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danwang0520 · 29 August 2018, 10:09 PM

Dear TRF,

What I have in my collection right now are the following:
1) Datejust 41: champagne dial with diamond marker(as pictured)
2) Submariner 116610LV "Hulk"

I'm planning to find and purchase the ultimate classic/dress watch piece, I am considering of flipping or adding to my DJ41 on this grail hunt.

Which combo would you choose (picture for reference):
1) flip DJ41 and get Day-Date 40 YG w/ silver dial
2) keep DJ41 and add a AP Royal Oak 41mm 15400ST
3) keep DJ41 and add a Breguet Classique 7147

Thanks guy for your opinions.

Houston77 · 29 August 2018, 10:11 PM

DD for me.

watchwatcher · 29 August 2018, 10:13 PM

The DD, without hesitation.

rmlovett1 · 29 August 2018, 10:14 PM

#1. DD and dj a little too similar. And DD is a great pairing with the sub

scarlet knight · 29 August 2018, 10:15 PM

I would add the AP. I like a diverse collection.

Kinnakeet · 29 August 2018, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richris1

#1. DD and dj a little too similar. And DD is a great pairing with the sub

samson66 · 29 August 2018, 10:21 PM

I like the AP out of that group. I'm not a big fan of YG in general

Aldwyn · 29 August 2018, 10:23 PM

DD for me, as well.

ap1 · 29 August 2018, 10:25 PM

Dd40 but that one isn’t my top. If all those, the AP

stratlanta · 29 August 2018, 10:40 PM

Just my opinion of course, but I need a DD in my life before I die. I believe that's what Federer had on in his interview with McEnroe yesterday - I just caught a quick second of it on the tv this am - but it was stunning. To me it is the classic dress watch with a bit of a sporting edge. For pure dress watches I also love A Lange Sohne but you didn't ask about those.. haha.

Chester01 · 29 August 2018, 10:42 PM

. The breguet would get my vote. The others are sport watches.

huncho · 29 August 2018, 10:43 PM

flip dj for the dd

mas12 · 29 August 2018, 11:06 PM

+1 for the Breguet here. It's the epitomy of class. I'm not a YG fan though.

Atlantic · 29 August 2018, 11:12 PM

I’d flip the DJ and go for the Breguet in a heartbeat!

In case you have not seen it, here is a nice article on the 7247:

https://monochrome-watches.com/what-...ability-price/

Vipes · 29 August 2018, 11:27 PM

Out of the choices, DD40. If your looking for a dressy watch on leather strap then I would consider Patek 5227.

travisb · 29 August 2018, 11:30 PM

Option 1 - Get the DD.

GradyPhilpott · 29 August 2018, 11:34 PM

The perfect dress watch in my opinion would be 34mm-36mm and wouldn't have screws in the bezel.

shirtguy · 29 August 2018, 11:37 PM

dd40 but go with the white dial

its dressier and more legible

mikkolopez · 29 August 2018, 11:39 PM

I’d keep the DJ. That to me is already a classic dress watch

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Mr. Superlative · 29 August 2018, 11:48 PM

+1 on keeping the DateJust. That is a classic and elegant dress watch. The DayDate is lovely, but I prefer the layout of the DJ dial, it's sharper with the Rolex crown in the right place at 12, rather that pushed down.

Jack T · 29 August 2018, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chester01

. The breguet would get my vote. The others are sport watches.

I like them all, but for a 'classic dress watch'...this is the one

Rolexlover43 · 29 August 2018, 11:53 PM

Breguet!

arcentaur · 30 August 2018, 12:00 AM

DD40..no brainer

Chester01 · 30 August 2018, 12:13 AM

I was reading Le pare goriot recently, a Balzac novel from 1835, and there was a reference to breguet watches. It took a little for me to really appreciate that a book from 1835 references them, and how well established they were even back then, yet still in production. They were established about a century before AP, and almost a century and a half prior to Rolex.

tseiff · 30 August 2018, 12:13 AM

Classy involves class, elegance... YG involves “hey look at me” - not elegant - old school or oligarch / rapper / middle east rococo baroque heavy style
Breguet is the only choice there for class elegance and distinction

tudorbaja27 · 30 August 2018, 12:19 AM

Breguet FTW

BT1985 · 30 August 2018, 12:21 AM

Breguet 100%. WG DD would be ok. I guess context matters. I work in Gordon Gekko world and I still would never rock a YG DD at work. On the weekend absolutely. But only the Breguet is a true dress watch of those. If you want Rolex go Cellini.

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Burlington · 30 August 2018, 12:23 AM

If you are after classic dress watch, then in my view it should have a leather band only.

Have you also considered a PP Calatrava ?

If of just those 4 mentioned then the Breguet hands down wins based on your written criteria of ultimate classic dress watch.

If you want a sporty, yet dressy watch then the 15400 or DD would both work equally well depending on the type of attire you will be matching it to.

Eagle dunes 75 · 30 August 2018, 12:41 AM

Breguet is the only dress watch of these 3. Others are great sport watches but do not qualify as dress watches imo. As others have said PP, JLC, ALS have some great choices.

airpeace · 30 August 2018, 12:43 AM

Ap

29 August 2018, 11:34 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	The perfect dress watch in my opinion would be 34mm-36mm and wouldn't have screws in the bezel. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

29 August 2018, 11:39 PM	#19
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	I’d keep the DJ. That to me is already a classic dress watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

30 August 2018, 12:19 AM	#26
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Breguet FTW __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

30 August 2018, 12:21 AM	#27
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Help me pick the ultimate classic dress watch Breguet 100%. WG DD would be ok. I guess context matters. I work in Gordon Gekko world and I still would never rock a YG DD at work. On the weekend absolutely. But only the Breguet is a true dress watch of those. If you want Rolex go Cellini. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2018, 12:23 AM	#28
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	If you are after classic dress watch, then in my view it should have a leather band only. Have you also considered a PP Calatrava ? If of just those 4 mentioned then the Breguet hands down wins based on your written criteria of ultimate classic dress watch. If you want a sporty, yet dressy watch then the 15400 or DD would both work equally well depending on the type of attire you will be matching it to. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

29 August 2018, 10:09 PM	#1
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	Help me pick the ultimate classic dress watch Dear TRF, What I have in my collection right now are the following: 1) Datejust 41: champagne dial with diamond marker(as pictured) 2) Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" I'm planning to find and purchase the ultimate classic/dress watch piece, I am considering of flipping or adding to my DJ41 on this grail hunt. Which combo would you choose (picture for reference): 1) flip DJ41 and get Day-Date 40 YG w/ silver dial 2) keep DJ41 and add a AP Royal Oak 41mm 15400ST 3) keep DJ41 and add a Breguet Classique 7147 Thanks guy for your opinions. Attached Images Last edited by danwang0520; 29 August 2018 at 10:34 PM.. Reason: adding more information

29 August 2018, 10:11 PM	#2
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	DD for me.

29 August 2018, 10:13 PM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	The DD, without hesitation.

29 August 2018, 10:14 PM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	#1. DD and dj a little too similar. And DD is a great pairing with the sub

29 August 2018, 10:15 PM	#5
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I would add the AP. I like a diverse collection.

29 August 2018, 10:21 PM	#7
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	I like the AP out of that group. I'm not a big fan of YG in general

29 August 2018, 10:23 PM	#8
Aldwyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Maryland Watch: GMT Mast II 116713 Posts: 200	DD for me, as well.

29 August 2018, 10:25 PM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Dd40 but that one isn’t my top. If all those, the AP

29 August 2018, 10:40 PM	#10
stratlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 362	Just my opinion of course, but I need a DD in my life before I die. I believe that's what Federer had on in his interview with McEnroe yesterday - I just caught a quick second of it on the tv this am - but it was stunning. To me it is the classic dress watch with a bit of a sporting edge. For pure dress watches I also love A Lange Sohne but you didn't ask about those.. haha.

29 August 2018, 10:42 PM	#11
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	. The breguet would get my vote. The others are sport watches.

29 August 2018, 10:43 PM	#12
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	flip dj for the dd

29 August 2018, 11:06 PM	#13
mas12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 116610LN Posts: 384	+1 for the Breguet here. It's the epitomy of class. I'm not a YG fan though.

29 August 2018, 11:12 PM	#14
Atlantic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: At Sea Posts: 394	I’d flip the DJ and go for the Breguet in a heartbeat! In case you have not seen it, here is a nice article on the 7247: https://monochrome-watches.com/what-...ability-price/

29 August 2018, 11:27 PM	#15
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Out of the choices, DD40. If your looking for a dressy watch on leather strap then I would consider Patek 5227.

29 August 2018, 11:30 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Option 1 - Get the DD.

29 August 2018, 11:37 PM	#18
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	dd40 but go with the white dial its dressier and more legible

29 August 2018, 11:48 PM	#20
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 858	+1 on keeping the DateJust. That is a classic and elegant dress watch. The DayDate is lovely, but I prefer the layout of the DJ dial, it's sharper with the Rolex crown in the right place at 12, rather that pushed down.

29 August 2018, 11:53 PM	#22
Rolexlover43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 121	Breguet!

30 August 2018, 12:00 AM	#23
arcentaur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nunya Posts: 330	DD40..no brainer

30 August 2018, 12:13 AM	#24
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I was reading Le pare goriot recently, a Balzac novel from 1835, and there was a reference to breguet watches. It took a little for me to really appreciate that a book from 1835 references them, and how well established they were even back then, yet still in production. They were established about a century before AP, and almost a century and a half prior to Rolex.

30 August 2018, 12:13 AM	#25
tseiff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Nyc Posts: 60	Classy involves class, elegance... YG involves “hey look at me” - not elegant - old school or oligarch / rapper / middle east rococo baroque heavy style Breguet is the only choice there for class elegance and distinction

30 August 2018, 12:41 AM	#29
Eagle dunes 75 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 180	Breguet is the only dress watch of these 3. Others are great sport watches but do not qualify as dress watches imo. As others have said PP, JLC, ALS have some great choices.

30 August 2018, 12:43 AM	#30
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	Ap

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