DATE...Do you actually "need" it?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Agreed....I mean, really, there are search functions for everything. When it comes down to it, it's about discussion and hearing different opinions. Whoever doesn't really want to talk about date feature does not have to click on this thread, and I think the subject matter is pretty clearly indicated. If we wanted to only use search buttons then none of us would be here. Dude, although I don't have many posts on this particular forum, I'm not a "newbie", and I know how it works. I was just starting a discussion to talk about why different people may think they need a date function or not, and maybe just for my own sake to see what different members of the forum at this particular moment thing about it. Sorry it devolved into a griping session about the size of my text and whatnot. At the end of the day, I'm happy to have had so much great input from the members here, and whatever other silly stuff is just incidental. For the record, I don't think my text size is unreasonable, and I have my own reasons for using it. Really, only the forum admin can decide whether they'd like it changed, and if they ask, then I'd be happy to oblige.

hi have you ever looked up the meaning of the word dude?

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by ecsub44

The date feature on a watch is 100% superfluous.

Watches are for knowing the time.

Calendars are for knowing the date.

Phones are for talking (or updating TRF!!!).

IMO...Words to live by

[indeuce]

All of my previous watches had dates. But as the previous poster mentioned, the date function ended up being superfluous. Having a desk job, the date is always in my face as I have a calendar hung up, not to mention cell phones, pc desktop displays, etc. I don't need the date at all to be displayed on my watch.

Right now I am thoroughly enjoying a nice clean symmetrical dial on my oyster perpetual and hopefully in the near future, a 14060m.

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Johny

hi have you ever looked up the meaning of the word dude?

Yes. I'm using the "Wikipedia" or "Urban Dictionary" meaning. Have you ever looked up the meanings of the words capitalization and punctuation? It's never nice to start pickin' things, or people apart.

[mpkRolex]

I absolutely "need" the date feature on the watch. No date is a deal breaker for me. I dont remember to look at the calendar everyday. I sign a lot of vouchers, checks etc as part of my job and it is very convenient to look at the watch for the date.. so absolutely need a date.

Very much the only reason I have passed on the daytona and milgauss although they are beautiful watches.

[mjm800]

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yes. I'm using the "Wikipedia" or "Urban Dictionary" meaning. Have you ever looked up the meanings of the words capitalization and punctuation? It's never nice to start pickin' things, or people apart.

what does it mean then.

[Dr. Robert]

Jake B., I like the big print....I can see it!

Re: the word "dude".......................I like the philosophy of Bill & Ted.................

"Be excellent to each other......and party on dudes."

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by Johny

hi have you ever looked up the meaning of the word dude?

The text in the dictionary is too small...

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

The text in the dictionary is too small...

I KNOW.

[vitix]

i need the date, my brain does not memorize the date just because im use to see it in the watch, when i wear the daytona its terrible beacuse i always look at the wath to see the date (i have to sign a lot of papers at work) and not been there i have to get my Blackberry or the little calendar in my desk... i do need the date in a watch!!
i also enjoy changing the date at the begining of a month

[esm]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

is that because you don't like the look of a no-date watch, or is it because you are un-able to remember the date?

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

The text in the dictionary is too small...

Thanks...I'm actually a 36 year old watchmaker who's never worn glasses a day in his life. I can read your yellow text from 6 feet away. I have (had) two friends, one of whom has recently passed away who share (d) computers with other people and regularly read watch forums, and have (had) asked me to post in slightly bigger letters so that they (he) can see it since their (his) vision's blurred from chemo, and adjusting their (his) computer's not easy since it's a struggle to even stay up for more than a few hours a day. Again...thanks for the manly behaviour.

[Kevin B]

I need the date. I can look at it 15 times in a day and still if someone asked me the date I would have no idea until I looked again. Ask me about a job we did 22 years ago and I can tell you things right down to the slightest detail (I think ) so it must be the way my brain is wired.

[Johny]

Time Really Orders Long Lunches.

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by Jake B

I have (had) two friends, one of whom has recently passed away who share (d) computers with other people and regularly read watch forums, and have (had) asked me to post in slightly bigger letters so they can see it since their vision's blurred from chemo, and adjusting their computer's not easy since it's a struggle to even stay up for more than a few hours a day.

So why not use normal sized text when multiple people on the first page ask you to?

Instead you call one individual "dude" seamingly oblivious to the fact that many perceive that term to be quite rude. When another user tries to point that out to you, you blast them for punctuation. You dont play well with others, do you?

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

So why not use normal sized text when multiple people on the first page ask you to?

Instead you call one individual "dude" seamingly oblivious to the fact that many perceive that term to be quite rude. When another user tries to point that out to you, you blast them for punctuation. You dont play well with others, do you?

Are you joking? Take a look at this thread, then take a look at yourself. Goodnight.

[phampau]

For my daily watch, it must have a date as i look at it multiple times a day to write down the date.

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Are you joking? Take a look at this thread, then take a look at yourself. Goodnight.

[threemonkeys]

I had a no-date Air King I used for years and always had a regret that I did not buy a watch with a date. Now that I have one with my GMT, I can never go without one. I'm getting too absent-minded to ever remember today's date (it's always changing and that screws me up).

[dooder202]

Originally Posted by usbzoso

i don't own a single non-date watch and will never buy one in the future

+1.

I love the explorer. I think it is gorgeous, I would have one today if it had the date. I need a date on my watch, it just seems unnecessary not to have a date.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Johny

Time Really Orders Long Lunches.

jake... help me out with my CAPITALISATION ON THIS ONE WILL YOU OH GRAMMAR MONITOR

[usbzoso]

this thread turned ugly fairly quickly ... i am out of here

[esm]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Thanks...I'm actually a 36 year old watchmaker who's never worn glasses a day in his life. I can read your yellow text from 6 feet away. I have (had) two friends,

not too be rude or anything..... are/(was) your friend(s) TRF member(s)?

if not, why did you have to increase the size of your posts? surely you are able to tell which forum you are making post(s)/reply(ies) to.

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by Jake B

Yeah..That's what I was wondering about. "date dependence"

Then why arent you "time dependent" wearing a watch. There are other places you could look for time

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by esm

not too be rude or anything..... are/(was) your friend(s) TRF member(s)?

if not, why did you have to increase the size of your posts? surely you are able to tell which forum you are making post(s)/reply(ies) to.

I'm wondering if it is safe to assume that this trend will continue...

[esm]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

I'm wondering if it is safe to assume that this trend will continue...

looks like Hong Kong is a popular destination of late, therefore i think it is safe to assume that this tread will continue.....

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by esm

looks like Hong Kong is a popular destination of late, therefore i think it is safe to assume that this tread will continue.....

How do you set the date on a 5513?

[esm]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

How do you set the date on a 5513?

easy - get a bunch of these post it notes and stick on the 5513. problem solved.

[MonBK]

[QUOTE=esm;2463825]easy - get a bunch of these post it notes and stick on the 5513. problem solved.

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