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anothernewphone · 5 October 2015, 04:47 AM

I don't think chronographs need dates - the Speedmaster Date is a good example of messing with perfection.

beshannon · 5 October 2015, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX*

Any particular reason why Daytona is missing the date f(x)

Because Rolex chooses to not unbalance the dial.

Many watches do not have a date function.

tkerrmd · 5 October 2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

This man would know.

tkerrmd · 5 October 2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

What Tom said

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Originally Posted by rolexnub

Take it from Tom, a man who loves his races and Daytona watches

But I think Tom wishes the Daytona has a millisecond dial as well

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

That's the best reason I've heard!

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Originally Posted by HL65

There you go...Nothing else needs to be said.

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

You can't argue with that.

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Originally Posted by nick c

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

Dr. Tom gave the right answer, as well as the other posters above.

This is as close as you're gonna get for now.

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Originally Posted by Syed117

Awesome picture! Didn't even notice the platinum version at first.

A perfectly designed watch wouldn't sacrifice legibility for added shine. Both stainless steel versions are difficult to read.

I don't think they should necessarily add a date to the Daytona. Purists tend to lose their minds if you make changes.

A daytona 2 with a date would be fine. Might actually interest me in a Daytona.

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yup, if you are measuring in days you better go do something else.

Thanks guys for agreeing. I love the Daytona the way it is and use it for what it was made to do and wear where it was made to be.

It really is a timeless design

subtona · 5 October 2015, 09:54 AM

So much prefer a chrono without a date.
For me the Daytona and speedy pro are perfect in that regard...

Between the two of those watches that is very solid camp.

HogwldFLTR · 5 October 2015, 10:00 AM

For now I'm happy enough having a date and larger case on my Tudor. Maybe by the time I'm ready to buy a Daytona it will be a Date-tona.

tkerrmd · 5 October 2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For now I'm happy enough having a date and larger case on my Tudor. Maybe by the time I'm ready to buy a Daytona it will be a Date-tona.

That's a great watch Lee!

HogwldFLTR · 5 October 2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

That's a great watch Lee!

Thanks, Tom, it works quite nicely and meets most of my needs... Here it is on the wrist. It approaches 200g so it has some heft which I know you like.

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Originally Posted by Toaster

Calculus. Wow. Throwback.

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Could be calc but for me it was algebra 1.

MTROIS · 5 October 2015, 10:30 AM

Most chronographs of the time, including the reference of the references, the Speedy Pro, did not have a date complication as the events to be times, car races would take place over one day, mostly.
Pretty complicated caliber to develop in the first place, so may be that technological limitations, design and legibility had all something to do with this.
Once Rolex set on that course, there was no turning back...

Manofsteelpt · 5 October 2015, 10:31 AM

I'm def one that would prefer a date function on the Daytona... The Sub has a date on it, do people time their dives in days?

BLACKHORSE 6 · 5 October 2015, 12:01 PM

I like the Daytona the way it is.

tkerrmd · 5 October 2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Thanks, Tom, it works quite nicely and meets most of my needs... Here it is on the wrist. It approaches 200g so it has some heft which I know you like.

Could be calc but for me it was algebra 1.

ROLEX* · 6 October 2015, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I'm def one that would prefer a date function on the Daytona... The Sub has a date on it, do people time their dives in days?

Haha, good metaphor.

What's more satirize is the word "day" is hidden in the name, somebody help me!!

beshannon · 6 October 2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX*

Haha, good metaphor.

What's more satirize is the word "day" is hidden in the name, somebody help me!!

I suggest you call Rolex and ask, then report back here ASAP.

watchwatcher · 6 October 2015, 01:39 AM

It's not missing...it never had one.

REFZ · 6 October 2015, 02:00 AM

The fact that the Daytona doesn't have a date (and no cyclops) is the reason I bought my Daytona.

tkerrmd · 6 October 2015, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by REFZ

The fact that the Daytona doesn't have a date (and no cyclops) is the reason I bought my Daytona.

toolr · 6 October 2015, 02:10 AM

The date is on the warranty card...

Jari from Finland · 6 October 2015, 02:44 AM

Daytona is chronograph and it is for timing whereas for example Day-Date displays the date and weekday. Daytona is watertight for 330 ft because it is not for diving whereas Submariner is diving watch. Watches are meant for different purposes.

mitchellb2005 · 6 October 2015, 03:29 AM

I'll admit, I am normally not a fan of Tudor's, but wow, I really like this one!

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Originally Posted by Sam Crow

Dr. Tom gave the right answer, as well as the other posters above.

This is as close as you're gonna get for now.

Micha · 6 October 2015, 03:59 AM

[QUOTE=tkerrmd;6173263]Because you time races in hours, minutes and seconds not days

what about the 24 hour race of LeMans?

Sam Crow · 6 October 2015, 04:05 AM

[QUOTE=Micha;6176420]

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Because you time races in hours, minutes and seconds not days

what about the 24 hour race of LeMans?

That's why you need the Stainless AND the Platona. ;)

SALTY · 6 October 2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Because you time races in hours, minutes and seconds not days

That would depend Sir on the type of vehicles and the nature of the race - would it not?

GolfPunk · 6 October 2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX*

Any particular reason why Daytona is missing the date f(x)

Any particular reason a Daytona needs a date? Certainly not in my opinion!

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RolexAuthority · 6 October 2015, 08:22 AM

The Daytona has not had a date since it was launched in 1963 - so after 52years it never has and never will and never should have - it's design is locked down by its own history, beauty and worldwide recognition. Rolex quite simply got it so right back in 1963.

Danex · 6 October 2015, 11:46 AM

While we are designing the Daytona II, let's add a GMT hand while we're at it.
Oh snap, Breitling beat us to it!
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subtona · 9 October 2015, 10:34 PM

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While we are designing the Daytona II, let's add a GMT hand while we're at it.
Oh snap, Breitling beat us to it!
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That is a hard watch to look at.

AK797 · 9 October 2015, 11:09 PM

Makers were visionaries, knew everyone would have cell phones one day...

CRM114 · 9 October 2015, 11:11 PM

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CRM114 · 9 October 2015, 11:31 PM

Rolex began throwing out a date option for the Submariner with the 1680, so don't see the big deal if they did with the Daytona. There's no technological barrier, the first automatic chronos like the Zenith El Primero had a date way back in 1969. Rolex even used that movement in the Daytona.

5 October 2015, 09:54 AM	#35
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	So much prefer a chrono without a date. For me the Daytona and speedy pro are perfect in that regard... Between the two of those watches that is very solid camp. __________________

5 October 2015, 10:00 AM	#36
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	For now I'm happy enough having a date and larger case on my Tudor. Maybe by the time I'm ready to buy a Daytona it will be a Date-tona. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 October 2015, 10:30 AM	#39
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	Date absence on Daytona Most chronographs of the time, including the reference of the references, the Speedy Pro, did not have a date complication as the events to be times, car races would take place over one day, mostly. Pretty complicated caliber to develop in the first place, so may be that technological limitations, design and legibility had all something to do with this. Once Rolex set on that course, there was no turning back...

6 October 2015, 02:00 AM	#46
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	The fact that the Daytona doesn't have a date (and no cyclops) is the reason I bought my Daytona. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

6 October 2015, 02:44 AM	#49
Jari from Finland "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 394	Daytona is chronograph and it is for timing whereas for example Day-Date displays the date and weekday. Daytona is watertight for 330 ft because it is not for diving whereas Submariner is diving watch. Watches are meant for different purposes. __________________ "I am interested in watches, that's why I like them."

5 October 2015, 04:47 AM	#31
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I don't think chronographs need dates - the Speedmaster Date is a good example of messing with perfection.

5 October 2015, 10:31 AM	#40
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'm def one that would prefer a date function on the Daytona... The Sub has a date on it, do people time their dives in days?

5 October 2015, 12:01 PM	#41
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	I like the Daytona the way it is.

6 October 2015, 01:39 AM	#45
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It's not missing...it never had one.

6 October 2015, 02:10 AM	#48
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,369	The date is on the warranty card...

6 October 2015, 03:59 AM	#51
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	[QUOTE=tkerrmd;6173263]Because you time races in hours, minutes and seconds not days what about the 24 hour race of LeMans? __________________ life is good

6 October 2015, 08:22 AM	#55
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	The Daytona has not had a date since it was launched in 1963 - so after 52years it never has and never will and never should have - it's design is locked down by its own history, beauty and worldwide recognition. Rolex quite simply got it so right back in 1963.

6 October 2015, 11:46 AM	#56
Danex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dan O Location: Park City, UT Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 741	While we are designing the Daytona II, let's add a GMT hand while we're at it. Oh snap, Breitling beat us to it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk while driving down the interstate at 75 mph __________________ -Dan, WIS In Training 116520 Cosmograph Daytona 116622 & 16622 Yacht-Master 114060 & 14060 Submariner

9 October 2015, 11:09 PM	#58
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Makers were visionaries, knew everyone would have cell phones one day...

9 October 2015, 11:11 PM	#59
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	(delete)

9 October 2015, 11:31 PM	#60
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Rolex began throwing out a date option for the Submariner with the 1680, so don't see the big deal if they did with the Daytona. There's no technological barrier, the first automatic chronos like the Zenith El Primero had a date way back in 1969. Rolex even used that movement in the Daytona.

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