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metallic · 26 January 2025, 11:45 PM

ND Sub is essentially the "perfect" watch design. The Sub is such a ubiquitous watch, the No Date is slightly less common so that's a plus.

I would base it on your needs. How often do you need to know the date? I personally do not need to know the date number all that often.

AF_Rob · 27 January 2025, 12:05 AM

Depends. If you plan to add more later, I'd get a no-date. If this is going to be your "one and only", I'd get the date version.

That was my logic when I made my first Rolex purchase back in '12. I went with a ND knowing I was going to add a polar ExII eventually. That decision has survived a couple collection purges.

travisb · 27 January 2025, 12:08 AM

If going Sub Date, LV is the one.
Otherwise, 124060 all day.

GST15 · 27 January 2025, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

If you think it will be one and only, get the date. If the first of many which you will add a date option, then no date.

I think this is good advice. I was offered my choice, I chose the no date because I had a GMT, YM40, and many other date watches in the collection.

Jackie Daytona · 27 January 2025, 12:53 AM

I prefer the no date aesthetic more, but honestly it drives me crazy not having a date function after having one on my watches as far as I can recall. 16600 for me. I really like the date function with no cyclops.

JRell · 27 January 2025, 02:04 AM

I would also add see what your AD can get you in a realistic time frame. The date apparently is more requested, but Rolex makes less no dates. I read that they actually make more LVs than no dates.

David5807 · 27 January 2025, 02:35 AM

Both great choices. I think it comes down to whether or not you prefer a Sub with some color or are going for the all black.

swils8610 · 27 January 2025, 03:42 AM

For me I’ve got to have the date. Any watch without a date is a deal breaker for me.

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spinnaker226 · 27 January 2025, 03:48 AM

i prefer my no date, but i would get a Sub Date if i were to only have one watch.

BBRAYS · 27 January 2025, 05:35 AM

It all depends on what you really love, for something complete, I will go with date, but for a first watch I will go with ND. And again what is your AD wiling to offer you.

Flint · 27 January 2025, 07:13 PM

No Date

SVH · 28 January 2025, 12:29 AM

I like the symmetry of the no date. never used the date function on any watch. can you imagine yourself wondering what's today, and looking at your watch?

Stan Cooper · 28 January 2025, 12:59 AM

Date for me.

worldofoyster · 28 January 2025, 02:57 AM

prefer the ND, but if that's your only rolex, get a date

Flipmarine2k · 28 January 2025, 03:14 AM

In a collection, Sub. One and done, Sub-date

Shadow Play · 28 January 2025, 07:43 AM

No date. The only watch Rolex only has in their catalogue that is only offered in one material, dial and bezel colour.

georgekart · 28 January 2025, 09:01 AM

The ND looks cleaner. That being said, I personally check the date more often than the time, so I'd have to go for the date.

nighthawk77 · 28 January 2025, 09:06 AM

I went with date

I’ve got a few ‘no date’ watches and find them just fine, but the Sub is probably my most worn daily and I find the date function useful.

WatchTimes · 29 January 2025, 06:25 AM

I used to only buy watches with a date.
The past couple of years 90% of my purchases have been ND
I like the cleaner simple dial of a ND.
You can't go wrong with either.

Texex · 29 January 2025, 07:47 AM

I prefer the no date but I have several watches with a date. I like the look of the no date but the functionality of the date. I think the date might be the safest choice as your first.

rmagoo57 · 29 January 2025, 08:09 AM

If you're cool, you get the....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBUPmIGNDc

Guppydriver · 29 January 2025, 08:15 AM

No date for a black Sub!! 124060 is flawless.

If you want to add a date, (as mentioned previously) get an LV!

racerx · 29 January 2025, 08:18 AM

I chose no date.

haiovyshynr1 · 29 January 2025, 08:25 AM

No Date for me

subprimero · 31 January 2025, 06:29 AM

Since this will be your "first" Rolex, buy the Sub not the Sub date. Add Rolex references with a date complication in your future purchases.

Ryanonarcher · 31 January 2025, 06:51 AM

I'd suggest the SD4k, 116600. You get best of both worlds.

Burg1 · 31 January 2025, 11:31 AM

One more for no date... if you have another professional series with a date

OG1982 · 31 January 2025, 08:21 PM

I voted with my feet…

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mato123 · 31 January 2025, 08:32 PM

Cyclops = Rolex. Rolex without cyclops is like mayonnaise without fat.

mato123 · 31 January 2025, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVH

never used the date function on any watch. can you imagine yourself wondering what's today, and looking at your watch?

It happens to me all the time.

27 January 2025, 12:53 AM	#35
Jackie Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,765	I prefer the no date aesthetic more, but honestly it drives me crazy not having a date function after having one on my watches as far as I can recall. 16600 for me. I really like the date function with no cyclops. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

27 January 2025, 02:04 AM	#36
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,238	I would also add see what your AD can get you in a realistic time frame. The date apparently is more requested, but Rolex makes less no dates. I read that they actually make more LVs than no dates. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

28 January 2025, 12:59 AM	#43
Stan Cooper 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,981	Date for me. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

28 January 2025, 03:14 AM	#45
Flipmarine2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: US Posts: 157	In a collection, Sub. One and done, Sub-date __________________ 👑: 16750 GMT Master, 16710-GMT Master II, 116710- Batman 16622- Yachtmaster, 18038 Day-Date, 116000 OP Red Grape, 126000 OP Green, 16570 Explorer II Polar, 216570 Exp II- Black, 124060 Submariner, 16610LV Kermit, 116523 White Panda Racing Dial, 126234 DJ jubilee fluted blue motif, 326934 Blue skydweller, Omega SMPc Tokyo, Speedy 3861 White Dial. Cartier: WSSA0037 Santos ADLC Grey, GS Red Kitana

28 January 2025, 09:06 AM	#48
nighthawk77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Posts: 1,171	Date or no date…. I went with date I’ve got a few ‘no date’ watches and find them just fine, but the Sub is probably my most worn daily and I find the date function useful.

26 January 2025, 11:45 PM	#31
metallic "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: USA Posts: 311	ND Sub is essentially the "perfect" watch design. The Sub is such a ubiquitous watch, the No Date is slightly less common so that's a plus. I would base it on your needs. How often do you need to know the date? I personally do not need to know the date number all that often.

27 January 2025, 12:05 AM	#32
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,694	Depends. If you plan to add more later, I'd get a no-date. If this is going to be your "one and only", I'd get the date version. That was my logic when I made my first Rolex purchase back in '12. I went with a ND knowing I was going to add a polar ExII eventually. That decision has survived a couple collection purges.

27 January 2025, 12:08 AM	#33
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,768	If going Sub Date, LV is the one. Otherwise, 124060 all day.

27 January 2025, 02:35 AM	#37
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,745	Both great choices. I think it comes down to whether or not you prefer a Sub with some color or are going for the all black.

27 January 2025, 03:42 AM	#38
swils8610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,268	For me I’ve got to have the date. Any watch without a date is a deal breaker for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 January 2025, 03:48 AM	#39
spinnaker226 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 31	i prefer my no date, but i would get a Sub Date if i were to only have one watch.

27 January 2025, 05:35 AM	#40
BBRAYS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: USA Posts: 74	It all depends on what you really love, for something complete, I will go with date, but for a first watch I will go with ND. And again what is your AD wiling to offer you.

27 January 2025, 07:13 PM	#41
Flint "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: UK Posts: 324	No Date

28 January 2025, 12:29 AM	#42
SVH "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 149	I like the symmetry of the no date. never used the date function on any watch. can you imagine yourself wondering what's today, and looking at your watch?

28 January 2025, 02:57 AM	#44
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,485	prefer the ND, but if that's your only rolex, get a date

28 January 2025, 07:43 AM	#46
Shadow Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 686	No date. The only watch Rolex only has in their catalogue that is only offered in one material, dial and bezel colour.

28 January 2025, 09:01 AM	#47
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,704	The ND looks cleaner. That being said, I personally check the date more often than the time, so I'd have to go for the date.

29 January 2025, 06:25 AM	#49
WatchTimes 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,843	I used to only buy watches with a date. The past couple of years 90% of my purchases have been ND I like the cleaner simple dial of a ND. You can't go wrong with either. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

29 January 2025, 07:47 AM	#50
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 799	I prefer the no date but I have several watches with a date. I like the look of the no date but the functionality of the date. I think the date might be the safest choice as your first. __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue, GMT II VTNR, Datejust 41 Azurro, Datejust 1601.

29 January 2025, 08:09 AM	#51
rmagoo57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,617	If you're cool, you get the.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBUPmIGNDc

29 January 2025, 08:15 AM	#52
Guppydriver 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,325	No date for a black Sub!! 124060 is flawless. If you want to add a date, (as mentioned previously) get an LV!

29 January 2025, 08:18 AM	#53
racerx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SC Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 288	I chose no date.

29 January 2025, 08:25 AM	#54
haiovyshynr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Florida Posts: 54	No Date for me

31 January 2025, 06:29 AM	#55
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,439	Since this will be your "first" Rolex, buy the Sub not the Sub date. Add Rolex references with a date complication in your future purchases.

31 January 2025, 06:51 AM	#56
Ryanonarcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: outside Posts: 77	I'd suggest the SD4k, 116600. You get best of both worlds.

31 January 2025, 11:31 AM	#57
Burg1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Saint Petersburg Posts: 4	One more for no date... if you have another professional series with a date

31 January 2025, 08:21 PM	#58
OG1982 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub41 OP36 & DJ36 Posts: 2,152	I voted with my feet… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2025, 08:32 PM	#59
mato123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: current life Posts: 121	Cyclops = Rolex. Rolex without cyclops is like mayonnaise without fat.

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