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Old 30 August 2010, 02:13 AM   #31
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I don't understand where the idea of a Sub doesn't go with a black tie.
It doesn't go with black tie (tuxedo) at all. This myth has been propagated by James Bond wannabes. No watch at all, or a Patek Calatrava.

To the OP: Black or white. Avoid two-tone watches.
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Old 30 August 2010, 02:51 AM   #32
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It doesn't go with black tie (tuxedo) at all. This myth has been propagated by James Bond wannabes. No watch at all, or a Patek Calatrava.

To the OP: Black or white. Avoid two-tone watches.
Ok, I see. Because you said it doesn't go then that means it doesn't go.
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:00 AM   #33
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It doesn't go with black tie (tuxedo) at all. This myth has been propagated by James Bond wannabes. No watch at all, or a Patek Calatrava.

To the OP: Black or white. Avoid two-tone watches.

Just because it's a rolex doesn't make it fit in at a black tie function. A plainum AP RO Offshore wouldn't fit in either, even though it "outclasses" a sub.
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:13 AM   #34
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Ok, I see. Because you said it doesn't go then that means it doesn't go.
Is a black-tie dinner a sporting event? Unless you are trying to break the world record for eating hardboiled eggs, it generally isn't.
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:15 AM   #35
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i could not agree more (even for black tie events!)

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Old 30 August 2010, 03:16 AM   #36
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It doesn't go with black tie (tuxedo) at all. This myth has been propagated by James Bond wannabes. No watch at all, or a Patek Calatrava.

To the OP: Black or white. Avoid two-tone watches.
Actually, you are wrong.
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:20 AM   #37
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Okey-dokey. James Bond fan? Can you explain why I'm wrong?

http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/200...tches-tuxedos/
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:27 AM   #38
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Okey-dokey. James Bond fan? Can you explain why I'm wrong?

http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/200...tches-tuxedos/
No point really. You likely won't ever agree that style and fashion conventions are constantly changing and the one you are hanging on to is outdated. I am not really a big James Bond fan btw.
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:29 AM   #39
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OK, but who is saying that fashion conventions are changing? Is it OK to wear trainers yet?
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Old 30 August 2010, 03:31 AM   #40
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I don't understand where the idea of a Sub doesn't go with a black tie. One, it's a Rolex and two, it's black and stainless steel so it matches just fine. Now if your saying because it's a dive watch, well I can kinda see for that reason for other dive watches but again, the Sub IS a Rolex. Maybe I think too highly of my Sub C.
It's not that it doesn't match.

It's historically inappropriate etiquette to wear any watch to a true "black tie" affair...

Whether it's a Timex or Rolex or Patek makes no difference.
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Old 30 August 2010, 04:03 AM   #41
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It's not that it doesn't match.

It's historically inappropriate etiquette to wear any watch to a true "black tie" affair...

Whether it's a Timex or Rolex or Patek makes no difference.

One thing that makes some sense in not wearing a watch of any kind at a black tie affair is that one is "not supposed to be concerned about the time" at such events. My question has been WHY a Sub doesn't go with a Tux. Someone just saying it doesn't go doesn't cut it for me. Now I understand but just don't agree with that social belief.
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Old 30 August 2010, 04:04 AM   #42
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If you only want ONE I'd go with black...

It's the most classic. If you are worried about matching colors with your wardrobe...a black dial goes with pretty much anything and everything.

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Old 30 August 2010, 04:08 AM   #43
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My question has been WHY a Sub doesn't go with a Tux.
Because it's inappropriate and "jarring" to wear a dive watch with formal dress. That's what "dress watches" are for.
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Old 30 August 2010, 04:40 AM   #44
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Simple answer: tradition.

A "black tie" event is one of uniformity. There are "rules". Wearing a watch (let alone a large sports model) to a "black tie" affair would demonstrate a disregard for protocol and lack of social experience/grace. As far as the "it's brand X" argument goes... it would make one sound like "nouveau riche" (for lack of a better term).

I was going to try and explain this better, but got lazy and googled.

I found several sites. Here's one: http://www.blacktieguide.com/index.html

If a person feels strongly about demonstrating freedom and individuality, then I'm afraid "black tie" affairs would be uncomfortable for them.
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Black face on any Rolex works best, if you are going to have only one.

And, no Sub's with tux's. No white socks, either.
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