One small window at 3 o’clock has been showing the date in style since 1945, and it has never gone out of fashion. Eighty-one years later, it still carries more swagger than a Sinatra encore at the Sands. Made for the collector who wants one watch that owns the boardroom, the golf course and every celebration in between.

Presents itself in brand new condition with no signs of wear. Set against a bright blue sunray dial, the markers and hands glow with blue Chromalight lume while the color shifts from electric to deep navy as your wrist turns. Crowned by an 18K white gold fluted bezel, dozens of sharp facets flash like a disco ball at Studio 54. Wrapped in a three-piece Oyster bracelet, brushed outer links frame polished centers for a look that is sporty and dressy at once. Finished with a folding Oysterclasp, a hidden Easylink extension adds about 5 mm of comfort on warm days.

Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, and date. Found at 3 o’clock, the screw-down Twinlock crown unscrews to its first position, where turning it forward hand-winds the Calibre 3235 and its roughly 70-hour power reserve. Pulled out one click, the crown turns to quick set the date, magnified under the Cyclops lens for easy reading. Pulled out all the way, the seconds hand stops so you can set the hours and minutes right on the second. Pushed back in and screwed down tight, the crown keeps the Oyster case waterproof to 100 meters.

Comes as a complete set, double-boxed with the International Guarantee card, card wallet, Oyster Perpetual Datejust booklet, Warranty Booklet Worldwide Service, green Superlative Chronometer seal, and white hang tag.

Every great collection needs one watch that never has to try too hard, and few do it this well. Just as sharp with a tailored suit as with a weekend polo, it quickly becomes the piece you reach for first. Picture it catching the light on your wrist at your next big toast.