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BF_Hammer
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Mar 31, 2018
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As I read other contributor's thoughts about what a dress watch is to them, I see a pattern in the description. I would call it Mid-Century Modern. Thin, mid-size, simple, small or no bezel. Basically what my father wore in the 1950's to early 60's. The common watch for the time.
But I say that dress watches are a broader category. From the Art-Deco designs of the 1920's, the classic Tank layout of the 1940's and early 50's. A solid gold Rolex President on gold bracelet. They all say "dress watch" to me. The theme is "elegant" but not "gaudy". Gold is good. Plastic is not good. The artful application of diamonds fine (think Movado Museum) but not when it is all blinged-out. There is room for individuality here and personal style.
Now I will share from my collection. Any of these watches I would wear with a suit and tie without hesitation. Just a matter of making sure the strap color matches the shoes and belt OK.

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Actually, I would even consider wearing my West End Watches also
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But I draw the line with my Mondaine. Other than size at 40mm, it follows more than one person's described definition of a dress watch in this thread. Simple 3-hand movement, plain dial with stick markers. minimal bezel, leather strap. But it really is a casual style. Anybody would consider it that IMO. That is why I don't like such a strict definition some people want to use.

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Mar 31, 2018
SpiritOne
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Apr 3, 2018
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BF_HammerYeah, but an unwritten rule is not flashy......... and that Mondaine (I have a black dial version myself) is a tad on the flashy side of things.
However, it would still fit into most dress watch scenarios.

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Apr 3, 2018
Vintage1982Benz
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Apr 4, 2018
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BF_HammerI actually wore it with a suit to a wedding last fall and it didn't feel right. It was one of the primary drivers in me picking up something I consider a bit more "dressy."
Apr 4, 2018
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