Naval Uniform and jewelry

[Daisy]

I'm wondering what jewelry is acceptable for male officers to wear while in uniform. Specifically are college class rings okay? And does it matter if the ring has a gold or silver finish? It is my understanding that watches must be silver colored metal.

Thanks so much.

 

[CommodoreMid]

Watches don't have to be silver colored metal, just not "faddish." Class rings are OK, only one ring on each hand.

http://www.unl.edu/nrotc/reference/UniformReg/Chapter2.pdf

 

[Uncle Fester]

No garish watches or rings. One ring per hand. POW bracelets are kosher, but no other visible jewelry.

If you're a fighter guy, the watch must be large enough to be read across the room and cost more than your first car.

 

[Short]

If you're a jet guy the new stan is to rock a grill with some ice on top.

 

[phrogdriver]

While we're on the topic, could the military please ban those godawful ginormous class rings that some colleges, or should I say institutions, seem to be known for? You know who you are. Umm...garish and eccentric, anyone?

It's like some perverse brass-knuckle arms race.

 

[squorch2]

C'mon, how else will anyone know you're a giant, raging douche from 30 feet away?

 

[Bevo16]

C'mon, how else will anyone know you're a giant, raging douche from 30 feet away?

You can usually hear them say "Whoop", "Gig 'em" and "Red Ass" from that distance.

 

[SteveG75]

And here is why I never wore a ring (wedding or school) on the flightline or flight deck.

 

[CommodoreMid]

If you're a jet guy the new stan is to rock a grill with some ice on top.

Diamonds on my grill...I'm bossy.

 

[Brett327]

The real answer is: Several forms of jewelry are authorized for wear by males, but none are acceptable.

Brett

 

[A4sForever]

Com'on, guys ... 'Daisy' is advertised as an NROTC MOM ... Mother's Day is comin' up, so how 'bout a little slack ... ???

When my MOM was an 'NROTC MOM' ... she got me an Omega Speedmaster for graduation ('da MOON shot version) when $665 for a single Mom was the equivalent of $1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 today ...

Daisy ... if you're out there ... NO JEWELRY for your boy in Blue if he's flyin' or workin' around 'machinery' ... it's not safe. I almost lost a finger while wearing a ring & closing a canopy once ... I didn't 'do it' twice ...

Get him a nice watch for the down times ...

 

[Short]

Ma'am,

Didn't see the bio, and thus apologize if my sarcasm was a bit too fresh. While I'm sure that the Omega Speedmaster in A-4's day consisted of a round slab with a pole in the middle who's shadow would paint the hour, I second a good watch as a recommendation. I don't wear my class ring anymore, but the watch I received from my parents saw me right for a good few years. No need to go big on the price tag, but throw some bells and whistles on something that seems ridiculously large and he'll fit right in.

 

[Steve Wilkins]

And here is why I never wore a ring (wedding or school) on the flightline or flight deck.

Or the ship in general. While inport, I took my ring off every day after coming aboard. While underway, the ring stayed off till I crossed the brow after coming back in.

 

[Daisy]

Thanks folks for the replies and advice. It seems that a good watch is a fine choice.

 

[Mike Taylor]

Yes, I know. When I said that the Navy had the best uniforms, I meant the best looking. I don't mind paying more to look good. Looks nice nearly impossible to keep clean; especially the shoes.

Thanks
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