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D O C · 25 August 2010, 10:08 AM

Help me appreciate the allure of the no date Rolex watch. I always seen posts admiring the no date or wishes lists that include the no date.

I don't know....to me it seems the date and that great big cyclops staring back at me was part of the allure of having a Rolex watch. I love the cyclops and my date. I mean I love the size and look of the DSSW (I'm a big guy 6'3" 290) and I think it would go great on my wrist, but the fact that it doesn't have the cyclops automatically disqualifies it for me.

Help me understand this...

sleddog · 25 August 2010, 10:14 AM

Many different reasons for each and every owner...
For me it's the simplicity!!

2005rivers · 25 August 2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Many different reasons for each and every owner...
For me it's the simplicity!!

x2 nailed it, I do like having a date feature, But I want a sub nd so bad, the simplicity is what draws me to it

carlhaluss · 25 August 2010, 11:24 AM

Beautiful, simple and uncluttered:

I have to admit I have never been a big fan of the Cyclops. Until now. For some reason, when they came out with the new Sub-C, it changed everything for me. Maybe it's the proportion, I don't know, but I am loving the date with the Cyclops on this model. It has also been lately that I admit to missing the date function, especially at work.
I can't find a thing wrong with the new Sub. It changes a lot of things for me.

Cheers,
Carl

Dr. Robert · 25 August 2010, 10:16 AM

I am a big fan of the cyclops...I dig the cyclops...makes it easier for my old eyes to see the date!
But it's good to have some Rolexes without a date....daytona, sub, explorer, oyster perp. no date.....terrific timepieces.

mjm800 · 25 August 2010, 10:17 AM

My next watch will without a doubt be an older (early-mid 90's would be nice) no date 16040.

I love the clean uncluttered look.

nauticajoe · 25 August 2010, 10:26 AM

You need to try both on. See what makes you smile.

Good Luck!

FLB03TT · 25 August 2010, 10:50 AM

The No Date is SO CLEAN a look, particularly the the Non COSC version pictured above. As a fellow big guy, I have a 7 3/4+ inch wrist, it can look a little small. Just today I tried on a bunch of different sport models including a DSSD. While very impressive and size appropriate on my wrist it is simply HUGE and VERY HEAVY. I just couldn't see myself being comfortable with it, long term. I've got a GMT II w/ Pepsi and Coke bezels. They wear a little larger than the No Date or Date model Subs and i think they are a great alternative to the DSSD or No Date/Date models.

fc3s2k · 25 August 2010, 10:55 AM

CLASSIC!!!

Speed · 25 August 2010, 10:58 AM

Just set the time and run!!

Dr. Robert · 25 August 2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Just set the time and run!!

Genius!

The best reason I've read!

ObscureLight · 25 August 2010, 11:03 AM

IMG_0169 by ObscureLight00, on Flickr

Speed · 25 August 2010, 11:05 AM

Just set the time and run!!

sleddog · 25 August 2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Just set the time and run!!

Love it Bill!!!..The new slogan for the 14060..

Dan2010 · 25 August 2010, 11:29 AM

It's simple and uncluttered. Plus, it is closes to the original Sub. It is a classic. I'm 6'2 240 lbs and it looked good on me. It wasn't too small. It's just a bad ass simple rugged tough watch.

Zed Homme · 25 August 2010, 12:09 PM

I agree about the cyclops and the date, in fact I probably check my watch as often for the date as the time. On e flip side, I love the symmetrical simplicity of my 14060. The lack of a date makes it more legible too, a big bonus on a dive watch. In fact, the 14060 has replaced my SD as my go to diving watch.

Tools · 25 August 2010, 12:40 PM

Some watches are just true classics.........

........ Showing off a cyclops on your wrist isn't always what it's all about....

Daytona.......... Nope

Sub.............. Nope

Sea Dweller....... Nope

Original Explorer.........Nope

Original Air King........ Nope

Or anything earlier than the mid-fifties................. Nope.........

..........

Frogman4me · 25 August 2010, 01:34 PM

To the purist its the closest to the original sub....the date came after

25 August 2010, 10:08 AM	#1
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	Help me appreciate the no date... Help me appreciate the allure of the no date Rolex watch. I always seen posts admiring the no date or wishes lists that include the no date. I don't know....to me it seems the date and that great big cyclops staring back at me was part of the allure of having a Rolex watch. I love the cyclops and my date. I mean I love the size and look of the DSSW (I'm a big guy 6'3" 290) and I think it would go great on my wrist, but the fact that it doesn't have the cyclops automatically disqualifies it for me. Help me understand this...

25 August 2010, 10:14 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Many different reasons for each and every owner... For me it's the simplicity!! Attached Images __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

25 August 2010, 11:24 AM	#4
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Beautiful, simple and uncluttered: I have to admit I have never been a big fan of the Cyclops. Until now. For some reason, when they came out with the new Sub-C, it changed everything for me. Maybe it's the proportion, I don't know, but I am loving the date with the Cyclops on this model. It has also been lately that I admit to missing the date function, especially at work. I can't find a thing wrong with the new Sub. It changes a lot of things for me. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

25 August 2010, 10:16 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I am a big fan of the cyclops...I dig the cyclops...makes it easier for my old eyes to see the date! But it's good to have some Rolexes without a date....daytona, sub, explorer, oyster perp. no date.....terrific timepieces. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 August 2010, 10:17 AM	#6
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	My next watch will without a doubt be an older (early-mid 90's would be nice) no date 16040. I love the clean uncluttered look. __________________

25 August 2010, 10:26 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	You need to try both on. See what makes you smile. Good Luck!

25 August 2010, 10:50 AM	#8
FLB03TT Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Franz Location: Colorado/Florida Watch: PAM, G.O., G.P. Posts: 174	The No Date is SO CLEAN a look, particularly the the Non COSC version pictured above. As a fellow big guy, I have a 7 3/4+ inch wrist, it can look a little small. Just today I tried on a bunch of different sport models including a DSSD. While very impressive and size appropriate on my wrist it is simply HUGE and VERY HEAVY. I just couldn't see myself being comfortable with it, long term. I've got a GMT II w/ Pepsi and Coke bezels. They wear a little larger than the No Date or Date model Subs and i think they are a great alternative to the DSSD or No Date/Date models.

25 August 2010, 10:55 AM	#9
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	CLASSIC!!!

25 August 2010, 10:58 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Just set the time and run!!

25 August 2010, 11:03 AM	#12
ObscureLight "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC Watch: Holy Trinity Posts: 407	IMG_0169 by ObscureLight00, on Flickr

25 August 2010, 11:05 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Just set the time and run!!

25 August 2010, 11:29 AM	#15
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	It's simple and uncluttered. Plus, it is closes to the original Sub. It is a classic. I'm 6'2 240 lbs and it looked good on me. It wasn't too small. It's just a bad ass simple rugged tough watch.

25 August 2010, 12:09 PM	#16
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I agree about the cyclops and the date, in fact I probably check my watch as often for the date as the time. On e flip side, I love the symmetrical simplicity of my 14060. The lack of a date makes it more legible too, a big bonus on a dive watch. In fact, the 14060 has replaced my SD as my go to diving watch.

25 August 2010, 12:40 PM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Some watches are just true classics......... ........ Showing off a cyclops on your wrist isn't always what it's all about.... Daytona.......... Nope Sub.............. Nope Sea Dweller....... Nope Original Explorer.........Nope Original Air King........ Nope Or anything earlier than the mid-fifties................. Nope......... .......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 August 2010, 01:34 PM	#18
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	To the purist its the closest to the original sub....the date came after

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