(EDIT: I also got a new watch yesterday!!)
Hello,
First off, I know this has been beaten to death but I'm particularly curious about these type of watches.
I used to wear dress watches exclusively to my clients and the office. I noticed there are surfacing more and more vintage inspired dress divers like the the Breitling Superocean Heritage, the Tudor Black Bay Heritage and the Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial and I happen to like these designs a lot. They have a classic design, polished surfaces and a shiny ceramic bezel which, to me, make them dressier. Now, I know they aren not Submariners (which are widely accepted in all but the most formal occasions) but if I was to use one of these in a lot of different settings, where would you draw the line?
I can't find a definition of "dress diver" anywhere but these models are not intended as primarily diving tools. I remember this thread which helped me actually a lot when just starting out: https://www.watchuseek.com/f2/definitions-dress-sports-tool-watch-categories-long-read-597914.html
As a matter of fact, it doesn't help me at all if want to buy one for a daily wearer. A diver is not a dress watch. But there should be room to stretch a Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial for more formal occasions then a Seiko Monster, right? Do these watches have some of the versatility of dressy sports watches like the Aqua Terra or Explorer?
If you are someone who shines his shoes and matches his leathers, what would you think is appropriate for these vintage inspired dress divers? Okay for business casual? Business suit maybe? Attending a wedding? Stay in the water?
PS
Should you happen to know useful topics to read through, please post the link. I have used the search function thoroughly.
Hello,
First off, I know this has been beaten to death but I'm particularly curious about these type of watches.
I used to wear dress watches exclusively to my clients and the office. I noticed there are surfacing more and more vintage inspired dress divers like the the Breitling Superocean Heritage, the Tudor Black Bay Heritage and the Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial and I happen to like these designs a lot. They have a classic design, polished surfaces and a shiny ceramic bezel which, to me, make them dressier. Now, I know they aren not Submariners (which are widely accepted in all but the most formal occasions) but if I was to use one of these in a lot of different settings, where would you draw the line?
I can't find a definition of "dress diver" anywhere but these models are not intended as primarily diving tools. I remember this thread which helped me actually a lot when just starting out: https://www.watchuseek.com/f2/definitions-dress-sports-tool-watch-categories-long-read-597914.html
As a matter of fact, it doesn't help me at all if want to buy one for a daily wearer. A diver is not a dress watch. But there should be room to stretch a Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial for more formal occasions then a Seiko Monster, right? Do these watches have some of the versatility of dressy sports watches like the Aqua Terra or Explorer?
If you are someone who shines his shoes and matches his leathers, what would you think is appropriate for these vintage inspired dress divers? Okay for business casual? Business suit maybe? Attending a wedding? Stay in the water?
PS
Should you happen to know useful topics to read through, please post the link. I have used the search function thoroughly.