# Large date watch recommendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 19, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754 "2013-12-19T19:23:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/1 "2013-12-19T19:23:56Z")
After a couple of days of frustrating searches for a watch with a large date display, I turn to you folks. Most easy-read watches (for people who need reading glasses) have large time numbers, but tiny date displays. None of the ones I saw with large date displays had a backlight feature. I prefer an analog watch, but I guess I can switch to a digital, if that’s all that’s out there. Anybody have one to recommend in the under $100 range? ---
**Author:** ![DataX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@DataX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DataX)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/2 "2013-12-19T20:24:23Z")
There are two options that I can think of for an analog watch to have a bigger date display. One is using dual disks such as this: > **[Amazon.com: Citizen Men's BT0000-58L Eco-Drive Calibre 3100 Twin Date Watch :...](https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BT0000-58L-Eco-Drive-Calibre-Watch/dp/B000ZPQS4W)** > > The Citizen Story: The company was established in 1924. The founding fathers selected the name Citizen so it would be "Close to the Hearts of People Everywhere" and soon after adopted the company’s formal name, Citizen Watch Company. ... The other is using the mini magnifying glass (cyclops) like rolex does: > **[Amazon.com: Stuhrling Original Men's 158.33116 Lifestyle Clipper Swiss Quartz...](https://www.amazon.com/Stuhrling-Original-Swiss-Quartz-Stainless/dp/B001348NJM)** > > From the Water Sports Collection, Stührling Originals new Regatta Series has spawned a new entryThe Clipper. Big, bold and masculine, The Clipper represents Stührling Originals best version of an everyday timepiece from the "diver category."... Are either of these methods acceptable? I realize the first one is out of your price range, but if I know it is acceptable - I can see if I can find a brand/model that uses it in your price range. ETA: Oh and is the backlight a REQUIREMENT? ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/3 "2013-12-19T21:15:31Z")
> [@DataX](#): > > There are two options that I can think of for an analog watch to have a bigger date display. > > One is using dual disks such as this: > [http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BT0000-58L-Eco-Drive-Calibre-Watch/dp/B000ZPQS4W/](http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BT0000-58L-Eco-Drive-Calibre-Watch/dp/B000ZPQS4W/) > > The other is using the mini magnifying glass (cyclops) like rolex does: > [http://www.amazon.com/Stuhrling-Original-158-33116-Sports-Clipper/dp/B001348NJM/](http://www.amazon.com/Stuhrling-Original-158-33116-Sports-Clipper/dp/B001348NJM/) > > Are either of these methods acceptable? > > I realize the first one is out of your price range, but if I know it is acceptable - I can see if I can find a brand/model that uses it in your price range. > > ETA: Oh and is the backlight a REQUIREMENT? The double dial is fine. I’ve seen others like that. The magnifier is also fine. I’d prefer a backlight, as I wake up much earlier than my spouse. I don’t want to get up at 4 a.m. however. It’s not a deal killer, as I can use my old watch as a work around. That Citizen is a nice piece, but at this point in my life, it’s just a waste of money. I’ve been wearing this same Timex for the last 15 years, and it still runs fine, but I can’t see the damn date window. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/4 "2013-12-19T23:48:50Z")
I have had a Timex Expedition digital watch for 5 years. Has a backlight, large time and date display. I believe it cost $30.00. Still has the same watchband. On the third set of batteries. Cheap entertainment. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/5 "2013-12-20T13:01:35Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > After a couple of days of frustrating searches for a watch with a large date display, I turn to you folks. Most easy-read watches (for people who need reading glasses) have large time numbers, but tiny date displays. None of the ones I saw with large date displays had a backlight feature. I prefer an analog watch, but I guess I can switch to a digital, if that’s all that’s out there. Anybody have one to recommend in the under $100 range? **Chefguy** , There are several options for analog watches that include a digital element. If you do [an image search on “analog digital watch” you’ll see what I mean](https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&tbm=isch&hl=en&as_q=analog+digital+watch&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&imgsz=&imgar=&imgc=&imgcolor=&imgtype=&cr=&as_sitesearch=&safe=images&as_filetype=&as_rights=). Will this fit your needs? This is my personal preference – a clean, easy-to-read analog display with some digital functions such as day/date, stopwatch, timer and alarm. HTH, **echo7tango** ---
**Author:** ![DragonAsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/db5fbb/32.png) [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/6 "2013-12-20T14:11:23Z")
I am deeply disappointed that this was not about trying to plan a massive simul-date for 50 speed-dating couples. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/7 "2013-12-20T18:25:54Z")
> [@echo7tango](#): > > **Chefguy** , > There are several options for analog watches that include a digital element. If you do [an image search on “analog digital watch” you’ll see what I mean](https://www.google.com/search?as_st=y&tbm=isch&hl=en&as_q=analog+digital+watch&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&imgsz=&imgar=&imgc=&imgcolor=&imgtype=&cr=&as_sitesearch=&safe=images&as_filetype=&as_rights=). > > Will this fit your needs? > > This is my personal preference – a clean, easy-to-read analog display with some digital functions such as day/date, stopwatch, timer and alarm. > > HTH, > **echo7tango** It will probably end up being what I buy. It’s curious to me that some of them have the time displayed in both modes; not sure why a person would want that feature. I’m assuming that you have a choice as to what is displayed in the digital window, though. Now to find one that also has a large, easy to read face. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-date-watch-recommendations/676754/8 "2013-12-21T04:48:10Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > It will probably end up being what I buy. It’s curious to me that some of them have the time displayed in both modes; not sure why a person would want that feature. I’m assuming that you have a choice as to what is displayed in the digital window, though. Now to find one that also has a large, easy to read face. You do. Mine allows for two different digital times, and one is always synced with the analog time. The other one I always have set to UTC. The usual display I have shows day & date. That’s my standard setting.