Sub date vs no-date

[dmash]

Originally Posted by xrole

If wear multiple watches per week and the power runs dry between wears then a date quickly becomes the most annoying and inconvenient complication to to own. I strongly prefer no date on all my watches, the cyclops is so ugly. A Sky Dweller would look so much better without the cyclops.

I tried to tell myself this wasn’t annoying for so long, but it really is (the date, if power runs out). Starting to appreciate no date everything, more and more for the better symmetry and ease of use.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by dmash

I tried to tell myself this wasn’t annoying for so long, but it really is (the date, if power runs out). Starting to appreciate no date everything, more and more for the better symmetry and ease of use.

Having multiple watches with the date function compounds the problem. It does get annoying after a while. If I’m in a hurry, and I see a bunch of watches not running, I grab a watch without the date function. I’m seriously considering a winder because of this.


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[brandrea]

No date it’s the GOAT in my opinion

[Yobber76]

I prefer having a date function on my watches.

[1clubman]

Sub (no date)

[Harry-57]

I prefer a date on a Sub. If you don't want one or need one you have that option. Choice is good. I see where you are coming from: I have a BB Heritage and to me it looks perfect. In my eyes a date would spoil it.

[60sec]

Thanks all. I have a Batgirl and a Daytona, so I do have a Rolex with a date and without. I really don’t miss the date when I wear the Daytona. I also find it annoying to reset the date and often don’t even bother when I put on the GMT. With all that said, I like the simplicity and symmetry of the no date sub, but I am so used to the cyclops on the submariner that without it I almost feel like something is missing—a face without a nose. That is my dilemma. I appreciate all your opinions.


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[xrole]

Originally Posted by dmash

I tried to tell myself this wasn’t annoying for so long, but it really is (the date, if power runs out). Starting to appreciate no date everything, more and more for the better symmetry and ease of use.

Yup, it seems like such a small thing, changing the date, but like many of life's little inconveniences it becomes a bugbear over time.

For an example of the perfect data check out the Tudor Pelagos OG... the date window literally looks like a dial marker so even if you don't change it you will never notice.

[TruthBalance]

The Original Sub, no date. Love the symmetry without the date/cyclops clutter.

[EL Diablo]

My first Rolex was a no date Sub.
Love the clean look.

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by 60sec

Hi guys. Looking for some help. I have no need for a date on my watch so just asking purely on esthetics and resale is not important. Which do you prefer, Sub date or no-date? I’m having a hard time decided and curious to hear some different lines of reasoning. Thanks!

You've answered your own question above in bold. And as far as aesthetics - the Submariner is perfect symmetry.