Today’s watches do much more than tell the time of day. Horologists have honed the craft to include calendar watches that display a combination of the day, date, year, and even moon phases. You’ll find many timepieces that display the date usually at the 12, 3, or 6 o’clock position on the dial face. Our collection of best day-date watches goes a step further to display the day of the week. It’s no small feat for watchmakers to fit that much information on a tiny display.
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If you’re shopping for a day-date watch, features to look for include: an easy-to-read size and font at the position that suits you best. You’ll want one that doesn’t detract from the watch’s aesthetics and is of good quality. And since budget is a concern for many these days, we’ve listed them from least to most expensive. Find one as your daily go-to watch, or choose one for special occasions. And, of course, they make “timely” gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations.