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Jack T · 13 December 2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Submariner

I am surprised no one has mentioned you can still keep track of the date on a Submariner. Just turn the bezel so the pearl is pointing to the minute mark that is the same as current date. Best of both worlds.

But then the pearl and wedge wouldn't be straight up at 12, another breach of symmetry and order

Mr Submariner · 13 December 2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

But then the pearl and wedge wouldn't be straight up at 12, another breach of symmetry and order

There is a break in symmetry and order even with the pearl at 12 oclock because there are only hash marks from 0-15 minutes instead of all the way around the bezel. If that doesn't bother you, I don't understand why moving the pearl to the minute that corresponds with the date should.

dbhickam · 13 December 2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Submariner

I am surprised no one has mentioned you can still keep track of the date on a Submariner. Just turn the bezel so the pearl is pointing to the minute mark that is the same as current date. Best of both worlds.

I've never heard of this, Thanks!

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Mr Submariner · 13 December 2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhickam

I've never heard of this, Thanks!

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up2nogood · 13 December 2013, 06:52 AM

I hate pulling out a phone in meetings to see what the date is.
Date for me!!

Rashid.bk · 13 December 2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by up2nogood

I hate pulling out a phone in meetings to see what the date is.
Date for me!!

Lol, exactly. And end up looking like a teenager checking his Facebook, does not look good in a room full of professional adults.
I do love the Submariner though, just can't afford to own it and the others I have, just to wear out of work, maybe one day.

HogwldFLTR · 25 March 2014, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by up2nogood

I hate pulling out a phone in meetings to see what the date is.
Date for me!!

Pulling up some old news...I just added a 14060 to my watch collection. I found that it called to me the first time I saw one and it never let go. I have another Rolex which is also dateless. I like it a lot also. At work I use a smart watch which is tied to my cell and also broadcasts incoming time, date, email, phone calls, texts, weather, stocks, and appointments all without a sound from my cell and without ever pulling my cell from it's holster. Many here are in professions which prize Rolexes in the work force. I'm in high tech and I can tell you for certain that a smart phone carries more interest there than a Rolex. I'm the oddball there for wearing my Rolex. My schedule is that I work alternating three and four day weeks so at least 50% of my time is away from work. I'm more than happy to wear my traditional no date Rolexes. Why was I drawn to the 14060? Maybe it was subconscious (npi) or maybe it was the purity of its looks. I don't know for certain but the pricing agrees with my perceptions. It just seems as many others have said to be a perfect Rolex. Additionally I'm a small framed person with small wrists. I've had my full of large sized watches and they don't work for me.

-Lee

V1Rotate · 13 December 2013, 07:09 AM

Here is before and after:

and after...

tomchicago · 13 December 2013, 08:09 AM

Can you wear the date version in the shower? Sorry, someone had to ask.

DamageInc.77 · 25 March 2014, 05:54 AM

The real question is why choose a Sub of any kind over a Sea-Dweller?

You get a rarer watch, date and no cyclops.

HogwldFLTR · 25 March 2014, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageInc.77

The real question is why choose a Sub of any kind over a Sea-Dweller?

You get a rarer watch, date and no cyclops.

That watch also called to me but in the end the ND won.

Jack T · 25 March 2014, 05:55 AM

The Sub ND is a vastly superior mechanism, uses rare and advanced materials and Rolex limits it's availability to only the most astute watch afficianados.

Tridor · 25 March 2014, 07:09 AM

Who said I chose a Sub over a SubC Date? I didn't. :-)

CCraft007 · 29 March 2014, 02:04 PM

Rolex 14060M simply a beauty

subjust · 29 March 2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CCraft007

Rolex 14060M simply a beauty

That black NATO tho! I have the four liner 14060M, and it will always be my favorite because it was my first.

ecsub44 · 30 March 2014, 12:02 AM

Why? Because a date function on a watch is pretty much useless.

Why not have a function on the watch to remind you of the month...the year...what planet you love on...etc.?

Robbyman · 30 March 2014, 12:24 AM

I like the bobby thing so I got the date.

FTX I · 30 March 2014, 12:29 AM

In the end its a simple decision if you need the date or not and like the cyclops or not. If you like both get both.

eeh100773 · 30 March 2014, 01:02 AM

I didn't read any of the replies yet - just jumped right to my answer. Excuse me if I'm being redundant.

The beauty and symmetry of the dial do it for me. That, and the fact that the Sub dates seem to be a lot more common.

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mimo5000 · 30 March 2014, 02:30 AM

For me the no-date Sub is the iconic model. I certainly have no problem with the date models, but I wanted to snag the no-date first.
It's the only sub they don't "mess with" no coloured bezels or gold/TT options. Just steel and black. And iconic (did I mention it's iconic??).
I love my Rolexes with dates too (ExpII and DJ). And I'll eventually add a GMT and probably a SD at some point. Maybe a red is in my future...I'd have no issues with that!
But for my first sub I only wanted a no-date version.

Sunster · 30 March 2014, 02:38 AM

All the original Subs were without a date. Also I'm not a fan of the plastic cyclops

disco stu · 30 March 2014, 02:55 AM

I work a ten day shift cycle including nights, so I never know what day it is, let alone the date. So until they make a day date version, the Sub date is the one for me! Plus the fact that I prefer the SEL's of the 16610 and love the cyclops.

dajiggalo · 30 March 2014, 07:21 AM

Hate the cyclops...

Memphis · 30 March 2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylvester

To all Submariner owners - What are your reasons for choosing your Sub over a Sub-Date?

I simply thought it looked nicer than the date version..

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personal opinion.... zero logic

CCraft007 · 7 April 2014, 09:26 AM

love the 14060M

joshuaray · 7 April 2014, 09:29 AM

I love having the date. Im one of those people that looks at his watch for the date.

HogwldFLTR · 7 April 2014, 10:42 AM

I'm a cheap neanderathal with no taste which is why I chose the no date and changed it for the hell of it. The truth is it is great to be able to make changes and have it seem like a totally different watch.

polarinda · 7 April 2014, 10:56 AM

Couldn't get used to the subdate tbh. The cyclop just doesnt work on the subs for some reason.

Starbucksboss · 7 April 2014, 12:08 PM

I prefer the date.

vman · 7 April 2014, 01:13 PM

No date==clean look.

13 December 2013, 07:09 AM	#8
V1Rotate "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: @Boston Watch: 16660 16613 16710 Posts: 278	I needed the date as I use it daily Here is before and after: and after...

25 March 2014, 05:54 AM	#10
DamageInc.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denmark Watch: UJ Alfred 40 Posts: 216	The real question is why choose a Sub of any kind over a Sea-Dweller? You get a rarer watch, date and no cyclops. __________________ Don't drink out of ornamental ponds in Tiergarten. You will get sick.

25 March 2014, 05:55 AM	#12
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	The Sub ND is a vastly superior mechanism, uses rare and advanced materials and Rolex limits it's availability to only the most astute watch afficianados. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

30 March 2014, 12:02 AM	#16
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Why? Because a date function on a watch is pretty much useless. Why not have a function on the watch to remind you of the month...the year...what planet you love on...etc.? __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

30 March 2014, 01:02 AM	#19
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	I didn't read any of the replies yet - just jumped right to my answer. Excuse me if I'm being redundant. The beauty and symmetry of the dial do it for me. That, and the fact that the Sub dates seem to be a lot more common. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

13 December 2013, 06:52 AM	#5
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I hate pulling out a phone in meetings to see what the date is. Date for me!!

13 December 2013, 08:09 AM	#9
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Can you wear the date version in the shower? Sorry, someone had to ask.

25 March 2014, 07:09 AM	#13
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Who said I chose a Sub over a SubC Date? I didn't. :-)

29 March 2014, 02:04 PM	#14
CCraft007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 72	Rolex 14060M simply a beauty

30 March 2014, 12:24 AM	#17
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	I like the bobby thing so I got the date.

30 March 2014, 12:29 AM	#18
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	In the end its a simple decision if you need the date or not and like the cyclops or not. If you like both get both.

30 March 2014, 02:30 AM	#20
mimo5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Watch: all of them Posts: 653	Submariner Owners: Why choose Sub over Sub-Date? For me the no-date Sub is the iconic model. I certainly have no problem with the date models, but I wanted to snag the no-date first. It's the only sub they don't "mess with" no coloured bezels or gold/TT options. Just steel and black. And iconic (did I mention it's iconic??). I love my Rolexes with dates too (ExpII and DJ). And I'll eventually add a GMT and probably a SD at some point. Maybe a red is in my future...I'd have no issues with that! But for my first sub I only wanted a no-date version.

30 March 2014, 02:38 AM	#21
Sunster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 169	All the original Subs were without a date. Also I'm not a fan of the plastic cyclops __________________ Current line up: Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Tudor Black Bay ETA

30 March 2014, 02:55 AM	#22
disco stu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 87	I work a ten day shift cycle including nights, so I never know what day it is, let alone the date. So until they make a day date version, the Sub date is the one for me! Plus the fact that I prefer the SEL's of the 16610 and love the cyclops.

30 March 2014, 07:21 AM	#23
dajiggalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta area Watch: anything 36mm Posts: 134	Hate the cyclops...

7 April 2014, 09:26 AM	#25
CCraft007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 72	love the 14060M

7 April 2014, 09:29 AM	#26
joshuaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Corpus Christi,TX Watch: Sub / Planet Ocean Posts: 184	I love having the date. Im one of those people that looks at his watch for the date. __________________ Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea!

7 April 2014, 10:42 AM	#27
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: 33,695	I'm a cheap neanderathal with no taste which is why I chose the no date and changed it for the hell of it. The truth is it is great to be able to make changes and have it seem like a totally different watch. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 April 2014, 10:56 AM	#28
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Couldn't get used to the subdate tbh. The cyclop just doesnt work on the subs for some reason.

7 April 2014, 12:08 PM	#29
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	I prefer the date.

7 April 2014, 01:13 PM	#30
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	No date==clean look.

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