Serious question: how do you live without a date function?

[marcusp23]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I own references with and without the date.

For me, no date watches provide for beautiful aesthetics, uninterrupted by the extra complication.

They are also easy to set and there's some freeing about wearing a watch with no date.

I enjoy both equally. A thread with no pictures ... needs a couple

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Same. And awesome pics!

[Ian Macdermott]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

No even at the age of 93 I still have enough brain cells left to remember the current date. Some days I even remember what month and year it is.

By the way Panerai do make watches with a date function.

[1William]

I think the date is about the design of the watch and how it is incorporated into the overall function. On some watches the date function looks great and adds to the dial. On other watches, not so much. I do not need to know the date from my watch, as I know it in my head and I do not need to refer to it on my watch, phone or calendar. It is simple, if you know what day it is today, then you know the date tomorrow. If you learn the months you will know which ones have 30 or 31 days and you can even know leap year. I see a preference, not a character flaw for those that choose on way or another.

[rmlovett1]

For me....I am retired and CAN function without the date on my watch. As others have said, there’s numerous other resources to go look at, glance at, pull out of my pocket, etc ....which is what I would need to do, since I’m no longer in front of a computer, phone, etc....as part of a work day.
I actually look at my phone every morning when the alarm goes off and I know the date at that point.
However....my watch is on my wrist, that’s what I glance/look at several times a day, and I’ve used it for the date for years. So call me “old school” or just old :) or just habitual....I don’t necessarily want to “go look” somewhere else.
I just simply prefer the date on my watch!
I’ve had several without, and it’s not a dealbreaker, but there’s no watch out there currently, that I simply “must have” that doesn’t have the date complication.
In REALLY cutting back my collection recently, I have only pieces with the date.

No right or wrong thinking here, everyone’s reasons are good by me

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Serious question: how do you live without a date function?

I rarely need to know the date.

When I do I am usually sitting in front of three monitors

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

Easy.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by marcusp23

Same. And awesome pics!

Fit some reason Tapatalk isn’t adjusting them properly

[Calatrava r]

A window date function really breaks up the symmetry of a watch dial. It is really sad to see really finely finished dials with rare arts cut into and broken up by a date window. If I want a date I would opt for an AC or PC designed for calendar displays.

[123Blueface]

I am trying hard for the first time with my Daytona C.
Struggling a bit.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

No even at the age of 93 I still have enough brain cells left to remember the current date. Some days I even remember what month and year it is.

By the way Panerai do make watches with a date function.

Wow!
93.......God bless for many more.

[TswaneNguni]

30s ...no date
40s ...date
+50s ..day and date

I am in the latter group ...just.

[CarrJ]

Originally Posted by HansSolo

I take a good hard look at the calendar then I go on my way.

Yes this.... haha


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[Blansky]

OMG. There must be a lot of old people on this site.

C'mon people think back....

A date function is to get laid. Why else would you go to all the trouble to buy dinner or a movie. Even when you get married what is date night for......c'mon try and remember.....

Just WOW.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

I can’t. Dateless watches are for play only. My daily’s and travel watches need a date.

['Andy']

My brain has the ability to remember a single number for the day.....never a problem..!!

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by 2nastie

I use something called my brain. And general awareness of both the time and space around me.

Hope people don't get too offend but we've become too reliant on material things to tell us what to do even on the most basic things in life.

I rarely look at the date on my watch.... actually the only time I look at it is to see the open 6, 9, etc. on my 1675. More for seeing the aesthetics of it during the 3 or 4 times a month.

Pretty simple isn't it.

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is how no-date owners make themselves feel better and rationalize their choices...

I have watches with dates and no dates. Love them both. Having a general sense of the world around me allows me to know what the date is 99% of the time year round without ever having to consult my watch. YMMV.

Sounds like you need a watch with a date on it.

[Bobby T]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

[Rolex_AG]

The date function is nice but I love the classic styling and symmetry of the no date sub. Also, the Daytona is amazing and not having a date doesn’t bother me in the least.

Setting the time is also way easier if you don’t have the date and thus AM/PM to worry about.

[77T]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

Well for $5 a year you could’ve kept all those great watches you dumped...





And I am kidding of course.

As to your mindset, I’d say it’s more of a condition called short term selective amnesia. You can self correct this by choosing to add a step to your morning routine. Each morning whilst brushing your teeth, review your weekly calendar on the smartphone - focus on today’s date and your appointments/tasks to do.

Presto! You can now pay 2x for a Daytona 500 and never worry about the date.


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[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

No even at the age of 93 I still have enough brain cells left to remember the current date. Some days I even remember what month and year it is.

By the way Panerai do make watches with a date function.

Respect Sir!

[VegasMilgauss]

day, date, month, year, am, pm season, phase of moon, gmt region... missing any? Oh yeah time!

[watchtabs]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

- A quick glance at your phone
- A quick glance at a computer
- Ask somebody

I am not sure how this is an issue. Do people need a perpetual calendar to keep track of time, days, months, years?

Then the same logic would apply to the time. Why have a watch even?

[sambb]

date function is to set up date night of course

[Krash]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

I prefer watches without a date, but if a watch has a date, that’s fine too; it’s not a deal breaker for me.

Submariner, Speedmaster, Daytona are among my favorite watches...



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[Brny11]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

This is actually the same reason I cannot get into most Panerai watches, as well. Every time I purchase a watch without a date function, I end up habitually searching for the date and eventually selling the watch. For me, this rules out the Milgauss, Daytona, no-date-sub, explorer, and speedmaster. Are there other TRF members out there with this mindset?

No.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by djgallo

Iit takes away from the overall design and flow of the dial:

My first three Rolexes had dates functions. Then I discovered the symmetry of no date sub dials, and have never looked back.

To me it's like putting a date window on a Monet. Might be practical. But sure would detract from the beauty.

[Bizcut1]

All my watches have a date function. Wouldn’t be without one.

[Montremoi]

Originally Posted by watchtabs

Then the same logic would apply to the time. Why have a watch even?

It couldn't unless you've got an inner timer in your brain.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by FrankNYC

I dislike the date function since it's a pain to set. Miss a few days and the date is wrong. The time I look at 20+ times a day; I'm usually on a tight schedule where I have to move on after 30 min or an hour. But the date? I only need to know if it's a M-F (ie have to go to work day).

So you need a day date!