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scotttampa · 11 March 2016, 12:34 AM

What would forum members say? Is the date window worth $1,000.00?

Snake Oil · 11 March 2016, 12:36 AM

No

cdmorenot · 11 March 2016, 12:37 AM

To me it is absolutely worth it - I am HUGE fan of date complication and an even bigger fan of cyclops on the crystals.

Don't put a price on it though... It'll never be worth it if you look at it that way.

Snake Oil · 11 March 2016, 12:40 AM

Personally like the cleaner look with no cyclops,though both are great.

Danny83 · 11 March 2016, 12:45 AM

Date

Hodog16 · 11 March 2016, 12:46 AM

I never realized how important a date was until I had a Daytona. Was one of the factors in selling it eventually.

I wouldn't put a price on the date but at the same time I wouldn't personally get a sub without one.

new2rolexforums · 11 March 2016, 12:48 AM

If you ask this question a year ago, I would have said yes. After wearing a watch for 30-40 years with a date, I missed it at first when I got the Daytona. In fact, this was one of the reasons I was disappointed with the purchase. Funny thing is that, in just several months, I prefer to wear the Daytona more often because the date is absent. My eyes are not as young now so not having to set the date every day is a good thing.

I don't think the $1000 is a factor. You have to decide if you need a date on the watch, especially if this will be your daily beater.

scotttampa · 11 March 2016, 12:49 AM

Thanks for those responses. One added point -- I can get a used new model Sub no date for less than 6K -- it's in superb condition, near new.

tjs1295 · 11 March 2016, 01:00 AM

All depends on whether you need the date. I like the look of the no date better, but I need to have a date on my watch. I must have some type of mental block because I can never remember the date, and I need to know it for many different things at work. I'm not always at a computer to look, and outside of work I don't carry my phone with me that much. So the subc with date is the one I got. Would have loved to have saved some money on no date version.

toolr · 11 March 2016, 01:03 AM

Went through this a few months ago, in the end I chose...

PrinceT · 11 March 2016, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by toolr

Went through this a few months ago, in the end I chose...

Great choice, that would have been my suggestion as well had I seen this post earlier! 114060 is a lovely watch congrats

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mjclark32 · 11 March 2016, 01:05 AM

I use the date all the time

japenney · 11 March 2016, 01:16 AM

My personal opinion is that a daily wear watch must have a date - i use the date window often for work etc. However my dress watches do not have a date because i am using them on a special ocassion when i am "living in the moment". The date does not matter to me at this time and i can enjoy the beauty of a clean dial.

motoikkyu · 11 March 2016, 01:29 AM

I have more than one watch, I tend to wear a different one every day. I love having the date, but it means setting the watch (I sold my winder, am not a winder-guy), so I often grab a "time-only". If I ever decide to trim the collection to three watches, I'd keep the date-sub, but as long as I have more than three, I have both and wear both at different times.

Maiden · 11 March 2016, 01:31 AM

Don't make money the issue, go with what you like best. As stated above, if it is an only watch than a date may be more practical, mine is part of a collection and a weekend wearer most often so date not required, although I do prefer the aesthetic of the Sub c vs the date.

superstarmar · 11 March 2016, 01:48 AM

Date for me please ... Plus I like the
Cyclops !!! If I want a watch without a
Date function I'll get a fancy dress watch !!!
Take your pic there are plenty of them !!!

LuminousMaximus · 11 March 2016, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nresetar

don't make money the issue, go with what you like best. As stated above, if it is an only watch than a date may be more practical, mine is part of a collection and a weekend wearer most often so date not required, although i do prefer the aesthetic of the sub c vs the date.

+1

Ferdelious · 11 March 2016, 01:52 AM

I would go no date especially if you can get a great deal on excellent condition pre-owned.

tjjma · 11 March 2016, 01:54 AM

If it's going to be daily watch, then it's got to have a date. For just a weekend watch, probably no

RichM · 11 March 2016, 02:13 AM

Date. Be sure to check the date magnifaction. Compare it to others watches at the AD.

sco · 11 March 2016, 02:19 AM

Love the cyclops, love the date, love the 116610.

m j b · 11 March 2016, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotttampa

Is the date window worth $1,000.00?

Absolutely not. But if you want a pretty colored dial, then you have to get a date. Which is why I have three, right now, so far.

Blue today. Pretty.

JD521 · 11 March 2016, 02:29 AM

Yeah not just about needing the date but also taking into consideration the cleaner dial of having no date. In the end, I chose this...
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aayates · 11 March 2016, 02:37 AM

Not worth it. No date sub is the classic!

Dickie Watty · 11 March 2016, 02:39 AM

It is a very personal decision. For some time I felt like I ALWAYS had to have a date function, it is handy when dating a document or writing a check. However, I rarely write checks anymore and if I forget the date, my iPhone is right there to check anytime. In the case of the Submariner, I would choose non-date, it goes with the tool watch design on which it is based, just my opinion. Additionally, if you have multiple watches and don't have a winder for each one, it is very quick to grab a non-date, give it a few winds and set the time only.

Zweig · 11 March 2016, 02:56 AM

I can't live without a date on my watches and i am a huge fan of the cyclops but... for me, a sub shouldn't have the date. The addition of the date was a worldly mutation imo.

Chadridv · 11 March 2016, 03:09 AM

it's worth it to me. I work from home, so I'm constantly trying to figure out what date it is. I find that people who have a more routine 9-5 don't really need it as much.

All comes down to your decision and preferences really. If you don't think you need it than no, it's not worth it.

yorkef · 11 March 2016, 03:12 AM

Date for sure.

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Patton250 · 11 March 2016, 03:14 AM

I have an recommend both.

Yuri.Popov · 11 March 2016, 03:32 AM

That all depends on your taste and the use you want to give to the watch!

11 March 2016, 12:34 AM	#1
scotttampa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: RLX, OM, GO Posts: 450	Sub with date and without -- decision What would forum members say? Is the date window worth $1,000.00?

11 March 2016, 12:37 AM	#3
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,694	To me it is absolutely worth it - I am HUGE fan of date complication and an even bigger fan of cyclops on the crystals. Don't put a price on it though... It'll never be worth it if you look at it that way. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

11 March 2016, 01:05 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I use the date all the time __________________

11 March 2016, 01:29 AM	#14
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I have more than one watch, I tend to wear a different one every day. I love having the date, but it means setting the watch (I sold my winder, am not a winder-guy), so I often grab a "time-only". If I ever decide to trim the collection to three watches, I'd keep the date-sub, but as long as I have more than three, I have both and wear both at different times. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

11 March 2016, 01:52 AM	#18
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	I would go no date especially if you can get a great deal on excellent condition pre-owned. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

11 March 2016, 12:36 AM	#2
Snake Oil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Durham NC USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 9	No

11 March 2016, 12:40 AM	#4
Snake Oil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Durham NC USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 9	Personally like the cleaner look with no cyclops,though both are great.

11 March 2016, 12:45 AM	#5
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,305	Date

11 March 2016, 12:46 AM	#6
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	I never realized how important a date was until I had a Daytona. Was one of the factors in selling it eventually. I wouldn't put a price on the date but at the same time I wouldn't personally get a sub without one.

11 March 2016, 12:48 AM	#7
new2rolexforums "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Watch: Submariner Posts: 82	If you ask this question a year ago, I would have said yes. After wearing a watch for 30-40 years with a date, I missed it at first when I got the Daytona. In fact, this was one of the reasons I was disappointed with the purchase. Funny thing is that, in just several months, I prefer to wear the Daytona more often because the date is absent. My eyes are not as young now so not having to set the date every day is a good thing. I don't think the $1000 is a factor. You have to decide if you need a date on the watch, especially if this will be your daily beater.

11 March 2016, 12:49 AM	#8
scotttampa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: RLX, OM, GO Posts: 450	Thanks for those responses. One added point -- I can get a used new model Sub no date for less than 6K -- it's in superb condition, near new.

11 March 2016, 01:00 AM	#9
tjs1295 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 156	All depends on whether you need the date. I like the look of the no date better, but I need to have a date on my watch. I must have some type of mental block because I can never remember the date, and I need to know it for many different things at work. I'm not always at a computer to look, and outside of work I don't carry my phone with me that much. So the subc with date is the one I got. Would have loved to have saved some money on no date version.

11 March 2016, 01:16 AM	#13
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	My personal opinion is that a daily wear watch must have a date - i use the date window often for work etc. However my dress watches do not have a date because i am using them on a special ocassion when i am "living in the moment". The date does not matter to me at this time and i can enjoy the beauty of a clean dial.

11 March 2016, 01:31 AM	#15
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Don't make money the issue, go with what you like best. As stated above, if it is an only watch than a date may be more practical, mine is part of a collection and a weekend wearer most often so date not required, although I do prefer the aesthetic of the Sub c vs the date.

11 March 2016, 01:48 AM	#16
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Date for me please ... Plus I like the Cyclops !!! If I want a watch without a Date function I'll get a fancy dress watch !!! Take your pic there are plenty of them !!!

11 March 2016, 01:54 AM	#19
tjjma "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 237	If it's going to be daily watch, then it's got to have a date. For just a weekend watch, probably no

11 March 2016, 02:13 AM	#20
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,630	Date. Be sure to check the date magnifaction. Compare it to others watches at the AD. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

11 March 2016, 02:19 AM	#21
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Love the cyclops, love the date, love the 116610.

11 March 2016, 02:29 AM	#23
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Yeah not just about needing the date but also taking into consideration the cleaner dial of having no date. In the end, I chose this... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457627353.993561.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 March 2016, 02:37 AM	#24
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	Not worth it. No date sub is the classic!

11 March 2016, 02:39 AM	#25
Dickie Watty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Virginia Watch: 16600 Posts: 398	It is a very personal decision. For some time I felt like I ALWAYS had to have a date function, it is handy when dating a document or writing a check. However, I rarely write checks anymore and if I forget the date, my iPhone is right there to check anytime. In the case of the Submariner, I would choose non-date, it goes with the tool watch design on which it is based, just my opinion. Additionally, if you have multiple watches and don't have a winder for each one, it is very quick to grab a non-date, give it a few winds and set the time only. __________________ Life is too short to wear a crummy watch.

11 March 2016, 02:56 AM	#26
Zweig "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Bo Location: Paris Watch: 16710, 6694 Posts: 128	I can't live without a date on my watches and i am a huge fan of the cyclops but... for me, a sub shouldn't have the date. The addition of the date was a worldly mutation imo.

11 March 2016, 03:09 AM	#27
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	it's worth it to me. I work from home, so I'm constantly trying to figure out what date it is. I find that people who have a more routine 9-5 don't really need it as much. All comes down to your decision and preferences really. If you don't think you need it than no, it's not worth it.

11 March 2016, 03:12 AM	#28
yorkef "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 155	Date for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 March 2016, 03:14 AM	#29
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I have an recommend both. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

11 March 2016, 03:32 AM	#30
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	That all depends on your taste and the use you want to give to the watch!

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