DATE...Do you actually "need" it?

[Jake B]

As a fan of "non-date" watches, I'm just wondering....Do you really feel that you "need" the date function on a watch? I really prefer the clean and symmetrical look of a watch dial without, and it's reflected in my choices of Rolex watches..the Explorer and the Sub.





I mean, I wake up in the morning, glance at the calendar, the date on the computer, and then I'm pretty sure that it's gonna be that same date aaaalll day, until tomorrow comes.

Do you really feel that you "need" that date there, or is it just a "feature"?
I'm asking this mainly because here in Hong Kong, people really regard the date feature as a "value" and if you ask to look at a watch without, or show your non-date watch to someone, they'll invariably ask: "Why do you like that one?....It's got no date?" (Makes for some good pricing though! )

[usbzoso]

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

So you'd say you "need" it? Just wondering why?

[usbzoso]

Originally Posted by Jake B

So you'd say you "need" it? Just wondering why?

Absolutely, its just a habit at this point ... when i am filling out some paper work or need to know a date for whatever reason i automatically look at my watch.

[MonBK]

Of course you do.

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

Absolutely, its just a habit at this point ... when i am filling out some paper work or need to know a date for whatever reason i automatically look at my watch.

Yeah..That's what I was wondering about. "date dependence"

[usbzoso]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah..That's what I was wondering about. "date dependence"

yes "date dependence" same as "time dependence" i wear a watch for 2 reasons to know time and date.

[Danand]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah..That's what I was wondering about. "date dependence"

That's exactly what I found wih my time without the date function. I COULD remember the date perfectly well.
Btw on my iphone I appreciate the Oscar size font:)

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah..That's what I was wondering about. "date dependence"

Then why arent you "time dependent" wearing a watch. There are other places you could look for time

[Tri-Tip]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

Absolutely, its just a habit at this point ... when i am filling out some paper work or need to know a date for whatever reason i automatically look at my watch.

I agree 100%

[esm]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

is that because you don't like the look of a no-date watch, or is it because you are un-able to remember the date?

[dooder202]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

+1.

I love the explorer. I think it is gorgeous, I would have one today if it had the date. I need a date on my watch, it just seems unnecessary not to have a date.

[Docar]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

Agreed...No date, no watch.

[krzspeedstr]

I am on the fence on this issue. I do enjoy having the date on my watch and I like the cyclops on the Rolex. When I wear the Daytona I glance at it from habit and realize that there is no date. It varies with the watch.

[Frogman4me]

I really do enjoy the clean symmetrical look of the no date models. For me I like them both, as long as they are vintage

[mcneguy]

I need the date. If I didn't need to set the date on a watch I haven't worn in 10 days, what would I do first thing in the morning. I do love the date on my watch, I only have one that doesn't have a date and I kind of miss it when I wear that one.

[Dr. Robert]

Makes no difference to me......I have my cellphone for the date.

[JetRanger]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Makes no difference to me......I have my cellphone for the date.

Cellphones also display the time in bold characters at the top of their display, so why even wear a watch at all?

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by JetRanger

Cellphones also display the time in bold characters at the top of their display, so why even wear a watch at all?

Don't have the cellphone on/on me very often either. Call me nuts, but I think they're dangerous to your health. I set apointments in advance and check for messages 3 times a day. My watch tells me the time %99.9 of the time. I just find that looking at the date once a day in the morning is enough. I'm pretty sure it'll be the 28th of April until tomorrow.

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by JetRanger

Cellphones also display the time in bold characters at the top of their display, so why even wear a watch at all?

Well, there are a lot of reasons, but I find it curious you'd ask that here. Do you not wear a watch? I do find it amusing when I see people fumbling for a phone, getting the display up and finally finding the time. It seems so archaic, and reminds me what it must have been like to have a pocket watch. Which...I actually think are very cool.

As to the OP's question, I do need it, and miss it since I switched to a non date watch, but I love the clean crystal. I love the cyclops...and dislike it too. Real dilemma, but it makes me think Sea Dweller....

[Cabaiguan]

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Well, there are a lot of reasons, but I find it curious you'd ask that here. Do you not wear a watch? I do find it amusing when I see people fumbling for a phone, getting the display up and finally finding the time. It seems so archaic, and reminds me what it must have been like to have a pocket watch. Which...I actually think are very cool.

As to the OP's question, I do need it, and miss it since I switched to a non date watch, but I love the clean crystal. I love the cyclops...and dislike it too. Real dilemma, but it makes me think Sea Dweller....

I think you're missing his point. His comment is directed at those who use cell phones to remember the date. If you're doing that, why not pull it out to tell the time too? The effect of sarcasm is sometimes lost when writing.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by JetRanger

Cellphones also display the time in bold characters at the top of their display, so why even wear a watch at all?

Why wear a watch????
Man's bling, baby....man's bling.

[Paulie 50]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Makes no difference to me......I have my cellphone for the date.

Same same.

[smallcandle]

I also need the date feature on my watch. Sure, I'm quite sure I could manage through the day without it, but my 16610 is a LUXURY item in my world. As such I choose to have the date feature so I can enjoy my watch to its fullest while at the same time using it to 'help' me.

It's all about choices: if you don't need or like watches with a date feature - don't buy them.

[hunz]

Originally Posted by Jake B

I'm asking this mainly because here in Hong Kong, people really regard the date feature as a "value" and if you ask to look at a watch without, or show your non-date watch to someone, they'll invariably ask: "Why do you like that one?....It's got no date?"

HK ppl are show-offs. They like to show they got the more expensive date model, with Rolex bubble etc etc.

I love the simple clean lines of ND subs, and the Explorer. But then I also have a 1603 which has given to me which has a date and bubble, which I love - mostly for its overall classic design - pie pan dial, SS engine-turned bezel and jubilee bracelet. With the subs they are so busy already that for me at least the date complication is not needed as it complicates the design and look. And I have to reset is every short month etc, etc. With the ND's you just set and go. Only time you have to reset the hour hand is day light saving..

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by hunz

HK ppl are show-offs. They like to show they got the more expensive date model, with Rolex bubble etc etc.

I love the simple clean lines of ND subs, and the Explorer. But then I also have a 1603 which has given to me which has a date and bubble, which I love - mostly for its overall classic design - pie pan dial, SS engine-turned bezel and jubilee bracelet. With the subs they are so busy already that for me at least the date complication is not needed as it complicates the design and look.

Agreed..I think it does clutter things up. Also, I used to wear a watch with Day/date, and I never knew what day or date it was. After starting to wear watches without, I always know....like it was a dependence thing.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Agreed..I think it does clutter things up. Also, I used to wear a watch with Day/date, and I never knew what day or date it was. After starting to wear watches without, I always know....like it was a dependence thing.

Do you need glasses?

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Do you need glasses?

Not quite gettin' you here...You think I need glasses because I can remember the date without a date/magnifier on my watch dial?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Not quite gettin' you here...You think I need glasses because I can remember the date without a date/magnifier?

No, because you're screaming with "Oscar size" lettering.

[Mike1066]

I had a 14060M and sold it b/c the lack of date really got to me. I'd look at my wrist and there was no date, so I'd have to find a calendar or look on my cell phone. Frankly, if I am going to drop this kind of money on a watch, I better not have to look at my cell phone to find the date.

And, yes, I am a rolex lover who appreciates the simplicity and history of the Sub no date... I just think it is impractical.