The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[Newcomer]



Thanks for the advice again guys. You've been really helpful. One last question-Can the datejust in 36mm, oyster with date be worn with both a suit and jeans/t-shirt? I really want something that I can wear with just about anything. I know this won't be my last watch but I would like my first one to be as versatile as possilbe. I don't plan on making a decision right away.

Absolutely. As a preliminary matter, watches dress down easier than they dress up. The DJ is certainly sporty enough that it would look at home with a jean/t-shirt. And no one would look twice at you wearing it with a suit. It is not the ideal dress watch, but it can certainly do double duty.

 

[tifosi]



Thanks for the advice again guys. You've been really helpful. One last question-Can the datejust in 36mm, oyster with date be worn with both a suit and jeans/t-shirt? I really want something that I can wear with just about anything. I know this won't be my last watch but I would like my first one to be as versatile as possilbe. I don't plan on making a decision right away.

Without a doubt. The DJ can do it all.

So can the Sub, but take that advice with a grain of salt as I'm one of those guys who wears a Sub with a suit.

 

[mimo]

Thanks for the advice again guys. You've been really helpful. One last question-Can the datejust in 36mm, oyster with date be worn with both a suit and jeans/t-shirt? I really want something that I can wear with just about anything. I know this won't be my last watch but I would like my first one to be as versatile as possilbe. I don't plan on making a decision right away.

Personally I can see the DJ or Oyster with jeans (on oyster bracelet, steel), more than I can see the Sub with a suit. But as Mr Tifoso is demonstrating, the latter is not uncommon. And the Sub dressed down is perfect.

Hey Mimo, I agree, that anything over a certain price range almost appears to fall into the unobtainable category. However, I just wanted to note, that you can pick up this FPJ for at least $10k less than a Lange 1815, either the SS or the Aub/Auf. I could stretch my budget to the $15k range. The close to $25-30k range? Yowza.

40mm gold 1815 small seconds is around new for about $20k, mint used from about 18. The 36mm one can be has mint used from about $13k I think. So I get you, but I think the gap is small, even overlapping, even when you take into account discounts on the FPJ. Still, the heart wants what the heart wants, and there's no right answer.

 

[Tried and True]



Without a doubt. The DJ can do it all.

So can the Sub, but take that advice with a grain of salt as I'm one of those guys who wears a Sub with a suit.

Wearing a Sub with a suit is like wearing work boots with a suit. Wearing a DJ with a suit is like wearing loafers with a suit.

 

[tifosi]



Wearing a Sub with a suit is like wearing work boots with a suit. Wearing a DJ with a suit is like wearing loafers with a suit.

I disagree. The Sub is a beautiful watch. It isn't like wearing a G Shock with a suit for crying out loud.

 

[Newcomer]



Personally I can see the DJ or Oyster with jeans (on oyster bracelet, steel), more than I can see the Sub with a suit.  But as Mr Tifoso is demonstrating, the latter is not uncommon.  And the Sub dressed down is perfect.


40mm gold 1815 small seconds is around new for about $20k, mint used from about 18.  The 36mm one can be has mint used from about $13k I think.  So I get you, but I think the gap is small, even overlapping, even when you take into account discounts on the FPJ.  Still, the heart wants what the heart wants, and there's no right answer.

Ah, I was looking at the new 38.5mm version of the small seconds, which is $24,800. That is a lot more reasonable, actually. Fortunately, I am not in the place to make such a large decision!

 

[Tried and True]



. It isn't like wearing a G Shock with a suit for crying out loud.

A G Shock with a suit is like wearing ski boots with a suit.

 

[DLJr]

How "attainable" is it?

Budget will be around $15K and Nuke was offered one not far off of that without negotiating anything. The most likely scenario is I end up with two watches, but the FPJ makes a strong case for one. And I'm not interested in preloved for this one, so that takes any Langes off the table.

 

[DLJr]

Ah, I was looking at the new 38.5mm version of the small seconds, which is $24,800. That is a lot more reasonable, actually. Fortunately, I am not in the place to make such a large decision!

That's the only one to look at of the 3 IMO.

 

[tifosi]



A G Shock with a suit is like wearing ski boots with a suit.

LOL. Gotcha.

 

[Newcomer]



That's the only one to look at of the 3 IMO.

I don't know, I actually prefer the 39mm Aub/Auf.

 

[DLJr]

I don't know, I actually prefer the 39mm Aub/Auf.

As do I, I just meant of the small seconds (the old 36mm, the 40mm, and the new 38.5mm), since they would be much closer in price to the FPJ.

 

[TC (Houston)]



It seems to have survived better than your Stratocaster.  But if you're a rawk star then battle scars definitely add something*.

 

*(Just not to a Royal Oak!)
 

Ehhhh, this is not a debate I want to start here, but the Custom Shop at Fender did that to my Strat, not me . . . I suppose it's not unlike people buying those distressed straps . . .

 

[in stitches]



Wearing a Sub with a suit is like wearing work boots with a suit. Wearing a DJ with a suit is like wearing loafers with a suit.

In your opinion. Please try using that phrase more often. In my opinion, it will make you come off better in your comments.

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Put my JLC on today for the first time in a while. Too lazy to chance the date though (no quick-set), so as of now its Aug 12th. Suck it, regular calendar!!!

 

[TC (Houston)]

Wow, this is very cool. I didn't know he had one of these in the collection . . .