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Not too long back, during a watch cocktail event, one collector lamented about small date displays on watches. The combination of his deteriorating eyesight, as well as a minuscule date indicator, had stopped him from purchasing new watches that comes with a date function. Well, this is not exactly a new problem – even a young chap like the author have this problem at times too.
This problem have plagued quite a number of collectors, especially those who suffer from Hyperopia (also known as long-sightedness). This means that near objects are usually out of focus, making reading the date a challenge.
Much of this problem is resolved with a larger date display. It is also known as the “Big Date”, or what Lange, who showed one of the earlier examples in 1994, calls the “Outsized Date”. The complication is similar, except the fact that the date indicator features a large aperture, and the numerals can therefore be larger. Some of the watch manufacturers also split the date disc into two, due to the space constraint within the movement. Some have both discs on the same plane, others at two different levels.
So, on that note, we have decided to do a recommendation article on Big Date watches. What are some of the watches that we have recommended? Let’s find out!
Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date
The new Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date – a tad sportier than the usual dressy offerings.
First up, we have the new Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date, from this year’s Baselworld.
This 42mm watch is Glashütte Original’s take on a sporty and versatile timepiece, which is a tad different from their usual collection. What is particularly interesting is in its design. The Senator is rather sporty when it is mounted on a rubber strap, which is accentuated by the case dimension and the contrasting light blue indices on the dial. On the other hand, when it is fitted with a leather strap, the timepiece suddenly takes on an alter ego, with a slightly refined and elegant look.
Driven by Glashütte Original’s Calibre 37-01, the in-house column-wheel movement was first debuted in 2014. Some of the features include a flyback chronograph function, a big date indicator, and a power reserve display. It also has an respectable power reserve of around 70 hours, and the finishing is excellent. Retailing at US$ 14,600 (approximately S$ 19,700), we’d say that the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date definitely gives its competitors a run for their money.
Ulysse Nardin Classic Perpetual Ludwig
The Ulysse Nardin Classic Perpetual Ludwig is based on the Perpetual Ludwig introduced in 1996 and keeps the design elements of the original watch, but in a larger steel case.
When Ulysse Nardin launched the original Perpetual Ludwig in 1996, it was considered as a technological marvel. Not only does Ulysse Nardin allows the various indicators to be adjusted by a single crown, but what makes the watch even more special is the fact that all the indicators can be adjusted bidirectionally. That was certainly revolutionary back in those days.
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