Boron
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The date display is another “issue” that only we have a problem with.
The other 98% of consumers expect a date and couldn’t give a frig how far in or out the display window is.
Again, until brands perceive this problem themselves or are made aware of it through lack of sales, etc, then dateless watches with properly sized movements for their case dimensions will be very much in the minority.
As for the 10800 being used in the 40mm case – whilst it may possibly fit (or made to) given the difference in diameter (30 vs 25.6 mm), their stubbornness to include a date display would mean the window would be too close to the edge of the dial, thereby being unable to fit the baton at 3, and throwing off the symmetry/aesthetic balance.
Your pondering is akin to asking why the same brands don’t colour match their date wheels or always use the default white ones, even on darker dials. It’s a lazy and the cheapest option, providing minimum effort and maximum profit.
New 1966 Orion: it’s nice, but......
It’s endemic rather than "their thing".
Exactly what I was thinking.
The date display is another “issue” that only we have a problem with.
Absolutely true re 98% of consumers..
But that bridge is a nice touch..
