I'm about to inherit this watch. Is this something that I can dress down with a more casual band?
This would be my first non-Apple, non-cheap dress watch. I'd love to be able to wear it more than just with a suit, but is it too dressy for that? Would swapping the band for something like a NATO strap dress it down, or would that be too incongruous?
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Imo you'll be fine wearing this casually. Maybe not sneakers and cargo shorts casual, but if you're wearing a shirt and chino's or denim with leather shoes this would work pretty good. I wouldn't put a nato strap on this. I can't really see but it seems like there's black leather on it now?
Given your style I don't think you'll have any problems wearing this as is. Don't think it needs to be dressed down with a NATO (also think it would look rather bad on a NATO).
I think it's rare a watch is too dressy to work casually
Yeah, it’s coming with a new plain black leather strap
That’s a nice piece. Here’s some of my vintage “dress” watches that I wear with near anything.
Darker fits and anything brown get the LP 18k gold / dark brown
Lighter casual fits + mix and match get the Omega 14k / light brown
Both add a taste of luxury and ground outfits extremely well
Wear your watch often and with pride!
Re strap - replace only if it’s uncomfortable and doesn’t fit you.
Quality straps get better with age. Prettier? No. But definitely better.