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It depends on what work and who you are
psychotic
It depends on your job and where you are on the organisation chart. 
This chap could wear anything and pull off sartorial elegance.....
His watches can even be made from dinosaur poo, meteorites, volcanic ash, moon dust, and the same steel or coal used on the S.S. Titanic!
The watch style that this chap [usually] wears matches his personality. The new plain model on his wrist somehow looks 'odd'....for him.
You also bring up another discussion point as a derivative of the original topic of sartorial expectations.
What are the expectations of clients and 3rd parties for each job type or role?
Is the skull & crossbones inappropriate for a surgeon or undertaker but perfect for a derivatives trader?
Can a pilot wear a watch with dial derived from dinosaur poo?
Is a yellow tie on purple shirt with dress shoes even allowed in any business premises?
Some have asked what is the horological merit of this thread. I think it is an appropriate discussion because watches today are mainly accessories that happen to tell time.
We are surrounded by timekeepers for time signals e.g. mobile phones, computer screens, car dashboards, microwave ovens, etc. Even my toothbrush has a time display!
Thus, our watches, especially for men are the only precious accessory that we can change to match our apparel and shoes.
Going back to your original question, perhaps the solution is not to match colours but allow all schema to shine through the watch. As alluded to earlier with the angry moon of Sarpaneva, a monochromatic moonface motif or any skeletonised movement may be the way. This example happens to be another Romain Jerome; surprising that they make sombre watches too!
If your job requires more traditional or prestigious brand, this neutral coloured dial seems to call to you.
In humid HKG, the metal bracelet fits with the rest of your collection shown, so far.
The extra time zone is useful for your dealings across the world.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
MTF
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It depends on what work and who you are
psychotic It depends on your job and where you are on the organisation chart. :-) This chap could wear anything and pull off sartorial elegance..... His watches can even be made from dinosaur poo, meteorites, volcanic ash, moon dust, and the same steel or...
A very fair and informative response
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Oh my gawd!
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I wonder if they throw in the cuff links for free?
If you can buy a Patek Philippe Sky Moon, do you think they throw in the cufflinks for free? :-) Should they? Regards, MTF PS. What did you think of the second lot of watch suggestions I gave?
Here is my suggestion
Change the name of HOrological MEandering "HOME" to WAtch MEandering "WAME".
That's fine, but be sure you don't buy watches to match your clothes.
Priorities must be in order.
I'll second that
Though I might be guilty of letting my wardrobe influence my decision if I'm sitting on the fence between 2 pieces. But good thing my love for blue-dialed watches match my usual habit of throwing on a comfortable pair of blue jeans and T.
