diff --git a/chrony.spec b/chrony.spec
index a77b5d7..47e0b52 100644
--- a/chrony.spec
+++ b/chrony.spec
@@ -34,13 +34,7 @@ Requires(preun): systemd
 Requires(postun): systemd
 
 # install timedated implementation that can control chronyd service
-%if 0%{?fedora} >= 24 || 0%{?rhel} >= 8
-Recommends: timedatex
-%else
-%if 0%{?fedora} >= 22
-Requires: timedatex
-%endif
-%endif
+Recommends:     timedatex
 
 %description
 A client/server for the Network Time Protocol, this program keeps your