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Sub King · 21 June 2017, 04:16 AM

I know that this question is nearly as old as time itself, but I simply cannot decide between the Sub date and no date for my first Rolex.

I love the clean and symmetrical aesthetics of the no date, but the cyclops is useful as well as iconic. I'm going to law school if that helps at all, because maybe one is specifically best for a young lawyer?

I almost wish Rolex didn't offer a choice in the matter because this is too difficult!

Bluside · 21 June 2017, 04:26 AM

Date. Get the no date later if you still want it.

captain_NEMO · 21 June 2017, 04:27 AM

A watch's main purpose is to tell time. Having a date is a bonus, but neither a requirement nor a deal breaker for some. Get what you like, regardless of its iconic status.

However, since this is your first, a no-date is probably the most romantic choice. The sub in its purest form - perfect for getting into your classes in time, and in style! If you absolutely need the date, check your phone.

Good luck and post pics when you pull the trigger!!

FTX I · 21 June 2017, 04:28 AM

Get both.

jguerra04 · 21 June 2017, 04:29 AM

Without a doubt, NO-DATE!

drm20 · 21 June 2017, 04:31 AM

I have both...I would say if you wear it everyday and don't need to wind it much get the date. If it's part of a rotation and you'll be winding/setting it often, get the no date. I don't keep my watches on a winder and when I pick up my 114060 that hasn't been worn in a while it's nice to just set the time and not worry about the date. I know, we aren't talking a lot of saved time but that's my $.02

beshannon · 21 June 2017, 04:32 AM

Both good choices, get the one that you like the best on your wrist. There is no "right" choice.

polaris72 · 21 June 2017, 04:37 AM

I have no date. If you are one of those who needs a date, such as managing your busy schedules, get a date. If you are going to wear it daily, you will be fine. If you are not going to be wearing your Rolex daily, get a no date - easier to reset the time.

chris333 · 21 June 2017, 04:38 AM

I bought the Sub Date (16610) as my first, but just couldn't get comfortable with it and soon realised that it was the no date (14060M) that I really wanted. Symmetry, hollow end links, better car and dial proportions (dial is ever so slightly smaller, so the indices and hands look a fraction bigger, insert slightly different proportions, etc - it's only very subtle, but it's there).

Anyway, sold the date and bought the no date and have never regretted it for a second. My advice is to look at as many pictures of each as you can until you know which you prefer. Of course, if you're looking at the ceramic bezel models, the difference, as I understand it, is JUST the date/cyclops. The case, dial, bezel, etc are all identical (unlike the pre-ceramic versions).

WEST HAM ROLEX · 21 June 2017, 04:39 AM

I prefer the No Date,,,

Bfd70 · 21 June 2017, 04:50 AM

I use the date regularly.

DocHorton · 21 June 2017, 04:58 AM

If it's your one and only then get the date.

ap1 · 21 June 2017, 05:04 AM

Hulk plus no-date / problem solved

mjclark32 · 21 June 2017, 05:05 AM

Date. Makes filling paperwork, calendars, and chits easier. Quick glance

SeaDweller50 · 21 June 2017, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub King

I know that this question is nearly as old as time itself, but I simply cannot decide between the Sub date and no date for my first Rolex.

I love the clean and symmetrical aesthetics of the no date, but the cyclops is useful as well as iconic. I'm going to law school if that helps at all, because maybe one is specifically best for a young lawyer?

I almost wish Rolex didn't offer a choice in the matter because this is too difficult!

Between the Submariner and the Submariner Date, I'd go for the Submariner.

Robb · 21 June 2017, 05:06 AM

Date for me

OasisMS · 21 June 2017, 05:07 AM

No date for me. That's what I got for my first and I'm a young Lawyer too!

japenney · 21 June 2017, 05:07 AM

No date and advance the bezel one click in the morning and now your no date has a date. Same principal can be applied to the Daytona chrono hand.

dave023 · 21 June 2017, 05:10 AM

no date

Marcus09 · 21 June 2017, 05:13 AM

Well, you can get the no date then later on you can get the GMT C

Deep Sea · 21 June 2017, 05:38 AM

Do you use a watch to tell what the date is, or your phone/computer/device? If you use your watch, then Sub Date. If not, ND Sub.

psv · 21 June 2017, 05:43 AM

Submariner (no date) is the original and the only Rolex one really needs.

kilyung · 21 June 2017, 05:50 AM

You'll want the date

Boaters · 21 June 2017, 05:53 AM

I had the same issue I ended going with the date and never looked back love it!

Hard_Six · 21 June 2017, 05:58 AM

Date for sure. IMO.

lord91 · 21 June 2017, 06:32 AM

Get the Sub. Later on, if you'll want the date, you'll have plenty of time by then to pick the right ref for you, since the Sub Date has many of them. If not, you'll still have the original Sub, in its purest and most versatile form.

wach16 · 21 June 2017, 06:43 AM

I would go with the date personally!

watchwatcher · 21 June 2017, 07:00 AM

I find myself looking at my watch for the date...it's an old habit that will probably never die.

If you do this when you're signing papers and such, then the date is for you. If not, then the no date would work, too.

Xerxes77 · 21 June 2017, 07:02 AM

Sub date

dpdan93 · 21 June 2017, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub King

I know that this question is nearly as old as time itself, but I simply cannot decide between the Sub date and no date for my first Rolex.

I love the clean and symmetrical aesthetics of the no date, but the cyclops is useful as well as iconic. I'm going to law school if that helps at all, because maybe one is specifically best for a young lawyer?

I almost wish Rolex didn't offer a choice in the matter because this is too difficult!

I went back and forth forever but ended up with a date. I found myself looking at my wrist for a date way too often with my tudor bb.

21 June 2017, 04:16 AM	#1
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 401	I simply cannot decide! I know that this question is nearly as old as time itself, but I simply cannot decide between the Sub date and no date for my first Rolex. I love the clean and symmetrical aesthetics of the no date, but the cyclops is useful as well as iconic. I'm going to law school if that helps at all, because maybe one is specifically best for a young lawyer? I almost wish Rolex didn't offer a choice in the matter because this is too difficult!

21 June 2017, 04:32 AM	#7
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Both good choices, get the one that you like the best on your wrist. There is no "right" choice. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

21 June 2017, 05:05 AM	#14
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Date. Makes filling paperwork, calendars, and chits easier. Quick glance __________________

21 June 2017, 05:38 AM	#21
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	Do you use a watch to tell what the date is, or your phone/computer/device? If you use your watch, then Sub Date. If not, ND Sub. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

21 June 2017, 06:43 AM	#27
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	I would go with the date personally! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

21 June 2017, 04:26 AM	#2
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,063	Date. Get the no date later if you still want it.

21 June 2017, 04:27 AM	#3
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 609	A watch's main purpose is to tell time. Having a date is a bonus, but neither a requirement nor a deal breaker for some. Get what you like, regardless of its iconic status. However, since this is your first, a no-date is probably the most romantic choice. The sub in its purest form - perfect for getting into your classes in time, and in style! If you absolutely need the date, check your phone. Good luck and post pics when you pull the trigger!!

21 June 2017, 04:28 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Get both.

21 June 2017, 04:29 AM	#5
jguerra04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Day/GMT/Sub/43/SKY Posts: 250	Without a doubt, NO-DATE!

21 June 2017, 04:31 AM	#6
drm20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,060	I have both...I would say if you wear it everyday and don't need to wind it much get the date. If it's part of a rotation and you'll be winding/setting it often, get the no date. I don't keep my watches on a winder and when I pick up my 114060 that hasn't been worn in a while it's nice to just set the time and not worry about the date. I know, we aren't talking a lot of saved time but that's my $.02

21 June 2017, 04:37 AM	#8
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	I have no date. If you are one of those who needs a date, such as managing your busy schedules, get a date. If you are going to wear it daily, you will be fine. If you are not going to be wearing your Rolex daily, get a no date - easier to reset the time.

21 June 2017, 04:38 AM	#9
chris333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 167	I bought the Sub Date (16610) as my first, but just couldn't get comfortable with it and soon realised that it was the no date (14060M) that I really wanted. Symmetry, hollow end links, better car and dial proportions (dial is ever so slightly smaller, so the indices and hands look a fraction bigger, insert slightly different proportions, etc - it's only very subtle, but it's there). Anyway, sold the date and bought the no date and have never regretted it for a second. My advice is to look at as many pictures of each as you can until you know which you prefer. Of course, if you're looking at the ceramic bezel models, the difference, as I understand it, is JUST the date/cyclops. The case, dial, bezel, etc are all identical (unlike the pre-ceramic versions).

21 June 2017, 04:39 AM	#10
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	I prefer the No Date,,,

21 June 2017, 04:50 AM	#11
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	I use the date regularly.

21 June 2017, 04:58 AM	#12
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,493	If it's your one and only then get the date.

21 June 2017, 05:04 AM	#13
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	Hulk plus no-date / problem solved

21 June 2017, 05:06 AM	#16
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	Date for me

21 June 2017, 05:07 AM	#17
OasisMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 115	No date for me. That's what I got for my first and I'm a young Lawyer too!

21 June 2017, 05:07 AM	#18
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	No date and advance the bezel one click in the morning and now your no date has a date. Same principal can be applied to the Daytona chrono hand.

21 June 2017, 05:10 AM	#19
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	no date

21 June 2017, 05:13 AM	#20
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	Well, you can get the no date then later on you can get the GMT C

21 June 2017, 05:43 AM	#22
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Submariner (no date) is the original and the only Rolex one really needs.

21 June 2017, 05:50 AM	#23
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	You'll want the date

21 June 2017, 05:53 AM	#24
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I had the same issue I ended going with the date and never looked back love it!

21 June 2017, 05:58 AM	#25
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Date for sure. IMO.

21 June 2017, 06:32 AM	#26
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	Get the Sub. Later on, if you'll want the date, you'll have plenty of time by then to pick the right ref for you, since the Sub Date has many of them. If not, you'll still have the original Sub, in its purest and most versatile form.

21 June 2017, 07:00 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,481	I find myself looking at my watch for the date...it's an old habit that will probably never die. If you do this when you're signing papers and such, then the date is for you. If not, then the no date would work, too.

21 June 2017, 07:02 AM	#29
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Sub date

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