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Can a Speedmaster be a proper dress watch?

  1. Lew Archer Jan 9, 2016

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    Hell yes, I'd say...

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  2. Bienne2998 Jan 10, 2016

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    Well, it's basically a tool watch, but I agree - it's not ugly when used as a dress chrono. IMG_3931.jpg
     
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  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 10, 2016

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    Picture I sent to a mate a while back that wore a g-shock with a suit. ::facepalm1::

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  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 10, 2016

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    Hey @STANDY, it needs another row for "Singlet Stubbies Thongs" wear and then you can add the column for the G Shock.

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  5. Dombo63 Jan 10, 2016

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    So a Submariner can be worn with a business suit but not a Speedmaster?
     
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  6. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Jan 10, 2016

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    What about these?

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  7. billyblue Jan 10, 2016

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    For me definitely no, never.

    Do you mean dress@work or dress@dinner? At work, as long as it doesn't affect your work efficiency, you can wear whatever you want.
     
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  8. styggpyggeno1 ΩF Enforcer ....and thread killer Jan 10, 2016

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    I would have switched the order of diver and chronograph - for "business formal" as one might be timing things as a business man but never go diving.
     
  9. Canuck Jan 10, 2016

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    Why would I care what others might think of the watch I chose to wear, either at a mud wrestling event, or an opera? I very much doubt that the majority of people who wear a Timex everywhere they go, would recognize the sort of watches that appeal to watchophiles!
     
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  10. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Jan 10, 2016

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    if I see something like that, my first thought is: "he probably only has one nice watch - and this one is it " :cool:
     
  11. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jan 10, 2016

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    I'm afraid that the answer is no. However, on casual Friday, you're in luck!
     
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  12. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 10, 2016

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    Does that really apply ? Pretty sure that is just the Northern Hemisphere chart ::confused2::

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  13. Andreas Jan 10, 2016

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    so guys if according to the chart i can wear pretty much anything with "business casual" can i wear this? :):p
     
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  14. Rman Jan 10, 2016

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    I'm with you on this Styggy
     
  15. hkrauss Jan 10, 2016

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    If George can wear it, you can wear it ...

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  16. guelerct Jan 10, 2016

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    If you're meeting the Queen at a formal event or christening a multi billion dollar skyscraper then no.
    But for a wedding or business event for mere mortals I don't see any issues.
     
  17. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Jan 10, 2016

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  18. Lew Archer Jan 10, 2016

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    I think it all depends how "correct" one wishes to be. I have a lovely Omega tank watch. Gold case, black strap. Certainly it's a more "correct" dress watch.

    However, I won't hesitate to wear a chronograph with a suit...sometimes the rugged look of the watch is a nice counterpoint to the formality of the suit.

    The Moonwatch, on me, is just a touch large to glide easily under French cuffs, though. I've got a 39mm Speedmaster Day Date that fits better in this regard, and has a "dressier" appearance.

    The Day Date, like some of the chronos posted in this thread lies in the middle of that spectrum with "tool" or "sports" watches at one end and "dress" watches at the other.

    The Moonwatch is farther along that spectrum towards the tool watch end...but, it's a fine, classic watch and so I often wear it with a suit...and I'd even wear it with a dinner jacket, if I felt like it, particularly now that it's on a black crocodile strap.

    All fashion, watches and jewelry are elements of personal style, and to each his (or her) own...

    Here's that Day Date Speedmaster...

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  19. tyrantlizardrex Jan 10, 2016

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    I wore my Speedmaster to the Royal Garden Party in 2014... Her Majesty didn't say anything.
     
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  20. CTS-V Jan 10, 2016

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    Yes....of course!
     
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