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dooder202 · 9 October 2010, 12:31 AM

DRAWTOOL · 9 October 2010, 12:36 AM

If they put a date window on the dial then Magnetic stuff could get in.

And I think it would spoil the look.

AirKing527 · 9 October 2010, 12:37 AM

its an anti-magnetic watch. a date would be an opening on the face and your time would be off.

dooder202 · 9 October 2010, 12:39 AM

Oh thanks guys for the quick response! I guess that makes perfect sense! I think it is such a beautiful watch, but I am also really interested in a date function. I guess I'll keep looking at DJ's and Sub-c's.

pemabuk · 9 October 2010, 12:52 AM

I got a Milgauss in August and haven't missed it. I always got lazy updating the date on my previous watch, so it was wrong half the time anyway.

ingmar · 9 October 2010, 04:21 PM

IWC's Ingenieur can handle the date. So can the Sinn 656.

Personally I prefer no date because it means the watch is always ready to go. When I had 6 or 7 watches I hated all the "30 days hath September" months.

It's what I liked about the explorer.

I'd have to really consider a date buy unless it was perpetual or annual.

Joey_V · 9 October 2010, 04:56 PM

Yeah... sometimes having no date is so much easier when re-winding, simpler when looking at the dial, and symmetric.

Polemic · 9 October 2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirKing527

its an anti-magnetic watch. a date would be an opening on the face and your time would be off.

You are wrong.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is an antimagnetic watch too, but it has a date feature.

Although VC Overseas and AP ROO (not all of the models) are antimagnetic and has a date feature.

Singslinger · 9 October 2010, 08:05 PM

I believe the current Milgauss is derived from the 1950s version which did not have a date. The reason is - as has been stated earlier - Rolex engineers wanted to minimise the number of apertures for magnetism to enter the watch.

Roxas · 9 October 2010, 09:41 PM

I almost believe that it cannot have date because it's anti-magnetic. Thanks for correction.

therolexguy · 9 October 2010, 10:38 PM

For additional info read this:

http://www.watchtime.at/archive/wt_2...008_04_132.pdf

Blue Shadow · 9 October 2010, 11:13 PM

Great article!

The GMT Master · 9 October 2010, 11:15 PM

There's already a Milgauss with a Date, it's called the Datejust II

In all seriousness, though, having two 41mm dressy date models makes no sense at all. It's like the 36mm O.P. and the Explorer, the former took the niche of the latter, hence the bump in size of the Explorer to 39mm

Shade · 9 October 2010, 11:22 PM

No date can be a plus as some has stated. But if you're like me, constantly glancing to my watch for a date, a no-date watch can sometimes cause "oh bummer - now where's my mobile phone" hehehe... no biggie though.

mike · 10 October 2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

I believe the current Milgauss is derived from the 1950s version which did not have a date. The reason is - as has been stated earlier - Rolex engineers wanted to minimise the number of apertures for magnetism to enter the watch.

Yep.

There were even a few that had no tritium on the dial--Called the CERN dial.

Joey_V · 10 October 2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

No date can be a plus as some has stated. But if you're like me, constantly glancing to my watch for a date, a no-date watch can sometimes cause "oh bummer - now where's my mobile phone" hehehe... no biggie though.

This is why I use my "no dates" for days when it doesn't matter - i.e. on my days off.

But I agree, you need a date if you use the watch for work days.

sakuraba · 10 October 2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

This is why I use my "no dates" for days when it doesn't matter - i.e. on my days off.

But I agree, you need a date if you use the watch for work days.

+1

I need a no date for my weekends!

Family Man · 10 October 2010, 01:36 AM

I suggested that Rolex put a date on the Milguass in a thread earlier this year. Some guys thought is was a rubbish idea as it would not be in step with the heritage of the watch.

I think the Milguass is a great looking watch but a date window is essential for me.

No Milguass or EXP1 for me.

9 October 2010, 12:31 AM	#1
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Why no date on Milgauss! It is such a beautiful watch!

9 October 2010, 04:56 PM	#7
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Yeah... sometimes having no date is so much easier when re-winding, simpler when looking at the dial, and symmetric. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

9 October 2010, 11:22 PM	#14
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	No date can be a plus as some has stated. But if you're like me, constantly glancing to my watch for a date, a no-date watch can sometimes cause "oh bummer - now where's my mobile phone" hehehe... no biggie though. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

9 October 2010, 12:37 AM	#3
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	its an anti-magnetic watch. a date would be an opening on the face and your time would be off.

9 October 2010, 12:39 AM	#4
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Oh thanks guys for the quick response! I guess that makes perfect sense! I think it is such a beautiful watch, but I am also really interested in a date function. I guess I'll keep looking at DJ's and Sub-c's.

9 October 2010, 12:52 AM	#5
pemabuk Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: nyc Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 15	I got a Milgauss in August and haven't missed it. I always got lazy updating the date on my previous watch, so it was wrong half the time anyway.

9 October 2010, 04:21 PM	#6
ingmar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camelot Watch: Speedy premoon Posts: 250	IWC's Ingenieur can handle the date. So can the Sinn 656. Personally I prefer no date because it means the watch is always ready to go. When I had 6 or 7 watches I hated all the "30 days hath September" months. It's what I liked about the explorer. I'd have to really consider a date buy unless it was perpetual or annual.

9 October 2010, 08:05 PM	#9
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I believe the current Milgauss is derived from the 1950s version which did not have a date. The reason is - as has been stated earlier - Rolex engineers wanted to minimise the number of apertures for magnetism to enter the watch.

9 October 2010, 09:41 PM	#10
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	I almost believe that it cannot have date because it's anti-magnetic. Thanks for correction.

9 October 2010, 10:38 PM	#11
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	For additional info read this: http://www.watchtime.at/archive/wt_2...008_04_132.pdf

9 October 2010, 11:13 PM	#12
Blue Shadow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tyler Location: Orlando Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 158	Great article!

9 October 2010, 11:15 PM	#13
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	There's already a Milgauss with a Date, it's called the Datejust II In all seriousness, though, having two 41mm dressy date models makes no sense at all. It's like the 36mm O.P. and the Explorer, the former took the niche of the latter, hence the bump in size of the Explorer to 39mm

10 October 2010, 01:36 AM	#18
Family Man Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: NW England Watch: DateJust Posts: 139	I suggested that Rolex put a date on the Milguass in a thread earlier this year. Some guys thought is was a rubbish idea as it would not be in step with the heritage of the watch. I think the Milguass is a great looking watch but a date window is essential for me. No Milguass or EXP1 for me.

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