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Dan2010 · 29 April 2011, 02:16 AM

Yes, I need the date. I thought I could live without it but became annoyed when ever I couldn't remember and looked at my wrist and the date wasn't there. That is why the no date Sub is my SECOND favorite watch of all time. I love that symetrical watch face but I gotta have the date.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

Yes, I need the date. I thought I could live without it but became annoyed when ever I couldn't remember and looked at my wrist and the date wasn't there. That is why the no date Sub is my SECOND favorite watch of all time. I love that symetrical watch face but I gotta have the date.

How do you find the comfort of the Sub-C? Tried one on today, and I'm on the fence. I love it when I try it on, but not so sure long-term. What's your wrist size?

Dan2010 · 29 April 2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

How do you find the comfort of the Sub-C? Tried one on today, and I'm on the fence. I love it when I try it on, but not so sure long-term. What's your wrist size?

The Sub C is the most comfortable watch Rolex makes if you ask me. That is because I can adjust the fit anytime I want in 3 seconds because of the Glidelock clasp.

My wrist is around 8".

Grumpy Badger · 29 April 2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

The Sub C is the most comfortable watch Rolex makes if you ask me. That is because I can adjust the fit anytime I want in 3 seconds because of the Glidelock clasp.

My wrist is around 8".

Did you need an extra link with your new-fangled sub?

Dan2010 · 29 April 2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Did you need an extra link with your new-fangled sub?

No. I actually took out the 1/2 link that comes with it.

mjm800 · 29 April 2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

How do you find the comfort of the Sub-C? Tried one on today, and I'm on the fence. I love it when I try it on, but not so sure long-term. What's your wrist size?

I have a 21 inch wrist the Sub C is a bit tight.

KidK · 29 April 2011, 02:25 AM

I actually miss it when I wear my Milgauss. It is the only watch I own that doesn't have a date.

GolfPunk · 29 April 2011, 02:36 AM

At the end of the day, we dont actually need a watch at all (Cell phones, computers etc etc) however, we all want to tell the time on our mechanical timepeices. Personally I do not need a date, hence I wear my Daytona all the time. I do appreciate that some do require the date feature though, i also believe that this is born out of habit (used to a watch with a date) and after wearing a non date watch for a while, it wouldn't bother most.

Tunacan26 · 29 April 2011, 02:37 AM

I do. But, I'm "older."

caballero · 29 April 2011, 02:38 AM

Nope, I have a speedy pro, daytona and explorer all without the date which I wear frequently. and I never miss not having that function.....

jamesbondOO7 · 29 April 2011, 02:38 AM

I am absolutely used to it and the few times I wear my Omega Speedmaster, I discover how much I miss it if I don't have the date function. So yes, it is indispensable. Time and date go together.

SPARTAN2161 · 29 April 2011, 02:42 AM

I definitely need the date for an everyday watch

rr-nyc · 29 April 2011, 02:43 AM

I prefer a date function but far from "needing" one. Hell, I don't even need a watch nowadays but I prefer to wear one

jamesbondOO7 · 29 April 2011, 02:49 AM

Well, some people (even on this forum) wear their watches only outside their homes and take them off when they come home. That is weird.

Abid · 29 April 2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Well, some people (even on this forum) wear their watches only outside their homes and take them off when they come home. That is weird.

Agreed, I for one wear my watch 365/24/7, unless you change into a different watch once you get home.

And yes I do like the date feature, its handy. Although there those who don't require it, either for purist reasons or they just don't require the date functionality; kind of hard to read the date when your diving.

onryo · 29 April 2011, 02:59 AM

I like the date function and use it often. My girlfriend never sets or looks at the date on her's. It kind of drives me crazy when it off so I fix it when she's not looking.

Grumpy Badger · 29 April 2011, 03:10 AM

I wore a TAG with a date throughout my twenties and moved to a 14060m now I'm in my thirties.

When I first changed I would catch myself glancing at my watch for the date but I'm out of the habit now and I don't miss it.

I use my mobile phone when I need the date. I reject the argument that if you use a phone for the date why not use it for the time as well...

I might need to check the date once or twice a week. Often, even if I need to write the date I often already have it in my head having seen it on a calendar, computer, phone or newspaper. The time, on the other hand, I need to check many times a day so it is far more convenient to have a watch than use my phone.

I don't mind having the date but I HATE the Rolex cyclops so would have to take a chisel to the crystal if I ever buy a Rolex with the date function.

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 03:14 AM

Could the reason Rolex produces both dates and non dates be to satisfy all buyers?

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Could the reason Rolex produces both dates and non dates be to satisfy all buyers?

Thanks guys, for making me feel so unwelcome and uncomfortable. I've been around forums, and the watch industry for quite awhile, and would like to think that people can feel comfortable in their style/way of posting provided that it's within the rules/guidelines of the forum. I guess you've proved me wrong.

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Thanks guys, for making me feel so unwelcome and uncomfortable. I've been around forums, and the watch industry for quite awhile, and would like to think that people can feel comfortable in their style/way of posting provided that it's within the rules/guidelines of the forum. I guess you've proved me wrong.

Please, do feel comfortable.

Abid · 29 April 2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Thanks guys, for making me feel so unwelcome and uncomfortable. I've been around forums, and the watch industry for quite awhile, and would like to think that people can feel comfortable in their style/way of posting provided that it's within the rules/guidelines of the forum. I guess you've proved me wrong.

Could it possible that maybe the "date/no-date" question has been asked on the form possibly a bazillion times? In reality, it doesn't really matter if the watch has a date or no date, its subjective and up to the individual who wears the watch. Like it has been mentioned earlier we do not really need to even wear a watch especially these days with technology evolving so rapidly. And again those of us who do wear a watch because we choose to. End of story.

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Abid

Could it possible that maybe the "date/no-date" question has been asked on the form possibly a bazillion times? In reality, it doesn't really matter if the watch has a date or no date, its subjective and up to the individual who wears the watch. Like it has been mentioned earlier we do not really need to even wear a watch especially these days with technology evolving so rapidly. And again those of us who do wear a watch because we choose to. End of story.

Interested in hearing some different opinions..

wdalew5 · 29 April 2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Abid

Could it possible that maybe the "date/no-date" question has been asked on the form possibly a bazillion times? In reality, it doesn't really matter if the watch has a date or no date, its subjective and up to the individual who wears the watch. Like it has been mentioned earlier we do not really need to even wear a watch especially these days with technology evolving so rapidly. And again those of us who do wear a watch because we choose to. End of story.

Who cares how many times it be posted. You don't have to answer.if the thread is something that you don't want to read, then skip it. Why all the rudeness towards the new guy?

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I wore a TAG with a date throughout my twenties and moved to a 14060m now I'm in my thirties.

When I first changed I would catch myself glancing at my watch for the date but I'm out of the habit now and I don't miss it.

I use my mobile phone when I need the date. I reject the argument that if you use a phone for the date why not use it for the time as well...

I might need to check the date once or twice a week. Often, even if I need to write the date I often already have it in my head having seen it on a calendar, computer, phone or newspaper. The time, on the other hand, I need to check many times a day so it is far more convenient to have a watch than use my phone.

I don't mind having the date but I HATE the Rolex cyclops so would have to take a chisel to the crystal if I ever buy a Rolex with the date function.

Exactly what he said (but replace TAG with Seiko). Couldn'ta said it better.

Grumpy Badger · 29 April 2011, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

Exactly what he said (but replace TAG with Seiko). Couldn'ta said it better.

dddrees · 29 April 2011, 03:17 AM

I'm an equal opportunity employer. I have 7 with and 3 without. Ok, so not completey equal.

But I do like having it on the ones that have it, and can do without on the ones that don't have.

Oh, and I LUV the Rolex Cyclops.

Naples09 · 29 April 2011, 03:23 AM

I don't "need" the date on a watch, but I "want" a date on most of my watches. Its like I don't "need" a Rolex, but I "want" a Rolex.

KarlFr · 29 April 2011, 03:29 AM

Who needs/cares about date??, just make it up if needed...
I'm switching between daytona/milgauss both without date and my sub date is mostly stored away..

Jake B · 29 April 2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlFr

Who needs/cares about date??, just make it up if needed...
I'm switching between daytona/milgauss both without date and my sub date is mostly stored away..

mjm800 · 29 April 2011, 03:42 AM

I have both the Explorer and no date Sub so no I don't need it but when I wear them I often look at my watch and think Hey where's my date.

29 April 2011, 02:38 AM	#11
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	I am absolutely used to it and the few times I wear my Omega Speedmaster, I discover how much I miss it if I don't have the date function. So yes, it is indispensable. Time and date go together. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

29 April 2011, 02:49 AM	#14
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Well, some people (even on this forum) wear their watches only outside their homes and take them off when they come home. That is weird. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

29 April 2011, 03:10 AM	#17
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I wore a TAG with a date throughout my twenties and moved to a 14060m now I'm in my thirties. When I first changed I would catch myself glancing at my watch for the date but I'm out of the habit now and I don't miss it. I use my mobile phone when I need the date. I reject the argument that if you use a phone for the date why not use it for the time as well... I might need to check the date once or twice a week. Often, even if I need to write the date I often already have it in my head having seen it on a calendar, computer, phone or newspaper. The time, on the other hand, I need to check many times a day so it is far more convenient to have a watch than use my phone. I don't mind having the date but I HATE the Rolex cyclops so would have to take a chisel to the crystal if I ever buy a Rolex with the date function. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

29 April 2011, 03:17 AM	#26
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I'm an equal opportunity employer. I have 7 with and 3 without. Ok, so not completey equal. But I do like having it on the ones that have it, and can do without on the ones that don't have. Oh, and I LUV the Rolex Cyclops. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 April 2011, 03:42 AM	#30
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I have both the Explorer and no date Sub so no I don't need it but when I wear them I often look at my watch and think Hey where's my date. __________________

29 April 2011, 02:16 AM	#1
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Yes, I need the date. I thought I could live without it but became annoyed when ever I couldn't remember and looked at my wrist and the date wasn't there. That is why the no date Sub is my SECOND favorite watch of all time. I love that symetrical watch face but I gotta have the date.

29 April 2011, 02:25 AM	#7
KidK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 59	I actually miss it when I wear my Milgauss. It is the only watch I own that doesn't have a date.

29 April 2011, 02:36 AM	#8
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	At the end of the day, we dont actually need a watch at all (Cell phones, computers etc etc) however, we all want to tell the time on our mechanical timepeices. Personally I do not need a date, hence I wear my Daytona all the time. I do appreciate that some do require the date feature though, i also believe that this is born out of habit (used to a watch with a date) and after wearing a non date watch for a while, it wouldn't bother most.

29 April 2011, 02:37 AM	#9
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	I do. But, I'm "older."

29 April 2011, 02:38 AM	#10
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	Nope, I have a speedy pro, daytona and explorer all without the date which I wear frequently. and I never miss not having that function.....

29 April 2011, 02:42 AM	#12
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I definitely need the date for an everyday watch

29 April 2011, 02:43 AM	#13
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I prefer a date function but far from "needing" one. Hell, I don't even need a watch nowadays but I prefer to wear one

29 April 2011, 02:59 AM	#16
onryo Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 410	I like the date function and use it often. My girlfriend never sets or looks at the date on her's. It kind of drives me crazy when it off so I fix it when she's not looking.

29 April 2011, 03:14 AM	#18
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Could the reason Rolex produces both dates and non dates be to satisfy all buyers?

29 April 2011, 03:23 AM	#27
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	I don't "need" the date on a watch, but I "want" a date on most of my watches. Its like I don't "need" a Rolex, but I "want" a Rolex.

29 April 2011, 03:29 AM	#28
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Who needs/cares about date??, just make it up if needed... I'm switching between daytona/milgauss both without date and my sub date is mostly stored away..

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