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Old 15 January 2012, 11:10 PM   #1
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Daytona date

For those Daytona owners out there, is the lack of a date a problem for any of you?
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Old 15 January 2012, 11:14 PM   #2
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Besides the Daytona, I have a Speedmaster Pro, and a Pam 000. The lack of a Date is not an issue for me.
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Old 15 January 2012, 11:32 PM   #3
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Old 15 January 2012, 11:33 PM   #4
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Old 15 January 2012, 11:35 PM   #5
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NO!!! Who cares--I think I am set with my iPhone, iPad, iMac, day planner etc. Today is the 15th right??
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:10 AM   #6
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NO!!! Who cares--I think I am set with my iPhone, iPad, iMac, day planner etc. Today is the 15th right??

Are you sure Ken? Wait, let me look:
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:11 AM   #7
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Are you sure Ken? Wait, let me look:
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:08 AM   #8
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:13 AM   #9
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no. i actually prefer the look of the watch without the date.one of my favorite timepieces to wear.
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:32 AM   #10
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You get used to it. I have always had a date watch, and my Sub ND doesn't. One month in, its never been an issue.
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:37 AM   #11
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:39 AM   #12
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:47 AM   #13
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Lack of a date function isn't really a problem on my non-date chronos. I just stop the sweep second hand on the minute mark that coincides with the date. Has to be advanced once daily, but no biggie.
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:49 AM   #14
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Lack of a date function isn't really a problem on my non-date chronos. I just stop the sweep second hand on the minute mark that coincides with the date. Has to be advanced once daily, but no biggie.
That's a great idea!
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:55 AM   #15
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Lack of a date function isn't really a problem on my non-date chronos. I just stop the sweep second hand on the minute mark that coincides with the date. Has to be advanced once daily, but no biggie.
Exactly what I do. Works like a charm.
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:39 AM   #16
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This question should be posed to those who do not own a Daytona, IMO
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:52 AM   #17
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Old 16 January 2012, 12:56 AM   #18
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Not at all. The Daytona still remains a classic Rolex icon.
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Old 16 January 2012, 02:38 AM   #19
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to be honest, when i wear the daytona, I missed the date function on my other watches, but like others say, you will get use to it
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Old 16 January 2012, 02:46 AM   #20
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Depends on if it's going to be your everyday watch. If it is, then a date function is a must IMHO.
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Old 16 January 2012, 02:56 AM   #21
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Old 16 January 2012, 03:12 AM   #22
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Only when I need the date. In short, I look down at the watch and say "Oh Ya" and pull out my phone. It would be nice but I think the design of the Daytona benefits from the absence of a date aperature.
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Old 16 January 2012, 03:30 AM   #23
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Yes, I miss the date.

Sorry to be the only one, but he asked!!!!


YES, I miss having the convenience of a date feature on my watch.

There, I said it!
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Old 16 January 2012, 03:45 AM   #24
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Old 16 January 2012, 03:51 AM   #25
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Not really, just require a second motion. Look at wrist, look at phone. :)
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Old 16 January 2012, 04:00 AM   #26
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Not a problem at all for me.
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Old 16 January 2012, 05:04 AM   #27
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Don't miss it at all
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Old 16 January 2012, 05:07 AM   #28
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Nope. I think it would ruin the look
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Old 16 January 2012, 05:44 AM   #29
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Nope. I actually know the date when I wake up every day.
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Old 16 January 2012, 07:32 AM   #30
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I don't missed the date function as I tend to wear my Daytona when I go out for a spirited drive every sunday! Unless Rolex increase the dial diameter to match that of a Royal Oak Offshore, the dial will look too busy with a date!

My main watch is the Explorer 1 which I wear to work and not once I miss the date function. Even when I wear the PP 5127g, I don't even bother to adjust the date!
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