Today, we’re going to do just that by showcasing the best men’s formal watches in a market where the options are virtually limitless. If you’ve overlooked this buying guide, you may have realized that you’re missing a formal watch in your watch box or may need to update it. You may even be wondering, do I need the formal replica watches for sale? With so many options on the market, which brand and style are best for your wrist? This comprehensive guide aims to answer these questions before you invest. 
In the past, it was a complete misstep to wear a watch over an evening gown; but today, you are expected to wear a watch to almost any black-tie event. That’s because over the decades, as the watch has transitioned from a functional timepiece to a status symbol, it has become the ultimate accessory to showcase and express your unique personality. You probably already have a watch for every other occasion – from work to play. Therefore, you should also have a few men’s formal watches for those special occasions that require a higher level of sophistication.
As the world’s leading luxury watch brand, Rolex watches are always the perfect accessory for any special occasion. However, while all replica Rolex watches are luxurious and indulgent, some models are particularly classy and suitable for more elegant occasions. Here, we highlight a few of the most popular models, all crafted in solid gold and enhanced with details that propel them into the realm of formal watches.
The Cellini line is the only collection of formal watches designed for the Rolex line. The collection is decades old, but the 50509 is a more modern version featuring some incredibly elegant details such as tall, modern Roman numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock.
Turning back to the dial, it is white with long stick markers, and it also has a black 60-minute track in small type and long leaf-shaped hour, minute, and seconds hands. The leather strap contrasts with the white gold case while giving it a more traditional “formal watch” feel. A timeless classic, the Rolex Cellini is the ultimate refined horological accessory for any special occasion.
We often tout the imitation Rolex Datejust as a great everyday watch – and it is. However, Rolex has elevated the look of its classic Datejust by using 18k gold leather straps and adding beautiful details to the dial to make this watch shine in a more formal light. The Rolex Datejust ref. 116139 is forged from solid white gold and features a bright blue dial. The 116139 we have chosen here is just such a watch.
The 36mm solid 18k white gold case features lugs that give it a more integrated look with the leather strap, while the top is fitted with a beautiful fluted bezel that shimmers. As your eyes wrap around the dial, you’ll notice that this Rolex Datejust has a striking blue dial with applied stick indexes (also in 18k white gold) – a classic choice that automatically makes this watch look and feels more classy.
Rolex has paired this Datejust ref. 116139 with a blue leather strap and a matching 18k white gold folding clasp, transforming the typical casual feel into something more elevated.
Along with the Cellini, the Rolex Day-Date is also considered one of the official Rolex dress watches. Firstly, this is because the Day-Date is always made of solid 18-carat gold or 950 platinum, which means it always has an air of elegance. Secondly, the copy Rolex Day-Date is associated with world leaders and the rich and famous, automatically ensuring prestige and high status.
The Rolex Day-Date ref. 118135 presented here is an exceptional example of this model. What we like most about this clone watch is the distinctive chocolate dial – a detail you don’t often see and can’t find on any of Rolex’s stainless steel watches, as it seems to be reserved only for the brand’s stellar gold pieces.
The dark brown color of the dial is luxurious against the 18k rose gold case, and the chocolate-colored leather strap complements it. The Rolex Day-Date 118135 is also equipped with the brand’s impressive Perpetual Calendar caliber 3155, chronometer-rated, and a two-speed regulator. With this watch, we bet you’ll start looking for formal occasions to wear it.