Probably a gilt Black Bay 58. In terms of a GADA watch, it can pretty much do everything but the dressiest of dressy occasions. I’d definitely wear it with a suit and tie (short of black-tie events).
If I wanted something dressier but could still be used on a regular basis, I’d get a Cartier Santos-Dumont in quartz. Certainly can’t jump into a pool with that but can pretty much go from t-shirt and jeans to black-tie. And yes, I’m aware that you aren’t supposed to wear a watch with a tuxedo.
With the remaining budget, buy a Casio or a G-Shock as your regular beater watch.
Probably a gilt Black Bay 58. In terms of a GADA watch, it can pretty much do everything but the dressiest of dressy occasions. I’d definitely wear it with a suit and tie (short of black-tie events).
If I wanted something dressier but could still be used on a regular basis, I’d get a Cartier Santos-Dumont in quartz. Certainly can’t jump into a pool with that but can pretty much go from t-shirt and jeans to black-tie. And yes, I’m aware that you aren’t supposed to wear a watch with a tuxedo.
With the remaining budget, buy a Casio or a G-Shock as your regular beater watch.