The end of summer nears, so what better time to go out with a bang? I am not given much to what I think the under-youth term blynge, but occasionally that is exactly how I roll. Discreetly, of course. The exclusive photograph (at left) shows a Rolex Oyster Perpetual in a two-tone style. I have owned this watch for several years, but rarely wear it now. It is definitely a style for an older gentleman. Indeed most of the chaps I see wearing a watch like this are well into their 50s and beyond. My uncle in Connecticut still occasionally wears one he acquired in the 1960s with the wages of a brief competitive surfing career in South Africa. (How I wish I had followed in his footsteps...!) In the photo I have paired my watch with a Brooks Brothers summer poplin suit with a 3/2 roll and a Brooks Brothers button-down shirt in ecru. If one is inclined to deploy a bit of flash in the timepiece department, I always say, it is best to balance it with more sober clothing.
26 August 2011
Summer Rolex Style
The end of summer nears, so what better time to go out with a bang? I am not given much to what I think the under-youth term blynge, but occasionally that is exactly how I roll. Discreetly, of course. The exclusive photograph (at left) shows a Rolex Oyster Perpetual in a two-tone style. I have owned this watch for several years, but rarely wear it now. It is definitely a style for an older gentleman. Indeed most of the chaps I see wearing a watch like this are well into their 50s and beyond. My uncle in Connecticut still occasionally wears one he acquired in the 1960s with the wages of a brief competitive surfing career in South Africa. (How I wish I had followed in his footsteps...!) In the photo I have paired my watch with a Brooks Brothers summer poplin suit with a 3/2 roll and a Brooks Brothers button-down shirt in ecru. If one is inclined to deploy a bit of flash in the timepiece department, I always say, it is best to balance it with more sober clothing.
Oh if I was your other half I'd have whipped that and had it resized to fit me. Oh and what a beautifully starched pristine cuff, has the maid been working overtime?
ReplyDeleteA great look start to finish...and a great chronometer by any standard!
ReplyDeleteMerry Wives of Windsor, Act 2 Scene II
ReplyDelete"Why, then the world's mine oyster.
Which I with sword will open."
Admiral, you wear it very well. I don't normally like combinations of gold and silver(or stainless steel) but here it looks elegant.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you wear with the Milgauss?
B&P ~ Overtime? I thought 16-hour days were standard...!
ReplyDeleteMLS ~ Thanks ol' chum.
WH ~ If it's all the same to you I think I will remove the oyster from the vicinity of your sword.
AEF ~ Thank you. The Milgauss goes best with sleek business suitings and black uniforms.
I've been reading a variety of things lately. One of them is your older posts. In this picture, the suit, cuff, and watch are a pretty combination. Now, I'm jealous of menswear.
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