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bfleischer · 27 June 2010, 02:36 PM

Nope not a beautiful woman to take out but an actual time piece that tells you the date .

You see I just don't get this . My friend loves everything about the Milgauss EXCEPT the fact it has no date . So he decided not to get it. I don't know about everybody else but I just cant understand why that is such a necessity in this day and age let alone a deal breaker. My cell phone is ALWAYS on me It has the date, my computer is always on it tells me the date , my local newspaper that I get every morning even has the date on it , if my watch didn't have the date I am pretty sure I could even ask the person next to me "hey buddy do you have the date "

I mean if I loved everything about a watch the looks, feel , quality etc but it couldn't tell me the date that wouldn't stop me from getting it (if I could afford it ) . I don't know maybe it's me but I just don't get it lol.

hhh007 · 27 June 2010, 02:45 PM

I like the date function because I never seem to know the date when writing a check or filling out a bank deposit form.

bfleischer · 27 June 2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hhh007

I like the date function because I never seem to know the date when writing a check or filling out a bank deposit form.

Yea that happens to me to. Even more reason not to have it !!!

tgoose1 · 27 June 2010, 02:55 PM

I like having the date feature, but don't care for the cyclops on Rolex sport watches.

BDSmith · 27 June 2010, 03:03 PM

Nice Palm Pilot Tools!

As far as the date goes, I feel the watch is incomplete without it. When I don't see the date I feel as though the watch is cheap. Plus, a Rolex HAS to have the cyclops. ;)

Would I make an except for the Milgauss? Of course, but the price would have to be right on it.

sakuraba · 27 June 2010, 02:46 PM

I hardly ever need the date, but found it iconic to see the cyclops on my Rolex. For the Milgauss, I would make an exception.

Tools · 27 June 2010, 02:52 PM

I've never understood the reasoning either...........

However, it's good to have a back-up plan.......

sakuraba · 27 June 2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I've never understood the reasoning either...........

However, it's good to have a back-up plan.......

Works most of the time, Larry, but today is the 26th!

Mockingbird · 28 June 2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

Works most of the time, Larry, but today is the 26th!

27th over here!

MoonDogJerry · 28 June 2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

27th over here!

That is the beauty of the hand date. You just add or subtract to get today’s date.

figbo · 28 June 2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

I hardly ever need the date, but found it iconic to see the cyclops on my Rolex. For the Milgauss, I would make an exception.

I have to see the date,otherwise I'll forget what day it is!!

Safetrends · 28 June 2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by figbo

I have to see the date,otherwise I'll forget what day it is!!

Just like me CRS.

TRW · 28 June 2010, 12:12 PM

I love the date function on my watch.I am asked the date probably 5 times a day and always look to the wrist.sad thing is,I can't read the date without putting my reading glasses on.

Boopie · 28 June 2010, 01:48 PM

Yes!

My Rolex is the first watch I've owned with a date on it. I never thought I'd need it, but I have come to rely on it. I look at it countless times each day, particularly because I need to sign and date many documents each day.

bfleischer · 27 June 2010, 02:54 PM

LMFAO Thats great . See now someones thinking !! lol

Rippin · 27 June 2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bfleischer

My cell phone is ALWAYS on me It has the date, my computer is always on it tells me the date...

Well, by this reasoning we don't even need watches, because phones and computers have the time as well, and probably are more accurate

For the record, I prefer to have a date on a watch if possible.

Bullyterrier · 27 June 2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rippin

well, by this reasoning we don't even need watches, because phones and computers have the time as well, and probably are more accurate

x 2

jldc · 28 June 2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rippin

Well, by this reasoning we don't even need watches, because phones and computers have the time as well, and probably are more accurate

This^^^^

I want a watch to be functional. Otherwise, it's just a piece of jewelry.

I also write the date 40-50 times a day, so, for me and at work at least, the date is indispensable.

JBat · 27 June 2010, 03:01 PM

I use the date function on my watches just about every day, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't own a watch without one, because I would.

Jason71 · 27 June 2010, 03:49 PM

I love my no-date Rolexes

JJ Irani · 27 June 2010, 04:10 PM

Must have the date for instant reading on the watch. I don't believe in fiddling/farting around with other technological items to tell me the date, when I can have it in a nano-second on my Rolex with the flick of my wrist.

JJ

bfleischer · 27 June 2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Must have the date for instant reading on the watch. I don't believe in fiddling/farting around with other technological items to tell me the date, when I can have it in a nano-second on my Rolex with the flick of my wrist.

JJ

JJ come on I know ROLEX doesnt make a phone but it takes two secs to pull it out of your pocket and see the date . You do have a cell phone don't you !!

mpkRolex · 28 June 2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Must have the date for instant reading on the watch. I don't believe in fiddling/farting around with other technological items to tell me the date, when I can have it in a nano-second on my Rolex with the flick of my wrist.

JJ

Yea thats right

who the hell came up with a watch without a date..Calling yourself a high end watch maker (Rolex) and cant even put a date in your watch??? That is the least (complication?) you could do...

sturgeon123456 · 27 June 2010, 04:24 PM

I really enjoy having the date on my watches. I actually prefer the cyclops as well. On my non Rolex watches I miss not having the cyclops. Mind you, my vision up close is not great so it's like having reading glasses built into the watch.

TheDeuce · 27 June 2010, 04:50 PM

I'm often checking the date on my watches. If I had a dollar for every time I looked for a date when I was wearing my Daytona I'd have that platinum DDII by now.

m.

dannyp · 27 June 2010, 04:58 PM

I do like having it, but could do without it for the right watch (almost did for the Exp. I). To the OP: if your friend loves the Mil, why not the DJII with the Oyster bracelet? Close enough, IMO, and I don't really like the orange.

bfleischer · 27 June 2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

I do like having it, but could do without it for the right watch (almost did for the Exp. I). To the OP: if your friend loves the Mil, why not the DJII with the Oyster bracelet? Close enough, IMO, and I don't really like the orange.

He actually hates the DJII . We are good buddies but we definitley have different tastes . He thinks it's to big and heavy etc etc . Me well let's just say
I really really want a DJ II with the Rhodium dial blue arabics .

inLine4 · 27 June 2010, 05:10 PM

I can go either way.

dannyp · 27 June 2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by inLine4

I can go either way.

That's what she said.

bfleischer · 27 June 2010, 05:12 PM

Looks like its 50/50 so far or close to it. I am not gona lie I never find myself needing my watch for the date . Heck I dont even set it at the right date before I put it on but I see I may be in the minority lol.

Point is I guess me personally It's not a factor that would make me not purchase a watch if I liked everything about it other than it not having a date .

27 June 2010, 02:36 PM	#1
bfleischer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY,NY Watch: My Uncles CYMA Posts: 123	Do you really need a date ?? Nope not a beautiful woman to take out but an actual time piece that tells you the date . You see I just don't get this . My friend loves everything about the Milgauss EXCEPT the fact it has no date . So he decided not to get it. I don't know about everybody else but I just cant understand why that is such a necessity in this day and age let alone a deal breaker. My cell phone is ALWAYS on me It has the date, my computer is always on it tells me the date , my local newspaper that I get every morning even has the date on it , if my watch didn't have the date I am pretty sure I could even ask the person next to me "hey buddy do you have the date " I mean if I loved everything about a watch the looks, feel , quality etc but it couldn't tell me the date that wouldn't stop me from getting it (if I could afford it ) . I don't know maybe it's me but I just don't get it lol.

27 June 2010, 02:45 PM	#2
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	I like the date function because I never seem to know the date when writing a check or filling out a bank deposit form. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

27 June 2010, 02:46 PM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I hardly ever need the date, but found it iconic to see the cyclops on my Rolex. For the Milgauss, I would make an exception. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

27 June 2010, 02:52 PM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,646	I've never understood the reasoning either........... However, it's good to have a back-up plan....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 June 2010, 03:49 PM	#20
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I love my no-date Rolexes __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

27 June 2010, 02:55 PM	#4
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	I like having the date feature, but don't care for the cyclops on Rolex sport watches.

27 June 2010, 03:03 PM	#5
BDSmith Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brett Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 24	Nice Palm Pilot Tools! As far as the date goes, I feel the watch is incomplete without it. When I don't see the date I feel as though the watch is cheap. Plus, a Rolex HAS to have the cyclops. ;) Would I make an except for the Milgauss? Of course, but the price would have to be right on it.

28 June 2010, 12:12 PM	#13
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	I love the date function on my watch.I am asked the date probably 5 times a day and always look to the wrist.sad thing is,I can't read the date without putting my reading glasses on.

28 June 2010, 01:48 PM	#14
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,985	Yes! My Rolex is the first watch I've owned with a date on it. I never thought I'd need it, but I have come to rely on it. I look at it countless times each day, particularly because I need to sign and date many documents each day.

27 June 2010, 02:54 PM	#15
bfleischer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY,NY Watch: My Uncles CYMA Posts: 123	LMFAO Thats great . See now someones thinking !! lol

27 June 2010, 03:01 PM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I use the date function on my watches just about every day, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't own a watch without one, because I would.

27 June 2010, 04:10 PM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Must have the date for instant reading on the watch. I don't believe in fiddling/farting around with other technological items to tell me the date, when I can have it in a nano-second on my Rolex with the flick of my wrist. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 June 2010, 04:24 PM	#24
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I really enjoy having the date on my watches. I actually prefer the cyclops as well. On my non Rolex watches I miss not having the cyclops. Mind you, my vision up close is not great so it's like having reading glasses built into the watch.

27 June 2010, 04:50 PM	#25
TheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Winnipeg Watch: DD&YM&DaytonaOMy Posts: 294	I'm often checking the date on my watches. If I had a dollar for every time I looked for a date when I was wearing my Daytona I'd have that platinum DDII by now. m.

27 June 2010, 04:58 PM	#26
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I do like having it, but could do without it for the right watch (almost did for the Exp. I). To the OP: if your friend loves the Mil, why not the DJII with the Oyster bracelet? Close enough, IMO, and I don't really like the orange.

27 June 2010, 05:10 PM	#28
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	I can go either way. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

27 June 2010, 05:12 PM	#30
bfleischer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY,NY Watch: My Uncles CYMA Posts: 123	Looks like its 50/50 so far or close to it. I am not gona lie I never find myself needing my watch for the date . Heck I dont even set it at the right date before I put it on but I see I may be in the minority lol. Point is I guess me personally It's not a factor that would make me not purchase a watch if I liked everything about it other than it not having a date .

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