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Marrk · 31 December 2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by munshpe

Traditionally, a watch is not worn with a Tux.

That's probably the most correct. However, we live in a time when casual is the new formal, at least in America. In California, you can't get people out of their t-shirts, shorts and flipflops, and Cali is leading the rest of the country down the road to Adidas Warm-Up Suit hell. That said, everything has gone kind of sporty. Like a tight Tom Ford suit ("Daniel Craig, call your office!") and the vogue in big watches.

To the OP: As nice as that Cartier is, I would wear a classic YG Cartier tank on a seal skin strap. Kind of a dream, I know, since seal skin is banned. The original YG Cartier Tank seems so classy to me.

Silvio Mosiello · 31 December 2012, 11:07 AM

I think you can do a sub but the Cartier would be better looking. It matters what you think looks better as I can promise you no one at that party will care.

yessir69 · 31 December 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

I think you can do a sub but the Cartier would be better looking. It matters what you think looks better as I can promise you no one at that party will care.

What he said.

mattpeyton · 31 December 2012, 11:17 AM

Sub C on a Bond NATO band. If it's good enough for Sean Connery.....

DrLindaPhD · 31 December 2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Ooohhh yes we do.........

WE notice Lisa - but most women don't. And, let's face it, at a formal event and seeing people in gowns and tuxes most people are not looking at a person's wrist - unless it is handing them a glass of champagne !

T. Ferguson · 31 December 2012, 01:43 PM

Jack explains the Tux.

mr.president1 · 31 December 2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by captkevin

It will be 2013 not 1953 don't waste ur money. Wear the subc

I'd say go for the SubC as well. After all, depending on how crazy your tux is, it's just a suit with a bow tie. I don't get why everyone is so against this.

GradyPhilpott · 31 December 2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lig

Call me old fashioned but I would wear a black strap watch with formal wear.

Boopie · 31 December 2012, 04:51 PM

I think more women would notice what kind of car you are driving than what watch you are wearing!

If you already own a dress watch, e.g. Cartier, etc. I would say wear the dress watch with the tux. Since you don't, and your lady friend likes your Rolex, wear that one. It is kind of fun to think of the different milestones that you celebrate with your watch.

Recently I had to go to a dressy event, and wore a rather expensive black Armani silk skirt suit. My Rolex Yachtmaster, which I wear every day, with every outfit, was "in the shop" getting serviced at the RSC. I thought about going watch-less, but then remembered that we have my husband's great-grandmother's Gruen white gold +diamond Art Deco watch in a drawer. It is a classic cocktail watch on a black cord. I'm sure this will make WIS' go nuts, but I went ahead and wound it (probably for the first time in over 40 years), without regard to the unlubricated gears and movement. It seemed to keep good time, so I wore it all night. It fit just perfectly with my outfit.

honeybear · 31 December 2012, 05:44 PM

The Cartier Tank is an iconic watch in its own right, and if you don't already have a dress watch, and the watch appeals to you, then it certainly fits the bill. Cartier is a master jeweler, and they know how to make beautiful things out of metal, and the quality of finishing is at least comparable to Rolex.

Widows Son · 1 January 2013, 01:09 AM

I'd wear the Cartier. And for those that say you should go watchless with a Tux, if it's worn above the wrist bone like it's supposed to, nobody will see it anyway!!!

Silvio Mosiello · 1 January 2013, 03:17 AM

How about a 55mm invicta? :)

superdog · 1 January 2013, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio Mosiello

I think you can do a sub but the Cartier would be better looking. It matters what you think looks better as I can promise you no one at that party will care.

yeah, this. agreed.

77T · 1 January 2013, 03:34 AM

Despite the Cartier SS Tank Solo XL being tank-shaped, it is a casual watch. The SubC may have been in a movie and/or an advertisement on the the wrist of a tuxedo-clad actor or model - but is not apt for a formal occasion.

A thin Gucci quartz on a lizard strap is more appropriate...

ACM · 1 January 2013, 03:36 AM

Tux is semi formal (if it was white tie this would be different) and you can by all means play with the formalites a little and wear a sports Rolex or any watch you wish or of course follow the assumed tradition of none at all.

However, IMHO the Cartier would be better suited but only if you had your heart already set on the watch regardless of the Tux/Rolex/Cartier affair.

Have a fun evening

Christiaan · 1 January 2013, 05:58 AM

Cartier.

porschejeff · 1 January 2013, 08:08 AM

I was at a black tie wedding last night, wore my TT DJ as mentioned above in a thread. The guy sitting behind me I noticed was wearing a sub with Pepsi bezel in his tux behind me. I thought it looked fine.

jeur · 1 January 2013, 08:46 AM

Its's about you feeling good you should not care what other people say or think.

So wear what you like.

Watchdog · 1 January 2013, 01:00 PM

Whatever you like. Forget old fashioned and outdated notions of what one is supposed to wear.

AJMarcus · 2 January 2013, 07:58 AM

Well here is the epilogue to the story. As I mentioned I would I wore my SS Sub C and I evaded the Formal Wear Police. Funny thing....I noticed a gentleman weaing a Seiko diiver on a black rubber strap. But most of the time I didn't see anyone's watch and they did not see mine. Thanks for all the comments, both pro and con.

Happy New Year everyone

T. Ferguson · 2 January 2013, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Well here is the epilogue to the story. As I mentioned I would I wore my SS Sub C and I evaded the Formal Wear Police. Funny thing....I noticed a gentleman weaing a Seiko diiver on a black rubber strap. But most of the time I didn't see anyone's watch and they did not see mine. Thanks for all the comments, both pro and con.

Happy New Year everyone

How the hell did he get past security?

I guess the reality is in today's world who gives a darn? When you think about it, it's pretty ironic that a Sub would be considered out of place at a function where 90% of the men are in rented clothes.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

DrLindaPhD · 2 January 2013, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Well here is the epilogue to the story. As I mentioned I would I wore my SS Sub C and I evaded the Formal Wear Police. Funny thing....I noticed a gentleman weaing a Seiko diiver on a black rubber strap. But most of the time I didn't see anyone's watch and they did not see mine. Thanks for all the comments, both pro and con.

Happy New Year everyone

Thanks for the update. I really didn't think anyone would notice. I hope you had a great time.

31 December 2012, 01:43 PM	#66
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Jack explains the Tux. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

31 December 2012, 05:44 PM	#70
honeybear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Vacheron Overseas Posts: 297	The Cartier Tank is an iconic watch in its own right, and if you don't already have a dress watch, and the watch appeals to you, then it certainly fits the bill. Cartier is a master jeweler, and they know how to make beautiful things out of metal, and the quality of finishing is at least comparable to Rolex. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119J; Vacheron Constantin Overseas; Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Duo; Rolex Submariner 114060; Baume and Mercier Hampton Annual Calendar; Tudor Heritage Black Bay.

1 January 2013, 03:34 AM	#74
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Despite the Cartier SS Tank Solo XL being tank-shaped, it is a casual watch. The SubC may have been in a movie and/or an advertisement on the the wrist of a tuxedo-clad actor or model - but is not apt for a formal occasion. A thin Gucci quartz on a lizard strap is more appropriate... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 January 2013, 05:58 AM	#76
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Cartier. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

31 December 2012, 11:07 AM	#62
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	I think you can do a sub but the Cartier would be better looking. It matters what you think looks better as I can promise you no one at that party will care.

31 December 2012, 11:17 AM	#64
mattpeyton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Peyton Location: South Orange, NJ Watch: Rolex Sub C Posts: 67	Sub C on a Bond NATO band. If it's good enough for Sean Connery.....

31 December 2012, 04:51 PM	#69
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I think more women would notice what kind of car you are driving than what watch you are wearing! If you already own a dress watch, e.g. Cartier, etc. I would say wear the dress watch with the tux. Since you don't, and your lady friend likes your Rolex, wear that one. It is kind of fun to think of the different milestones that you celebrate with your watch. Recently I had to go to a dressy event, and wore a rather expensive black Armani silk skirt suit. My Rolex Yachtmaster, which I wear every day, with every outfit, was "in the shop" getting serviced at the RSC. I thought about going watch-less, but then remembered that we have my husband's great-grandmother's Gruen white gold +diamond Art Deco watch in a drawer. It is a classic cocktail watch on a black cord. I'm sure this will make WIS' go nuts, but I went ahead and wound it (probably for the first time in over 40 years), without regard to the unlubricated gears and movement. It seemed to keep good time, so I wore it all night. It fit just perfectly with my outfit.

1 January 2013, 01:09 AM	#71
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I'd wear the Cartier. And for those that say you should go watchless with a Tux, if it's worn above the wrist bone like it's supposed to, nobody will see it anyway!!!

1 January 2013, 03:17 AM	#72
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	How about a 55mm invicta? :)

1 January 2013, 03:36 AM	#75
ACM Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Switzerland Watch: ing the neighbour Posts: 50	Tux is semi formal (if it was white tie this would be different) and you can by all means play with the formalites a little and wear a sports Rolex or any watch you wish or of course follow the assumed tradition of none at all. However, IMHO the Cartier would be better suited but only if you had your heart already set on the watch regardless of the Tux/Rolex/Cartier affair. Have a fun evening

1 January 2013, 08:08 AM	#77
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	I was at a black tie wedding last night, wore my TT DJ as mentioned above in a thread. The guy sitting behind me I noticed was wearing a sub with Pepsi bezel in his tux behind me. I thought it looked fine.

1 January 2013, 08:46 AM	#78
jeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: YCOTY Location: netherlands Watch: Rolex deep Sea Posts: 10	Its's about you feeling good you should not care what other people say or think. So wear what you like.

1 January 2013, 01:00 PM	#79
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Whatever you like. Forget old fashioned and outdated notions of what one is supposed to wear.

2 January 2013, 07:58 AM	#80
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Well here is the epilogue to the story. As I mentioned I would I wore my SS Sub C and I evaded the Formal Wear Police. Funny thing....I noticed a gentleman weaing a Seiko diiver on a black rubber strap. But most of the time I didn't see anyone's watch and they did not see mine. Thanks for all the comments, both pro and con. Happy New Year everyone

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