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Spaniard · 12 July 2009, 02:34 PM

I'm thinking of getting a submariner but was thinking whether should I go for the date one or without the date...sigh!!!

Any suggestions???

007Sub · 12 July 2009, 02:49 PM

The age old question! Its personal preference here... Obviously the date is more functional... but in my opinion the ND is more aesthetically pleasing. I have a date model and it does come in handy every time i need to remind myself of the date. Nonetheless, they are both beautiful watches... cant go wrong either way.

johnnybazookajoe · 12 July 2009, 03:26 PM

It is a tough choice, but I figured that when I bought my SS sub, it would be the watch I'd hope to be wearing 20+ years from now, so what did I want long term. Also, the cyclops gives it that "Rolex" look and feel, and you can't mistake that its a Rolex when you see it. If you ever want to go without a date, or without a cyclops in the future, you can always go for a sea-dweller and justify it that way...

dkpw · 12 July 2009, 08:46 PM

As you have an Explorer 1 - I would definitely recommend the Sub date for variety, and that iconic look. Good luck!

mike · 12 July 2009, 09:22 PM

As stated, no wrong answer. Just depends on which you prefer.

PhilM · 12 July 2009, 09:30 PM

Just to throw in another suggestion, what about an SD, has the date feature but no cyclops

allanofcalifornia · 13 July 2009, 02:12 AM

There is only one right answer! Sub with the date!

Allan

al_bongo · 13 July 2009, 02:53 AM

This one should be easy for you since with the Explorer I you already know whether you miss or want the date.

I have the 14060M for the simple reason I think it's the best looking watch in the line up. The sub date is the more popular and recognisable of the two which is either a positive or a negative depending on your point of view.

wantonebad · 13 July 2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Sub

The age old question! Its personal preference here... Obviously the date is more functional... but in my opinion the ND is more aesthetically pleasing. I have a date model and it does come in handy every time i need to remind myself of the date. Nonetheless, they are both beautiful watches... cant go wrong either way.

X2
Succinctly put, couldn't agree more

mck22 · 13 July 2009, 03:22 AM

I love my Sub Date, that would be my pick any day.

SDDS · 13 July 2009, 04:20 AM

i like my green sub too..an everyday watch

BigHat · 13 July 2009, 04:57 AM

Personal choice, but I'd get one with a date function.

Yume-sama · 13 July 2009, 05:00 AM

I can barely remember what day it is let alone date, so... date seems necessary!

Rolex_Persia · 13 July 2009, 05:01 AM

IMO those who buy ND will miss the date function after a while.

AndersB · 13 July 2009, 05:11 AM

I'd like to add one aspect to the discussion: Are you buying new or pre-owned? Because the current Sub without a date has the two-line chronometre specification on the dial and IMO gives a slightly less "clean" impression than the previous no-date Sub. The chronometre text reduces the difference between the no-date and date Subs. If I were choosing between the contemporary models, I'd be more inclined to choose the date Sub.

vince211 · 13 July 2009, 08:04 AM

Here is my honest opinion for you. I went through the same dilemma about 3 months ago. I went for the Sub ND in the end. Although I love the watch and will never let her go, I still yearn for the cyclops. I wish I had gotten the Sub Date. I tried on both, tried to go with the slightly understated no cyclops - and now miss it terribly.

Funny thing is now I just have to get a GMTIIC to make up for it!

They are both beautiful pieces to add to your collection. This is a good problem to have!

vince.

Spaniard · 13 July 2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks guys for all your valuable inputs. it's my wife, she is planning to buy it for me for Christmas present. I've check the prices for the Sub ND and with date. The difference is so much. I'm talking brand new sub. Now I might look into a pre-owned Sub with date.

Watchdog · 13 July 2009, 01:26 PM

I love the look without the date, but I also enjoy the classic cyclops. I think that if this were going to be my only Rolex Sub, I would definitely have to get the date version. The Sub Date is such an icon.

Also, on a practical level, I do rely on a watch's date function more than I would like to admit. If the Daytona had a date function, for example, I'd buy a Daytona tomorrow. In fact, seeing a recent thread about the Tudor and the amazing pictures of those chronographs (with date), I am considering picking one up.

KK

nektar · 14 July 2009, 12:37 PM

No date for me. Bought it on Saturday. Clear look and nice watch.

Z-Sub · 14 July 2009, 03:06 PM

I vote for Date. If you like date and no cyclops then classic SD would be a great choice.

eyen · 14 July 2009, 05:33 PM

The date window gives you another reason to look at your watch.

sandy007robb · 14 July 2009, 06:49 PM

I've got a Sub date and love it. Go for that one.

Doug507 · 14 July 2009, 09:08 PM

I say go for the original -I was afraid I'd miss the date function, but - much to my suprise - my brain has compensated and I can actually remember the date!

Lion · 14 July 2009, 09:17 PM

I own a ND Sub and love it for it's simplicity. But which ever way you decide to go will be a good choice!!!

heresiarh · 15 July 2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

I'm thinking of getting a submariner but was thinking whether should I go for the date one or without the date...sigh!!!

Any suggestions???

Jewelers say that the date version has more resale value. But if you don't care about that, then NO DATE version is really beautiful, the best Rolex in my opinion.

looking to buy · 15 July 2009, 02:53 AM

The date for sure. It just looks so much better with it.

NYC6 · 15 July 2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by looking to buy

The date for sure. It just looks so much better with it.

Says you. but look at that shirt you're wearing. Taste or lack there of is a very personal thing.

damoyorkie · 15 July 2009, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nektarios

No date for me. Bought it on Saturday. Clear look and nice watch.

I thought you got a Sea Dweller, Nektarios ?

JCRWV · 3 August 2009, 03:23 PM

I love my vintage sub with date. Old Rolex's, particularly sub's are tough to find and worth their growing prices.

taughtmepatience · 3 August 2009, 03:49 PM

I like the ND for simplicity and symmetry. Also, its a PITA to have to reset both the time and date if you don't wear it for a couple of days.

12 July 2009, 02:34 PM	#1
Spaniard Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 64	Rolex Submariner I'm thinking of getting a submariner but was thinking whether should I go for the date one or without the date...sigh!!! Any suggestions???

12 July 2009, 02:49 PM	#2
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	The age old question! Its personal preference here... Obviously the date is more functional... but in my opinion the ND is more aesthetically pleasing. I have a date model and it does come in handy every time i need to remind myself of the date. Nonetheless, they are both beautiful watches... cant go wrong either way. __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

12 July 2009, 03:26 PM	#3
johnnybazookajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belvidere, IL Watch: SS Sub Posts: 242	It is a tough choice, but I figured that when I bought my SS sub, it would be the watch I'd hope to be wearing 20+ years from now, so what did I want long term. Also, the cyclops gives it that "Rolex" look and feel, and you can't mistake that its a Rolex when you see it. If you ever want to go without a date, or without a cyclops in the future, you can always go for a sea-dweller and justify it that way... __________________ Sub-Date 16610 "M"

12 July 2009, 08:46 PM	#4
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	As you have an Explorer 1 - I would definitely recommend the Sub date for variety, and that iconic look. Good luck! __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

13 July 2009, 03:22 AM	#10
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	I love my Sub Date, that would be my pick any day. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

12 July 2009, 09:22 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As stated, no wrong answer. Just depends on which you prefer.

12 July 2009, 09:30 PM	#6
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Just to throw in another suggestion, what about an SD, has the date feature but no cyclops

13 July 2009, 02:12 AM	#7
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	There is only one right answer! Sub with the date! Allan

13 July 2009, 02:53 AM	#8
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	This one should be easy for you since with the Explorer I you already know whether you miss or want the date. I have the 14060M for the simple reason I think it's the best looking watch in the line up. The sub date is the more popular and recognisable of the two which is either a positive or a negative depending on your point of view.

13 July 2009, 04:20 AM	#11
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	i like my green sub too..an everyday watch __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

13 July 2009, 04:57 AM	#12
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Personal choice, but I'd get one with a date function.

13 July 2009, 05:00 AM	#13
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I can barely remember what day it is let alone date, so... date seems necessary!

13 July 2009, 05:01 AM	#14
Rolex_Persia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ali Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 136	IMO those who buy ND will miss the date function after a while. __________________ Panerai PAM320 • Rolex Submariner 116613LB • Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN • Rolex Daytona 116523 • Omega Speedmaster • Montblanc Timewalker GMT

13 July 2009, 05:11 AM	#15
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	I'd like to add one aspect to the discussion: Are you buying new or pre-owned? Because the current Sub without a date has the two-line chronometre specification on the dial and IMO gives a slightly less "clean" impression than the previous no-date Sub. The chronometre text reduces the difference between the no-date and date Subs. If I were choosing between the contemporary models, I'd be more inclined to choose the date Sub.

13 July 2009, 08:04 AM	#16
vince211 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Sub-c Posts: 190	Here is my honest opinion for you. I went through the same dilemma about 3 months ago. I went for the Sub ND in the end. Although I love the watch and will never let her go, I still yearn for the cyclops. I wish I had gotten the Sub Date. I tried on both, tried to go with the slightly understated no cyclops - and now miss it terribly. Funny thing is now I just have to get a GMTIIC to make up for it! They are both beautiful pieces to add to your collection. This is a good problem to have! vince.

13 July 2009, 01:10 PM	#17
Spaniard Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 64	Thanks guys for all your valuable inputs. it's my wife, she is planning to buy it for me for Christmas present. I've check the prices for the Sub ND and with date. The difference is so much. I'm talking brand new sub. Now I might look into a pre-owned Sub with date.

13 July 2009, 01:26 PM	#18
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,815	I love the look without the date, but I also enjoy the classic cyclops. I think that if this were going to be my only Rolex Sub, I would definitely have to get the date version. The Sub Date is such an icon. Also, on a practical level, I do rely on a watch's date function more than I would like to admit. If the Daytona had a date function, for example, I'd buy a Daytona tomorrow. In fact, seeing a recent thread about the Tudor and the amazing pictures of those chronographs (with date), I am considering picking one up. KK

14 July 2009, 12:37 PM	#19
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	No date for me. Bought it on Saturday. Clear look and nice watch.

14 July 2009, 03:06 PM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I vote for Date. If you like date and no cyclops then classic SD would be a great choice. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

14 July 2009, 05:33 PM	#21
eyen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Hong Kong Watch: Submariner Posts: 168	The date window gives you another reason to look at your watch.

14 July 2009, 06:49 PM	#22
sandy007robb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 39	I've got a Sub date and love it. Go for that one.

14 July 2009, 09:08 PM	#23
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	I say go for the original -I was afraid I'd miss the date function, but - much to my suprise - my brain has compensated and I can actually remember the date! __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

14 July 2009, 09:17 PM	#24
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I own a ND Sub and love it for it's simplicity. But which ever way you decide to go will be a good choice!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

15 July 2009, 02:53 AM	#26
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	The date for sure. It just looks so much better with it.

3 August 2009, 03:23 PM	#29
JCRWV "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: Charleston, WV Watch: Submariner Posts: 3	I love my vintage sub with date. Old Rolex's, particularly sub's are tough to find and worth their growing prices.

3 August 2009, 03:49 PM	#30
taughtmepatience "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 130	I like the ND for simplicity and symmetry. Also, its a PITA to have to reset both the time and date if you don't wear it for a couple of days. __________________ taught. 14060M COSC Officina Del Tempo

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