Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Hi Everyone
I'm a total newbie to the forum and generally poor at matching colours, so please bear with me and my question.
I just got a c65 vintage with red bezel and black dial (for a bargain price combining Summer Special and £100 code) and I'm totally in two minds about keeping it, vs getting a blue one (which would be £200 extra).
So the question is if members have found that a red bezel is wearable with most shirts / tshirts? Do people generally find they get noticed a lot, or just blend in? Obviously it is all a matter of personal taste, but just interested in what people think! I typically prefer a more understated look.
Thanks
Tim
I'm a total newbie to the forum and generally poor at matching colours, so please bear with me and my question.
I just got a c65 vintage with red bezel and black dial (for a bargain price combining Summer Special and £100 code) and I'm totally in two minds about keeping it, vs getting a blue one (which would be £200 extra).
So the question is if members have found that a red bezel is wearable with most shirts / tshirts? Do people generally find they get noticed a lot, or just blend in? Obviously it is all a matter of personal taste, but just interested in what people think! I typically prefer a more understated look.
Thanks
Tim
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Most people wouldn’t notice your watch unless you smacked them over the head with it…. and even then the police report wouldn’t state anywhere that a man wearing a red bezelled watch did anything.
So wear said red bezelled watch wherever you feel like and with whatever you want. I do…
So wear said red bezelled watch wherever you feel like and with whatever you want. I do…
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
I have a red bezel C60. Nobody has ever commented on it or even looked at it unless I shove it in their face and say “look at my watch!”. Wear what you like! I wear mine with any color or style clothing, it never appears to clash, probably because it isn’t a flashy shade of red, and just contained to the bezel.
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
I ordered a c60 red bezel in the last sale. CW sent me the wrong watch (they actually sent a GMT), but I was very impressed with the red bezel. In the end I decided to just return the GMT and not take the correct 3 hander, as it wasn't on a bracelet.
Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
It is rare to have someone remark on my watch, but my red bezel/white Trident GMT 38mm gets the most (positive) comments. In 5 or 6 years of owning it I think I'm at 3 or 4 comments!
Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
I have red and blue bezel watches. Nobody has ever noticed either! Id say red goes as perfectly well with any clothing as blue does.
Obviously its down to personal choice.
The obvious answer to your question is have both
Obviously its down to personal choice.
The obvious answer to your question is have both
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Unless you wear an orange suit, red will be cool
Of course it's down to what you feel comfortable with, but a little dash never hurts. Personally, I really like my RW Trident on blue rubber. Goes with almost anything.
Of course it's down to what you feel comfortable with, but a little dash never hurts. Personally, I really like my RW Trident on blue rubber. Goes with almost anything.
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Haha. I wouldn't want to scratch the AR coating hitting anyone on the head with a watch (thankfully CW haven't put that on the outside of the crystal yet!). I'm surprised people don't notice - I'd definitely be noticing some of your extensive collection!gaf1958 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:01 pm Most people wouldn’t notice your watch unless you smacked them over the head with it…. and even then the police report wouldn’t state anywhere that a man wearing a red bezelled watch did anything.
So wear said red bezelled watch wherever you feel like and with whatever you want. I do…
Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Yes, it's a pain how it always seems to be the spec one wants that isn't in the sale! I guess they do clearance only on the less popular. That said, is it true that they normally do 15% off site wide for Black Friday?
Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Did I not mention I have a side gig playing the Tango Man? I've also asked my wife, and she reckons I also can't wear pink. Which I think is achievable.
Thanks for the insight though - I know it's a bit ridiculous to ask the question but I always worry about having a watch that everyone thinks is show off-y
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
I don't think you need worry about a watch with Christopher Ward written in it being showy. Anyone that does actually notice probably won't even have heard of the brand
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Well, you need to wear what you're comfortable with..personally, this is the baby that initially attracted me to the brand..
Ebels are a lot like women that lack a lowcut dress that zips up the side..neither gets the love that they deserve..
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
Firstly, a CW could not be classed as ‘show off-y’ in any way, shape or form
Secondly, who gives a monkeys what anybody else thinks about what you own or wear anyway
So, thirdly - wear what you want, when you want, with whatever you want. The only person that needs to be happy about it is you. So, if you like the watch keep it and enjoy it, simple. There are no rules on what you can wear with what, despite what some people (for want of a better word! ) might try and tell you.
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
The wisest advice you will get. Long-time members will know that I used to overthink this completely and made up all sorts of daft rules for myself.TigerChris wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:10 pm So, thirdly - wear what you want, when you want, with whatever you want. The only person that needs to be happy about it is you. So, if you like the watch keep it and enjoy it, simple. There are no rules on what you can wear with what, despite what some people (for want of a better word! ) might try and tell you.
I wouldn’t mind a pound for everyone who didn’t notice my watch this week.
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Re: Red Bezels - bit flashy or a tasteful pop of colour?
I don't own a red bezel Trident but I've always fancied one. I think it simply adds a nice splash of color to something that most average people won't look twice at. Instead of the same black you see everywhere you get a sporty touch on a classy watch. Reality is the Tridents are nothing in comparison to the recently released Oris Aquis cherry I'm planning to purchase. That one screams "I'm red look at me!".
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