Rolex 14060/M Submariner: Dial and inserts versions

[Gimoozaabi]

I've just came across a very interesting read comparing the variants of 16610LV and it appears that there are 8(!) variants produced in a very short time span:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20759...ary+Submariner

(Hope is ok to post links to external forum)

Some very subtle differences mark the different versions. I've started to dig in for similar info regarding the 14060 versions as I found out that the watch that I own a F-serial 14060M have a Fat Four bezel insert exactly as in the some LV variants (e.g. Mark 1 and Mark 2).

It appears that Rolex used the Fat Four bezel inserts on certain Submariner models produced in 2003/4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner watch.

More info /confirmation of the above will be appreciated!

More interestingly, on some dial variants of the 14060M the Swiss Made (below 6 o'clock) index spans over 5 minute ticks and on some over 3 minute ticks.

I know, to some people these sort of details are quite boring and uneccessary but I love them - they make me appreciate the Rolex watches even more!

I am not sure about the oval O in 'Rolex' aspect. Is there an info source which compares the different 14060 Mark versions similar to the one provided for the LV?

More info and different pictures will be much appreciated. If such source is unavailable let's start a repository:

Here is mine, F-serial 14060M:

1. Fat Four bezel insert
2. 3 ticks


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