No Date Sub - which model / year is preffered?

[bkertzer89]

if you can locate a 5508 in good condition go for that model

[beshannon]

You should probably avoid the one you do not like

[Calogero1]

Originally Posted by beshannon

You should probably avoid the one you do not like

Smart man, great advice!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Calogero1

Next up to be purchased will be a Sub No date.

This will be worn in regular rotation.

I want to go preowned, and as long as the watch is complete I am not too worried about condition as I rather save a few bucks.

I keep reading about the Lugs, no lugs, 2 liner, Solid end links, newer clasp etc.

In order to narrow down my search is there a specific model or year I should avoid?

Thanks!

Since introduction of the 14060 in 1988 there has been very little changes to that model.The lume change from Tritium to Luminover around 1998 the change from the cal 3000 to the cal 3130 in 2000 the model called after 14060M the M just stands for modified movement. The only difference from the two line to the four line is the four line is COSC tested. But exactly the same movement as the two line that were not tested,plus the 14060 and 14060M always had lugs hole cases till they were discontinued.Now we have the 114060M which still uses the cal 3130 movement but has a slightly different non lug hole case, ceramic bezel insert and updated bracelet basically this model is a clone 116610 without the date complication.

[Bakasana]

14060


Easy!

[Yuri.Popov]

I prefer no-date! It gives the watch a more elegant, fresh and cleaner look!!

[Calogero1]

Originally Posted by padi56

Since introduction of the 14060 in 1988 there has been very little changes to that model.The lume change from Tritium to Luminover around 1998 the change from the cal 3000 to the cal 3130 in 2000 the model called after 14060M the M just stands for modified movement. The only difference from the two line to the four line is the four line is COSC tested. But exactly the same movement as the two line that were not tested,plus the 14060 and 14060M always had lugs hole cases till they were discontinued.Now we have the 114060M which still uses the cal 3130 movement but has a slightly different non lug hole case, ceramic bezel insert and updated bracelet basically this model is a clone 116610 without the date complication.

THANK YOU!!! This sums it up a great deal for me. Appreciate the response Padi!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Danny83

I would get a new 114060 they sell almost the same used.

Yep.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you aren't looking specifically for a vintage piece, I would recommend you buy the newest model you can afford.

The ceramic bezel and glidelock clasp are big improvements over the previous model.

Yup. 114060.

[FTX I]

They're all great but 114060 for me.

[The Sub-lime One]

114060 no contest. Great upgrades on the the 14060/M. The most balanced Rolex in the entire line up in my opinion. Your choice, there's no wrong move here.

[tkerrmd]

newer the better with all the current upgrades for me. if nothing else for the glide lock

[MCO1]

14060M for me because it is what I have. I like the new one but can't let this one go for one and can't see having both. I like the old plexi models with painted lume but again not going to trade for one.