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Old 26 December 2009, 09:37 AM   #1
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About to buy a 14060M

hi my name is Joe and this is my first post here, i felt like saying hi. Im a 25 year old WIS from Sussex in the UK and im about to purchase my first Rolex and really love the 14060M

For me This watch absolutly sings Rolex and i love the simple dial and lack of date as i also have a Panerai 112 and it too has a beautiful simple dial.

i have been somewhat worried buy people talking of the bracelet and clasp being cheap and like a 'tuna can' so i wanna ask this is it THAT BAD?

also i love seeing pictures of this watch!

anyway looking forward to your replies!

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Old 26 December 2009, 09:44 AM   #2
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The bracelet is perfect. It just works (and many will tell you they have had decades of wear without incident).
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Old 26 December 2009, 09:47 AM   #3
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Go for it Joe! The Sub is a classic and as for the bracelet, it's proven itself over MANY years!
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Old 26 December 2009, 09:54 AM   #4
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i thought that would be the case!

but you know how you get when you hear things, anyways im in love with the piece and am totally going for it in a couple of weeks when i get some time to actually go get the watch!
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Old 26 December 2009, 09:58 AM   #5
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Another question....

i have also heard that the hands and markers are white gold is this true?

thanks
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Old 26 December 2009, 09:59 AM   #6
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i have also heard that the hands and markers are white gold is this true?

thanks
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Old 26 December 2009, 10:01 AM   #7
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love mine...
granted its on my wife's wrist now...I will get it back...I love classics



oh wanted to add...the bracelet though not SEL...feels right...and wears well with the watch...
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Old 26 December 2009, 10:10 AM   #8
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Hi Joe,

Welcome to TRF.

The 14060M is my everyday wearer. I wear it on a NATO mainly for safety reasons as I do electrical work and find the nylon strap less 'conductive'. I had an 'incident' many years ago with a SS bracelet and 24 volts dc - could have been a bad situation.
No date doesn't bother me as I have that info + the weather, google, TRF etc on my iphone.
I like the symmetry of the dial and it is one of the most accurate Rolex watches that I have.
I highly recommend it.

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Old 26 December 2009, 10:15 AM   #9
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Hi Im from Sussex too. Sunny Worthing to be exact.

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hi my name is Joe and this is my first post here, i felt like saying hi. Im a 25 year old WIS from Sussex in the UK and im about to purchase my first Rolex and really love the 14060M

For me This watch absolutly sings Rolex and i love the simple dial and lack of date as i also have a Panerai 112 and it too has a beautiful simple dial.

i have been somewhat worried buy people talking of the bracelet and clasp being cheap and like a 'tuna can' so i wanna ask this is it THAT BAD?

also i love seeing pictures of this watch!

anyway looking forward to your replies!

Joe
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Old 26 December 2009, 10:37 AM   #10
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ah ha, West side!

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Hi Im from Sussex too. Sunny Worthing to be exact.
Do you know Heathfield?
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Old 26 December 2009, 10:49 AM   #11
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Old 26 December 2009, 12:04 PM   #12
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Good luck with your purchase. The Sub is a great first choice!

Welcome to TRF. Look forward to photos when you have it on your wrist.
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Old 26 December 2009, 12:38 PM   #13
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Old 26 December 2009, 12:46 PM   #14
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I have one and love it...clasp is just fine...bracelet is great...go for it..you will be happy
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Old 26 December 2009, 12:53 PM   #15
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Old 26 December 2009, 01:03 PM   #16
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I have a 14060, which was my first Rolex, I still have it -


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Old 26 December 2009, 01:08 PM   #17
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Old 26 December 2009, 01:17 PM   #18
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Old 26 December 2009, 01:35 PM   #19
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The clasp is just fine! Were any of these people bashing the watch actually Rolex owners?
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Old 26 December 2009, 01:59 PM   #20
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Great look, classic sub.
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Old 26 December 2009, 02:36 PM   #21
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The symmetrical dial is beautiful!
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Old 26 December 2009, 02:41 PM   #22
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Besides,
They use Swordfish cans not Tuna.
Big difference.
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Old 26 December 2009, 02:44 PM   #23
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Go for it. I love mine too.

This is my third Sub ND. It just keeps coming back!
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:12 PM   #24
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it was my 2nd rolex purchase... just do it and you'll be happy forever:0)
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:14 PM   #25
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Cool shot, nyyankees! Looks great!
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Old 31 December 2009, 02:55 PM   #26
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Great watch, simple, clear dial. I did not want the bubble up top or the larger Sea Dweller, which would be my second choice.
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Old 31 December 2009, 08:38 PM   #27
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Hi

I'm from Surrey and have just bought a new 14060M to go alongside my Sub Date. Both are fantastic watches. The 14060M is slightly Retro by virtue of its slightly older style bracelet and, because of this, the presence of lug-holes in the case.
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Old 31 December 2009, 08:57 PM   #28
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I first heard the reference to the "tuna can" clasp on Sheldon's site (minus4plus6) and I never believed it to be any kind of "bash" against the old bracelet. I have since carried on that description as I find it to be an accurate analogy, it is merely for the sake of comparing and contrasting between the older bracelets and what many of us to be the technological marvel in the new series of Rolex bracelets and clasps. Would I pass up a great deal on an older bracelet Rolex over this? Absolutely not, that's silly.

Do not let this deter you or sway you from purchasing and enjoying ANY Rolex model. Opinions are like a**holes, we've all got one. Buy what you like, please.
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Old 31 December 2009, 10:03 PM   #29
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The 14060M is a great watch. A true classic! And dont worry about the bracelet, it might feel a bit light, but its really very very comfortable
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Old 1 January 2010, 01:47 AM   #30
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To me, absolutely a classic - Buy it
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