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Welshwatchman · 29 September 2007, 06:43 AM

Another post just got me thinking.

Some could not contemplate owning a Sub ND or Daytona due to the lack of date function.

For me it is not so much of an issue. Once I am fully awake and are aware of the current date it remains registered in my brain for the rest of the day, sorted.

I check the time periodically, of course, but the date, nope.

What about you lot?

EvEr34 · 29 September 2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Another post just got me thinking.

Some could not contemplate owning a Sub ND or Daytona due to the lack of date function.

For me it is not so much of an issue. Once I am fully awake and are aware of the current date it remains registered in my brain for the rest of the day, sorted.

I check the time periodically, of course, but the date, nope.

What about you lot?

I'm actually thinking of getting a Sub ND. I want something to put on a Nato strap. I can do without a date as I probably wear it on days off. Besides I have my blackberry for the date if I need to check.

S2000 Driver · 29 September 2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Another post just got me thinking.

Some could not contemplate owning a Sub ND or Daytona due to the lack of date function.

For me it is not so much of an issue. Once I am fully awake and are aware of the current date it remains registered in my brain for the rest of the day, sorted.

I check the time periodically, of course, but the date, nope.

What about you lot?

Date is an absolute must.

Expect I will need to obtain a President when I retire because when I'm not working I tend to lose track of the day, too!

worktolivelife · 29 September 2007, 06:57 AM

To be honest Dont even "need" a watch! just a part of the male dress etiquette IMO. Which I enjoy!!

steve

Dan Pierce · 29 September 2007, 07:10 AM

The date function is a must for me so my mind won't go blank when leaving the time/ date in a voicemail.

dP

Paulie · 29 September 2007, 06:53 AM

I have plenty of other devices around (computers, cell, blackberry,

CALENDAR) so I could do without. But habit makes me look anyways. So, I voted date, but could lose the cyclops.

Green Arrow · 29 September 2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulie

I have plenty of other devices around (computers, cell, blackberry,

CALENDAR) so I could do without. But habit makes me look anyways. So, I voted date, but could lose the cyclops.

Tools · 29 September 2007, 08:43 AM

What date ?

What was the question ?

I forget, so here's a pretty picture.....

Prince · 29 September 2007, 08:49 AM

Senility must be a big issue with a lot of people, at least regarding the day of the month. More people have indicated that they require their watch to remind them of what date it is than not. Hmmmmm...

S2000 Driver · 29 September 2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Senility must be a big issue with a lot of people...

It helps to have lost your mind to spend this much money on a watch!

Chris B · 29 September 2007, 07:14 AM

I really need the date & the cyclops to see it, I guess I should wear my specs more often but denial isn't just a river in Africa, lol

colemanitis · 29 September 2007, 08:50 AM

The date feature is a must for me.

ASW1 · 29 September 2007, 08:57 AM

Having a date is a pain as when I rotate watches it means I have to reset - my non-date watches are easier to rotate -in fact I'm rotating three at present and they are all non-dated (only one of them Rolex - the rest of the Rolexs - all which have dates - are in a box somewhere ..... if only I could remember where)

Antonio · 29 September 2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ASW1

Having a date is a pain as when I rotate watches it means I have to reset - my non-date watches are easier to rotate -in fact I'm rotating three at present and they are all non-dated (only one of them Rolex - the rest of the Rolexs - all which have dates - are in a box somewhere ..... if only I could remember where)

Can I have the ones with date? :P

ASW1 · 30 September 2007, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

Can I have the ones with date? :P

Thanks for the offer Antonio, but I'll pass. It wouldn't be fair to burden you

Rockrolex · 29 September 2007, 10:42 AM

I actually use the date function. And having the cyclops just makes it that much easier to see the date.

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Originally Posted by ASW1

Having a date is a pain as when I rotate watches it means I have to reset - my non-date watches are easier to rotate -in fact I'm rotating three at present and they are all non-dated (only one of them Rolex - the rest of the Rolexs - all which have dates - are in a box somewhere ..... if only I could remember where)

Having a winder would solve your problem. All my autos have at least the date function, so it's a necessity that I keep mine on winders.

ASW1 · 30 September 2007, 03:55 AM

Having a winder would solve your problem. All my autos have at least the date function, so it's a necessity that I keep mine on winders.[/QUOTE]

I get the idea

, but 10 winders would take up a lot of room in the spare room ...... Cheers

Rockrolex · 30 September 2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ASW1

I get the idea

, but 10 winders would take up a lot of room in the spare room ...... Cheers

I've got 8 running. (I keep a spare triple around as a backup).

Or you could go with this one if you need more winders.

Alcan · 29 September 2007, 10:13 AM

If the date is the issue, this just might be the answer.

mike · 29 September 2007, 10:31 AM

Well, I never viewed it as a necessity, but boy it sure is nice.

RolexSoFla · 29 September 2007, 10:48 AM

Also own a calendar. Rarely look at the date on my DJ.

mikey · 29 September 2007, 11:03 AM

everybody owns a cellphone so you can even set special events to alarm on your cell Rolex is mererly a time tool.

frostie · 29 September 2007, 11:42 AM

Most of the times i remember the date but sometimes i check my cellphone or ipod.

Letsgodiving · 29 September 2007, 11:49 AM

I have trouble with the day sometimes nevermind the date. A date feature is pretty much a must for me.

Spark · 29 September 2007, 04:43 PM

I can do without the date function especially the cyclops, but the silly thing is as I know the date is on the watch I still always check even though I know the date and sometimes a few seconds after I last checked.
Luckily I am still a few years short of needing a Day Date though.

I must say though I would love to have the need for a Day Date as it would hopefully mean I was so wealthy I was on holiday/vacation all the time and just forgot what day of the week it was as it didn't really matter

JJ Irani · 29 September 2007, 06:11 PM

Sorry, must have the date....can't do without it!!

unclesallie · 29 September 2007, 07:52 PM

The Explorer II with white dial Z series is a TON of watch! Beautiful.
enjoy!
dan

Prince · 29 September 2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, must have the date....can't do without it!!

So you'll know if it's the right day to visit the sheep pasture, eh?

frostie · 29 September 2007, 08:39 PM

A white dial is a must in a watch collection it adds more character

frostie · 29 September 2007, 09:32 PM

View Poll Results: Can you remember the date?
Yes - I do not need my watch to tell me the date.	25	36.76%
No - I require my watch to remind me what date it is.	34	50.00%
Big No - (DD owners) I can't even remember what DAY it is sometimes !	4	5.88%
I sometime forget my name and address.	5	7.35%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

29 September 2007, 06:43 AM	#1
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	My senility and my Rolex Another post just got me thinking. Some could not contemplate owning a Sub ND or Daytona due to the lack of date function. For me it is not so much of an issue. Once I am fully awake and are aware of the current date it remains registered in my brain for the rest of the day, sorted. I check the time periodically, of course, but the date, nope. What about you lot? __________________ ..33

29 September 2007, 06:57 AM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	To be honest Dont even "need" a watch! just a part of the male dress etiquette IMO. Which I enjoy!! steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

29 September 2007, 07:10 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	The date function is a must for me so my mind won't go blank when leaving the time/ date in a voicemail. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 September 2007, 06:53 AM	#6
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	I have plenty of other devices around (computers, cell, blackberry, CALENDAR) so I could do without. But habit makes me look anyways. So, I voted date, but could lose the cyclops. __________________

29 September 2007, 08:43 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	What date ? What was the question ? I forget, so here's a pretty picture.....

29 September 2007, 08:49 AM	#9
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Senility must be a big issue with a lot of people, at least regarding the day of the month. More people have indicated that they require their watch to remind them of what date it is than not. Hmmmmm... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 September 2007, 07:14 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I really need the date & the cyclops to see it, I guess I should wear my specs more often but denial isn't just a river in Africa, lol

29 September 2007, 08:50 AM	#12
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	The date feature is a must for me. __________________ Member #471

29 September 2007, 08:57 AM	#13
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 420	Having a date is a pain as when I rotate watches it means I have to reset - my non-date watches are easier to rotate -in fact I'm rotating three at present and they are all non-dated (only one of them Rolex - the rest of the Rolexs - all which have dates - are in a box somewhere ..... if only I could remember where)

30 September 2007, 03:55 AM	#17
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 420	Having a winder would solve your problem. All my autos have at least the date function, so it's a necessity that I keep mine on winders.[/QUOTE] I get the idea, but 10 winders would take up a lot of room in the spare room ...... Cheers

29 September 2007, 10:13 AM	#19
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	If the date is the issue, this just might be the answer. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

29 September 2007, 10:31 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, I never viewed it as a necessity, but boy it sure is nice.

29 September 2007, 10:48 AM	#21
RolexSoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GMT-5 Watch: SS Daytona, ND Sub Posts: 269	I own both a ND Sub and a Daytona........ Also own a calendar. Rarely look at the date on my DJ.

29 September 2007, 11:03 AM	#22
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	everybody owns a cellphone so you can even set special events to alarm on your cell Rolex is mererly a time tool.

29 September 2007, 11:42 AM	#23
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Most of the times i remember the date but sometimes i check my cellphone or ipod.

29 September 2007, 11:49 AM	#24
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I have trouble with the day sometimes nevermind the date. A date feature is pretty much a must for me.

29 September 2007, 04:43 PM	#25
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	I can do without the date function especially the cyclops, but the silly thing is as I know the date is on the watch I still always check even though I know the date and sometimes a few seconds after I last checked. Luckily I am still a few years short of needing a Day Date though. I must say though I would love to have the need for a Day Date as it would hopefully mean I was so wealthy I was on holiday/vacation all the time and just forgot what day of the week it was as it didn't really matter

29 September 2007, 06:11 PM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Sorry, must have the date....can't do without it!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 September 2007, 07:52 PM	#27
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	The Explorer II with white dial Z series is a TON of watch! Beautiful. enjoy! dan

29 September 2007, 08:39 PM	#29
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	A white dial is a must in a watch collection it adds more character

29 September 2007, 09:32 PM	#30
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