I get it when people are opposed to the glaring date window. On the other end of
link the spectrum
link Patek Philippe took a subtle approach with the date window for the Ellipse nestling it quietly at
link 3 o'clock so it shows up enough but also blends in with the rest of the dial. But one thing is for sure I'm grateful for the invention of the quickset date function and my fingers are considerably happier as well.