which of course has to be approved. I agree that the watch will look better with a date but when Patek uses its 324 caliber, chances are the date will exist. I usually like my watches without a date window but I think my 5212 looks great with it and my forthcoming 5711 will laso have a date window. The strap and colour of the dial remind me of my 7234A which is a great looking watch.