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22 November 2013, 02:52 AM
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214270 for 14060m?
Should I?
 I have been thinking this through for a week but still no firm decision. I have owned the 14060 twice (tritium and superluminova versions) but flipped them for other pursuits but I have always found myself drawn back to this Submariner. I know I would be giving up the better bracelet and paraflex 3132 movement in the 214270 Explorer but the proportions of the dial and the tiny crown bothers me a little. The 114060 seems like the best of both worlds but I am still not a fan of the square lugs nor the ceramic bezel. Talk me in or out of making the move back to the Sub ND. 
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22 November 2013, 03:18 AM
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Not a fan of the 214270 Explorer:) Go for the 14060.
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22 November 2013, 03:19 AM
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Keep the 14060, save & get the 36mm expl
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22 November 2013, 03:36 AM
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Of the two, 14060 would be my first choice. It's a fine choice...Good luck.
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22 November 2013, 03:36 AM
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Very tough choice !!
I agree on your 114060 stance, winner is 14060m between thoz 2 subs Personnaly i have an explorer 1016 and a 5513, next week ill receive a 14060m 2004 and im very excited ! My friend you need both ! Explorer is classier and the sub is a daily wearer SAAAVE |
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22 November 2013, 03:37 AM
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By 14060m i mean the 2 liners one ! :-)
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22 November 2013, 03:57 AM
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Wow, that is a tough decision, impossible for me really. I have both, love them both, are keepers in my collection.
The Exp I wears a bit bigger than 39mm, mostly because of the thinner smooth bezel. That Sub is THE Sub, you've got to know that, after two flips! The Explorer is a bit more versatile, more discreet, as durable as you need, and none of this is as decisive one way or the other as you need. Sorry.
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22 November 2013, 04:03 AM
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Exp 1. Absolutely. No question.
But I am recently loving the 114060. Take away the bubble and to me, the watch is symmetrically perfect. I find the 14060 too small.
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22 November 2013, 04:18 AM
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Small ?
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14060 and 114060 same width 40mm What you mean small ? |
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22 November 2013, 04:21 AM
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I've got a 16710 and it wears significantly smaller.
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22 November 2013, 04:26 AM
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You had it twice and still lusting after it.....it's destiny man, get the Sub back. And tiny crowns seem to irk the hell out of me for some reason too, a huge reason why I don't like the Exp 2, they made the watch bigger but left that tiny crown. I know it doesn't matter function wise, but it's the little things.... |
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22 November 2013, 04:41 AM
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Maybe the weight too
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22 November 2013, 05:29 AM
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22 November 2013, 05:34 AM
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sub.
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22 November 2013, 05:37 AM
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22 November 2013, 05:39 AM
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^yes
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22 November 2013, 07:17 AM
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Go for the Sub!
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22 November 2013, 08:21 AM
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14060m
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22 November 2013, 08:54 AM
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If you've gotten rid of two and still want one, there's your answer. The 14060 is a classic, IMHO. As for the Exp. I, I'd have a tougher time giving up a 114270 than your 214270, since as you point out, the proportions to me are a bit off.
As it stands, no question, do the trade and keep the Sub this time. |
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22 November 2013, 11:42 AM
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22 November 2013, 12:33 PM
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Thanks guys, I think im pretty much set on the 14060....once again.
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22 November 2013, 01:01 PM
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Go for the sub. And get the better-proportioned 36mm Explorer 114270 later if you feel any remorse.
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22 November 2013, 01:23 PM
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Yeah, I'm another that says go for the sub, especially seeing as you've identified the dial proportions and the crown size on the Explorer as bugbears of yours.
Just try to hang on to it this time!
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22 November 2013, 08:12 PM
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Came home with a 4 Liner 14060m. Comfy like an old pair of jeans !
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22 November 2013, 08:24 PM
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22 November 2013, 09:11 PM
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wear it in good health
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22 November 2013, 10:19 PM
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I love that watch and I think it looks great!! Too bad my wife stole mine.
 
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23 November 2013, 02:18 AM
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23 November 2013, 02:25 AM
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14060m in every occasion...
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23 November 2013, 02:36 AM
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Congrats. Enjoy your Sub.
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