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Ultra with suit
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You can change the face to whatever you like and the bands to whatever you like. You can make it work with anything.
This.
I am amazed at the number of people oblivious to fact that the appearance is a window into one’s personality and that is sending subtle messages to others. In some instances the appropriate appearance is the difference between getting the business or not, between starting a relationship with someone or not. And be aware that although people don’t care about your appearance, they will judge and form an opinion about you anyway.
If someone’s opinion of me is so drastically negative due to a watch choice, I do not want them to like me anyways and they are so shallow that I won't care.
I don't think the watch looks anything radical like some of the other rugged choices. It looks quite refined in my opinion and with a proper band and face choice it will melt into the background. You could also choose to make a statement like I've seen plenty of fashion watches being loud and proud.
Fashion is more about how you wear it than what you’re wearing. IMO
I don't think the watch looks anything radical like some of the other rugged choices. It looks quite refined in my opinion and with a proper band and face choice it will melt into the background. You could also choose to make a statement like I've seen plenty of fashion watches being loud and proud.
Fashion is more about how you wear it than what you’re wearing. IMO
Wear what you want. You shouldn’t need strangers to tell you if you can be yourself.
Thanks. This is the appropriate response. Appreciate the rest of the responses but it’s not real world responses
It’s not like I’m constantly worried about what others think. But the part of the suit is ….what? Looking professional, so of course the watch should look the same
I’d rather live life the way I want than worry about judgemental people.
I guess I’ll agree to disagree the Ultra doesn’t look professional. I don’t think any Apple Watch looks particularly professional but whatever makes you comfortable. I plan to wear mine for all occasions like I do with my current Apple Watch.
I want to see what it looks like with a leather band
If I’m spending that much $$ on a smart watch I’m wearing it whenever I want, with whatever I’m wearing that day. Congrats on the purchase.
IMO I'll need to have the watch in hand to give an honest answer. My favorite type of watch is dive watches. Some are larger than others. Some feel comfortable under a long sleeve shirt, others are a bit tight. If this watch can be worn under a long sleeve shirt, then a suit would be fine with it. May have the shirt button in the widest one on the watch hand, but it works.
When the Apple watch 2 came out, I bit the bullet and bought one, leaving mechanicals behind. Aesthetically, the band can help pass a watch off as formal or casual. It's why I have a few bands - metal, leather, cloth. For a recent birthday, I received a Milanese band for my Watch 6. Reading how bands can be used between the 44/45/49, I'm looking forward to seeing how it looks. Got the black ocean band as it reminds me of the Seiko dive watches I loved years ago and I live around water that I tend to be active on.
Oh - and - watches to me are like jewelry. They make a statement. Could be due to Rolex's influence on the industry like De Beers on the diamond industry. So yes, it matters.
When the Apple watch 2 came out, I bit the bullet and bought one, leaving mechanicals behind. Aesthetically, the band can help pass a watch off as formal or casual. It's why I have a few bands - metal, leather, cloth. For a recent birthday, I received a Milanese band for my Watch 6. Reading how bands can be used between the 44/45/49, I'm looking forward to seeing how it looks. Got the black ocean band as it reminds me of the Seiko dive watches I loved years ago and I live around water that I tend to be active on.
Oh - and - watches to me are like jewelry. They make a statement. Could be due to Rolex's influence on the industry like De Beers on the diamond industry. So yes, it matters.
Sorry, but I think this is completely overstated. As I’ve mentioned in another thread, I used to work for Nasdaq and the CEO, Adeena Friedman, wore a silver aluminum Apple Watch with a pink sand sport band every single day. I saw pictures of her wearing it to board meetings, ringing the opening/closing bell, black tie events, you name it. Do you really think some dumbass CEO out there based his decision on which exchange to list his company on because of the watch she wore? And it was the same attitude inside the company as well. People cared about the quality of your work, not what you wore on your wrist.
This is my only consideration on this topic. It’s a practical question more than anything.
I don't wear a suit often, but when I do I like to look the part. To me, the Apple Watch Ultra doesn't look the part. It'll be my daily driver, but if I'm putting on a suit and feel the need to wear an Apple Watch I'll fall back to my Series 5 Titanium.
Just as wearing a suit to a casual gathering would probably get some odd looks, Apple Watch Ultra with a suit probably will as well. But seriously, do whatever you want. We live in an age where individual expression is more welcome and encouraged than ever. You don't have to fit the mold. Just understand you won't be and as such it may start some conversations or grab some attention.
Just as wearing a suit to a casual gathering would probably get some odd looks, Apple Watch Ultra with a suit probably will as well. But seriously, do whatever you want. We live in an age where individual expression is more welcome and encouraged than ever. You don't have to fit the mold. Just understand you won't be and as such it may start some conversations or grab some attention.
If your watch doesn't comfortably fit under the cuff of a typical dress shirt, it is not appropriate to wear with a suit.
Whether you still want to wear it or not is up to you, but in terms of general decorum, I would say the Apple Watch Ultra is far beyond what is sartorially acceptable.
Whether you still want to wear it or not is up to you, but in terms of general decorum, I would say the Apple Watch Ultra is far beyond what is sartorially acceptable.
I wear a shirt & tie to work regularly. I wear my stainless Apple Watch with sport bands, the old woven nylon bands, the new elastic woven bands and metal bands all the time. I like to match them a little to my wardrobe color, but I've never felt somehow under-dressed based on my watch or band.
At the end of the day, it depends on where you are wearing this suit.
If you are at a friend's wedding or some office party, no one's gonna give a crap. But if you've been invited to some really formal black tie dinner with major execs or people in a position of power, you'll definitely stick out.
If you are at a friend's wedding or some office party, no one's gonna give a crap. But if you've been invited to some really formal black tie dinner with major execs or people in a position of power, you'll definitely stick out.
This is quite true, but there is a long history of wearing big extravagant watches with a suit. Since Apple and other smartwatches are common now, the traditional rules of appearance apply more to the bands than the watch itself. For example, don't wear a lime-green Nike strap with a dark-blue evening suit.
I saw a video today saying that the Ultra is 14.4mm thick, while the regular AW is just over 11mm. I have a Tudor Black Bay that I wear on occasion, and I believe it’s thickness is 15mm. It’s seems a little thick when I put it on, but I get adjusted quickly. I’ll still need to see an Ultra in person, but I think I could easily adjust to the 14.4mm on the Ultra. Fortunately, I only have to wear suits to work on rare occasions.
As to the OP’s question, I think it’s perfectly fine to wear the Ultra with a suit.
Even then it depends. Are you attending a formal event for the Seattle Seahawks? Then knock yourself out.
Making impressions are a part of life, but what is more important is how your perform, the level of work you do. If you are tying to close a deal or attract a client, use it as an ice breaker instead of wearing a flashy expensive watch, think Rolex +.
I've been to a few black tie events in the last few years. Wore my stainless watch with either a black leather band or my stainless link bracelet. Never even had a second thought, and I have a stainless & gold mechanical that I could wear if I really wanted to. Since the first Apple Watch came out years ago, I've worn it exactly twice.
If you regularly attend events of that caliber, just drop $250 on an SE (or spend less on a used/refurbished one) for those occasions.
I’m not at all talking about wearing an Apple watch at an event. Anything that goes under the cuff is fine. I’m specifically talking about the ultra and its enormous size.
if you were to wear one those extra chunky mechanical dive watches to one of these formal events, you’d receive the same response as the Apple Watch ultra.
I gotcha now. But still, some people can pull off the size. Others cannot. I think if it "fits" your wrist, it'll be no different than any other 50mm Paneari or something like that. I, however, would look ridiculous with something that big. While I can wear the 45mm S7, I could no bigger.