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TheVTCGuy · 28 June 2010, 11:08 AM

Yes, I REALLY need a date....

Oh.. on my watch too.

mpkRolex · 28 June 2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bfleischer

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.

I prefer to have a date feature on my watch. Although you could get date and time ...yes time as well on the cell phone

So why the heck do you need a watch?

But that is how I have always seen a watch. I never had a watch without a date except my latest Daytona..And that might me the reason it does not get as much wrist time.

Safetrends · 28 June 2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Yes, I REALLY need a date....

Oh.. on my watch too.

I knew Paul had to chime in about his blind date the other night.

flathead59 · 28 June 2010, 11:23 AM

Yep, the Railmaster and one Speedy Pro are gone, and the other Speedy Pro will be on the block soon, simply because I want the date function. Great watches, no complaints about function at all. But, the date is something I personally have to have. For a while I was all about the gadget watches. Temperature, compass, etc. Once I started looking at "quality" watches, and bought several that I ended up flipping, I learned a couple basic but very important things about my personal requirements. I want a watch that has: Black dial (tried a white dial that looked great in the ad, but never looked right to me on my wrist), Case size of approximately 40mm, Date function, and a good bracelet. When I first started with "good" watches I was enamored of chronographs, but I've leaned away from them in favor of the GMT. In a 40mm watch, in my opinion, the chrono function and date end up filling the dial, plus I really like having the multiple time zone function more than I liked the chrono. Do I need those things? Nope. Do I appreciate them enough to ensure they are on my watches? Yep. To each his own, but that's the way I flip my cakes.

Mark

Chipmunk · 28 June 2010, 11:31 AM

I like the date feature on my watch............it almost is a requirement.

scl6118 · 28 June 2010, 11:33 AM

I prefer a date function!

Mrdi · 28 June 2010, 11:34 AM

A good date is hard to find.
Especially on Saturday night.
If you choose to have a date make sure it is appropriately mannered.
Also check for monetary viability.

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...

Safetrends · 28 June 2010, 11:43 AM

I never liked a watch without a date until I fell in love with this one, a 5513 with Spider webbing a true grail watch for me. Mine is in the watch repair shop and this is a photo I had in my computer for comparison.

Paul88 · 28 June 2010, 11:49 AM

I don't care much about it.

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.

ersnyder · 28 June 2010, 01:55 PM

I like to have a date on the watch that I can instantly look at instead of cell phone, newspaper, or computer. BUT, that didn't keep me from getting the GV. And, yes, I do love the lightning bolt second hand!

oneillba · 28 June 2010, 01:56 PM

I look at my date every day! I love the cyclops. To me it says, Rolex!

bfleischer · 28 June 2010, 02:58 PM

Gents

I get that many of you WANT a date preferably 34 24 36 but when it comes to a watch would that be a DEAL breaker ? Would you not get the watch ? Me personally a watch is also a piece of art so to speak . I am not afraid to admit I have bought watches based entirely on the look and they had no function what so ever but I loved the way it looked etc.

So for those of you that said you prefer a date would that also mean you wouldn't purchase a watch without one no matter what ?

Reason I ask is my buddy has read the thread and keeps saying see told you so than I keep showing him pics of the Millgaus and Milgauss GV . Than he remains silent ;)

HFLO · 28 June 2010, 03:08 PM

Date? YES !!!

Joey_V · 28 June 2010, 04:02 PM

For work, I need a date so I stick with my Sub. For days off and weekends off, I don't need a date so my 2nd and 3rd watches don't have dates (GV and Daytona).

htc8p · 28 June 2010, 04:24 PM

yes! to the movies and dinner especially fun if its on her

petespendthrift · 28 June 2010, 05:46 PM

There is no chance that I would buy a watch that did not feature the date. I never know what day it is and neither it seems does anyone I work with - those with aged eyesight who have the wrong glasses on (and therefore can't read their own watches) ask me for it about three times a day as well. My mobile phone frequently has to be switched off (and when on, is just not as convenient as the tilt of my wrist), I don't work in an office - so no computer and I regularly check and fill out dated paperwork.

I use the GMT hand all the time as well but have no need for a chronograph. I can understand why some people don't need the date feature but it is slightly lacking in imagination for them to not realise why the choice of both should be available (particularly on the Professional models).

28 June 2010, 11:31 AM	#65
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I like the date feature on my watch............it almost is a requirement. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

28 June 2010, 11:33 AM	#66
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	I prefer a date function! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

28 June 2010, 01:56 PM	#76
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I look at my date every day! I love the cyclops. To me it says, Rolex! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

28 June 2010, 03:08 PM	#78
HFLO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: 1803 DD Posts: 377	Date? YES !!! __________________ time is what a clock measures . . . especially ROLEX !

28 June 2010, 04:02 PM	#79
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	For work, I need a date so I stick with my Sub. For days off and weekends off, I don't need a date so my 2nd and 3rd watches don't have dates (GV and Daytona). __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

28 June 2010, 11:08 AM	#61
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Yes, I REALLY need a date.... Oh.. on my watch too.

28 June 2010, 11:23 AM	#64
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	Yep, the Railmaster and one Speedy Pro are gone, and the other Speedy Pro will be on the block soon, simply because I want the date function. Great watches, no complaints about function at all. But, the date is something I personally have to have. For a while I was all about the gadget watches. Temperature, compass, etc. Once I started looking at "quality" watches, and bought several that I ended up flipping, I learned a couple basic but very important things about my personal requirements. I want a watch that has: Black dial (tried a white dial that looked great in the ad, but never looked right to me on my wrist), Case size of approximately 40mm, Date function, and a good bracelet. When I first started with "good" watches I was enamored of chronographs, but I've leaned away from them in favor of the GMT. In a 40mm watch, in my opinion, the chrono function and date end up filling the dial, plus I really like having the multiple time zone function more than I liked the chrono. Do I need those things? Nope. Do I appreciate them enough to ensure they are on my watches? Yep. To each his own, but that's the way I flip my cakes. Mark

28 June 2010, 11:34 AM	#67
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	A good date is hard to find. Especially on Saturday night. If you choose to have a date make sure it is appropriately mannered. Also check for monetary viability.

28 June 2010, 11:49 AM	#70
Paul88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NC Posts: 60	I don't care much about it.

28 June 2010, 12:12 PM	#73
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	#74
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	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.

28 June 2010, 01:55 PM	#75
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I like to have a date on the watch that I can instantly look at instead of cell phone, newspaper, or computer. BUT, that didn't keep me from getting the GV. And, yes, I do love the lightning bolt second hand!

28 June 2010, 02:58 PM	#77
bfleischer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY,NY Watch: My Uncles CYMA Posts: 123	Gents I get that many of you WANT a date preferably 34 24 36 but when it comes to a watch would that be a DEAL breaker ? Would you not get the watch ? Me personally a watch is also a piece of art so to speak . I am not afraid to admit I have bought watches based entirely on the look and they had no function what so ever but I loved the way it looked etc. So for those of you that said you prefer a date would that also mean you wouldn't purchase a watch without one no matter what ? Reason I ask is my buddy has read the thread and keeps saying see told you so than I keep showing him pics of the Millgaus and Milgauss GV . Than he remains silent ;)

28 June 2010, 04:24 PM	#80
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	yes! to the movies and dinner especially fun if its on her

28 June 2010, 05:46 PM	#81
petespendthrift Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 185	There is no chance that I would buy a watch that did not feature the date. I never know what day it is and neither it seems does anyone I work with - those with aged eyesight who have the wrong glasses on (and therefore can't read their own watches) ask me for it about three times a day as well. My mobile phone frequently has to be switched off (and when on, is just not as convenient as the tilt of my wrist), I don't work in an office - so no computer and I regularly check and fill out dated paperwork. I use the GMT hand all the time as well but have no need for a chronograph. I can understand why some people don't need the date feature but it is slightly lacking in imagination for them to not realise why the choice of both should be available (particularly on the Professional models).

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