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The Libertine · 13 July 2017, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alamla01

I see a lot of people on TRF who say they prefer the submariner over the submariner date. Personally I feel like the date complication and cyclops are indicative of the rolex brand. (Just a personal feeling)

Would anyone tell me why so many seem to prefer the submariner?

Submariner was my choice.

And thank you for using the proper description of Submariner and Submariner Date!

(No such model as the "no date".)

JIMT8292 · 13 July 2017, 07:51 PM

When I could eventually treat myself about 6 months ago I was never in any doubt it was going to be a Submariner. I wore my dads OP Date for 15 years before 'lending' it to my boy one night 4 years ago (eventually gave him the box and full ownership last week on his 21st) and I always found the date an unwanted complication.

alamla01 · 14 July 2017, 12:44 AM

Thank you all for your replies!

cop414 · 14 July 2017, 11:25 AM

Submariner for me!

Rlxlvr1 · 13 July 2017, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alamla01

I see a lot of people on TRF who say they prefer the submariner over the submariner date. Personally I feel like the date complication and cyclops are indicative of the rolex brand. (Just a personal feeling)

Would anyone tell me why so many seem to prefer the submariner?

I can't remember the date for the life of me...

so Date for me.

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slide13 · 13 July 2017, 10:00 PM

I tend to look at the date in the morning as I peruse my calendar on my phone to preview my day. After that I tend to just remember what date it is....same date all day long....so a date function just isn't that ncesaary these days.

I used to find it more useful, before the above became my standard practice though.

Leodagan · 13 July 2017, 10:08 PM

No date for the sub and if I want a sub with a date I'll take the 116600lv. ..... and that's what I did ...

TimeToWatch · 13 July 2017, 10:11 PM

What about SD4000?

iliketime · 13 July 2017, 10:11 PM

so many people have sub dates, that I didn't even know the original sub came without a date. It wasnt until I bought my first rolex (a 16570) that I began to do the research and found there was one with out the date. No date sub is just a classic, one less thing to set if you rotate watches.

rph08 · 13 July 2017, 10:22 PM

I prefer the Submariner (14060m) simply because I think it looks better than the Sub Date. If it were my one and only watch, then maybe I'd pick a Sub Date. Although, honestly I'd probably go with a BLNR or an older 16710 as my one and only. I do think an LVc would make an awesome addition to anyone's collection though!

jabbawock545 · 13 July 2017, 10:31 PM

Each to their own, i don't need the date and hate the cyclops 114060 for me

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droptopman · 13 July 2017, 10:36 PM

Bond, James Bond.
I like both but prefer the classic Sub. If you've ever worn a vintage Sub, the modern 14060/114060 provide some nostalgic connection to the originals. At least for me they do. Something about the simplicity just works for me.
I have a 116613lb too, but honestly if they made other Sub Date models without the date, I would prefer them. Would love to see a 116618lb and LVC without a date...or at least the option to chose Sub or Sub Date.

KBM · 13 July 2017, 10:38 PM

Just look at it!

DocHolliday · 13 July 2017, 10:51 PM

You can't go wrong either way, but IMHO the date gives it a superior look. It gives the watch depth and it looks more dynamic than the ND sub.

ejvette · 13 July 2017, 11:59 PM

I would like to own both but too redundant lol

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mjclark32 · 14 July 2017, 12:12 AM

For me, I just "needed" the date at a quick glance...

burneyr · 14 July 2017, 12:55 AM

I wish I had bought a no date in retrospect. Now I wear several watches in rotation, but only wear the date maybe twice a year. Even with quickset it's a pain to set - I want something I can set the time, give a few winds on the stem, and walk out the door.

Definitely wish I had bought a 14060 or 114060 instead.

Mystro · 14 July 2017, 01:11 AM

Date for me. The cyclops is functional and a Rolex icon. I won't buy a watch without a date function.
You can save money if you don't want a date function and a good way to get a new owner into the Submariner line at the lowest price point.

dpdan93 · 14 July 2017, 01:31 AM

As much as I love the look of the original sub, I find myself looking down at my wrist for the date as much as the time so I went with the Sub date. When I can afford to have another, it will surely be a 5513 etc for those special days where I don't care what day it is.

sutats · 14 July 2017, 03:27 AM

It has a more balanced dial and also having the nonchalance of not having to know the date.

Xerxes77 · 14 July 2017, 04:32 AM

Another vote for Sub Date

Quailhunter · 14 July 2017, 04:44 AM

I think I would drive myself nuts flipping my wrist over to check the date only to find it's not there. I've got one watch without a date, Calatrava, and it's worn only on special occasions. While I do understand the asthetics of the unadorned watch crystal, my engineering practicality dictates a date function.

Gerry62 · 14 July 2017, 05:21 AM

Both are winners

but my first Rolex, many years ago It was a 14060

bjr011 · 14 July 2017, 05:34 AM

Submariner w.Date for me!!

Tantsu · 14 July 2017, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bjr011

Submariner w.Date for me!!

Yes:

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OooSnap · 5 September 2017, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjr011

Submariner w.Date for me!!

date for the win! just gorgeous!!

CYKBC · 14 July 2017, 05:41 AM

Do a search. These types of threads is like asking vanilla or chocolate. It's ice cream. Be an adult and make a decision. :)

brandrea · 14 July 2017, 05:42 AM

If a one and only I would have to have a date complication.

The 114060 looks cleaner though.

ajas · 14 July 2017, 06:25 AM

Date

904VT · 14 July 2017, 08:32 AM

I couldn't tell you why myself, because I like the Sub C Date LN so much more than the no date

If I want a cleaner no date dial, I look to Daytonas in the Rolex catalog personally.

13 July 2017, 10:22 PM	#10
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	I prefer the Submariner (14060m) simply because I think it looks better than the Sub Date. If it were my one and only watch, then maybe I'd pick a Sub Date. Although, honestly I'd probably go with a BLNR or an older 16710 as my one and only. I do think an LVc would make an awesome addition to anyone's collection though! __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

13 July 2017, 10:36 PM	#12
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Bond, James Bond. I like both but prefer the classic Sub. If you've ever worn a vintage Sub, the modern 14060/114060 provide some nostalgic connection to the originals. At least for me they do. Something about the simplicity just works for me. I have a 116613lb too, but honestly if they made other Sub Date models without the date, I would prefer them. Would love to see a 116618lb and LVC without a date...or at least the option to chose Sub or Sub Date. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

13 July 2017, 11:59 PM	#15
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	I would like to own both but too redundant lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

14 July 2017, 12:12 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	For me, I just "needed" the date at a quick glance... __________________

14 July 2017, 01:11 AM	#18
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,485	Date for me. The cyclops is functional and a Rolex icon. I won't buy a watch without a date function. You can save money if you don't want a date function and a good way to get a new owner into the Submariner line at the lowest price point. __________________

13 July 2017, 07:51 PM	#2
JIMT8292 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: UK Posts: 16	When I could eventually treat myself about 6 months ago I was never in any doubt it was going to be a Submariner. I wore my dads OP Date for 15 years before 'lending' it to my boy one night 4 years ago (eventually gave him the box and full ownership last week on his 21st) and I always found the date an unwanted complication.

14 July 2017, 12:44 AM	#3
alamla01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 61	Thank you all for your replies!

13 July 2017, 10:00 PM	#6
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 1,000	I tend to look at the date in the morning as I peruse my calendar on my phone to preview my day. After that I tend to just remember what date it is....same date all day long....so a date function just isn't that ncesaary these days. I used to find it more useful, before the above became my standard practice though.

13 July 2017, 10:08 PM	#7
Leodagan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: belgium Posts: 229	No date for the sub and if I want a sub with a date I'll take the 116600lv. ..... and that's what I did ...

13 July 2017, 10:11 PM	#8
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	What about SD4000?

13 July 2017, 10:11 PM	#9
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	so many people have sub dates, that I didn't even know the original sub came without a date. It wasnt until I bought my first rolex (a 16570) that I began to do the research and found there was one with out the date. No date sub is just a classic, one less thing to set if you rotate watches.

13 July 2017, 10:31 PM	#11
jabbawock545 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk Posts: 138	Each to their own, i don't need the date and hate the cyclops 114060 for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2017, 10:38 PM	#13
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,457	Just look at it!

13 July 2017, 10:51 PM	#14
DocHolliday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tortuga Posts: 311	You can't go wrong either way, but IMHO the date gives it a superior look. It gives the watch depth and it looks more dynamic than the ND sub.

14 July 2017, 12:55 AM	#17
burneyr "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Burney Location: N. Florida Posts: 69	I wish I had bought a no date in retrospect. Now I wear several watches in rotation, but only wear the date maybe twice a year. Even with quickset it's a pain to set - I want something I can set the time, give a few winds on the stem, and walk out the door. Definitely wish I had bought a 14060 or 114060 instead.

14 July 2017, 01:31 AM	#19
dpdan93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Daniel Parisi Location: CT Posts: 221	As much as I love the look of the original sub, I find myself looking down at my wrist for the date as much as the time so I went with the Sub date. When I can afford to have another, it will surely be a 5513 etc for those special days where I don't care what day it is.

14 July 2017, 03:27 AM	#20
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	It has a more balanced dial and also having the nonchalance of not having to know the date. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

14 July 2017, 04:32 AM	#21
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Another vote for Sub Date

14 July 2017, 04:44 AM	#22
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I think I would drive myself nuts flipping my wrist over to check the date only to find it's not there. I've got one watch without a date, Calatrava, and it's worn only on special occasions. While I do understand the asthetics of the unadorned watch crystal, my engineering practicality dictates a date function.

14 July 2017, 05:21 AM	#23
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,499	Both are winners but my first Rolex, many years ago It was a 14060

14 July 2017, 05:41 AM	#27
CYKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 253	Do a search. These types of threads is like asking vanilla or chocolate. It's ice cream. Be an adult and make a decision. :)

14 July 2017, 05:42 AM	#28
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,940	If a one and only I would have to have a date complication. The 114060 looks cleaner though.

14 July 2017, 06:25 AM	#29
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Date

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