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Danand · 29 April 2011, 01:48 AM

I always thought I needed he date-I do check it numerous times a day when filling out records. But when I had my watch engraved it was away at RSC for almost two months and I survived very nicely with a nondate watch. The next watch I will consider doesn't have a date and that is fine with me.
Btw autocorrect changes "nondate" to "bondage"?!
Cheers!

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by danand

btw autocorrect changes "nondate" to "bondage"?!
Cheers!

lol!!!!

UJU · 29 April 2011, 01:49 AM

I agree on the clean and symmetrical look.

But a datewindow is helpful for me as I easily forget which date it is.

globe · 29 April 2011, 01:49 AM

Date in nice to have and make life litte easy when you see date all time you need it. I have own all my life watches whit date so i am use to it.
Now i have buy my first no date watch Submariner 14060 and its nice that i dont need to change correct day to it ever other month.

So i say that day its nice to have if you really feel you really need it. Before i was thinking i need it but now after little time whit out it i dont feel that same.

hunz · 29 April 2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

[SIZE="4"]As a fan of "non-date" watches, I'm just wondering....Do you really feel that you "need" the date function on a watch?

Nah. Thats what my iPhone/Mac Pro/MacBook Pro is for.

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I really prefer the clean and symmetrical look of a watch dial without, and it's reflected in my choices of Rolex watches..the Explorer and the Sub.

Cabaiguan · 29 April 2011, 01:54 AM

Simply put...yes. I need a date. Could I simply look at my phone or computer? Sure, but I can do that to tell the time too!

My Speedie does get substantial wrist time even without a date, but for business travel and daily wear, I prefer to have the date.

ally · 29 April 2011, 01:55 AM

This is something I am trying to decide on right now. I have the date on my Expo II and find I check it daily when I am writing out checks and invoices so think I would miss it...But I am smitten with the 14060M and am wondering if I will miss the date feature too much. The other option is the 16610 but think the ND will fit my wrist more snuggly

rolexertion · 29 April 2011, 01:56 AM

Desperately.

klayface · 29 April 2011, 01:56 AM

Yes. I find myself looking for my phone or a desk calender when I want to quickly know the date. I am switching from a sub w/date to a daytona and its a hard habit to break. I did depend on it a lot.

rad87gn · 29 April 2011, 02:00 AM

We don't need a wristwatch anymore either.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rad87gn

We don't need a wristwatch anymore either.

How would I know when to show up for meetings?

Danand · 29 April 2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

How would I know when to show up for meetings?

I say go old school and check the sundial!

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Danand

I say go old school and check the sundial!

Pretty foggy in HK sometimes..so the sundial's not so good. I hear Rolex is working on the "FOG-DWELLER" for the London and HK markets though

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 02:07 AM

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How would I know when to show up for meetings?

How do you know what day to show up.

JJL · 29 April 2011, 05:35 AM

I wouldn't say I "need" it, heck - these days we don't really even "need" watches. Most of us have cell phones on us 24/7 that gives us accurate time :)

With that being said, I definitely prefer it. I often need to glance at my watch to get the date for various reasons, work related, estimate due dates for bills, filling out paperwork, etc... I guess you can say that I'd survive without a date on my watch, but I probably won't ever buy a watch without a date :)

le_baroudeur · 29 April 2011, 02:07 AM

I need the date. The fact that it changes in a heartbeat is priceless.

moishlashen · 29 April 2011, 02:10 AM

I need it for work filling out log books etc. I look at my watch for the date 20 times a day. Its not a life or death need but something I need from a watch nonetheless.

Zed Homme · 29 April 2011, 02:12 AM

I have watches with and without a date. It is useful, but setting a watch with a date is always more involved. The large text in this thread is obnoxious.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

I have watches with and without a date. It is useful, but setting a watch with a date is always more involved. The large text in this thread is obnoxious.

Large text is obnoxious? That's really unnecessary, and not very nice.

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 02:40 AM

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Large text is obnoxious? That's really unnecessary, and not very nice.

Yes, it's considered screaming and rude.

I agree, it's unnecessary and not very nice to continue when being told.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 02:44 AM

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Yes, it's considered screaming and rude.

I disagree. I'd say that using all capital letters is more along those lines. I notice several font size settings for our selection when posting, and don't see any rules regulating their use, especially at a reasonable "medium" size which may be more visible to certain members. Thanks for your opinion. In my opinion, criticizing others unnecessarily and calling them "obnoxious" is considered rude

... To each his own.

Brushpup · 29 April 2011, 02:48 AM

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I disagree. Thanks for your opinion.

I agree, to a degree....

It is only yelling if written in UPPER case.

Art161 · 29 April 2011, 02:51 AM

I used to be able to remember the date all day many years ago. Now, not so much. When my DJ is in for service, I wear my OP no date. At those times, I really miss the date feature. For me, a watch should be functional, and I consider the date to be an important function.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Art161

I used to be able to remember the date all day many years ago. Now, not so much. When my DJ is in for service, I wear my OP no date. At those times, I really miss the date feature. For me, a watch should be functional, and I consider the date to be an important function.

Yep...I guess it may be so for me sometime. To be honest, on the very 1st day that I got my Explorer, I was braggin' about how I didn't think I needed the date, and proclaimed "I know what date it is...It's the 10th!"...and it was the 11th

Just found I got used to it after awhile though

Zed Homme · 29 April 2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Large text is obnoxious? That's really unnecessary, and not very nice.

On a message board, bold facing or increasing the size of one's text is akin to raising one's voice. Definitely not necessary and yes, obnoxious. Those who may have trouble reading text online have adjusted the font size on their browsers. Finally for those that are reading on a mobile device, they loose a lot of screen real estate to oversized text. I see at least three others in this thread that have complained about the text size, yet no one is saying everybody else's is too small. There is no need for the large text unless if your intention really is to yell at us.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

On a message board, bold facing or increasing the size of one's text is akin to raising one's voice. Definitely not necessary and yes, obnoxious. Those who may have trouble reading text online have adjusted the font size on their browsers. Finally for those that are reading on a mobile device, they loose a lot of screen real estate to oversized text. I see at least three others in this thread that have complained about the text size, yet no one is saying everybody else's is too small. There is no need for the large text unless if your intention really is to yell at us.

I've been writing exactly like this for almost seven years now on various forums, and it seems to have worked out ok, my good man. Believe it or not, many have thanked me. Sorry if it's unsettling to you, but "C'est la vie" Everyone can't be happy all of the time.

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Zed Homme · 29 April 2011, 03:28 AM

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I've been writing exactly like this for almost seven years now on various forums, and it seems to have worked out ok, my good man. Believe it or not, many have thanked me. Sorry if it's unsettling to you, but "C'est la vie" Everyone can't be happy all of the time.

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Fair enough. I'm gonna experiment with my text as well, I'm eager for a new look. However, if multiple people complain about it, I'll have the decency to acomodate them.

SaddleSC · 29 April 2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

On a message board, bold facing or increasing the size of one's text is akin to raising one's voice. Definitely not necessary and yes, obnoxious. Those who may have trouble reading text online have adjusted the font size on their browsers. Finally for those that are reading on a mobile device, they loose a lot of screen real estate to oversized text. I see at least three others in this thread that have complained about the text size, yet no one is saying everybody else's is too small. There is no need for the large text unless if your intention really is to yell at us.

I totally agree with this.

757doc001 · 29 April 2011, 02:14 AM

I would be buying a Daytona SS, if I didnt need it,

For me its a must!!!!

bighaole · 29 April 2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 757doc001

I would be buying a Daytona SS, if I didnt need it,

I have had an ExpII with date for 11 years and did not realize how much I expect the date to be there, until I got my SS Daytona. Now, a few times a day, I glance at my watch for the date, then remember and turn around to look at the wall calendar. So i don't need it, but I sure do miss it.

One of these days, maybe I'll look into getting a Tudor.

29 April 2011, 01:54 AM	#6
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Simply put...yes. I need a date. Could I simply look at my phone or computer? Sure, but I can do that to tell the time too! My Speedie does get substantial wrist time even without a date, but for business travel and daily wear, I prefer to have the date. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

29 April 2011, 01:55 AM	#7
ally "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: london Watch: Explorer II Posts: 790	This is something I am trying to decide on right now. I have the date on my Expo II and find I check it daily when I am writing out checks and invoices so think I would miss it...But I am smitten with the 14060M and am wondering if I will miss the date feature too much. The other option is the 16610 but think the ND will fit my wrist more snuggly __________________ 14060M Explorer II TT DJ. 16610 LV.

29 April 2011, 02:00 AM	#10
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	We don't need a wristwatch anymore either. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

29 April 2011, 02:07 AM	#16
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	I need the date. The fact that it changes in a heartbeat is priceless. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

29 April 2011, 02:51 AM	#23
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	I used to be able to remember the date all day many years ago. Now, not so much. When my DJ is in for service, I wear my OP no date. At those times, I really miss the date feature. For me, a watch should be functional, and I consider the date to be an important function. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

29 April 2011, 01:48 AM	#1
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	I always thought I needed he date-I do check it numerous times a day when filling out records. But when I had my watch engraved it was away at RSC for almost two months and I survived very nicely with a nondate watch. The next watch I will consider doesn't have a date and that is fine with me. Btw autocorrect changes "nondate" to "bondage"?! Cheers!

29 April 2011, 01:49 AM	#3
UJU "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norway Watch: 14060M Posts: 274	I agree on the clean and symmetrical look. But a datewindow is helpful for me as I easily forget which date it is.

29 April 2011, 01:49 AM	#4
globe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: europe Posts: 24	Date in nice to have and make life litte easy when you see date all time you need it. I have own all my life watches whit date so i am use to it. Now i have buy my first no date watch Submariner 14060 and its nice that i dont need to change correct day to it ever other month. So i say that day its nice to have if you really feel you really need it. Before i was thinking i need it but now after little time whit out it i dont feel that same.

29 April 2011, 01:56 AM	#8
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Desperately.

29 April 2011, 01:56 AM	#9
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	Yes. I find myself looking for my phone or a desk calender when I want to quickly know the date. I am switching from a sub w/date to a daytona and its a hard habit to break. I did depend on it a lot.

29 April 2011, 05:35 AM	#15
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I wouldn't say I "need" it, heck - these days we don't really even "need" watches. Most of us have cell phones on us 24/7 that gives us accurate time :) With that being said, I definitely prefer it. I often need to glance at my watch to get the date for various reasons, work related, estimate due dates for bills, filling out paperwork, etc... I guess you can say that I'd survive without a date on my watch, but I probably won't ever buy a watch without a date :)

29 April 2011, 02:10 AM	#17
moishlashen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 133	I need it for work filling out log books etc. I look at my watch for the date 20 times a day. Its not a life or death need but something I need from a watch nonetheless.

29 April 2011, 02:12 AM	#18
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I have watches with and without a date. It is useful, but setting a watch with a date is always more involved. The large text in this thread is obnoxious.

29 April 2011, 02:14 AM	#29
757doc001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Virginia Watch: 116610LN C Posts: 478	I would be buying a Daytona SS, if I didnt need it, For me its a must!!!! __________________ Don't just make a living, make a difference!

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