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Dr.B · 13 August 2010, 01:41 AM

A white or Black Daytona

cody p · 13 August 2010, 01:43 AM

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Dr.B · 13 August 2010, 01:59 AM

Not a Rolex but still nice.

Maxseven · 13 August 2010, 02:27 AM

I'd say the 41mm DJII or DDII are quintessential with an equally elegant suit (Dolce & Gabbana). On a side-note, all of the other Datejust and Day-Date models are too small at 36mm in my opinion, so unless you are a trim, smaller-framed human, they are nish-nish. Sorry, but I had to get that in.

With a linen suit or seersucker, go with the Milgauss or Yachtmaster (40mm or YMII). Prada blazer, RL Purple Label shirt with Seven jeans and Bally Derbies? Go with any of the Submariner, Sea-Dweller or GMT line. Daytona works too!

But the above is really getting specific. I think you could wear any of the Rolex line-up (sans the smaller models

) with a suit and look great.

tkc324 · 13 August 2010, 02:45 AM

DJ, SUB and Daytona gets my votes

CKLinLA · 13 August 2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robio576

Hey guys,

Newbie from Chicago here. I'm looking to purchase my first Rolex and was wonding what model looks best with a suit. I'm leaning towards a DateJust with the White Roman numbering as it seems to be a bit of a better look than the Submariner and Explorer II

I also like the look of the Turnograph & Milguass.

Looking for some opinions.

Thanks!
Rob

Going by what you wrote, it sounds like you favor a more
formal/office look --- so the Datejust would fit that best.
I think its really the perfect suit watch; very elegant and classy.
Alternatives in this same style would be the DayDate and TOG.

Then DJ2 and DD2 are larger and thicker, and if you like those
(or one of the sports models) I suggest you check that they
will fit comfortably under your existing cuffs/suit sleeves.

The sports models are considered more 'casual', but most people
would be ok wearing/seeing them at work or formal occasions
these days.

rangrov · 13 August 2010, 03:57 AM

This is what i wear when i am suited and booted, or if ime going somewere special, ive found my sub just a bit clumsy round my cuffs.

SSSS · 13 August 2010, 07:54 AM

Definitely a DJ, that's why I bought one. Hard to fit most sport models under cuffs due to the Bezels. Explorer II fits under a cuff but DJ looks more formal IMHO.

dysondiver · 13 August 2010, 08:33 AM

explorer 1 , totally understated , but , bit of flash turnographs are nice ,,,
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dive suit , well the rules change

Gob Bluth · 13 August 2010, 08:38 AM

Something on a leather/croc strap but if it must be a rolex on a bracelet I would love to wear speeds DJ with a suit.

jrssv · 13 August 2010, 08:43 AM

I usually wear my DJ with the jubilee band.

ersnyder · 13 August 2010, 08:44 AM

Was visiting my AD and one of the owners had a GV on with a suit and it looked VERY nice. But, the other owner had a SD on with his suit. THAT looked so nice I bought it from him! So, I think you can dress any Rolex up or down, depending on the occassion.

MoosicPa · 13 August 2010, 11:20 AM

I generally wear a suit Mon.-Fri. at the office, and I have worn my Sub's, GMTII-C; Milgaus, DJ and DD all with no problems. However, I would note that the DD, DJ or Milgauss work best with French cuffs, as sometimes the bezels on the Subs or GMT get hung-up on the cuff and don't fit so neatly under the cuff.

Aeternitas · 13 August 2010, 01:26 PM

Here are some examples from two business icons.

Day Date

GMTII-C

BigWatchFan · 14 August 2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeternitas

Here are some examples from two business icons.

GMTII-C

Yeah, but looked what happened to him...!

dannyp · 26 September 2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeternitas

GMTII-C

Didn't Lay die before the TT GMT II-c hit the market? He died July '06, and that watch had only been first introduced at Basel a couple months earlier.

Mendota · 26 September 2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

Didn't Lay die before the TT GMT II-c hit the market? He died July '06, and that watch had only been first introduced at Basel a couple months earlier.

What are you suggesting? That this photo is doctored up to show him with a Rolex that didn't exist back then? He seems to be wearing something with a maxi case and a black bezel. What else did they have back then that would have fit the bill? Besides, out of all of the pics online of GMTIIc watches, why would someone Photoshop a pic of Ken Lay of all people? Maybe this mega millionaire had access to the release of the watch before the general public did. I'm sure Hollywood celebs and other extremely wealthy/famous people can get access to the pick of the litter of new releases long before you and I can.

dannyp · 26 September 2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mendota

What are you suggesting? That this photo is doctored up to show him with a Rolex that didn't exist back then? He seems to be wearing something with a maxi case and a black bezel. What else did they have back then that would have fit the bill? Besides, out of all of the pics online of GMTIIc watches, why would someone Photoshop a pic of Ken Lay of all people? Maybe this mega millionaire had access to the release of the watch before the general public did. I'm sure Hollywood celebs and other extremely wealthy/famous people can get access to the pick of the litter of new releases long before you and I can.

It looks like the old style GMT II to me. I highly, highly doubt that Rolex would have gone out of their way to supply a convicted felon with a watch before it even premiered to the general public. And, seeing as it only premiered in the spring of '06, he'd have had to be up giving speeches at a podium some time between then and his death in July of tha tyear. Something tells me that it's the older style watch in the pic.

I also recall seeing photos of him in a YG DD.

HL65 · 13 August 2010, 08:59 AM

This one worked well for me over the years

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Pep04 · 13 August 2010, 09:07 AM

Much like JJ, I prefer a Rado.

Shadi · 13 August 2010, 11:11 AM

I wear a suit everyday for work and my choice is a SS DJ2

Ebruner · 13 August 2010, 11:14 AM

NO contest Day-Date.

-Eddie

chebert · 13 August 2010, 11:17 AM

gmt2c or daytona!

sea-dweller · 13 August 2010, 11:27 AM

DJ looks good with a suit. But, I have also worn my GMT, Subs, Explorer 1 and Sea-Dweller with suits also.

belk7 · 13 August 2010, 11:41 AM

I agree with everyone here that just about any Rolex can work just fine. No coincidence though that I think the TT Bluesy gets the job done pretty well.

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Maxtor · 13 August 2010, 12:35 PM

Explorer 1 looks very nice under a suit.
Soon available in a bigger size for those that think 36mm is too small.

Roselló · 13 August 2010, 12:43 PM

Any DateJust would look great with a suite.

TimeOnHand · 13 August 2010, 12:46 PM

My favorite would be this one...

Carlos98326194 · 24 September 2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cx007

My favorite would be this one...

i like i like i like

SCD · 13 August 2010, 12:52 PM

DJ. Sub's for a wet suit.

13 August 2010, 01:41 AM	#1
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	A white or Black Daytona __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

13 August 2010, 01:59 AM	#3
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Not a Rolex but still nice. __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

13 August 2010, 02:27 AM	#4
Maxseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Bloomfield, MI Watch: Submariner Posts: 467	I'd say the 41mm DJII or DDII are quintessential with an equally elegant suit (Dolce & Gabbana). On a side-note, all of the other Datejust and Day-Date models are too small at 36mm in my opinion, so unless you are a trim, smaller-framed human, they are nish-nish. Sorry, but I had to get that in. With a linen suit or seersucker, go with the Milgauss or Yachtmaster (40mm or YMII). Prada blazer, RL Purple Label shirt with Seven jeans and Bally Derbies? Go with any of the Submariner, Sea-Dweller or GMT line. Daytona works too! But the above is really getting specific. I think you could wear any of the Rolex line-up (sans the smaller models ) with a suit and look great. __________________ Hooper: Watch it! Damn it, Martin! This is compressed air! Martin: Well what the hell kind of a knot was that! Hooper: You pulled the wrong one! You screw around with these tanks and they're going to blow up!

13 August 2010, 03:57 AM	#7
rangrov "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: uk Posts: 389	This is what i wear when i am suited and booted, or if ime going somewere special, ive found my sub just a bit clumsy round my cuffs. Attached Images

13 August 2010, 08:59 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	This one worked well for me over the years __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 August 2010, 01:43 AM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	rolex cellini prince

13 August 2010, 02:45 AM	#5
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	DJ, SUB and Daytona gets my votes

13 August 2010, 07:54 AM	#8
SSSS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 198	Definitely a DJ, that's why I bought one. Hard to fit most sport models under cuffs due to the Bezels. Explorer II fits under a cuff but DJ looks more formal IMHO.

13 August 2010, 08:33 AM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	explorer 1 , totally understated , but , bit of flash turnographs are nice ,,, , , , , dive suit , well the rules change

13 August 2010, 08:38 AM	#10
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Something on a leather/croc strap but if it must be a rolex on a bracelet I would love to wear speeds DJ with a suit.

13 August 2010, 08:43 AM	#11
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I usually wear my DJ with the jubilee band.

13 August 2010, 08:44 AM	#12
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Was visiting my AD and one of the owners had a GV on with a suit and it looked VERY nice. But, the other owner had a SD on with his suit. THAT looked so nice I bought it from him! So, I think you can dress any Rolex up or down, depending on the occassion.

13 August 2010, 11:20 AM	#13
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	I generally wear a suit Mon.-Fri. at the office, and I have worn my Sub's, GMTII-C; Milgaus, DJ and DD all with no problems. However, I would note that the DD, DJ or Milgauss work best with French cuffs, as sometimes the bezels on the Subs or GMT get hung-up on the cuff and don't fit so neatly under the cuff.

13 August 2010, 01:26 PM	#14
Aeternitas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Watch: 16233, 15200 Posts: 66	Here are some examples from two business icons. Day Date GMTII-C

13 August 2010, 09:07 AM	#20
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	Much like JJ, I prefer a Rado. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

13 August 2010, 11:11 AM	#21
Shadi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Watch: SS DJII Posts: 183	I wear a suit everyday for work and my choice is a SS DJ2

13 August 2010, 11:14 AM	#22
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	NO contest Day-Date. -Eddie __________________

13 August 2010, 11:17 AM	#23
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	gmt2c or daytona!

13 August 2010, 11:27 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	DJ looks good with a suit. But, I have also worn my GMT, Subs, Explorer 1 and Sea-Dweller with suits also. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 August 2010, 11:41 AM	#25
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	I agree with everyone here that just about any Rolex can work just fine. No coincidence though that I think the TT Bluesy gets the job done pretty well.

13 August 2010, 12:35 PM	#26
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Explorer 1 looks very nice under a suit. Soon available in a bigger size for those that think 36mm is too small.

13 August 2010, 12:43 PM	#27
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Any DateJust would look great with a suite. __________________ ......... All In.

13 August 2010, 12:46 PM	#28
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	My favorite would be this one... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

13 August 2010, 12:52 PM	#30
SCD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 511	DJ. Sub's for a wet suit.

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