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Old 19 March 2023, 12:34 PM   #31
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Great find! Nice looking watch. Congrats
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Old 20 March 2023, 03:26 AM   #32
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I'm curious. What is it about the 14060M that makes it attractive amongst the Submariner line up?
Last of the lug holes through the entire series.

Last "sport" Submariner made.

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Old 20 March 2023, 03:33 AM   #33
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Old 20 March 2023, 11:14 AM   #34
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My first Rolex back in 2005 was the 14060m. It was a great piece.......
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Old 20 March 2023, 11:38 AM   #35
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My first Rolex in the late 70s was a Submariner date. I do like yours for its simplicity without the cyclops. Congrats…
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Old 20 March 2023, 12:11 PM   #36
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Congratulations. Nice addition.
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Old 20 March 2023, 12:27 PM   #37
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Last of the lug holes through the entire series.

Last "sport" Submariner made.

Pure sex on a strap
If I got another one I'd go with a 2-liner this time
What do you mean by “sport” Submariner? As opposed to what?
Agreed about the lug holes, which are convenient.
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Old 20 March 2023, 12:38 PM   #38
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Recently picked one up myself, congrats!
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Old 20 March 2023, 01:42 PM   #39
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Unfortunately my wife loves it too so now she has it,she likes it because she never has to mess with the date


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Old 20 March 2023, 02:12 PM   #40
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Old 20 March 2023, 10:14 PM   #41
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one of the best submariner reference ever!
this one in GREAT condition!
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Old 20 March 2023, 11:25 PM   #42
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What do you mean by “sport” Submariner? As opposed to what?
Agreed about the lug holes, which are convenient.
A lot of people are of the opinion that the new Subs are only jewelry and not sport/tool watches any longer.
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Old 20 March 2023, 11:43 PM   #43
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Old 21 March 2023, 12:09 AM   #44
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A lot of people are of the opinion that the new Subs are only jewelry and not sport/tool watches any longer.
the 5513 was the ultimate sports watch for years.

the 14060/M was the final continuation of that lineage IMO.

For those not in the know - preowned 14060's were not that pricey, I paid +/- $3600 for mine a few years ago.

For that price you could strap it on and go do cool stuff without worrying about your "value prop" of your $10k+ watch.

Subjective, but yes Rolex has gone full on fancy/bling compared to older references.
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Old 21 March 2023, 12:18 AM   #45
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the 5513 was the ultimate sports watch for years.

the 14060/M was the final continuation of that lineage IMO.

For those not in the know - preowned 14060's were not that pricey, I paid +/- $3600 for mine a few years ago.

For that price you could strap it on and go do cool stuff without worrying about your "value prop" of your $10k+ watch.

Subjective, but yes Rolex has gone full on fancy/bling compared to older references.
But not everyone is that type of wearer so you are generalizing; which is unfair. Yes, the bezel is a little shiny, but other than that it is just as "sport" and capable of accompanying you while doing "cool stuff". I don't wear my ceramic Subs any differently than my previous aluminum bezeled Subs. Maybe I'm the outlier, but I hate these generalizations because some people on here post threads about worrying about scratches and putting protective plastic on their watch that it is somehow a reflection of the modern watch and not the modern owners.
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Old 21 March 2023, 12:48 AM   #46
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Great picture of a GREAT classic. It’s hard to make something simple, and the 14060M is perfection. I am partial to the COSC, 4-liner myself.
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Old 21 March 2023, 01:05 AM   #47
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Thank you for the replies...

Well good to see I am not the only one that appreciates the 14060M. This one will be my go to daily. Just got it added to my personal insurance. So cheers !!

Current subs - 14060M, 1680 (1979), 116613LB, 116610LN

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Old 21 March 2023, 06:59 AM   #48
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My do anything go anywhere watch is also the venerable 14060M. Here’s my G serial.
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Old 21 March 2023, 07:04 AM   #49
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Old 21 March 2023, 08:59 AM   #50
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But not everyone is that type of wearer so you are generalizing; which is unfair. Yes, the bezel is a little shiny, but other than that it is just as "sport" and capable of accompanying you while doing "cool stuff". I don't wear my ceramic Subs any differently than my previous aluminum bezeled Subs. Maybe I'm the outlier, but I hate these generalizations because some people on here post threads about worrying about scratches and putting protective plastic on their watch that it is somehow a reflection of the modern watch and not the modern owners.
Trust me I get it, I took a brand spanking new from AD 124060 and sent it to LA Watchworks to have it fully brushed.

Still too shiny.

That said I consider lug holes a requirement for properly securing a strap such as a NATO.
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Old 21 March 2023, 09:05 AM   #51
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Old 3 April 2023, 02:53 AM   #52
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I'm curious. What is it about the 14060M that makes it attractive amongst the Submariner line up?
Let’s see:

1) Last great Sub with proportions similar to the vintage 4 series references;
2) drilled lug holes;
3) sapphire crystal which adds to practicality/functionality;
4) aluminum bezel (not as shiny or bling like ceramic);
5) substantially lighter than the six digit subs;
6) reliable 3130 movement;
7) 2 liner and 4 liner versions to choose from, including tritium in early 14060 non M reference.
8) only a Sub is no date (there are no M versions with date).
9) superluminova on later models.
10) still one of the best value Subs out there.
11) it’s a strap monster and versatile.
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Old 3 April 2023, 03:18 AM   #53
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the 5513 was the ultimate sports watch for years.

the 14060/M was the final continuation of that lineage IMO.

For those not in the know - preowned 14060's were not that pricey, I paid +/- $3600 for mine a few years ago.

For that price you could strap it on and go do cool stuff without worrying about your "value prop" of your $10k+ watch.

Subjective, but yes Rolex has gone full on fancy/bling compared to older references.

I remember when the no date Sub sold for $3-4k used.

Kicking myself for not buying one then! I do love the new 6 digit Sub for its beauty but you are correct it’s more of a statement piece than tool.

Which is why they make this now:




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Old 3 April 2023, 03:20 AM   #54
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Old 8 May 2023, 11:08 AM   #55
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It’s a beautiful watch, does it have the parachrom bleu hairspring? I’ve read posts from the RF and some claim that not all 14060M comes with the updated hairspring.


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