Dinner at Windsor Castle...Black Tie...

[GoldenBear]

So, I am going to a charity fund-raiser next week at Windsor Castle. It is black tie and very formal. What watch would people suggest I wear for this "once in a lifetime" experience? My wife had a designer gown made and bought (and was loaned) some jewels. She is going to wear her WG DJ w/ diamonds (of course) and some of her other very nice jewelry. My watch choices are a SS Sub, Blue TT Sub or an Breitling Emergency Mission on a Black rubber strap, I also have the SS bracelet. I don't want to hear "not to wear a watch"...that's not my style. Thoughts?

[dddrees]

SS Sub would be my choice.

[roadie1]

Originally Posted by dddrees

ss sub would be my choice.

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[FremStar]

Black Tie keep it classic and timeless with your SS Sub! Have fun!

[Saxon007]

Originally Posted by dddrees

SS Sub would be my choice.

[EDT3]

Originally Posted by dddrees

SS Sub would be my choice.

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[Speed]

No watch.

Some would say it's disrespectful to your host to wear a watch with a tuxedo.

[kcmo]

Yup, SS Sub for sure

[matt4hand]

Think Bond James bond. Sub X 100000

[horseco]

I don't want to sound like a jerk, but non of those choices are appropriate for a black tie affair... You may as well skip the formal Patent leather shoes & wear work boots with your tuxedo... My opinion is borrow/buy a simple thin leather strap watch, or no watch... Sorry...

[ersnyder]

Personally, I'd go with the TT Sub.

[drockadam]

SS Sub! A 16610?

[Dan2010]

Originally Posted by Speed

No watch.

Some would say it's disrespectful to your host to wear a watch with a tuxedo.

It was disrepectful in 1929. Not sure anyone really cares now. Just my opinion which nobody cares about either.

[wyattearp]

As has been said before, do as bond would. Sub would be my choice.

Having said that, a simple dress watch would be more appropriate if it were in the mix.

[mcurtisal]

Preferably no watch, but if you have to... gotta be the SS sub. Just keep it tucked under your cuff.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

So, I am going to a charity fund-raiser next week at Windsor Castle. It is black tie and very formal. What watch would people suggest I wear for this "once in a lifetime" experience? My wife had a designer gown made and bought (and was loaned) some jewels. She is going to wear her WG DJ w/ diamonds (of course) and some of her other very nice jewelry. My watch choices are a SS Sub, Blue TT Sub or an Breitling Emergency Mission on a Black rubber strap, I also have the SS bracelet. I don't want to hear "not to wear a watch"...that's not my style. Thoughts?

If you want to stop off in DC on your way over, I could lend you my YG DD with diamond markers on a black face; or my rose gold JLC Master Geographic; or I have a vintage manual wind Corum 18K dress watch. Any of them go well with black tie. Otherwise, I'd go with the TT Blue Sub. Just my .

[tkc324]

TT sub!

[Singslinger]

TT Blue Sub for sure.

[wyattearp]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

If you want to stop off in DC on your way over, I could lend you my YG DD with diamond markers on a black face; or my rose gold JLC Master Geographic; or I have a vintage manual wind Corum 18K dress watch. Any of them go well with black tie. Otherwise, I'd go with the TT Blue Sub. Just my .

What a generous proposition! You may want to seriously consider it - I'd go with the JLC.

Also, seeing how it's a once in a lifetime opportunity, and you're wife picked up a few new jewels, maybe look into picking up your own dress watch? JLC, Patek , Baume + Mercier etc etc.

[(DMB)]

Forget all that stuff about thin, no date, black strap, yada yada ... This is the 21st century. I bet money you are going to see everything from Patek to Invicta. I know it's taboo with watch nerds, but somebody is bound to show up with a 50mm Invicta diver. You can count on it.

[rolexer11]

Don't step foot into Windsor with a watch! That is rude and the British are all about propriety. Don't show your ass like so many Americans do. Seriously, just trying to save you from embarrassment and unwelcome stares.

[mcurtisal]

Invicta??? better bring the Breitling emergency and activate the transmitter! Nothing like a rescue intervention to get the party started!!!!!

[520Matt]

I'd wear the SS bub or the TT Bluesy.... Or you could use it as a good excuse to buy a SS PT YM or a Gold sub or GMT, have a great time!

[salo75]

Really between the TT Sub and the SS.

I own a TT Sub C and absolutely love it but I think a SS might go better with the suit you will be wearing.

Just my 2 cents. Have fun at the event!

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by horseco

I don't want to sound like a jerk, but non of those choices are appropriate for a black tie affair... You may as well skip the formal Patent leather shoes & wear work boots with your tuxedo... My opinion is borrow/buy a simple thin leather strap watch, or no watch... Sorry...

Best advice yet. Nothing looks worse that a tool watch with a cuff hanging up on it. I'll be happy to lend you a nice vintage Omega, IWC, or Hamilton on a black leather strap.

[horseco]

Originally Posted by (DMB)

Forget all that stuff about thin, no date, black strap, yada yada ... This is the 21st century. I bet money you are going to see everything from Patek to Invicta. I know it's taboo with watch nerds, but somebody is bound to show up with a 50mm Invicta diver. You can count on it.

The beauty of black tie is tradition, like I said before you could wear black sneakers & a giant rubber quartz watch... but that don't make it right...

[yessir69]

[jcourant]

Ss sub, understated but elegant.

[Bruin Watch]

another vote for ss sub. enjoy the evening!

[evilfij]

The blue will look off with the tux. This is why I did not buy a colored rolex for my first watch as much as I wanted one (a bluesie and something with some green are on my list).

SS sub gets my vote.