Jaeger-LeCoultre

But.... It is absolutely immaculate, not a scratch on the PVD-- so far so good.  And I am not "easy" on my watches.  That's not to say i am rough on them, but I try not to be crazy about worrying.  They are meant to be worn and enjoyed,  a scratch to me is part of my life.  And yet this watch, over my others, has remained the most pristine.  As I said, even the band looks brand new (it has some sort of special fabric covering the leather, and as I said, looks as brand spanking new as the PVD case).

All that said, the all black is a definite aesthetic, and I am not sure if I saw the black and the silver side by side, which I would go for.  The black seems more "concept" and more stealthy.  The silver ring where the numbers are really pops out, and the overall feel of the watch feels smaller than it is because of the black.  At first, I worried that the all black gave the watch a more "cheap" look.  It doesn't "look" like metal-- i had read wear some people on the boards thought it looked like a swatch-- and while I don;t think it does in person, I can understand the sentiment.  That said, I have caught people staring at it, interested by the uniqueness of the dial no doubt, but totally unaware of the complication.  

I have never seen the original silver version in the flesh (only later versions), so I can't compare.  When I first got the watch, I wondered if I would have preferred the silver-- at first the all black felt a little too bold, a little too concept-y for me (I'm not into "loud" or bold watches).  But now I love it-- the watch is surprisingly understated on the wrist.  But if I had seen them side by side-- I don't know which I would have bought!  I happened to stroll into the BH shop around my birthday, tried it on... and had to have it!  (after I thought about it for a week or two)

But to your main point-- I love wearing it with a suit.  But for me, the original is the only version (whether black, silver Ti, or Plat) that is most comfortable with more formal wear (IMHO).

I really think, given your criteria, the silver Ti is THE best for you.  It might feel just a bit more right with a suit, and seem a bit less "committed" to being a "concept" watch.    But either way, you won't regret it.  Its a really unique, beautiful piece!

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