felt the need for a dress watch. I have a Cartier Santos, a blue DJ fluted jubilee, and an Omega CK 859 that are close enough to use for the few times that I would get dressed up anymore.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Wingman244

I just use my Seiko Tuna for water sports. I really don’t want to risk a $10K + watch swimming. Plus I love my Tuna.

I would post a picture but this Forum’s 1999 image processor can’t do the simplest resizing.

I only submerge watches designed for diving. It is not right or wrong, it is just what I do. No way I am submerging a Nautilus or Aquanaut no matter what its depth rating may be.

[GST15]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I only submerge watches designed for diving. It is not right or wrong, it is just what I do. No way I am submerging a Nautilus or Aquanaut no matter what its depth rating may be.

I agree, I have several Submariners, and although I know that they would be fine, I have a Breitling Superocean (older variant) and a Doxa Sub 200 for the ocean.