Other than Cellini, which SS Rolex can be a dress watch on a strap?

[DoctorA]

Hello fellow TRFers

I want to add a dress watch to my collection. My whole lineup is rolex:
Sub date C
Sub LVc
BLNR
BLRO
SD43
500C Black
500C White (on the way)
DJ41 blue dial, jubilee bracelet and smooth bezel
DSSD JC

I was thinking of adding an IWC, an Aqua Terra or JLC but wanted to get your thoughts of another SS Rolex that would look good on a croc strap?

Thoughts and pictures will be highly appreciated

[RHIII]

Of those listed I have to go with the DJ.

I’m pretty traditional when it comes to a ‘dress watch’ as they are typically gold - three hand watches on leather straps with a thin case.

Other than the Cellini line - the only other Rolex watches that are truly ‘dressy’ to me are the Datejusts and the Day Dates.

Although — I think this is pretty ‘dressy’ as well...




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[FrontHeadlock]

DD or DJ are really the only ones, but I'd shy away from Rolex totally if I wanted a dress watch.

[watchamatic]

The Datejust looks good on a nice leather strap and is pretty dressy as well.

[BT1985]

A 36mm DJ I think looks killer on a croc strap. I am thinking of adding one myself for this very reason.


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[asiparks]

I'd look for a "dress watch" dress watch, not a Rolex, but it does no harm to spend a couple hundred on a nice alligator to try out on a few of your existing watches.

[McLovin]

Add a Master Control or Portugueiser — great watches and get some variety

[VintageVagabound]

I don’t normally think of stainless when I think of a dress watch. That’s when I would consider yellow or rose gold. Maybe a vintage 1803? If you really want stainless I think a JLC Reverso is pretty classic.

[sctp39]

Blue skydweller and a Rolex strap for the PM models

[Pauln]

I know I’m in the minority, but I think most Rolexes look good on a strap. It really depends on what the occasion is and whether you’re talking about a suit or a tux.

[coralfarmer84]

Might need to look outside the brand on this one

[Sjmoore11]

Well I haven’t done it yet but I’m planning on putting a nice croc strap on my Explorer 1016 and calling it dressy enough for me. Of course I’m seldom in sufficiently formal situations where I feel the need for a true dress watch.

[_speedmaster_]

I'd go outside Rolex. Depending on your price point, JLC UTM or a reverso would be great choices. You could also find great deals on a grey market H. Moser, Breguet classique or Blancpain villaret.

[zjd168]

JLC MC ultra thin

[josephvman]

A vintage gold Datejust on a great strap dresses up well.

[AEC]

I hope to have this in my watch box one of these days. It was the first Omega to use Caliber 8500. It's a bit chunkier than a true dress watch, but I think it may be a good alternative to the Rolex Professional models you own.



Other "dressier" watches that strike me:

The DeVille Tresor...



The Luminor Due:

[AEC]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Although — I think this is pretty ‘dressy’ as well...




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Yum! That Daytona is fantastic.

[Starhutch]

Originally Posted by coralfarmer84

Might need to look outside the brand on this one

This

[Largoshark]

A 36mm Datejust is a pretty safe bet IMO. While not specifically designed to be a dress watch, it was conceived to be the ultimate go anywhere, do anything timepiece. Where it with dress attire on a leather strap or jubilee bracelet, and no one will bat an eye.

This thread needs more pics!

[AirPeasant]

Have you considered an Air King 14000 with baton markers?

[dogpawss]

This is my favorite Rolex on a strap.

[D111s]

Originally Posted by AEC

I hope to have this in my watch box one of these days. It was the first Omega to use Caliber 8500. It's a bit chunkier than a true dress watch, but I think it may be a good alternative to the Rolex Professional models you own.



Other "dressier" watches that strike me:

The DeVille Tresor...



The Luminor Due:

The Tresor is beutiful and uses a handwound movement!
If it must be a Rolex then a DJ or OP as these are as close as you’ll get to a true dress watch. I personally wear a 1960’s pm OP as my dress watch

[CPRWATCH]

Lots of great dress watch options available as already posted , but I think the DJ 36 on jubilee takes some beating IMO .

[HogwldFLTR]

Maybe a bit too sporty...I'd where it as a dress watch...in a pinch.

[1William]

I prefer watches that are made for bracelets to be on bracelets. Same for straps. If you really want a true dress watch look at the Cellini or JLC for good value.

[Sublovin]

I like the DD on a strap, but you specify ss....no idea. I think look elsewhere if you really want a “dress” watch

[Sandpit]

I have an Aqua Terra on brown croc as my dress watch. Has the rose gold hands and indices and silverish / goldish face. My only slight issue is that it’s still fairly thick and because of the clasp it doesn’t quite sit under a cuff as well as it could. Still, it’s a lovely piece though.

For a true dress watch I’d probably go with some form of JLC with a traditional buckle and simple face.

[Wcdhtwn]

Out of curiosity, why are you ruling out Cellini?

IWC is a great choice, and the Omega DeVille posted above is as well. I've never been that big of a DeVille fan but that one looks really sharp.

Do you have a min/max budget? How about a Seiko Presage? On the very low end of what you're talking about but a very sharp looking watch. And with the line up you have I'm guessing a true dress watch will get worn very infrequently, so why spend 10-20x more?

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Of those listed I have to go with the DJ.

I’m pretty traditional when it comes to a ‘dress watch’ as they are typically gold - three hand watches on leather straps with a thin case.

Other than the Cellini line - the only other Rolex watches that are truly ‘dressy’ to me are the Datejusts and the Day Dates.

Although — I think this is pretty ‘dressy’ as well...




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Total class

[Houston77]

I like my DJ 36 on a strap.




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