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DLRIDES · 23 February 2018, 11:12 AM

JLC Reverso 976

Or

JLC Master Control Ultra Thin Reserve

Both wearable SS, reasonably priced, and look amazing

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucevan le stelle

Wrist size?

16.5 cm (6.5 inches)

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 11:40 AM

A lot of dress watch love for on here for JLC. I'll be going to Vegas in a couple of weeks and I'm scoping out JLC dealers there now. I think I need to spend some time seeing these in person. The Reverso seems universally revered, so I think that would be a good one to get a closer look at as well.

Navarino · 23 February 2018, 11:40 AM

Strongly recommend the ALS Saxonia. If you're open to the idea, check out the 37mm thin model on the secondary market for some additional $ savings.

FSUGeoff · 23 February 2018, 11:45 AM

I want a master control geographic to fill the "dress" watch in my collection. I have gotten away with the speedy on black croc strap in a black tie setting pretty well, IMO.

ferrissteve11 · 23 February 2018, 11:46 AM

I don't own an ALS piece, however If I was in the market for a dress watch they'd certainly be toward the top.

Etschell · 23 February 2018, 11:47 AM

nomos worldtimer in blue or white.

DoctorA · 24 February 2018, 01:29 AM

I think this is a real great dressy option! Might put it on an alligator strap!

inosaris · 23 February 2018, 01:14 PM

MUT moon...but if ALS is in consideration you’ve got to go that way!

chloebear · 23 February 2018, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inosaris

MUT moon...but if ALS is in consideration you’ve got to go that way!

Unfortunately the ALS isn't really in the budget. I'm pretty much done with flipping because I really like what's in my collection. For roughly the same money I could get a JLC (dress watch) and and the Bluesy.

If I could swing those two in the next couple of years I'd be pretty content for quite a while.

run23 · 23 February 2018, 03:17 PM

Not a dress watch guy normally but there are some great pieces on this thread that are calling me to the dark side. That Grand Seiko 250 series especially!

polaris72 · 23 February 2018, 03:57 PM

What about IWC Portugieser 8 Day Manual Winding? See through caseback with power reserve indicator. Model 510202 (black dial) or 510203 (white dial).

timeldn · 23 February 2018, 05:05 PM

I like the cellini, especially the clean dial.

scarlet knight · 23 February 2018, 10:33 PM

Here’s a my JLC MUT Moon in white next to a much less expensive Frederique Constant Moonphase with hunter back

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opawlows · 23 February 2018, 10:42 PM

I picked this Montblanc up last weekend to be used as my dress watch. 38mm diameter and 5.8mm thin. Well below your budget as well.

strettyend · 23 February 2018, 10:59 PM

Really like that Montblanc

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opawlows · 24 February 2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by strettyend

Really like that Montblanc

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Thanks! Wears really well and the slight sunburst effect on the dial is a nice touch.

scarlet knight · 24 February 2018, 12:56 AM

Patek Calatrava. Budget buster, but a serious dress watch

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hsfrank · 24 February 2018, 01:42 AM

As a long time Cellini owner, I can heartily recommend it. It’s classic fitness and face give an understated but elegant look as a dress watch.

Rolexfanboy82 · 24 February 2018, 02:07 AM

Day-Date for sure.. A clean 18038 should be possible within your budget.. Probably not on a president though.. But it also looks cool on a strap...

AEC · 24 February 2018, 02:14 AM

Another alternative is a pre-owned Omega De Ville Tresor, if an acceptable pre-owned watch just happened to come along. It has a cool, hand-wound version of Omega's in-house, twin-barrel, co-axial movement.

KBM · 24 February 2018, 05:47 AM

The JLC you pointed out is nice, but it looks as dressy as the omega you already have. Some good suggestions in this thread, I especially like the idea of a vintage 36mm day date within your budget.

joli160 · 24 February 2018, 05:54 AM

The Cellini on your pics looks the most balanced and is the nicest imo

chloebear · 25 February 2018, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

The JLC you pointed out is nice, but it looks as dressy as the omega you already have. Some good suggestions in this thread, I especially like the idea of a vintage 36mm day date within your budget.

I tend to agree that the JLC is too similar to my Omega. A vintage day would be amazing indeed.

I have to say, TRF is without a doubt, the most thoughtful, helpful and friendly place on the internet. Thank you all for the excellent feedback.

marcusp23 · 24 February 2018, 06:03 AM

JLC MUT small seconds is really nice if you don’t want to go with the MUT Moon

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Justindo · 25 February 2018, 06:20 AM

Between the two you posted, I think the JLC is the better watch due to the movement and finishing but it's definitely on the more casual side of dressy due to the date, the blue accents, and arguably the Arabic numerals. I'm not a big Cellini fan but, between the two you posted, I think it functions better as a dress watch. The fact that it's white gold is a nice bonus too.

That written, I would opt for a different steel JLC over both of your choices. I would personally be looking at the Master Ultra Thin Moon, the Master Calendar, and a Reverso (either a simple one with sub seconds or the current or last generation calendar version if you want a date and a moonphase). These three JLCs are all timeless, high value watches.

Of course the Langes are simply gorgeous and the 35mm Saxonia is a tremendous bargain, if not inexpensive.

The Montblanc mentioned is a lovely watch and a tremendous bargain as well.

JayAK · 26 March 2018, 11:54 AM

I vote for the Cellini between those two.

I’m also headed to Vegas in a few weeks, I will be watch shopping when I get there too. I need to see some dress watches in the metal. I’ll be staying at the Encore, so I’ll definitely be popping in at the Wynn’s Rolex shop.

I’m leaning towards the rose gold, white dial, not sure between brown or black strap... likely brown.

I wish someone on the forum owned one...

mbalmz · 26 March 2018, 12:06 PM

i'd go cellini between those two as the sector dial doesn't read "dress watch" for me, but that's just me. Other ideas-- either this: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ca...-gold-hands-on

or a nomos. either orion or ludwig.

No SUBctitute · 26 March 2018, 12:12 PM

I know some people will disagree with me, but I say get a DJ 36 or 41 (SS or TT) and put it on a very nice dress leather strap. Or a DD already on a leather strap.

Maybe this DD, or one of these DJs on a leather strap, for example:

lhawli · 26 March 2018, 12:13 PM

I did lots of research on this topic and bought and sold many in the process! I ended up with the JLC MUT Moon. You can get the black dial or Rhodium - but given this was going to be a dress watch it had to be silver / while.

Sure it’s not ALS Soxonia Moon - but hey, for a 1/4 of the price it will do given the wrist time I give a dress watch! Plus my collection is getting Rolex heavy A so wanted a change.

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23 February 2018, 11:12 AM	#1
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,674	JLC Reverso 976 Or JLC Master Control Ultra Thin Reserve Both wearable SS, reasonably priced, and look amazing __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

23 February 2018, 11:45 AM	#5
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	I want a master control geographic to fill the "dress" watch in my collection. I have gotten away with the speedy on black croc strap in a black tie setting pretty well, IMO. __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

23 February 2018, 11:47 AM	#7
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	nomos worldtimer in blue or white. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

24 February 2018, 01:29 AM	#8
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I think this is a real great dressy option! Might put it on an alligator strap! Attached Images __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

23 February 2018, 03:57 PM	#12
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	What about IWC Portugieser 8 Day Manual Winding? See through caseback with power reserve indicator. Model 510202 (black dial) or 510203 (white dial). Attached Images

23 February 2018, 11:40 AM	#3
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	A lot of dress watch love for on here for JLC. I'll be going to Vegas in a couple of weeks and I'm scoping out JLC dealers there now. I think I need to spend some time seeing these in person. The Reverso seems universally revered, so I think that would be a good one to get a closer look at as well.

23 February 2018, 11:40 AM	#4
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Strongly recommend the ALS Saxonia. If you're open to the idea, check out the 37mm thin model on the secondary market for some additional $ savings.

23 February 2018, 11:46 AM	#6
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	I don't own an ALS piece, however If I was in the market for a dress watch they'd certainly be toward the top.

23 February 2018, 01:14 PM	#9
inosaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: United States Posts: 46	MUT moon...but if ALS is in consideration you’ve got to go that way!

23 February 2018, 03:17 PM	#11
run23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 590	Not a dress watch guy normally but there are some great pieces on this thread that are calling me to the dark side. That Grand Seiko 250 series especially!

23 February 2018, 05:05 PM	#13
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	I like the cellini, especially the clean dial.

23 February 2018, 10:33 PM	#14
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Here’s a my JLC MUT Moon in white next to a much less expensive Frederique Constant Moonphase with hunter back Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 February 2018, 10:42 PM	#15
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,272	I picked this Montblanc up last weekend to be used as my dress watch. 38mm diameter and 5.8mm thin. Well below your budget as well. Attached Images

23 February 2018, 10:59 PM	#16
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Really like that Montblanc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

24 February 2018, 12:56 AM	#18
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Patek Calatrava. Budget buster, but a serious dress watch Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 01:42 AM	#19
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	As a long time Cellini owner, I can heartily recommend it. It’s classic fitness and face give an understated but elegant look as a dress watch. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

24 February 2018, 02:07 AM	#20
Rolexfanboy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Pierre Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex 16750 Posts: 133	Day-Date for sure.. A clean 18038 should be possible within your budget.. Probably not on a president though.. But it also looks cool on a strap...

24 February 2018, 02:14 AM	#21
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Another alternative is a pre-owned Omega De Ville Tresor, if an acceptable pre-owned watch just happened to come along. It has a cool, hand-wound version of Omega's in-house, twin-barrel, co-axial movement.

24 February 2018, 05:47 AM	#22
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	The JLC you pointed out is nice, but it looks as dressy as the omega you already have. Some good suggestions in this thread, I especially like the idea of a vintage 36mm day date within your budget.

24 February 2018, 05:54 AM	#23
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	The Cellini on your pics looks the most balanced and is the nicest imo __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

24 February 2018, 06:03 AM	#25
marcusp23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Watch: Sub, DJ41, CHNR an Posts: 468	JLC MUT small seconds is really nice if you don’t want to go with the MUT Moon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2018, 06:20 AM	#26
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Between the two you posted, I think the JLC is the better watch due to the movement and finishing but it's definitely on the more casual side of dressy due to the date, the blue accents, and arguably the Arabic numerals. I'm not a big Cellini fan but, between the two you posted, I think it functions better as a dress watch. The fact that it's white gold is a nice bonus too. That written, I would opt for a different steel JLC over both of your choices. I would personally be looking at the Master Ultra Thin Moon, the Master Calendar, and a Reverso (either a simple one with sub seconds or the current or last generation calendar version if you want a date and a moonphase). These three JLCs are all timeless, high value watches. Of course the Langes are simply gorgeous and the 35mm Saxonia is a tremendous bargain, if not inexpensive. The Montblanc mentioned is a lovely watch and a tremendous bargain as well.

26 March 2018, 11:54 AM	#27
JayAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 609	I vote for the Cellini between those two. I’m also headed to Vegas in a few weeks, I will be watch shopping when I get there too. I need to see some dress watches in the metal. I’ll be staying at the Encore, so I’ll definitely be popping in at the Wynn’s Rolex shop. I’m leaning towards the rose gold, white dial, not sure between brown or black strap... likely brown. I wish someone on the forum owned one...

26 March 2018, 12:06 PM	#28
mbalmz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,366	i'd go cellini between those two as the sector dial doesn't read "dress watch" for me, but that's just me. Other ideas-- either this: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ca...-gold-hands-on or a nomos. either orion or ludwig.

26 March 2018, 12:12 PM	#29
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,809	I know some people will disagree with me, but I say get a DJ 36 or 41 (SS or TT) and put it on a very nice dress leather strap. Or a DD already on a leather strap. Maybe this DD, or one of these DJs on a leather strap, for example: Attached Images

26 March 2018, 12:13 PM	#30
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	Dress Watch I did lots of research on this topic and bought and sold many in the process! I ended up with the JLC MUT Moon. You can get the black dial or Rhodium - but given this was going to be a dress watch it had to be silver / while. Sure it’s not ALS Soxonia Moon - but hey, for a 1/4 of the price it will do given the wrist time I give a dress watch! Plus my collection is getting Rolex heavy A so wanted a change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

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