![Pagani Two-tone BB Chrono hommage.](https://enjoygloriousdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/P1080180.jpg)
Are you thinking about getting a two-tone watch but aren’t sure you can pull off the blingy association with old men and drug dealers? It is true that, although not as loud as a gold watch, a two tone watch is still quite a piece with plenty of wrist presence regardless of size.
I’m not sure when I developed a liking for two tone watches but it’s likely that the silver and gold Tudor Black Bay Chrono might have been the trigger. I now own two pieces and would not turn down more in the future. After all, I am in my 40s so I can probably consider myself safely within two-tone territory.
How to dial down on the two-tone watch bling
Dress for the occasion is naturally the first step towards having the appropriate watch on your wrist. I wore a two-tone on the beach earlier in the summer and it just didn’t feel right. In the evening the same day, paired with a black tee it looked great on my tanned wrist.
![Two-tone watch on black nato on man in the park.](https://i0.wp.com/enjoygloriousdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/two-tone-watch.jpg?resize=980%2C647&ssl=1)
Two tone watch on nato strap
If you’re into the two tone look but aren’t sure if you can pull it off I have a great tip for you. Replace the bracelet with a nato strap. This way you can enjoy the beauty of the two metals but without going full on. It’s a more casual look that still works dressed up.
A leather strap can also work really well. Play around with various strap options and I’m sure you’ll find something you’ll love. Personally I always get the watch with a bracelet if the option is there. I have my bracelet periods and I have my nato and leather periods. Get the fitted bracelet for a perfect match.
![Wolbrook rose two tone watch on black seatbelt nato strap.](https://i0.wp.com/enjoygloriousdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/P1110509.jpeg?resize=980%2C835&ssl=1)
More subtle two tone watch styles
Another way to go more subtle on your two-tone approach is to get a rose gold and stainless steel two-tone watch. It’s a lot less in your face blingy and takes away a lot of the old-man vibes. Be aware that it looks better on darker skin though.
Finally, you can find a watch with a jubilee bracelet instead of the typical oyster style. This reduces the amount of gold on the bracelet and gives the watch a more subtle look.
![Wolbrook Skindiver on a two-tone rose gold jubilee bracelet.](https://i0.wp.com/enjoygloriousdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rose-gold-two-tone-watch.jpg?resize=980%2C755&ssl=1)