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rollee1 · 29 April 2015, 02:46 PM

My watch buddy from Hong Kong uses the stopwatch hand of the chronograph to indicate the date on his Daytona.
A second on the dial reads the date

Some of you may have been using this all along, but I learned something new.

I lost a LARGE pint

to him tonight

IT Nerd · 29 April 2015, 02:53 PM

Explain?

JRolex · 29 April 2015, 03:09 PM

I guess you're still drinking...?

rollee1 · 29 April 2015, 03:18 PM

Each minute index is 1 second on the stop watch.
By moving the stop watch 1 second shows the corresponding index as the date.
For example:
When the stopwatch hand is at 4 seconds, stop it. That's the 4th.
Advance a second a day and go from there.

You can also use the sub dial at 3 o'clock, that will be a minute of the stop watch for the date.
If you like, the 9 o'clock sub dial can also show the month.

rollee1 · 30 April 2015, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Awesome!

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What date is it when it gets to 32?[/QUOTE]

You don't really, since it's manual flyback at 30/31.

Chadridv · 27 June 2024, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JRolex

I guess you're still drinking...?

DCheeta · 29 April 2015, 03:25 PM

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Brian Page · 29 April 2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Cool Daytona Hack! - Thanks

Rolex time is money · 29 April 2015, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Im using the bezel on my Sub to indicate the months for awhile now

watchwatcher · 30 April 2015, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

That is too cool...learned something today.

Calatrava r · 15 April 2024, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Neat. Thanks

Solo118 · 16 April 2024, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

I've been doing this one forever, best hack ever!

Old Expat Beast · 29 April 2015, 03:36 PM

Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

second time · 29 April 2015, 04:34 PM

I use my GMT's bezel to indicate the day. Triangle at 12 o'clock is Sunday, 1 is Monday etc

tkerrmd · 30 April 2015, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

agree, set up on that watch is perfect!

Actor07 · 15 April 2024, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

agree, set up on that watch is perfect!

THC? Unfamiliar with that acronym in a watch context. In other contexts.....lol

77T · 15 April 2024, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Actor07

THC? Unfamiliar with that acronym in a watch context. In other contexts.....lol

Tudor Heritage Chrono

In context to the old thread, it displays the date at 6 o'clock.

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Dan Pierce · 27 June 2024, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

Bingo, Adam!

dP

nnigel46 · 30 April 2015, 03:22 AM

cool to know

landroverking · 30 April 2015, 04:00 AM

Waste of a chronograph!

roverman318 · 1 May 2015, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Waste of a chronograph!

Funny you should mention that. How many of you guys actually use the chronograph for its intended purpose?

tkerrmd · 30 April 2015, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

My watch buddy from Hong Kong uses the stopwatch hand of the chronograph to indicate the date on his Daytona.
A second on the dial reads the date

Some of you may have been using this all along, but I learned something new.

I lost a LARGE pint

to him tonight

good idea, I just use my iPhone

madsitalia · 15 April 2024, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

good idea, I just use my iPhone

Do you also see the time on your phone? 😜

Robf52 · 27 June 2024, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Good idea, i just use my iphone

+1.

dysondiver · 30 April 2015, 04:02 AM

at least its a use for a chrono

Tools · 30 April 2015, 04:28 AM

This is a whole lot easier..

IT Nerd · 30 April 2015, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

This is a whole lot easier..

!!!!

997.2 · 1 May 2015, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

This is a whole lot easier..

Am I doing this right?

mrlube1151001 · 15 April 2024, 01:18 PM

I better use my I phone.

jb335 · 15 April 2024, 02:25 PM

I would find it much easier to remember the date then to squint and try and figure out exactly where that chrono hand is.

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29 April 2015, 02:46 PM	#1
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	The Rolex Daytona has a date function My watch buddy from Hong Kong uses the stopwatch hand of the chronograph to indicate the date on his Daytona. A second on the dial reads the date Some of you may have been using this all along, but I learned something new. I lost a LARGE pint to him tonight __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

29 April 2015, 03:18 PM	#4
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Each minute index is 1 second on the stop watch. By moving the stop watch 1 second shows the corresponding index as the date. For example: When the stopwatch hand is at 4 seconds, stop it. That's the 4th. Advance a second a day and go from there. You can also use the sub dial at 3 o'clock, that will be a minute of the stop watch for the date. If you like, the 9 o'clock sub dial can also show the month. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

29 April 2015, 04:34 PM	#14
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	I use my GMT's bezel to indicate the day. Triangle at 12 o'clock is Sunday, 1 is Monday etc __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

30 April 2015, 04:28 AM	#26
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,270	This is a whole lot easier.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 April 2015, 02:53 PM	#2
IT Nerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	Explain?

29 April 2015, 03:09 PM	#3
JRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: J. Location: CA & HI. Watch: Not enough. Posts: 210	I guess you're still drinking...?

29 April 2015, 03:25 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date. Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

29 April 2015, 03:36 PM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,525	Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

30 April 2015, 03:22 AM	#19
nnigel46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Nig Location: nyc/nj Watch: Me do my thing Posts: 162	cool to know

30 April 2015, 04:00 AM	#20
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Waste of a chronograph!

30 April 2015, 04:02 AM	#25
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	at least its a use for a chrono

15 April 2024, 01:18 PM	#29
mrlube1151001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Real Name: Mani Location: Pickering canada Watch: DJ 41 TT sub Posts: 429	I better use my I phone.

15 April 2024, 02:25 PM	#30
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,069	I would find it much easier to remember the date then to squint and try and figure out exactly where that chrono hand is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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