Do you miss the date?

[Vesper Lynd]

All my Rolex have always had the cyclops with date. I may add a non-date Rolex. It may seem silly, but I don't know if I'll get used to it. Has it happened to any of you?

[RoRoRo]

Sometimes I put my watch on and don’t even set date or the time

[rG2022]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

Sometimes I put my watch on and don’t even set date or the time

Same here. I guess it’s similar to driving a fast sports car but people rarely push the performance (unless they take it to a track).

[Roddypeepa]

Originally Posted by rG2022

Same here. I guess it’s similar to driving a fast sports car but people rarely push the performance (unless they take it to a track).

Wowzers. Never understood this. Flexing surely?


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[rG2022]

Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

Wowzers. Never understood this. Flexing surely?


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Haha maybe you are right. I guess for me I’m just lazy, I rotate my watch on a daily basis and after a couple of years I just dont bother setting the date anymore.

I realize all my rolexes are time only. The ones I got with date feature are less robust and I’m not wearing as often.

[Turbo Racer]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

Sometimes I put my watch on and don’t even set date or the time

Me too. I have a few older pieces and I rarely set the date. Just wind and set the time and go. When I had my 5726, the only time the day/date moonphase was accurate was the day I left the ad lol

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by rororo

sometimes i put my watch on and don’t even set date or the time

x 2

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

Sometimes I put my watch on and don’t even set date or the time

I can do this around the house but if I'm going out in public I'm too self-conscious and think that someone is going to judge me like I don't know how to set the time or I just wear a Rolex cause it's a Rolex. Like anyone is ever going to notice

[S.Explorer]

I think you should definitely buy an Explorer!

I never miss the date function as I work on a computer. I prefer the clean lines of the watch without it.

[ConnorBurr]

Yup, bought a Daytona in addition to my GMT, SD43 & Sub, sold the daytona because i just couldnt cope without it (personal preference ofc).

[douglasf13]

I have to eat crow a bit, because I used to tease people for wanting a "cleaner" dial without the date function, because the date function is so useful...until I got an Explorer. It's my first Rolex without a date function, and now it's my only, daily watch. Taking my phone out of pocket frequently to tell time drives me crazy, but I find the lower frequency of needing to know the date is perfectly suitable for getting out my phone (or, when applicable, glancing at my laptop.) It also helps me work the old memory muscles a bit more.

[Smobews]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

i have to eat crow a bit, because i used to tease people for wanting a "cleaner" dial without the date function, because the date function is so useful...until i got an explorer. It's my first rolex without a date function, and now it's my only, daily watch. Taking my phone out of pocket frequently to tell time drives me crazy, but i find the lower frequency of needing to know the date is perfectly suitable for getting out my phone (or, when applicable, glancing at my laptop.) it also helps me work the old memory muscles a bit more.

yup!!! I just check my phone for date once for the day.

[Carondelet]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

I have to eat crow a bit, because I used to tease people for wanting a "cleaner" dial without the date function, because the date function is so useful...until I got an Explorer. It's my first Rolex without a date function, and now it's my only, daily watch. Taking my phone out of pocket frequently to tell time drives me crazy, but I find the lower frequency of needing to know the date is perfectly suitable for getting out my phone (or, when applicable, glancing at my laptop.) It also helps me work the old memory muscles a bit more.

Regarding your point about taking your phones out of your pocket, I feel the same way.

The less I can interact with my phone the better!

I actually prefer non-date watches only because of the lower complexity of the movement. If I have a no-date watch that's been a bit out of rotation I just need to set the time and then go! The aesthetics aren't as much of a factor for me.

[kieselguhr]

It’s convenient when it’s available but not necessary. For me anyway, I understand why some people like it.

[CoveWatch]

I'm in the camp that does not like the cyclops. I do appreciate the date complication and its useful to me but my daytonas don't have dates and it was pretty easy to get used to.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

All my Rolex have always had the cyclops with date. I may add a non-date Rolex. It may seem silly, but I don't know if I'll get used to it. Has it happened to any of you?

Before my DJ41 was stolen, I was contemplating a 124060. The AD registered my interest in both the 124060 and the 126610. When they called me to confirm at some point, I just asked for the 126610 withouta 2nd thought. It came out naturally so I guess I'd miss the date. As I missed the cyclops on the Tudors I've had over the years...

[prnceofpersia23]

I find myself looking at my watch for the date all the time when I'm the office. Even though it's right there in front of me on the computer screen.

[Shadow Play]

I would never have thought of buying a watch without a date. Then came along my BB58. After that I specifically asked for a Submariner. I love the simplicity and my next watch will definitely be no date as well.

[htrap2294]

It helps validate my superiority over others.

[opresso]

I think the date / no date is really just a matter of preference. I actually prefer the date and cyclops. I tend to gravitate towards my sub with cyclops WAY more than my Sea Dweller with date and no cyclops.

[Beto737]

Only watch that gets a pass without a date in my collection is a Daytona..

[Beto737]

Originally Posted by Beto737

Only watch that gets a pass without a date in my collection is a Daytona..

Correction: I’d accept a “new Airking” and a Milgauss..

[Seddyspaghetti]

Dailing a daytona and nope dont miss the date

[tgyberg]

Funny, I would choose to have the date function even though I never use it!

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

All my Rolex have always had the cyclops with date. I may add a non-date Rolex. It may seem silly, but I don't know if I'll get used to it. Has it happened to any of you?

It's not a silly question.

When I got my previous Panerai 275, was concerned about not having a date.
Was surprised how as an only watch at the time, was occasionally inconvenient not to have a date, but I adjusted adequately.

However, when I later switched to primarily wearing a watch with a date, had a hard time rotating in the 275 because the lack of a date feature.

Then later got another Panerai (317) with the same movement, and as part of a rotation (pic below), has been OK without a date, but not sure I could wear it full-time.

It's just so convenient to look down at a watch and see the date.

[GONZO2LR]

its like that old saying....

better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it....

i enjoy see the date...

[adawil2002]

On my no date Rolexes, I keep looking for the date.

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

All my Rolex have always had the cyclops with date. I may add a non-date Rolex. It may seem silly, but I don't know if I'll get used to it. Has it happened to any of you?

I´ve never had a Rolex with the cyclops, but I'm sure you'll get used to a no-date Rolex. I just note the date after breakfast and remember it for the rest of the day. I'm a bit split on the cyclops...I don't like it on any Sub, that's why I chose a 14060 way back in the day. But I do like the cyclops on the Datejust and Day Date models. Go figure...!! Good luck in finding a no-date Rolex!

[Sthe]

I know I don't need it but I end up having it in my collection.

[johnwigan]

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

All my Rolex have always had the cyclops with date. I may add a non-date Rolex. It may seem silly, but I don't know if I'll get used to it. Has it happened to any of you?

Swings and roundabouts. If I only had one watch I would want a date but there is something about an uncomplicated watch that simply tells the time.