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rollee1 · 29 April 2015, 02:46 PM

My watch buddy from Hong Kong uses the stopwatch hand of the chronograph to indicate the date on his Daytona.
A second on the dial reads the date

Some of you may have been using this all along, but I learned something new.

I lost a LARGE pint

to him tonight

IT Nerd · 29 April 2015, 02:53 PM

Explain?

JRolex · 29 April 2015, 03:09 PM

I guess you're still drinking...?

rollee1 · 29 April 2015, 03:18 PM

Each minute index is 1 second on the stop watch.
By moving the stop watch 1 second shows the corresponding index as the date.
For example:
When the stopwatch hand is at 4 seconds, stop it. That's the 4th.
Advance a second a day and go from there.

You can also use the sub dial at 3 o'clock, that will be a minute of the stop watch for the date.
If you like, the 9 o'clock sub dial can also show the month.

DCheeta · 29 April 2015, 03:25 PM

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Brian Page · 29 April 2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Cool Daytona Hack! - Thanks

Old Expat Beast · 29 April 2015, 03:36 PM

Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

second time · 29 April 2015, 04:34 PM

I use my GMT's bezel to indicate the day. Triangle at 12 o'clock is Sunday, 1 is Monday etc

Rolex time is money · 29 April 2015, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Im using the bezel on my Sub to indicate the months for awhile now

MonBK · 29 April 2015, 06:56 PM

[QUOTE=rollee1;5803447]Each minute index is 1 second on the stop watch.
By moving the stop watch 1 second shows the corresponding index as the date.
For example:
When the stopwatch hand is at 4 seconds, stop it. That's the 4th.
Advance a second a day and go from there.

QUOTE]

What date is it when it gets to 32?

rollee1 · 30 April 2015, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

Awesome!

QUOTE]
What date is it when it gets to 32?[/QUOTE]

You don't really, since it's manual flyback at 30/31.

nnigel46 · 30 April 2015, 03:22 AM

cool to know

landroverking · 30 April 2015, 04:00 AM

Waste of a chronograph!

tkerrmd · 30 April 2015, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

My watch buddy from Hong Kong uses the stopwatch hand of the chronograph to indicate the date on his Daytona.
A second on the dial reads the date

Some of you may have been using this all along, but I learned something new.

I lost a LARGE pint

to him tonight

good idea, I just use my iPhone

tkerrmd · 30 April 2015, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

agree, set up on that watch is perfect!

dysondiver · 30 April 2015, 04:02 AM

at least its a use for a chrono

Tools · 30 April 2015, 04:28 AM

This is a whole lot easier..

Vipes · 30 April 2015, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tools

this is a whole lot easier..

lol

IT Nerd · 30 April 2015, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

This is a whole lot easier..

!!!!

watchwatcher · 30 April 2015, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date.

Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

That is too cool...learned something today.

roverman318 · 1 May 2015, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Waste of a chronograph!

Funny you should mention that. How many of you guys actually use the chronograph for its intended purpose?

997.2 · 1 May 2015, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

This is a whole lot easier..

Am I doing this right?

Actor07 · 15 April 2024, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

agree, set up on that watch is perfect!

THC? Unfamiliar with that acronym in a watch context. In other contexts.....lol

mrlube1151001 · 15 April 2024, 01:18 PM

I better use my I phone.

jb335 · 15 April 2024, 02:25 PM

I would find it much easier to remember the date then to squint and try and figure out exactly where that chrono hand is.

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the dark knight · 15 April 2024, 03:18 PM

Some Speedy Pro owners do this as well, works a lot better on that watch as the legibility is much better than a Daytona.

Bazil · 15 April 2024, 03:54 PM

You learn something new everyday …

Henrimontgomery · 15 April 2024, 04:29 PM

Another hack: in lieu of a dashboard, I put my Daytona on the wheel of my car, then use it to measure my speed. It takes at least 100m for me to adjust it, but so far so good, I only got 36 speeding tickets.

Scottyboy · 15 April 2024, 04:34 PM

My hack is to remember the date from the previous day, and +1.

Revolutionary stuff, I know...

77T · 15 April 2024, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Actor07

THC? Unfamiliar with that acronym in a watch context. In other contexts.....lol

Tudor Heritage Chrono

In context to the old thread, it displays the date at 6 o'clock.

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29 April 2015, 02:46 PM	#1
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	The Rolex Daytona has a date function My watch buddy from Hong Kong uses the stopwatch hand of the chronograph to indicate the date on his Daytona. A second on the dial reads the date Some of you may have been using this all along, but I learned something new. I lost a LARGE pint to him tonight __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

29 April 2015, 03:18 PM	#4
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Each minute index is 1 second on the stop watch. By moving the stop watch 1 second shows the corresponding index as the date. For example: When the stopwatch hand is at 4 seconds, stop it. That's the 4th. Advance a second a day and go from there. You can also use the sub dial at 3 o'clock, that will be a minute of the stop watch for the date. If you like, the 9 o'clock sub dial can also show the month. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

29 April 2015, 04:34 PM	#8
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	I use my GMT's bezel to indicate the day. Triangle at 12 o'clock is Sunday, 1 is Monday etc __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

30 April 2015, 04:28 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,090	This is a whole lot easier.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 April 2024, 03:54 PM	#27
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Nicknames � Posts: 1,456	You learn something new everyday … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every minute* “Life is way to short to take too much too seriously, wasting precious time none of us have.” Some people cause happiness wherever they go ; and others whenever they go ..

29 April 2015, 02:53 PM	#2
IT Nerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	Explain?

29 April 2015, 03:09 PM	#3
JRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: J. Location: CA & HI. Watch: Not enough. Posts: 210	I guess you're still drinking...?

29 April 2015, 03:25 PM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Yes. I know some people around here also use the bezel on their Subs in a similar fashion to indicate the date. Another Daytona trick: when you travel, start the chrono when it's 12:00 at your destination. The hour register is now your second time zone.

29 April 2015, 03:36 PM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,403	Or get a THC. Second timezone bezel and date window in one package

29 April 2015, 06:56 PM	#10
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	[QUOTE=rollee1;5803447]Each minute index is 1 second on the stop watch. By moving the stop watch 1 second shows the corresponding index as the date. For example: When the stopwatch hand is at 4 seconds, stop it. That's the 4th. Advance a second a day and go from there. QUOTE] What date is it when it gets to 32?

30 April 2015, 03:22 AM	#12
nnigel46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Nig Location: nyc/nj Watch: Me do my thing Posts: 162	cool to know

30 April 2015, 04:00 AM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Waste of a chronograph!

30 April 2015, 04:02 AM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	at least its a use for a chrono

15 April 2024, 01:18 PM	#24
mrlube1151001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Real Name: Mani Location: Pickering canada Watch: DJ 41 TT sub Posts: 404	I better use my I phone.

15 April 2024, 02:25 PM	#25
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,920	I would find it much easier to remember the date then to squint and try and figure out exactly where that chrono hand is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 April 2024, 03:18 PM	#26
the dark knight 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,392	Some Speedy Pro owners do this as well, works a lot better on that watch as the legibility is much better than a Daytona.

15 April 2024, 04:29 PM	#28
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,214	Another hack: in lieu of a dashboard, I put my Daytona on the wheel of my car, then use it to measure my speed. It takes at least 100m for me to adjust it, but so far so good, I only got 36 speeding tickets.

15 April 2024, 04:34 PM	#29
Scottyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: UK Watch: GP Laureato Posts: 184	My hack is to remember the date from the previous day, and +1. Revolutionary stuff, I know...

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