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Old 9 March 2018, 09:47 PM   #1
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Old 9 March 2018, 10:06 PM   #2
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No Date f/ aesthetics & Date f/ functionality.
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Old 9 March 2018, 10:41 PM   #3
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Prefer NO Date

Just looks neat and classy
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Old 9 March 2018, 10:50 PM   #4
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If you already have a GMT ... definitely No Date


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Old 9 March 2018, 10:52 PM   #5
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Old 9 March 2018, 10:53 PM   #6
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Date because you have a different watch every day.
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Old 9 March 2018, 10:55 PM   #7
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ND for me. Went through the same thing myself and chose ND. Date can be nice, but usually I’m good at remembering the date and if not I always have my phone calendar anyway. I need a date about 1/10 as frequently as I need to know the time, and 80% of the time I already know the date. So I went with the dial symmetry of the ND....plus it’s $1k cheaper which doesn’t hurt.

Absolutely no regrets after 10 months of daily wear. It runs accurate enough that with positional regulation I will unscrew my crown for the third time this weekend....once when I first got it, once when DST ended and now this weekend when DST starts again. I love having a watch that require so little intervention and is always accurate and ready to go.
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Old 9 March 2018, 11:39 PM   #8
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Date (had both and missed Date) now have Date
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Old 10 March 2018, 02:24 AM   #9
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Use it everyday and cyclops help me see it at my age lol
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Old 10 March 2018, 03:23 AM   #10
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if only one watch, id go with date. If you can get both, do that.
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Old 10 March 2018, 04:04 AM   #11
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I use my date complication often so date for me.
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Old 10 March 2018, 04:08 AM   #12
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Only No Date if it's a two-liner. Otherwise, Date.
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Old 10 March 2018, 04:34 AM   #13
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No date. More of a difference from your gmt


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Old 10 March 2018, 04:45 AM   #14
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No date for me. So wish they did a BLNR no date!
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Old 10 March 2018, 04:47 AM   #15
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Old 10 March 2018, 05:29 AM   #16
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I guess if one used the correct names, Sub, Sub Date, Explorer, Explorer 2, many would be lost.
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Old 10 March 2018, 05:45 AM   #17
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I guess if one used the correct names, Sub, Sub Date, Explorer, Explorer 2, many would be lost.
I'd say that's right. I think a lot of people here use technically incorrect names not out of ignorance, but for clarity and ease of use. If I say "Sub," not everyone is going to be clear on whether I'm referring to a Sub with a date or without one. If I say "no-date Sub," everyone will know I'm talking about a Sub without a date, even if purists might bristle at the redundancy of the term. For that reason, I tend to use Sub to universally refer to any Submariner. If I need to be more specific, I'll say no-date Sub or Sub Date.
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Old 10 March 2018, 05:49 AM   #18
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I'd say that's right. I think a lot of people here use technically incorrect names not out of ignorance, but for clarity and ease of use. If I say "Sub," not everyone is going to be clear on whether I'm referring to a Sub with a date or without one. If I say "no-date Sub," everyone will know I'm talking about a Sub without a date, even if purists might bristle at the redundancy of the term. For that reason, I tend to use Sub to universally refer to any Submariner. If I need to be more specific, I'll say no-date Sub or Sub Date.
I agree. I do the same. Just because I know it keeps many from being confused.
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Old 10 March 2018, 05:48 AM   #19
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I say No Date. I prefer the dial symmetry and the fact that I never have to worry about setting the date if I put the watch down for a couple days.
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Old 10 March 2018, 05:49 AM   #20
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If I went into it not really caring about using the date feature I'd definitely go with the ND. Dial looks cleaner and symmetrical. But for me personally, I have to have the date. Can't think of a day where I haven't used it at least once.
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Old 10 March 2018, 06:00 AM   #21
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No date on my part, much symmetrical than date.
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Old 10 March 2018, 06:03 AM   #22
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Hello All
I am new to this forum and was looking for suggestions. I have a two-tone GMT II and like it. It’s a bit flashy for me. I am considering looking for a daily watch. The price point and style of the no date submairner has my attention. My local AD has a date and a no date. Of course no negotiation. I’m not really a collector or investor. Obviously the brand maintains its value. I’ve tried both on and would be happy with either. Thanks in Advance for the feedback.
My question is do you need a date window? Do you ever rely on your watch for the date? Nowadays, most people are aware of the date via computers, smartphones or tablets and don't really need that function/complication on a watch. Personally, I try to avoid watches with dates, especially when they come with a visual parasite like the cyclops or are placed in idiotic places like between 4 and 5 o'clock. As such, I would choose a no date but your mileage may vary...
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Old 10 March 2018, 06:28 AM   #23
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Nowadays, most people are aware of the date via computers, smartphones or tablets and don't really need that function/complication on a watch...
The same could be said of the time, too. The wristwatch makes things more convenient and easily accessible on the wrist, whether it be simply the time, or many more complications.
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Old 10 March 2018, 07:56 AM   #24
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The same could be said of the time, too. The wristwatch makes things more convenient and easily accessible on the wrist, whether it be simply the time, or many more complications.
Well, considering that many of us wear these watches as jewelry...
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Old 10 March 2018, 08:25 AM   #25
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Well, considering that many of us wear these watches as jewelry...
Well, hey, at least you're not embarrassed to admit it.
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Old 10 March 2018, 08:33 AM   #26
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Well, hey, at least you're not embarrassed to admit it.
LOL! Seriously though, I only look at my watch for time but I never have the need to look at the date. It could be the nature of my work but I seem to always know what date it is. But, as I said, everyone's different.
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Old 10 March 2018, 06:43 AM   #27
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Nowadays, most people are aware of the date via computers, smartphones or tablets and don't really need that function/complication on a watch.
By that rationale, most people don't really need a watch at all, since people can use computers, phones and tablets to tell the time as well.

Edit: Oops...Douglas beat me to it, and said it better. That's what I get for starting a reply, then walking away from the computer for 20 minutes before finishing it.
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Old 10 March 2018, 07:06 AM   #28
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By that rationale, most people don't really need a watch at all, since people can use computers, phones and tablets to tell the time as well.

Edit: Oops...Douglas beat me to it, and said it better. That's what I get for starting a reply, then walking away from the computer for 20 minutes before finishing it.
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Old 10 March 2018, 11:36 AM   #29
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I chose ND because it's the "One" I've wanted for a very long time and that gives me an excuse to get another.......The ND will never leave me.
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Old 10 March 2018, 06:48 AM   #30
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Both are winners. Maybe....... no date
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