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Going to a funeral and somehow this is what I’m obsessing about

krogerfoot
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I know this question marks me as being at least 100 years old, but what is the correct choice of straps here? The rally style with the blue stitching actually goes great with the outfit but maybe not so much with the watch (or the occasion, to be honest). Stay with the black horween here? I’ll go with whatever you folks say in the next few hours.

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Hmm, I guess the stitching is more green than I realized. That may tip it, but please your advice.

Edited to add: These straps are courtesy of @jankoxxx and recommended heartily.
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gbesq
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Basic black is always a safe choice for a funeral, but I doubt that anyone is going to ask you to leave if you choose something else.
 
vbrad26
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I vote horween. Only because it is already on it and I personally like it better.
 
Jones in LA
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As a fellow 100-year old, I understand your conundrum. If you know that most of the folks at the funeral are going to be dressed comparatively casually, the rally-style would be fine. Otherwise, horween.
 
alam
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The fact that you are not considering a NATO strap gets you my full backing and approval for both options 😀
 
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Jones in LA Jones in LA
As a fellow 100-year old, I understand your conundrum. If you know that most of the folks at the funeral are going to be dressed comparatively casually, the rally-style would be fine. Otherwise, horween.
I’ve already mentioned to my Internet Friend @pdxleaf that I will almost certainly be the only one among my family wearing a suit. I would not be surprised if I’m mistaken for the funeral director.
 
krogerfoot
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gbesq gbesq
Basic black is always a safe choice for a funeral, but I doubt that anyone is going to ask you to leave if you choose something else.
I have particularly good seats, if you get my drift here.
 
tribal
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I vote black horween as I find it slightly more formal for such occasion.
Even if the probability that someone will notice the strap is probably rather low.
 
JwRosenthal
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I believe funerals should be a celebration of a life lived rather than a somber moment for the mourners- make it about the person being honored- were they buttoned down and conservative (black strap) or lively and colorful (go hog wild).
 
tribal
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And I know this is not the OP question but is there a shoe alternative choice? The stitching on this one seems to be on the more casual side. (At least to my eyes)
 
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krogerfoot krogerfoot
I would not be surprised if I’m mistaken for the funeral director.
The railroad conductor watch completes the funeral director looks. "All right folks, we're about to fall behind schedule -- please move faster." 😉

Anyway, sorry for your loss. But I agree with JW -- celebrate the person's life.
 
X350 XJR
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Is there a bracelet option?

This is the one I wore to my last two funerals, I was wearing a suit both times.

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krogerfoot
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tribal tribal
I vote black horween as I find it slightly more formal for such occasion.
Even if the probability that someone will notice the strap is probably rather low.
True, not least because I failed to find time to buy a shirt that isn’t too long in the sleeves.
 
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krogerfoot krogerfoot
I’ve already mentioned to my Internet Friend @pdxleaf that I will almost certainly be the only one among my family wearing a suit. I would not be surprised if I’m mistaken for the funeral director.

Sorry for your loss.

At the last wake I went to, in 2018, I was the only man wearing a dress shirt and tie - including the deceased’s family members, who were wearing jeans and polo shirts. I did clutch my pearls and wonder what the world was coming to.
 
Dan S
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IMO, a two-stitch strap is never appropriate under any circumstances. 😁
 
efauser
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Never wear a Universal Geneve to a funeral. I suggest you go out and buy a Patek Calatrava immediately. It's the only watch worthy of such a somber occasion.
 
krogerfoot
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X350 XJR X350 XJR
Is there a bracelet option?

This is the one I wore to my last two funerals, I was wearing a suit both times.

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Insufferable watch nerd that I am, not only did I bring four watches with me but also the strap-changing gear. These two both seem a little tool-watchy, although the distinction hardly matters anymore.

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krogerfoot
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Dan S Dan S
IMO, a two-stitch strap is never appropriate under any circumstances. 😁
It was you who first planted the seed of doubt in my mind about this style.
 
krogerfoot
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ahartfie ahartfie
Sorry for your loss.

At the last wake I went to, in 2018, I was the only man wearing a dress shirt and tie - including the deceased’s family members, who were wearing jeans and polo shirts. I did clutch my pearls and wonder what the world was coming to.

This was exactly my experience at about the same time. My cousins looked like they were about to play a round of golf.
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MRC
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At the last funeral I went to the rig of the day was padded jackets, woolly hats and thick gloves. No-one saw my watch but it was the one I would have been wearing at the start of a 40 year friendship.
 
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