Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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That's the odd thing, Nilo . . .
. . . because my preference for chronograph design in general reflects an absence of calendar indicators. The purpose of a chrono is to measure a slice of time. When a calendar function is added, the watch then has two objectives, and they are diametrically opposed - one focuses on the measurement of a specific event, and the other reflects the passing of time. That's why many, if not most, chronos with calendar capabilities strike me as bipolar, for lack of a better term.
Zenith's classic implementation of a date aperture strikes me as one of the better overall compromises in æsthetic terms. Placement is both limited in size and unobtrusive, so the aperture practically disappears in normal use.
Cordially,
Art
Me and no-date-watches
Our timepieces may cause various emotions: our love for them may be feed by their beauty, they can allow us to think back to pleasant experiences, they can totally strike our imagination for their technical perfection, and so on. But, without any doubt - ...
I'm just now wearing a Submariner 5513
and it feels much better than any other Rolex. At least during the weekends, why would we care about the date! Best, Kari
Well, Kari, a lot of habits and needs may change during the w.e....
Being in good company, we could even forget what time is it, don't you?
A beautiful No Date... But I am not a big fan of Dates...
In most of the cases, they ruin the beauty, the balance, the purity of the dial. It is a bit excessive, but hey, you got the idea behind my words. Best, Nicolas
Just a question...
Yes, Nicolas, I've got your idea, as well as I've already knew it. Just a question: what do you think about timepieces equipped with pointer date instead of an aperture date?
We think alike.
All but two of my watches are no date by choice. I find them more practical, more accurate and more visually balanced. The two I do have received attention this past Thursday and Friday. I guess that's saying something for them: at least 6 times a year th...
Except when the watch is conceived and thought around the date.
The best example which comes to my mind is the Lange Datograph... The first one, not the latest... Best, Nicolas
There's been a drift over time in my preferences, too . . .
. . . starting with a firm preference in favor of an absence of all calendar functions, to a split preference for either uncomplicated pieces or perpetual calendars, but nothing in between. These days, I'm not quite as rigid in my tastes as before, so I w...
That's the odd thing, Nilo . . .
. . . because my preference for chronograph design in general reflects an absence of calendar indicators. The purpose of a chrono is to measure a slice of time. When a calendar function is added, the watch then has two objectives, and they are diametrical...
Bipolar is a good definition
The two chronograph "icons", Speedy Moon and Daytona are not "bipolar" but a calendar, when implemented as the Zenith "old/correct style", is nice. Cheers Nilo
Date function at 4:30
Art, my opinion about these kind of watch is that they aesthetically works well once the timepiece is on the wrist, otherwise if I look them straight on, I sometimes find those apertures a bit "out of place".
That effect you mentioned is the reason why . . .
. . . I'm drawn to the 4:30 date placement. It's not where it's usually expected, so it tends to be less noticeable, kinda like umpires during a ball game . . . they're only obvious when making a call!
i have a lot of watches with dates and quite a few without
i certainly think that a lot of no date watches have cleaner more balanced dials. today i'm wearing my Omega Railmaster which i personally think is one of the nicest modern Omegas due to the fact that it has no date and has a vintage look about it. if you...
One of my favorite Omegas too...
...they really got this updated version right. Now you've inspired me to wear it today! This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2012-02-28 09:11:40
Badly placed dates
I agree with you, Graham: I've seen quite a lot of watches with badly placed date apertures, but I also think that this kind of judgement sounds like a WIS-thing!
I have the same problems.
Especially during weekdays. Minor inconvenience but annoying enough to ruined a minute or two. I think my days are better when I wear the non-date watch after work. Yes! I think I'll do that. The date watch on working hours and the non-date on happy hours...
The strange Case of Dr. Date and Mr. No-Date...
We can call it the nth case of "Tyler's split personality"?? ))
Shh ... ... my shrink might hear you ;)
I don't want him to know about my story with watches Regards Tyler
Time is already flying by so fast that I think life is short. Thus I feel more
at ease wearing a no date watch. Cheat your my own time so to speak. Why I say this? Cos I do not want to be bothered with the days which are passing me and with time only, I hope I can seize moments with it. I use the phone to tell me the day and date. I...
Here's a proof on how humans may be different
I better feel a similar sensation to the one you've described looking at the sweeping seconds hand, rather than observing the (seemingly) unmoving date disc.
For some odd reason, dates are taboo for me....
Other than a couple of vintage timepieces where I was able to overcome a date on the dial, I am drawn solely to timepieces without them. Now I like plenty of watches which have a date function, but would likely not purchase any of them. I like the purity ...
I tend to wear my no-date-watches more often these days...
Like you, I used to think a date is a must-have. However, some watches I have come across do not have a quick date set (Panerai 270, JLC AMVOX 1), or require a pusher tool / toothpick to advance the date (GO Senator Chronometer). Since I don't keep my wat...
Speaking as someone with "too many" watches,
Date setting is a pain in the neck ( fingers and eyes ) Thus I find myself favoring my non-date watches or the quartz ones, or both! Cazalea
Yep. I still remember this crazy post of yours.
home.watchprosite.com You inspire me to wind my calendar watch everyday so that I don't need to suffer the torture. Regards Tyler
Never say never, Cazalea, but...
...I think i won't ever have your kind of "problem". ;-) On the contrary, I find exciting to set time and date on my watches!
I've aways enjoyed the aesthetics more on a no-date...
...as a general rule, but I do enjoy the day and/or date for sheer functionality on all of mine. It's particularly the date alone that I prefer not to see, as most seem out of place on most dials. As for sheer beauty......
Hello Heartbraker! You bring a very interesting point of view here! ...
I had always thought that non date watches present a "cleaner" and more balanced dial than the same watch with date feature. By the other hand, I sometimes find a nightmare to settle day and time in watches with more complications, like day date, triple c...
It's actually true, Abel: we never finish to learn!
Before reading your words I've always thinked that wearing a date-watch showing incorrect information was - how can I say? - scandalous. I promise that I'll evaluate in a different way these kind of customs (but I will continue to wear up-to-date watches ...
It depends
on whether it's a dress watch or a daily beater. I would prefer not to have a date on my dress watch as they would seem out of place and serve no function and would definitely not improve the appearance of the dial. However, i do find the date function us...
Date functions as signature feature
It's true: you have conveniently reminded us another key-factor, thanks!
I'm neurtal
I'm somewhat neutral on this. I like date-display watches, esp big dates, but I cycle my watches, and when I'm beginning the wear cycle of a no-date watch, it's one less thing to set.
Can I say you're a hyper-rational man?
It must be a good thing, I suppose, because being a romantic like me usually causes more problems than solutions...