Show me a better black tie event watch

[Old Expat Beast]

Just a thought but has anyone in the history of social etiquette ever been judged on, or even noted for, the watch they were wearing at a black tie event?

[Krash]

Most of these watches posted here are no better than a simple black dial Submariner.


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[joli160]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just a thought but has anyone in the history of social etiquette ever been judged on, or even noted for, the watch they were wearing at a black tie event?

People are in general polite and nobody will criticize a fellow guest at such an event. Not even when wearing white socks with sandals.

I think a faux pas will be noted by the casual observer though wearing a wrong watch is not so bad as i.e. using your phone which shows an even greater lack of respect to the host.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Krash

Most of these watches posted here are no better than a simple black dial Submariner.


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Many (if not most) of the watches posted here are, in terms of etiquette, not appropriate for a black tie event.

In 2023, however, only those who follow the "rules" of said etiquette actually care.

To answer the OP's question, I could show him literally thousands of watches better suited to a black tie event.

Sticking a black alligator strap on a stainless steel sports watch with a date, a cyclops, a fluted bezel and a red second hand does not a "dress"watch make

[sambb]

rolex isnt my choice for a formal event. I would pick a cartier tank, a calatrava, or no timepiece at all.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just a thought but has anyone in the history of social etiquette ever been judged on, or even noted for, the watch they were wearing at a black tie event?

I do it silently in parallel with mentally correcting their grammar.

[SoylentGreenChi]

Some darn fine watches on here. My favorite is the black dial vintage Omega. In terms of social etiquette - who cares, wear what makes you happy. Wristwatches are barely 100 years old, and who knows what will be fashionable in a few years. Maybe we’ll go back to powdered wigs and tricorner hats.

[garyk]

My fave elegant dress watch




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[EWY]

[vesnyder]

As you can see, too may options!

[Cambo]

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[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by joli160

People are in general polite and nobody will criticize a fellow guest at such an event. Not even when wearing white socks with sandals.

I think a faux pas will be noted by the casual observer though wearing a wrong watch is not so bad as i.e. using your phone which shows an even greater lack of respect to the host.

Meh. I've heard hundreds, if not thousands, of gossipy critiques and criticisms, and not once was 'incorrect watch for the occasion' ever mentioned.

[mdwsta4]

While I don’t subscribe to the proper etiquette of no watch, I do feel it should be understated and unobtrusive. My go-to watch for black tie events is a 1950’s Omega Seamaster. 34mm, no date, leather strap that matches my tux.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by mdwsta4

While I don’t subscribe to the proper etiquette of no watch, I do feel it should be understated and unobtrusive. My go-to watch for black tie events is a 1950’s Omega Seamaster. 34mm, no date, leather strap that matches my tux.

Magnificent
It took me a great many years to find just the right dress watch, then I literally stumbled upon the GS sbgw253 and the rest is history.
So many times I had tried on smaller watches but they looked like the watches I had grown out of eons ago. I even had a beautiful IWC which was adorable for a while but alas it didn't do it for me on my large wrist at 36mm

Many you wear that beautiful Omega in good health

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by EWY

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How lovely

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by garyk

My fave elegant dress watch




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And another one
I miss the old IWC script so much

[PatekPhobic]

These are perfect black-tie event watches!

[Krash]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Meh. I've heard hundreds, if not thousands, of gossipy critiques and criticisms, and not once was 'incorrect watch for the occasion' ever mentioned.

Yep, in the real world nobody would ever care. Only on watch forums is it in issue. Nowadays, Apple Watches are pervasive at these black tie events.

Personally, I wouldn’t wear a G-Shock, Invicta or something of that ilk. But a Rolex is fine.


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[Michael1968]

I would say this


or this

[the_wristlist]

There’s only 1 choice, Omega James Bond 60 Year Anniversary


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[garyk]

Originally Posted by Dirt

And another one
I miss the old IWC script so much

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by mdwsta4

While I don’t subscribe to the proper etiquette of no watch, I do feel it should be understated and unobtrusive. My go-to watch for black tie events is a 1950’s Omega Seamaster. 34mm, no date, leather strap that matches my tux.

This. This is the answer.

[ERH]

My Rolex Cellini which accompanied me on many a black tie event

[Njkdog]

Two schools of thought, either you can wear what you like, or you’re not supposed to wear a watch with a tux. Either way kinda nullifies the question

[SavGADawg]

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[Token74]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

I rock the Patrimony Contemporaine, in formal (and not so formal) setting.

Perfect choice


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[DoctorsOrders]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Here you go:



What else?

I agree, this is definitely the king of black tie Rolex!

[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

What to wear to a black tie event? Hard, VERY hard to beat this.

I agree.......nice!

[Dr. Robert]

This works for me


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[Pop Art Suzy]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

I like this one with formal wear …




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Wow! That looks really sharp. Nice and sexy