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22 August 2023, 12:40 PM | #1 |
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Gathering Dust
My 14060M non-date cosc is I admit to set in the display box. Nothing wrong with it, just recently serviced by RWSC Dallas. I bought it new around 2007. The problem is a Rolex malaise. It simply fails to excite. I have been wearing my Patek Philippe. No not a Nautilus of Aquanaut. I would opt out from those because of the hype, rather than concentrating on the horological aspects. So for the foreseeable future my Sub will sit on display.
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22 August 2023, 12:43 PM | #2 |
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That’s not a problem. And that’s why having some variety is a good thing. Enjoy the PP.
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22 August 2023, 09:40 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like your plan, and look forward to you graduating to the next level of horology. What are your future plans, an MB&F, Armin Strom, Torsti Laine, Kari V, or ????
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22 August 2023, 11:30 PM | #4 |
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I truly get it. Although the 5 digit sub doesn't excite me either, I no longer own one. On the other hand I have a number of watches which I genuinely like. However, after getting my new Sky-Dweller on OF, I went to switch to a different watch yesterday and couldn't bring myself to do it.
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23 August 2023, 12:03 AM | #5 |
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If it doesn't excite you, sell it to someone who will enjoy using it every day and put that cash towards something that does excite you. Win-win.
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23 August 2023, 12:51 AM | #6 |
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The M is a great reference. Maybe you’ll pick it up again sometime soon and rediscover the love
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23 August 2023, 12:56 AM | #7 |
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Personally I find subs boring. Nothing wrong with them but aesthetically boring. Possibly because I have seen so many on the “wrong” wrists?
Patek - really find Nautilus bland too. Borders on ugly. Plenty of beautiful Pateks I am happy to own but not that one. Maybe you just have good taste.? |
23 August 2023, 01:08 AM | #8 |
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I’m not a collector and only keep watches that get lots of wrist time so I would move it on if you don’t wear it for 6 months.
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23 August 2023, 02:59 AM | #9 |
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This.
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23 August 2023, 03:05 AM | #10 |
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I too am not excited like I used to be by the Submariner (with or without date), and this is one of two watches that I adored as a young boy and throughout adulthood.
Having said that, I would keep the 14060M. There is always room for this watch in a small collection and you will come around again and appreciate having it. Once it's gone you'll certainly regret it even if several years from now. I know I'm not letting my sub date go. |
23 August 2023, 03:05 AM | #11 |
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This.
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23 August 2023, 03:08 AM | #12 |
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That’s a magnificent reference of the submariner.
I have no doubt it will work it’s way back into your good graces at one point….. until then enjoy other watches in your collection. ..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos.. |
23 August 2023, 08:42 AM | #13 |
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These days I prefer to only keep watches that I know I will wear, unless there is some sentimental significance to the timepiece. It may be good to just let it sit a while and revisit it at a later time, you may change your mind.
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23 August 2023, 08:48 AM | #14 |
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Not a bad plan... just be careful in the rain and water.
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23 August 2023, 09:06 AM | #15 |
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Ok.
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23 August 2023, 09:13 AM | #16 |
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I get it. I feel the same way about my ExII. I love it but I rarely wear it. Last year, I probably wore it less than 10 times.
There's no ladder for me to climb. I already did it and didn't like the view. If anything, I've "moved down". |
23 August 2023, 09:29 AM | #17 |
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For me its also about going through phases in my life, and which watch I was wearing at the time.
I have lots of nice pieces but at the moment its by 16570 Polar that gets most of the wrist time. But I also don't think I'll ever get rid of my 20 year old and had from new 16600. These watches will last a lifetime and more, and in horological terms Rolex moves at a glacial pace so if your 14060M sits in its case for 10 years so what. |
23 August 2023, 11:15 AM | #18 |
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Not a bad plan at all.
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23 August 2023, 12:12 PM | #19 |
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23 August 2023, 12:28 PM | #20 |
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What Patek do you wear now?
I get the need for a switch - for one thing, your Sub was in Dallas for so long you had to wear something else. In a sense you are estranged - it will seep back into your mind… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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