Suit and Tuxedo - Pick a Watch

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Syrte

·Aug 25, 2016·MWR Tech Support Dept

gatorcpa

This is the picture I cribbed from an old eBay auction, circa 2007:



I think it was taken without the crystal.

There was a version in a slightly different 18K case that came with a white and gold dial:



Both of the these are as 1950's as a Cadillac Eldorado with the big tail fins.

And now mine will be off to the watchmaker tomorrow for a well-deserved rest.
gatorcpa

gatorcpa

Honestly, I never thought I would find the one above. I never, ever, ever thought I would be able to buy it for what I paid.
gatorcpa

Wow, so a long coveted prize then... Congrats!!!
As for the white one, if it's yours put me down on the dibs wait list! Beautiful.

 

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soybeanwatch

·Aug 25, 2016

I'm sure the time has passed... but please tell me it was your 3559 Panda!! I regret letting mine go and if I can live vicariously through you..

 

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milwatch126

·Aug 25, 2016

Cartier Tank

 

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adamsehic

·Aug 25, 2016

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

 

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igatomic

·Aug 25, 2016

I wear my Gruen techni-quadron...think Rolex Prince but at 1/3 of the cost. It is very low profile, and discreet. Plus, wearing something from the 1930's just seems right with a tux...sorry, no pic as it is in the safety deposit box.

An an aside, I was under the impression that a square/tank watch was considered to be more formal than a round one. Am I mistakent?

 

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gatorcpa

·Aug 25, 2016·ΩF InvestiGator

Syrte

As for the white one, if it's yours put me down on the dibs wait list! Beautiful.

Not mine. Just one I saved for reference purposes.

The case on that one was heavily and not very attractively engraved.



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Syrte

·Aug 25, 2016·MWR Tech Support Dept

Thanks for clarifying. Very nice watch. Kind of strange how wide the lugs are relative to the case though.

 

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gatorcpa

·Aug 25, 2016·ΩF InvestiGator

Syrte

Thanks for clarifying. Very nice watch. Kind of strange how wide the lugs are relative to the case though.

Yeah, mine is 20mm (3/4"). Try finding a 20mm watch with a 13mm buckle which was original to this watch.
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trama

·Aug 30, 2016

Pops came home with this in the early 80s, I got dibs.

 

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rcs914

·Aug 30, 2016

If I ever get it serviced (needs a new crystal, strap, and to have the second hand straightened and re-attached, as well as a full service) I would be tempted to wear my Hamilton Thin-o-matic. It was the watch presented to my grandfather when he retired from Bell Labs in 1969/70. It's a little small for my taste, but probably would be good for wearing with a tux.

(not my picture)

 

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ManInBlack

·Jul 17, 2017

U ulackfocus

It doesn't get any better than a vintage AP ultra-thin.

Automatic caliber 2120:

Manual caliber 2003:

Now that is appropriate in almost any situation.

 

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ManInBlack

·Jul 17, 2017

MikiJ

Nothing says "Dress-up Nights" like a Patek 5115. A simple time-keeper with an enamel dial always looked just right 😀

Ah, yes. The Patek, my go to gala/wedding watch.

 

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DanNash

·Jul 21, 2022

It seems to me that this is optional. However, I think it would be great if you could share a photo. However, if you want help, it would be cool to still share photos so that you can advise something. Not so long ago I also had a wedding. We also had an issue with the clock. We ordered a blue suit from https://www.gentlemansguru.com/product-category/wedding-tuxedos/ and just didn't know what watch would look good with this suit. As a result, we decided that my gray metal watch would look good. So don't worry so much, it's not that important.

Edited: Jul 25, 2022

 

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Risto

·Jul 21, 2022

I had a similar dilemma lately and I wore these, meaning both.
One was 1959 18K rose gold Omega, another Zenith A3818 revival.
Both are chronographs, but Omega is undeniably a subzero dressy watch!

 

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johnireland

·Jul 21, 2022

Love the Omega...care to share more pictures of it?

 

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MtnMarine

·Jul 22, 2022

I got married this last Saturday. I picked out the Tux and she picked out the watch and band. I know this isn’t going to be too popular but the band matched my brown wingtips perfectly.

And she loves my Speedmaster more than any other watch (hates my explorer 2, says it’s boring…maybe she’s a member here???)

Edit: just FYI, minister is wearing a no date sub under that sleeve

 

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johnireland

·Jul 22, 2022

Love all your choices. Congratulations, enjoy much happiness with both wife and watch for many years.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Jul 22, 2022

My go to dress watch, Hamilton Piping Rock. Fits under cuffs perfectly, looks great with a tux, is classy without being overly showy.

 

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Canuck

·Jul 22, 2022

Maybe this one. I don’t own a tuxedo, so I’ll likely never have to decide.

 

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DoctorEvil

·Jul 22, 2022

alam

None of those you just mentioned, that is if you follow a purist view... https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/black-tie-watch/

but then, you can always say "I wear what I ever I want"

Great thread and some lovely watches here.
When I went to a black tie function a couple of months ago most people there seemed to be in the "wear whatever I want" camp. I saw people wearing divers and smart watches with their tuxes but I couldn't recall seeing a single dress watch. I myself wore a Speedy FOIS on a Forster flat link. However, after reading this thread I might try wearing this piece, which my wife gave me for my most recent birthday, at the next black tie: