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mobster600 · 11 October 2017, 04:44 AM

No, it’s the reason I would never buy a Daytona. I love the aesthetics but need a date.

I have a cheap chrono movement I bought a while back, I used it to time a pizza maybe twice LOL

Corsair66 · 11 October 2017, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony64

Did you also sell your Ferrari?

Nope, I still have the car.

Tony64 · 11 October 2017, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Corsair66

Nope, I still have the car.

Nice.
What's that bad boy top out at, 210, 220?

SDRider · 11 October 2017, 05:16 AM

Do you have friends or family in another time zone? My family is all on the east coast so I'd probably set it to 3 hours earlier or use it to know what time it is in Zurich as we have friends there and my wife asks me from time to time if it is too late to call them.

The Libertine · 11 October 2017, 06:09 AM

Yes

polaris72 · 11 October 2017, 06:12 AM

I like the moon phase complication, but I will never get one. So no, I only buy those watches which I can use daily. After all, they are just tools...

Snow-Dweller · 11 October 2017, 06:12 AM

Yes, every day of the week.

brandrea · 11 October 2017, 06:17 AM

Its both for me really.

I mainly buy for aesthetic reasons, (if the watch isn't a looker I won't buy it) so it starts and ends there.

Now if it also has a useful complication, that usually breaks the tie.

ckaynyc · 11 October 2017, 06:24 AM

Buy what you like, forget about the complication. Bet you the majority of the GMT owners prefer to wait until their iPhone updates the local time than to learn to use the GMT function on their watch, and rightfully so.

Cru Jones · 11 October 2017, 06:35 AM

Beyond the date function, I don't think it can be reasonably argued that any watch complication is "needed".

Tony64 · 11 October 2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Beyond the date function, I don't think it can be reasonably argued that any watch complication is "needed".

Well for that matter we could say the same for the date and the seconds hand.
Hour and minute only should be time enough.

I think the OP's intent was not literally "needed", but rather "utilized".

AzHadEnuf · 11 October 2017, 07:19 AM

I’d be lost without watch complications.

faz · 11 October 2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Judging by the comments we get on this Forum, I would say that most of the buyers of watches do not know how or why their watch does anything but show the time.

It..shows...the....TIME????

roadie1 · 11 October 2017, 09:10 AM

I don’t need the Chrono function but do enjoy timing things like grilling food on the BGE, my dogs fetch workouts, Sunday naps....it’s just fun! In addition to diving, I also use my SD and sub

bezel to do the same thing...

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Lordofrolex · 11 October 2017, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

I’ve never taken my Sub diving...

If you like the watch, you like the watch....

x2

WatchinMD · 11 October 2017, 09:28 AM

I like the GMT complication and use it when i travel. It's not a prerequisite for ownership, though

AK797 · 11 October 2017, 10:36 AM

I tend to think of complications now as a back up as I don't use them primarily. I run and cook and sometimes use a chrono but I don't really need to, I used a GMT for different time zones but again could work them out easily on my own. I think with the indomitable rise of the iphone, a watch itself is now a major and increasingly unique complication in telling the time. Extra comps are now icing.

GB-man · 11 October 2017, 11:28 AM

Yes of course. Appearance on the wrist, to my eye, is the most important factor when I'm buying a watch.

007_Omega · 11 October 2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by amh

I have no idea what the Daytona can do but it sure looks good!

It instantly tells everyone you're loaded. DUH!

Rock · 11 October 2017, 03:01 PM

As Tony64 suggests, for a lot of consumer goods it's not about function but about how they look and how they make you feel.
I find myself assessing things like Microwave ovens, fridges and Espresso machines on how they look - let's not even mention motor vehicles.

VicLeChic · 11 October 2017, 03:34 PM

I don't have any use for a GMT function but I'd still consider a ceramic SS Pepsi or Coke if it looks good on my wrist.

Generally speaking though, the less complications the better for me. I like simple dials and only need time, date and water resistance. A rotating bezel is also very handy but I can do without.

HogwldFLTR · 11 October 2017, 04:15 PM

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DCheeta · 11 October 2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gotullilla

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Exactly what I want to say every time this topic comes up.

m j b · 11 October 2017, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

GMT is basically useless to you?

Yeah, I was in Nevada a few weeks ago (+3 hours) and set the watch to local time, put the GMT hand on EST, but I don't work well with 24-hour clocks, so I just added three to figure out what time it was back home. Just like I always do.

So, it's neat, but useless to me. I bought the watch because I like the way it looks.

locutus49 · 11 October 2017, 10:04 PM

I rarely use the complications on my watches. My platinum Daytona is worn strictly for the looks.

JayG · 11 October 2017, 10:47 PM

Nah, the complications are of secondary importance. For me, its about the aesthetics, quality and history...and also how they make me feel. I will say the power reserve is very useful.

Love the BLNR!

AK797 · 11 October 2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_Omega

It instantly tells everyone you're loaded. DUH!

Or increasingly a trader, tired of the slow stockmarkets.

11 October 2017, 06:12 AM	#37
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	Yes, every day of the week. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

11 October 2017, 07:19 AM	#42
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	I’d be lost without watch complications. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

11 October 2017, 11:28 AM	#48
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,004	Yes of course. Appearance on the wrist, to my eye, is the most important factor when I'm buying a watch. __________________

11 October 2017, 03:01 PM	#50
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,721	As Tony64 suggests, for a lot of consumer goods it's not about function but about how they look and how they make you feel. I find myself assessing things like Microwave ovens, fridges and Espresso machines on how they look - let's not even mention motor vehicles. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

11 October 2017, 04:44 AM	#31
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,482	No, it’s the reason I would never buy a Daytona. I love the aesthetics but need a date. I have a cheap chrono movement I bought a while back, I used it to time a pizza maybe twice LOL

11 October 2017, 05:16 AM	#34
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	Do you have friends or family in another time zone? My family is all on the east coast so I'd probably set it to 3 hours earlier or use it to know what time it is in Zurich as we have friends there and my wife asks me from time to time if it is too late to call them.

11 October 2017, 06:09 AM	#35
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Yes

11 October 2017, 06:12 AM	#36
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	I like the moon phase complication, but I will never get one. So no, I only buy those watches which I can use daily. After all, they are just tools...

11 October 2017, 06:17 AM	#38
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,700	Its both for me really. I mainly buy for aesthetic reasons, (if the watch isn't a looker I won't buy it) so it starts and ends there. Now if it also has a useful complication, that usually breaks the tie.

11 October 2017, 06:24 AM	#39
ckaynyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 753	Buy what you like, forget about the complication. Bet you the majority of the GMT owners prefer to wait until their iPhone updates the local time than to learn to use the GMT function on their watch, and rightfully so.

11 October 2017, 06:35 AM	#40
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,654	Beyond the date function, I don't think it can be reasonably argued that any watch complication is "needed".

11 October 2017, 09:10 AM	#44
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,147	I don’t need the Chrono function but do enjoy timing things like grilling food on the BGE, my dogs fetch workouts, Sunday naps....it’s just fun! In addition to diving, I also use my SD and sub bezel to do the same thing... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 October 2017, 09:28 AM	#46
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	I like the GMT complication and use it when i travel. It's not a prerequisite for ownership, though

11 October 2017, 10:36 AM	#47
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,304	I tend to think of complications now as a back up as I don't use them primarily. I run and cook and sometimes use a chrono but I don't really need to, I used a GMT for different time zones but again could work them out easily on my own. I think with the indomitable rise of the iphone, a watch itself is now a major and increasingly unique complication in telling the time. Extra comps are now icing.

11 October 2017, 03:34 PM	#51
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I don't have any use for a GMT function but I'd still consider a ceramic SS Pepsi or Coke if it looks good on my wrist. Generally speaking though, the less complications the better for me. I like simple dials and only need time, date and water resistance. A rotating bezel is also very handy but I can do without.

11 October 2017, 10:04 PM	#55
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I rarely use the complications on my watches. My platinum Daytona is worn strictly for the looks.

11 October 2017, 10:47 PM	#56
JayG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: FP Journe CB/ 5711 Posts: 345	Nah, the complications are of secondary importance. For me, its about the aesthetics, quality and history...and also how they make me feel. I will say the power reserve is very useful. Love the BLNR!

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