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Tattoos and dress watches, do they work?! WARNING: Contains boat shoes

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So I've been discussing tattoos with a few members recently, and here's the thing, do you think having tattoos limits your options watch wise (assuming that, like me, you have tattoos close to where you would wear a watch).

 

I've always kinda felt that dress watches didn't work because they were kinda classy and elegant and it clashed with my ink, but I think this Patek works ok with them, so maybe it just has to be the right dress watch?!?

 

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What do you guys think? If you got ink and wear dressy watches let us see how they look!!!

 

DC

 

PS: the boat shoes were just for Rob, I know he'll appreciate those blue suede beauties ;)

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Kleen™

I actually like the contrast.

In this day and age, juxtapositioning your styling elements works great - if worn confidently!

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gran

It does not work, without a proper (long armed) shirt these "gentelmans strap watches" do not do their service, unless its a PATEK NAUTILUS with bracelet (no leather) or the like

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dalboy

What is that Tat of ?

 

 

Dal.

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millionaire wannabe

It works. Nice boat shoes! :)

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Conex

I guess its subjective. I personally don't think it's a problem. I think it looks ok mate.

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nev848

Are the tattoos Gen or Rep :)

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Duzza

Nothing to with the tattoos for me. A dress watch needs dress.

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_DC_
What is that Tat of ?

 

 

Dal.

 

It's a sinking galleon with a single survivor in a lifeboat, was indicative of my life at the time I had it done, thankfully I turned out to be the guy in the lifeboat so all ended ok:)

 

DC

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Daywatch

Think it looks fine. Would wear it too. Actually the watch is very classy, don´t see them too often.

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Jonnybaws

Works mate.. good thing you hid the belt though :giggle:

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fatarms

Who cares if it works or not in other peoples' eyes?

 

Do your thing and don't let anyone else tell you differently. :D

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Conex
Think it looks fine. Would wear it too. Actually the watch is very classy, don´t see them too often.

 

+1

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_DC_
Works mate.. good thing you hid the belt though :giggle:

 

Haha, yeah just gone for a brown leather number today, I keep the studded one for special occasions!!

 

DC

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corey123

Honestly I'm not even looking at the Patek, your shoes are stealing the show

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Jonnybaws

Who cares if it works or not in other peoples' eyes?

 

Do your thing and don't let anyone else tell you differently. :D

 

+100%

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_DC_
Think it looks fine. Would wear it too. Actually the watch is very classy, don´t see them too often.

 

They're pretty hard to get hold of, took me several months, finally got my hands on it thanks to WatchFinder. The lines are simple and elegant, I love the crown guards in particular

 

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DC

 

Honestly I'm not even looking at the Patek, your shoes are stealing the show

 

They are pretty sexy, right?

 

DC

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Ahew9391

I myself am inked quite heavily, both sleeves and half of my torso :-) I can't pull off a dress watch for toffee ! I have tried but I have big wrists too so it all looks a bit girly or just too thin.

But that's me !

I think it looks pretty good on you mate, just wish I could pull it off. Put a long sleeved shirt on me and you can't tell the difference. It's all about what pleases the eye mate.

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glgl

Watch fits the outfit, tattoos don't necessarily throw off a dressy look these days (although it does depend on the tattoo though :P)

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N.Rico

Are the tattoos Gen or Rep :)

:rofl: ANY WAY LOOKS GOOD !

I am not inked but i like to see them .

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gmchris

If you wanna wear a dress watch dress up! The tattoos are irrelevant nowadays. I'm my dad's day tats were for sailors and miners but now they are accepted as art. Robbie Williams and David Beckham may not be everyone's favourite celebrity/annoyance, but they look good in a suit and so do their dress watches...

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Robin195959

I think it looks good. But dress watches really come into their own when peeping from a shirt cuff, in which case the Tat is invisible.

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Dr. Jimmy

They're pretty hard to get hold of, took me several months, finally got my hands on it thanks to WatchFinder. The lines are simple and elegant, I love the crown guards in particular

 

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DC

 

Great looking Patek DC. What's the model if I may ask? Looks to be about 40mm?

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_DC_

They're pretty hard to get hold of, took me several months, finally got my hands on it thanks to WatchFinder. The lines are simple and elegant, I love the crown guards in particular

 

9E20AE7B-B7EB-4EEE-90B7-626930255066_zpsi53bo8eh.jpg

 

DC

 

Great looking Patek DC. What's the model if I may ask? Looks to be about 40mm?

 

A mere 37mm my good man, as per gen, it's a 5107 :)

 

DC

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Frankt8242

I have neither the desire to color any parts of my skin, or dress up enough to feel comfortable wearing a Patek....But if it works for you, why would you even give it a second thought...???

Life is too short to allow other folks dictate style to you...go with what makes YOU comfortable..

And I too like your footgear!!... :giggle: :giggle:

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