Delayed Incoming : Rolex 14060M

[michael6120]

Hey all, So.. I purchased my first Rolex about 6 months ago, a 2 line 14060M.

I have been unwell and off work for a few days and reflecting.. since purchasing the watch I have been working my butt off every day of the week whether it is “work” or doing all my house domestic duties. My wife works more hours than I do but I also steer the ship at home. We have also taken guardianship of a teenager in December, getting her life back on track, driving lessons, putting her into a good school, oh and the extra laundry and cooking haha.. considering we have never had kids this has taken up a huge amount of my life.. point is that my life has been insanely busy. I forgot to mention I have a Labrador that demands lots of attention!

I took work off this week whilst my health has given up but I am back on the mend slowly. This has given me time in bed to research history and watch movies classic movies that I’ve never got around to. The whole time off I have been wearing my Submariner, which I wouldn’t say I haven’t bonded with in the past 6 months, I just haven’t had time to admire and reflect on the achievement that I actually purchased this thing!

7 years ago I had $20 and no house and let’s say.. years of a habit that nearly killed me twice. I finally (after 8 horrible years) got my life on track and after securing a home, we purchased a nice car last year and still had money to comfortably purchase my Rolex. This watch makes me extremely proud of my achievements both career wise but as a person in the last 7 years.

Onto the watch.. I had to make a decision on the right Sub for me as I have to consider that it might be my one and done Rolex. Mind you, my goal for my 40th is an Explorer 1 and a GMT root beer for my 50th which I think is a realistic goal.
The 14060M was the perfect choice for me. I’m a vintage buff / historian type who loves the middle ground of vintage looks and a modern engine. I love my watch.