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Roadblocked · 15 May 2016, 12:36 AM

I've been wearing my Daytona on and off for a few weeks now, rotating between the 116520 and a 116710.

It's just an observation the things you don't think about until you realize how much you rely on it.

The lack of date on my Daytona keeps me reaching for the GMT.

Anyone else?

porschejeff · 15 May 2016, 12:39 AM

But it looks so good. You have your cell phone for the date. Enjoy the watch.

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GolfPunk · 15 May 2016, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadblocked

I've been wearing my Daytona on and off for a few weeks now, rotating between the 116520 and a 116710.

It's just an observation the things you don't think about until you realize how much you rely on it.

The lack of date on my Daytona keeps me reaching for the GMT.

Anyone else?

Never bothered me, you'll soon get use to it not having a date

fskywalker · 15 May 2016, 12:45 AM

That happened to me quite often on my Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Explorers (114270, 214270). Don't have yet a Daytona, guess will be hard to guess used to the lack of date!

rdragon · 15 May 2016, 12:53 AM

How often does one need to reference the date? The main regular occurrence I find myself checking for date is when filling out withdrawal/deposit slip in a branch.

phatotto · 15 May 2016, 12:56 AM

YEP... me too, had one, love it, but got rid of it because like having the date... then tried the YMII, and same thing, ended up getting rid of that one too, same reason...you are not alone..

Mick P · 15 May 2016, 01:02 AM

Chaps

When you rise in the morning, look at your phone and take note of the date and remember it.

If you cannot remember the date, arrange an appointment with your doctor and do it fast. This is assuming you can remember the name of your doctor.

Regards

Mick - in medical advisory mode.

GB-man · 15 May 2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

When you rise in the morning, look at your phone and take note of the date and remember it.

If you cannot remember the date, arrange an appointment with your doctor and do it fast. This is assuming you can remember the name of your doctor.

Regards

Mick - in medical advisory mode.

Mick,

Some of us destroyed our short term memory with booze and mj.

In all seriousness it did bother me a touch with my 1815 but not nearly as much as I anticipated. Not a deal breaker for me

douglasf13 · 15 May 2016, 01:16 AM

Wristwatches came into being as a convenience, and I love having a quick date reference on my wrist. I also use the timing bezel on my Sub almost daily for various chores, even though I could just remember where the minute hand starts instead. GMT users could probably just remember time offsets or use their cellphone, etc...

sea-dweller · 15 May 2016, 01:35 AM

I have the same situation!

japenney · 15 May 2016, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadblocked

I've been wearing my Daytona on and off for a few weeks now, rotating between the 116520 and a 116710.

It's just an observation the things you don't think about until you realize how much you rely on it.

The lack of date on my Daytona keeps me reaching for the GMT.

Anyone else?

Start the chronograph and stop it on the day of the month. Your Daytona now has a date

Seaswirl · 15 May 2016, 01:37 AM

Three of my watches have dates and two don't. I wear them interchangeably and don't really care much about the date. Nice to have, but I prefer chronos without.

kunlun · 15 May 2016, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Start the chronograph and stop it on the day of the month. Your Daytona now has a date

Ha, awesome!

DCheeta · 15 May 2016, 02:32 AM

The staples of my collection have been a 14060 and a 3570.50 for so many years that I'm conditioned to not having the date on my watch. Luckily, the upper right corner of my computer monitor has the date and time.

Daytona88 · 15 May 2016, 03:31 AM

Wear it some more and you get used to it. Small price to pay for beauty!

Oscarpapa · 15 May 2016, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Mick,

Some of us destroyed our short term memory with booze and mj.

In all seriousness it did bother me a touch with my 1815 but not nearly as much as I anticipated. Not a deal breaker for me

x2

ippon90 · 15 May 2016, 03:59 AM

daytona for the weekend, no need to check the date

zack777es · 15 May 2016, 04:08 AM

My 116520 is the only one in my rotation that doesn't have a date.

So when I have it on, I do have the occasional "date glance hangover"

But as someone said earlier, "it looks so good" on the wrist.

Sportwatchmania · 15 May 2016, 05:38 AM

Thats why the Daytona is the last one i add. Will be the weekend watch be cause than i don't need to know the date

douglasf13 · 15 May 2016, 07:49 AM

The one thing I miss about the old Seiko SKX007 that I gave my buddy was that it not only had the date, but also the day of the week. I still miss that a little bit.

sco · 15 May 2016, 08:08 AM

I check my watch often for the date throughout the day. Last Thursday I checked even though it was my Birthday!! Talk about a habit...

busytimmy · 15 May 2016, 09:50 AM

But no date watches are so much sexier

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DCheeta · 15 May 2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

But no date watches are so much sexier

Amen, brother!

Snow-Dweller · 15 May 2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Mick,

Some of us destroyed our short term memory with booze and mj.

Yes, and it was/is fun.

Meanwhile in the last year it's become a moot point for me. Can't see the bloody date anymore.

watchwatcher · 15 May 2016, 11:45 AM

Yeah, the whole date thing is important to me, too.

That's why I'm placing a self-imposed limit of no more than one chronograph (without the date) in my collection. Well...maybe two.

OK...absolutely no more than three...I'm drawing the line there.

Halothane · 15 May 2016, 11:59 AM

I've sold a couple no date watches even though I liked the look. I sign and date frequently throughout the day and don't carry my cell phone when I'm seeing patients so I use the date feature. I might make an exception for the Daytona C white dial however 😊

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nakedtoes · 15 May 2016, 12:07 PM

thats why i dun own the Daytona. I cant stand watches w/o date. If Rolex comes out one with date i would buy immediately.

VIG · 15 May 2016, 01:59 PM

I've gotta have the date on my watches.

tigerpac · 15 May 2016, 02:11 PM

Date windows usually do more harm than good.

zion_rasta · 15 May 2016, 11:28 PM

My fear of buying a Daytona exactly.

Looks great but no date.

Today is my birthday and I even looked at my watch this morning to check the date.

If that does not tell you how important that one bit of information from your watch is; I don't know what does...

15 May 2016, 12:36 AM	#1
Roadblocked "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Kyle Location: Michigan Watch: 116710LN, 116520 Posts: 188	Never really realized how often I looked at the date on my watch until wearing 116520 I've been wearing my Daytona on and off for a few weeks now, rotating between the 116520 and a 116710. It's just an observation the things you don't think about until you realize how much you rely on it. The lack of date on my Daytona keeps me reaching for the GMT. Anyone else?

15 May 2016, 12:39 AM	#2
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	But it looks so good. You have your cell phone for the date. Enjoy the watch. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex DD 228238 Daytona 116515 (sold) AP 15710 Rolex 116710 BLNR And a few others...

15 May 2016, 12:45 AM	#4
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	That happened to me quite often on my Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Explorers (114270, 214270). Don't have yet a Daytona, guess will be hard to guess used to the lack of date! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

15 May 2016, 12:56 AM	#6
phatotto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Michigan Watch: a few at a time Posts: 218	YEP... me too, had one, love it, but got rid of it because like having the date... then tried the YMII, and same thing, ended up getting rid of that one too, same reason...you are not alone.. __________________ "Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle.” -Abraham Lincoln

15 May 2016, 01:35 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have the same situation! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 May 2016, 12:53 AM	#5
rdragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 422	How often does one need to reference the date? The main regular occurrence I find myself checking for date is when filling out withdrawal/deposit slip in a branch.

15 May 2016, 01:02 AM	#7
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps When you rise in the morning, look at your phone and take note of the date and remember it. If you cannot remember the date, arrange an appointment with your doctor and do it fast. This is assuming you can remember the name of your doctor. Regards Mick - in medical advisory mode.

15 May 2016, 01:16 AM	#9
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Wristwatches came into being as a convenience, and I love having a quick date reference on my wrist. I also use the timing bezel on my Sub almost daily for various chores, even though I could just remember where the minute hand starts instead. GMT users could probably just remember time offsets or use their cellphone, etc...

15 May 2016, 01:37 AM	#12
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Three of my watches have dates and two don't. I wear them interchangeably and don't really care much about the date. Nice to have, but I prefer chronos without.

15 May 2016, 02:32 AM	#14
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	The staples of my collection have been a 14060 and a 3570.50 for so many years that I'm conditioned to not having the date on my watch. Luckily, the upper right corner of my computer monitor has the date and time.

15 May 2016, 03:31 AM	#15
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Wear it some more and you get used to it. Small price to pay for beauty!

15 May 2016, 03:59 AM	#17
ippon90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: In your heart Posts: 93	daytona for the weekend, no need to check the date

15 May 2016, 04:08 AM	#18
zack777es "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex AP PP Tudor Posts: 409	Have to agree My 116520 is the only one in my rotation that doesn't have a date. So when I have it on, I do have the occasional "date glance hangover" But as someone said earlier, "it looks so good" on the wrist.

15 May 2016, 05:38 AM	#19
Sportwatchmania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Netherlands Watch: ♛ Posts: 552	Thats why the Daytona is the last one i add. Will be the weekend watch be cause than i don't need to know the date __________________ ♛ 116610LN - 116710BLNR - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black Instagram: @sportwatchmania https://instagram.com/sportwatchmania/

15 May 2016, 07:49 AM	#20
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	The one thing I miss about the old Seiko SKX007 that I gave my buddy was that it not only had the date, but also the day of the week. I still miss that a little bit.

15 May 2016, 08:08 AM	#21
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I check my watch often for the date throughout the day. Last Thursday I checked even though it was my Birthday!! Talk about a habit...

15 May 2016, 09:50 AM	#22
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	But no date watches are so much sexier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2016, 11:45 AM	#25
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Yeah, the whole date thing is important to me, too. That's why I'm placing a self-imposed limit of no more than one chronograph (without the date) in my collection. Well...maybe two. OK...absolutely no more than three...I'm drawing the line there.

15 May 2016, 11:59 AM	#26
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,374	I've sold a couple no date watches even though I liked the look. I sign and date frequently throughout the day and don't carry my cell phone when I'm seeing patients so I use the date feature. I might make an exception for the Daytona C white dial however 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2016, 12:07 PM	#27
nakedtoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 122	thats why i dun own the Daytona. I cant stand watches w/o date. If Rolex comes out one with date i would buy immediately.

15 May 2016, 01:59 PM	#28
VIG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: this! Posts: 409	I've gotta have the date on my watches.

15 May 2016, 02:11 PM	#29
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	Date windows usually do more harm than good.

15 May 2016, 11:28 PM	#30
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	My fear of buying a Daytona exactly. Looks great but no date. Today is my birthday and I even looked at my watch this morning to check the date. If that does not tell you how important that one bit of information from your watch is; I don't know what does... __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

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