Dappered | Style Scenario: First Day it Feels Like Fall – Casual

[Dappered | Style Scenario: First Day it Feels Like Fall – Casual]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: First Day it Feels Like Fall – Casual](#1) - [Steal Alert: Spier and Mackay Core Suits have been restocked in Gray, Navy, Charcoal, & Blue](#2) - [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident](#3) [Style Scenario: First Day it Feels Like Fall – Casual](r/Dappered/~3/xZMDoDbBVvM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 18 Sep 2019 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. We’re in a period of the year that I call “false fall.” Monday, it’s 67 degrees with a crisp breeze. Tuesday, it’s 86 and sunny. Wednesday, a humid 78 with all-day rain. But, the weather is cooling off, and there are token days where it feels like autumn before the complete season falls upon us. Here’s one way to look smart, even while dressed casually, as it cools off. [Style Scenario: First Day it Feels Like Fall – Casual | Dappered.com] The Shirt: [GAP Marled Henley in Olive Green Colorblock – $23.97]( when 40% off ($39.95). This is my new favorite henley. Thicker than most, and cotton, so it isn’t super breathable. BUT, it provides a comforting, well-fitting (and flattering) thick feeling appropriate for those cozy vibes for fall. Oatmeal/Olive strikes a nice color contrast in fall-appropriate shades. The Watch: [Seiko 5 Automatic on Black Canvas – $75.](//www.jomashop.com/seiko-watch-snk809.html?) $75 for this automatic watch from a historic brand? Tough to pass up. Canvas strap provides extra comfort for spontaneous fall adventures and all-day wear. The Sunglasses: [Sunski Andiamos Premium in Tortoise/Green – $89]( Featured in the [recent list of new arrivals for Fall,]( these Sunski premium shades are worth a try. A step-up from the usual Sunski options, so a step-up in price that bring them dangerously close to Warby Parker territory. But, still $10 cheaper and given that the “regular” Sunski sunglasses are phenomenal for the price, I have no reason to believe these won’t be proportionately excellent to the higher price. The Belt: [BR Tumbled Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $29.70]( when 40% off ($49.50). More BR/Gap family inclusions in this scenario, but they do such a great job of executing the basics. This belt has a richer hue, and the darker buckle is unique. The Jeans: [Bonobos Premium Stretch Jeans in Resin Rinse – $125.80]( w/ SOLSTICE15 ($148). A splurge, but [these recently topped our Athletic fit jean round-up](. Perfect taper, top-notch craftsmanship, and a fit that won’t quit. Spendy as all get out, but you’ll wear the heck out of them. And your pumpkin will look great in the process. Fingers crossed for a sale. The Socks: [Nordstrom Mid-Calf Merino Wool Socks in Navy – $12.50]( (or 3 pair for $40). As noted in the intro, temperatures still fluctuate during false fall, so you’ll want a pair of socks to help your feet regulate temperature in the event you’re faced with an unexpected blast of heat during the day. The Bag: [Bleu de Chauffe British Millerain Lickwax Canvas in Black – $180]( ($258). I do not know what lickwax is, and I do not recommend you read it as a verb, but this is one gorgeous bag. The Shoes: [Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill in Tumbled Leather Brown – $297]( ($395). Another splurge, but $98 less than [the brown chromexcel pair featured at the top of the post](. These are my go-to fall and non-snowy winter boot. Exceptional comfort paired with outstanding leather quality leads to a reliable boot that can stand up to just about anything fall with throw it’s way. And, the quality is built to last. Think of it less as a splurge and more as investment. About the Author: Jason P. is a Dappered devotee, having curated the majority of his wardrobe through the site. He is an enthusiast of wool sweaters, chino pants, and affordable automatic watches. In his free time, you can find him at his boxing gym or antiquing with his wife. ff/Dappered?a=xZMDoDbBVvM:kzEMDDMABUE:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=xZMDoDbBVvM:kzEMDDMABUE:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=xZMDoDbBVvM:kzEMDDMABUE:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal Alert: Spier and Mackay Core Suits have been restocked in Gray, Navy, Charcoal, & Blue](r/Dappered/~3/unJKpRZLHaM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Sep 2019 08:43 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( [Spier & Mack Suits in Navy, Charcoal, Med. Gray, or Blue Shark. – $328]( Thank goodness. One of if not the best value in the men’s suit market [is back](. And just in time for the weather to cool off. Here’s what these things have going for them: - Available in two fits. ([Slim]( & [Contemporary](, the latter being a more athletic fit.) - Made from 100% Australian merino wool, now upgraded to a super 120s fabric. - Lightly padded shoulders. - Lined in Bemberg, not cheap & stuffy polyester. - Timeless lapel width. Not too thin, not too wide. - Timeless button stance. Not too high, not slung super low. - Sleeve cuff buttons are non functioning. Makes for easier tailoring. - If it’s your first suit or sportcoat purchase, [they’ll cover the return shipping](. [Spier and Mackay]( That’s a lot of value for $328. And yes, while Spier and Mackay does run sales, they also seem to run out of stock. Fast. Not Jomers fast, but fast all the same. If you’re a common size (38R, 40R, 42R) and you want to jump on the Spier bandwagon? You might want to strongly consider getting in while they still have your size. Colors that just reappeared [are the wheelhouse shades that a suited up fella would want to stock his closet with:]( Navy, Charcoal, and medium Gray. Plus sharkskin options for blue and medium gray too. For the rookies ([welcome aboard!]() sharskin fabric has more visual texture to it. It’s more or less a solid, but not as deeply solid/saturated as other fabrics. Note that the image at the top of the post is [their slim fit blue sharkskin from not that long ago](, which was made from a more expensive Vitale Barberis wool. That said it sure looks pretty close to the blue sharkskin that just came back in stock. Below you’ll see their basic navy wool number in contemporary fit. That’s all. Carry on. [Spier and Mackay on Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=unJKpRZLHaM:iOMOumLoh84:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=unJKpRZLHaM:iOMOumLoh84:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=unJKpRZLHaM:iOMOumLoh84:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident](r/Dappered/~3/S3HVCmOcaTc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Sep 2019 08:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( [Christopher Ward C65 Trident Diver – $906]( About the Author: Kris P. is a Philadelphia architect, development manager, and professor who is an enthusiast of old stuff, his wife and two daughters, and driving sports cars. Consider the color of a beautiful sky, a captivating eye, or the Mediterranean horizon. When I saw the Christopher Ward C65 Trident in blue for the first time, I saw all of those beautiful notes, and I knew I had to have it. When it went on sale two months ago (a rare occurrence for Christopher Ward watches) I didn’t hesitate, and I have been wearing it nearly every day since. Dappered readers are likely familiar with Christopher Ward’s offerings. The 15-year old brand offers a combo of English design and Swiss manufacturing to deliver watches that punch well above their weight in terms of quality and finish. While many would challenge a watch described as “under $1000” as affordable, it’s hard to go wrong with the value of a Christopher Ward, especially when a sale drops as much as $250 off of list prices, as was the case with my “nearly new” (still had stickers on all faces) model, which shipped for $637 with a stainless steel bracelet. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( The C65 Dial. Mid 60s style influence. Modern features. Design The stated design goal for the C65 Trident Diver is to emulate the style of a mid-sixties diver, but with modern features. A number of options are on offer within the C65 line, including a [GMT](, [automatic](, some more [“adventurous” finish options](, and the stunning new navy [Dartmouth Series 1](. It’s vintage inspiration stops before it hits the crowded territory of homages, which is nice. It’s never fun to be reminded that your nice watch is a less-nice version of someone much richer’s watch. While it does come functionally short of the typical feature-laden diver, it’s good looks and proportions allow it to shine in both a dress and a sport setting. The sum of the package is one of the finest looking and best-made dive-style watches out there. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( These two things are true: It’s not cheap. It’s also a bargain. Let’s not beat around the bush – as mentioned, the reason I own this watch is the striking matte blue face. Not navy blue, not royal blue, but the color of the sky on a clear autumn day. The finish gives great tonal variation depending on how light hits it, and it stands out as a unique color for a watch face. The dial itself features a bold, Arabic 12 and 6 in stylized font with simple line indices at the other hours, painted in Old Radium lume, whose off-white tone enhances the vintage feel and compliments the face’s hue. ([The lume itself is so-so](.) The stick-style, lumed hands are simple, save for the delicate Trident counterweight on the seconds hand, one of the most eye-catching design elements on the watch. The Christopher Ward written logo is in white at at 9 o’clock, and the clever St. George’s/Swiss Cross brand logo is debossed at 12 o’clock. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( True, clear-autumn-sky blue. It seems like you can’t talk about Christopher Ward without mentioning the logo. The written logo (the brand’s third in 15 years) at 9 o’clock does not get a ton of love, with some saying it betrays its retro aesthetic. I’d counter-argue the Helvetica font of the Ward logo would have been au courant in the hypothetical mid-sixties design environment of this watch. If not anything else, I like its oblique reference to the watch’s Swiss heart. All of this being said, [the recently released Dartmouth Series 1]( features the centered, written logo at 12 o’clock, and presents a much better balance of elements in the same case. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( Box sapphire crystal. Yet it wears surprisingly thin on the wrist. The box sapphire crystal stands tall, creating a pleasing distortion at its edges, and the purple-blue flare enhances the blue below. The crystal is surrounded by a thin, 120-click unidirectional bezel that is one of the strongest and most pleasing design callbacks to the pseudo-sixties style. Viewed from the side, it presents a pleasing, well-proportioned flying-saucer-esque composition. The watch wears very thin – at 11.55 mm, it easily fits under a shirt cuff. The overall effect allows the watch to wear smaller than its 41mm diameter would indicate; it is a comfortable fit on my very skinny 6.25” wrist. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( At 11.55 mm thick, it easily fits under a shirt cuff. The case finishing is where the Trident really, pardon the pun, shines. The edges between polished and brushed stainless steel are sharp, and when viewed in profile, are very nicely proportioned and layered, accenting the watch’s thinness. The solid screw-down caseback features a high definition Trident logo, a variety of finishes, and a unique serial number. While the watch is ostensibly rated for 150M, the crown is not screw-down and does not have guards, reinforcing the emphasis on style in this dive-style watch. The C65 features a manually-wound Sellita SW210 movement without complications. I chose the manual simply because its face design looks better than the automatic version; unexpectedly, I have come to love the fact that winding the watch every morning reminds me of my dad performing the same ritual when I was a kid. Two months on my wrist and a quick test at my watch repair shop have confirmed that the watch is running an excellent +/- 3 seconds per day. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( Comfortable. 41mm diameter should look just fine on most wrists. Strap The Christopher Ward [“Vintage Oak” aged leather strap]( is a perfect, straight-across-the-color-wheel complement to the blue dial, and makes the watch sing in marketing photos. BUT, when a factory stainless steel bracelet is on offer for just a $70 premium, you get the stainless steel bracelet. I actually ended up getting both, with mixed results. The leather strap has a nice thickness and texture, and gives the watch a bit more of a casual feel. In practice though, the hue that contrasts so nicely with the face doesn’t really contrast against my complexion. I think that those of you with lighter or darker complexions may find better results. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( Shown here with an additional, [$65 leather strap](. The stainless steel oyster-style bracelet, though, is a home run, especially for $70 ([it runs $175 as a separate add on]( if you go with a different strap style with watch purchase). It has solid end links, a nice weight, and the links conform well to my thin wrist. The clasp has a particularly nice micro-adjustment feature that allows you to smoothly make adjustments while still wearing the watch. It’s a feature that you’d expect to find on a watch twice the cost, especially when considering how thin it is. On that previously mentioned trip to my watch repair shop, the gentleman who services my watches said “I can tell a surprising amount about a watch just by the band, and I can tell that this is an excellent watch.” [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( Stays true to 60s & 70s watch heritage with a Sellita MANUAL wind movement. Extras All Christopher Ward watches come with their 60/60 Guarantee; you can return the watch within 60 days, and the movement has a 60 month warranty. That’s a nice perk, though I don’t imagine warranting Sellita movements causes much lost sleep in the Christopher Ward risk management department. Additionally, the unboxing experience was, well, special. The complicated multi-tiered box and the personalized letter were impressive enough to mention, but not so over-the-top that I wish they used the money to make the watch better. In summary, the C65 Trident is a very strong offering, and after spending two months on my wrist, I’m very happy with this watch. As someone who likes to wear a sporty watch without sacrificing suit-appropriateness, it’s a perfect hybrid. As an architect and lover of quality design, the vintage aesthetic, finish, proportion, and tactile feel of the manual movement check all of my boxes. Occasionally, I have wondered if my wardrobe is over-blue – sometimes the face can get lost behind a blue cuff. But the reality is that when this happens, the best move is to change my shirt, because this watch deserves to be worn every day. [In Review: The Christopher Ward C65 Trident | Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=S3HVCmOcaTc:jRNj9hfuY-0:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=S3HVCmOcaTc:jRNj9hfuY-0:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=S3HVCmOcaTc:jRNj9hfuY-0:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. 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