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TheVTCGuy · 29 November 2018, 04:50 PM

I know some of the vintage models had a hand that roatated around the dial, and indicated the date with a hand. I know, (like in the picture below) some of the Celini models have this feature, but will Rolex ever re-introduce it on other models? Personally, I like it and find it easier to read (with my old-man eyes) then seeind the window at the 3:00. Would you be interested in a model that had this feature?

glamorama · 29 November 2018, 05:31 PM

Probably never in sports models but like the looks of it on dress watches. Personslly I do prefer the small datehand, like the size of moon display.

Tigger · 29 November 2018, 05:49 PM

I think there could be a market for an update or reissue of the “Padellone”.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...lone-8171.html

JamieUK · 29 November 2018, 06:28 PM

I don’t like the date window. I would prefer this. On the milgauss this would be a cool solution to the lack of date.

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joli160 · 29 November 2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

I think there could be a market for an update or reissue of the “Padellone”.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...lone-8171.html

Oh yes, I'd buy one

watchwatcher · 30 November 2018, 12:09 AM

Hmm...don't think so. But, never say never, right?

Man, that's a good looking Cellini. Not my thing, but, wow, what a looker.

zjd168 · 30 November 2018, 12:36 AM

who knows, unlikely for sports line. Anyhow I think the extra hand makes the watch look busy. I can't agree it would make it easier to read the date, I feel quite the opposite.

GradyPhilpott · 30 November 2018, 12:47 AM

As long as Rolex makes the Cellini line, I don't see Rolex incorporating the date hand into the Oyster line.

The date aperture is a Rolex invention and the reason Rolex adopted the cyclops, which are hallmarks of the Rolex brand.

Rolex has shown that where it is possible and practicable to place a cyclops over a date aperture they will do it, as evidenced by the newest Sea Dweller.

Neither is likely to disappear in our lifetimes.

capote · 30 November 2018, 02:46 AM

Banker’s date is not really appropriate for a sport watch IMO. It looks good on the Cellini though. (That moonphase watch will eventually evolve into a full/annual/perpetual calendar)

Duey · 30 November 2018, 03:07 AM

Probably not but they did patent a Big Date in 2016.

JadeRaven · 30 November 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

who knows, unlikely for sports line. Anyhow I think the extra hand makes the watch look busy. I can't agree it would make it easier to read the date, I feel quite the opposite.

+1

Not only the extra hand, but having all of the numbered days 1-31 further clutters up the dial.

swils8610 · 30 November 2018, 05:27 AM

Oris has a new model featuring a date hand. I think it looks great. Very classic. Photo from Monochrome.

BVLDARI · 30 November 2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I know some of the vintage models had a hand that roatated around the dial, and indicated the date with a hand. I know, (like in the picture below) some of the Celini models have this feature, but will Rolex ever re-introduce it on other models? Personally, I like it and find it easier to read (with my old-man eyes) then seeind the window at the 3:00. Would you be interested in a model that had this feature?

Such a gorgeous watch!

BVLDARI · 30 November 2018, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Oris has a new model featuring a date hand. I think it looks great. Very classic. Photo from Monochrome.

And so is this!!!

Jocke · 30 November 2018, 05:41 AM

Paul don't you believe it's enough when you have a date with your hand?

:chuc kle:

29 November 2018, 04:50 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Will rolex ever return to a date-hand? I know some of the vintage models had a hand that roatated around the dial, and indicated the date with a hand. I know, (like in the picture below) some of the Celini models have this feature, but will Rolex ever re-introduce it on other models? Personally, I like it and find it easier to read (with my old-man eyes) then seeind the window at the 3:00. Would you be interested in a model that had this feature? Attached Images

30 November 2018, 12:47 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	As long as Rolex makes the Cellini line, I don't see Rolex incorporating the date hand into the Oyster line. The date aperture is a Rolex invention and the reason Rolex adopted the cyclops, which are hallmarks of the Rolex brand. Rolex has shown that where it is possible and practicable to place a cyclops over a date aperture they will do it, as evidenced by the newest Sea Dweller. Neither is likely to disappear in our lifetimes. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

30 November 2018, 03:07 AM	#10
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Probably not but they did patent a Big Date in 2016. Attached Images

30 November 2018, 05:41 AM	#15
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Paul don't you believe it's enough when you have a date with your hand? :chuc kle: __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

29 November 2018, 05:31 PM	#2
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Probably never in sports models but like the looks of it on dress watches. Personslly I do prefer the small datehand, like the size of moon display.

29 November 2018, 05:49 PM	#3
Tigger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 38	I think there could be a market for an update or reissue of the “Padellone”. https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...lone-8171.html

29 November 2018, 06:28 PM	#4
JamieUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 22	I don’t like the date window. I would prefer this. On the milgauss this would be a cool solution to the lack of date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2018, 12:09 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Hmm...don't think so. But, never say never, right? Man, that's a good looking Cellini. Not my thing, but, wow, what a looker.

30 November 2018, 12:36 AM	#7
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	who knows, unlikely for sports line. Anyhow I think the extra hand makes the watch look busy. I can't agree it would make it easier to read the date, I feel quite the opposite.

30 November 2018, 02:46 AM	#9
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Banker’s date is not really appropriate for a sport watch IMO. It looks good on the Cellini though. (That moonphase watch will eventually evolve into a full/annual/perpetual calendar)

30 November 2018, 05:27 AM	#12
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Oris has a new model featuring a date hand. I think it looks great. Very classic. Photo from Monochrome.

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