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

[PeteNYC13]

My two cents...
I am surprised how often I look at my wrist for the date; for now it's no problem but when the Daytona enters the daily rotation, I am concerned that I may miss the date. But, it's a nice problem to have...and I am looking forward to that "problem".



-Pete

[hunz]

this thread should have been a poll.

[Kapture1]

I used to think I needed a date, until the Speedmaster became my daily wearer.

Now, I spend thirty seconds in the morning looking at the calendar and silently repeating the date to myself. No problem remembering the date.

[Grissom]

Since I have been wearing the Milgauss in place of my GMT, I find I do miss the dat feature, although prior to the GMT, when I consistently wore the Daytona, I never felt I was missing anything.......

[jimbones43]

I do prefer a date!

[Danand]

I am appalled at the rudeness by three of the members on this thread. The "new guy" has a perfectly valid reason for posting in a larger font and the three members go off all nuclear on him. And what is the point of the yellow bs? Same with trying to call him a troll? Boy if I was one of the moderators id be giving you one and only one warning about that kind of behavior. Perhaps you haven't seen Chris' thread in the open discussion forum about poor treatment of new members? Search for it. It is a good read.
End of sermon.

[Tachymeter]

Originally Posted by Danand

I am appalled at the rudeness by three of the members on this thread. The "new guy" has a perfectly valid reason for posting in a larger font and the three members go off all nuclear on him. And what is the point of the yellow bs? Same with trying to call him a troll? Boy if I was one of the moderators id be giving you one and only one warning about that kind of behavior. Perhaps you haven't seen Chris' thread in the open discussion forum about poor treatment of new members? Search for it. It is a good read.
End of sermon.

While I do agree it is difficult to form bonds with some of the members who have been on this site for a number of years and I have witnessed a number of occasions when subtle resentment has been directed towards newer members (one of the reason why I am hesitant to donating).

But continually posting in larger font, when having the etiquette of this board explained to the member, is plain inconsiderate and being argumentative for the sake of it.

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Tachymeter

While I do agree it is difficult to form bonds with some of the members who have been on this site for a number of years and I have witnessed a number of occasions when subtle resentment has been directed towards newer members (one of the reason why I am hesitant to donating).

But continually posting in larger font, when having the etiquette of this board explained to the member, is plain inconsiderate and being argumentative for the sake of it.

Thanks. I'll chime in one more time here on this one. Off the board, I received private messages from members apologizing for the behaviour of those members who so eloquently explained what they feel the etiquette is in their opinions. and assuring me that most of the members here kind and understanding...and, believe it or not, in the case of an "older" member, telling me that they appreciate the larger text.

I assure you, it's not been my intention at any time to be inconsiderate or argumentative, but rather only to start a conversation about the date feature on a watch. Thanks, and sorry for the misunderstanding. I hope to be able to move forward, and have some interesting conversations about Rolex watches.

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Thanks. I'll chime in one more time here on this one. Off the board, I received private messages from members apologizing for the behaviour of those members who so eloquently explained what they feel the etiquette is in their opinions. and assuring me that most of the members here kind and understanding...and, believe it or not, in the case of an "older" member, telling me that they appreciate the larger text.

I assure you, it's not been my intention at any time to be inconsiderate or argumentative, but rather only to start a conversation about the date feature on a watch. Thanks, and sorry for the misunderstanding. I hope to be able to move forward, and have some interesting conversations about Rolex watches.

I'd appreciate it if you could use the standard font size.

[SWIMPRUF]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I'd appreciate it if you could use the standard font size.

Obey the mods.

[esm]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I'd appreciate it if you could use the standard font size.

is this a "friendly warning", Paul


(how about specify the colour too? )

[Stengah]

The people who live on this forum will give you crap for the question but since I can see that you have not many posts I understand that you don't go on the forum a lot. So I think it is a very reasonable question. And would you rather have a conversation with someone or just look up a conversation and read it? Of course you would rather be apart of the conversation. Plus there are new people reading the forum all time who haven't had the chance to contribute to a particular thread or even read it at all. I've never seen a thread with this question asked before. It's sad that there are people on here so high and mighty that think questions aren't good enough for them. And to answer your question, I can't live without a date on my watch. When it was in the shop, I bought a non-date watch. Big mistake.

[rolexsweep]

i love the clean look, was looking at the explorer! but i do regularly use the date! though... u could always just whip out your phone for the date.

[z0mghenry]

To answer your question: No, not really. Sometimes I just shoot the crap with some friends and do the single mingle. I guess if you're a politician you can pay for services as well.

[skyedog]

Yes for me.... check on it very often.

[Atomant]

My day goes by too fast and i lose track of the day, so yes I need a date feature.

[masterkiller]

I use the date every day!

/masterkiller

[bondtoys]

Glad, that the thread returned to the initial question.

To reply to it: I don't need it but I am used to have it and I frequently am looking at the date of my watch. It's like this for the last 30 years - I have a habit to do so and the missing date function annoyed me, when I had my Breguet XX.

I was feeling uncomfortable everytime, when I was looking for the date and it was not there.
So, why should I continue like this. I prefer to enjoy my watches - especially when everything is at place like I am used to.


P.S. I am calling Jake B my friend. I understand, why he uses the larger fonts and I understand others, who feel being bothered by this.
Being an old-fashion European, I always admired people in the US to be great in accepting opposing opinions.

[watch watcher]

I like the clean look of a no-date on other watches, but a Rolex date with the cyclops is iconic (or classic). A drawback of a date watch is that you have to set it which can be a pain if you don't wear it often if you have a fleet of watches.

As far as checking the date, I'd much rather look at a watch dial than an ugly and sterile cell phone display.

[SWIMPRUF]

Guys, I'm not taking any sides, and I don't want to start a fight either. I find some of our good folks here get offended by big fonts etc. But it's not a serious problem right? Maybe we are getting too sensitive on what we see and read. If we are, maybe we could just avoid this topic and just look at other threads. This thread is about Dates on your Rolex, but I can see some want to start a fight. Just my 2 cents. Please don't take this comment too much. Thanks.

And about Jake's font-This guy is famous in SCWF for modding watches and has been in that forum for many years. He really uses that certain font always, so just please understand.

If the moderators won't tolerate this kind of fonts, as he have said, he'll be happy to oblige.

[mike]

Enough.