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VetteBandit · 22 January 2010, 06:03 AM

Hi All,

I have a unique opportunity to pick up another 14060 at a pretty good price...I think. Haven't seen it yet in person, but it is supposed to be in really good shape. Im looking for a little info / opinions on this older model as I dont know a lot about them. I know that it has a different movement and a T<25 dial / tritium lume, but is there any goods or bads about these years of subs?

How are the bracelets on these? Other than lume, any other visual or functional difference I should consider?

I will look for the service mark on the crystal, but I am currently unsure of the service history. Just looking for some facts/opinions on this one before looking at the watch in person.

Thanks in advance!

SLS · 22 January 2010, 06:10 AM

Nothing wrong with the watch, the only difference between the movements is that 14060 has a balance cock whereas the 14060m has a balance bridge. Rolex also added the Breguet overcoil hairspring to the 14060m. This is why they added the "M". IMHO, the tritium dial is more appealing from a collecting standpoint.
Scott

JCB62 · 22 January 2010, 06:31 AM

I bought a 14060 U serial last summer, so it's a couple years newer than your, but cant be that different. I Love it. It's a calssic beauty. Jump on it.

xxthe_remedyxx · 22 January 2010, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCB62

I bought a 14060 U serial last summer, so it's a couple years newer than your, but cant be that different. I Love it. It's a calssic beauty. Jump on it.

Totally agree, it's a beauty!

VetteBandit · 22 January 2010, 06:49 AM

I generally know the watch well - I have a 14060M F-series, but this older one would be a nice addition...just want to know what Im working with.

Tools · 22 January 2010, 08:22 AM

Aside from the movement changes Scott mentioned, the watches are basically identical... All parts interchange too..

(of course, the latest have a couple of cosmetic changes: rehaut, COSC dial, Luminova, etc.)

mcjp6 · 22 January 2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

IMHO, the tritium dial is more appealing from a collecting standpoint.
Scott

+1......

22 January 2010, 06:03 AM	#1
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Info / opinions on older (w serial) 14060 Hi All, I have a unique opportunity to pick up another 14060 at a pretty good price...I think. Haven't seen it yet in person, but it is supposed to be in really good shape. Im looking for a little info / opinions on this older model as I dont know a lot about them. I know that it has a different movement and a T<25 dial / tritium lume, but is there any goods or bads about these years of subs? How are the bracelets on these? Other than lume, any other visual or functional difference I should consider? I will look for the service mark on the crystal, but I am currently unsure of the service history. Just looking for some facts/opinions on this one before looking at the watch in person. Thanks in advance! __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

22 January 2010, 06:10 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Nothing wrong with the watch, the only difference between the movements is that 14060 has a balance cock whereas the 14060m has a balance bridge. Rolex also added the Breguet overcoil hairspring to the 14060m. This is why they added the "M". IMHO, the tritium dial is more appealing from a collecting standpoint. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

22 January 2010, 06:31 AM	#3
JCB62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jack Location: SE Michigan Watch: 1985 GMT Master SS Posts: 322	I bought a 14060 U serial last summer, so it's a couple years newer than your, but cant be that different. I Love it. It's a calssic beauty. Jump on it. Attached Images __________________ JCB62 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 16750 SS Rolex Submariner 14060 No Date SS Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M

22 January 2010, 06:49 AM	#5
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	I generally know the watch well - I have a 14060M F-series, but this older one would be a nice addition...just want to know what Im working with. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

22 January 2010, 08:22 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Aside from the movement changes Scott mentioned, the watches are basically identical... All parts interchange too.. (of course, the latest have a couple of cosmetic changes: rehaut, COSC dial, Luminova, etc.) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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