Talk to me about dress watches

In my real collection, the Islander ISL-98:

And in the grail collection, the F. P. Journe Black Label Chronometre Souverain:

I think the Tudor 1926 is probably my favorite dress watch. If I had my druthers, though, I’d have one of these and a Cartier Tank. 
 

I work an office job and am currently working remotely. In the office, I’d wear “smart casual” or business casual attire. I love dress watches, and the following would be my choices:

Nomos Orion 33 White

Cartier Tank Must SolarBeat

JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon 36mm

And, of course: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia or Saxonia Thin

As for myself, I rock an A. Lange & Söhne Grand Langematik in platinum, which features an “outsize date”, small seconds, and micro rotor (or rather, “three-quarter rotor”).

Nice FC! 

For aspirational dress watches, I wrote an article about them here: https://searchluxxee.com/magazine/favourite-gold-dress-watches

In real life, I have a vintage gold Constellation on a black leather strap and a two-tone Datejust that serve as my dress watches. I would love to add a steel Cartier Tank Americaine with a navy strap to the mix though 😀

Dress watch? This is almost a GADA looking watch, for my tastes. 

Edit: I guess that’s when we get to go on about what it means to be a dress watch.

I like moderate sized dress watches (34-38mm). I haven’t scanner the market but to me JLC Reverso, Cartier Tank and vintage Omegas is appealing. Tudor 1926 has popped up on this forum a couple of times and that seems to be a nice watch but I haven’t seen one IRL.

You have a Langematik and you share no pics with us?! Outrage!

Gosh, both very fine choices. That hands on the FPJ are perfect 👌

I really need get my paws on a Tudor at some point just to feel what they are like in hand.

I also don't feel there is any watch quite as sophisticated as a Cartier. 👌

Depends on the occasion, but usually my 1960s VC is the one for full-on dress-up. It’s the k1002, very thin hand wound movement. 

Otherwise I usually bust out the Bubble if I’m showing off.

Thank you for all the links. That JLC 😍

I'm learning to love the subtle beauty of a dress watch. Nothing unnecessary. Nowhere to hide. 

Thank you for the link Celine, I shall enjoy having a read ☺️

I think I have seen your datejust on another thread. Just beautiful.

My SNK pretends to be a dress watch today. Nobody will notice, right?

The Reverso is a grail watch of a friend of mine. I think that means I'm forbidden from buying one before he does 😆 it is truly fabulous

Wow! I would dearly love to see either of those on the metal. 😍

I'm self employed and work from home, so I never have a need to dress up for work. In addition, my wife and I never really attend formal events, so I really have no need for any sort of a dress watch at all in my collection, yet I still find them very appealing.

I have a few watches in my collection that I could use as a dress watch should I ever have the need. 

There is one dress watch that really appeals to me, and which I'd snap up if I could ever come across a really good deal on one, and that is this Rolex Cellini Prince with the solid gold rectangular case and black dial.  I really like the rectangular case shape, so a JLC Reverso Duoface Tribute Small Seconds, as well as Cartier Tank Louis would also be welcomed additions, but I tend to prefer this specific Cellini Prince.

Your collection is wonderful ❤️ thank you for sharing, and that Rolex is a gem too.

I hadn't heard of the Cellini Cestello until your comment, so I checked it out and really like it. The thinness, along with those hinged lugs are awesome. 

My favorite dress watch is not very imaginative haha.. I am a Cartier tank fan. You can wear it up or wear it down, it transcends whatever is on trend and adds to/elevates your own style. There are lots of other watches can do the same as well - but nothing to me as nearly as iconic… it’s like wearing the Chuck Taylors of the horological world. Just my two cents of course. I think it’s great your heading in that direction, adds to the variety of life. Your hubby has a great looking FC too. 🍻 

Great watches! I have the #ISL-98 as well, and it is a great dress watch.

Here are a couple of great solar dress watches; a Citizen and a Seiko.

Here is a nice mechanical Sea Gull I found on AliExpress.

Also, how about my Casio A100 Pac Man on a Vario strap? I think it's dressy. 😎

Ditto what bevelwerks said - the Tank is an elegant classic that never grows old even though its style is very old.

I think I'd get the 1926 if they made it without the date. The Tank is my pick for a dress watch, without a doubt!

Love that Vacheron Constantin! Especially on such a bracelet 😍

Tudor 1926 is my absolute favourite dress watch. I think its a watch that can be dressed up or down, if you're just starting out its a great all-round option. Bonus, it isn't too expensive.

I roll with my grand seiko sbgh263 most days recently

I like "formal" watches because they also look good on any occasion and with whatever I'm wearing.

I love the Pacman's, but sadly gold doesn't seem to suit me. I'm all with you on the a100 idea 👌 I'm really liking that Seiko tank too.

What a gorgeous bunch ❤️ that Tudor is particularly nice.

Dress watch choice should be my Seiko Presage or the Raymond Weil Tango