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Old 3 October 2018, 04:26 PM   #1
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Advice on 5 digit sub

Been contemplating picking up a 14060 for awhile.

A couple of options currently on the market; which one do you guys think would be the best example to go with of the following choices based condition? I am not in a hurry

My strong preference is tritium dial

#1
https://www.lunaroyster.com/watches/...um-dial-patina

#2
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...er-14060-A1121

#3
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...ce-papers-A886

#4
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...d-papers-A1046

#5
Wait it out for better condition / price / preferred specs.
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Old 3 October 2018, 04:31 PM   #2
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Old 4 October 2018, 12:43 AM   #3
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Thanks for your input. Whats your thought process for #4?

What about it the two tritium options? Do any of these examples look overpolished?
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Old 4 October 2018, 12:58 AM   #4
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I vote for number 4, the reason.......I like box & papers.
PS I have a y serial 14060, got it in 2010, great watch.
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Old 4 October 2018, 01:02 AM   #5
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Anything tritium I prefer if you want patina in the pip and lumes in the future, if not get number 4 if you want it to stay white...
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Old 4 October 2018, 01:40 AM   #6
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I vote for number 4, the reason.......I like box & papers.
PS I have a y serial 14060, got it in 2010, great watch.
It would definitely be awesome / ideal to have a full set; but am jonesin for the tritium dial for the patina / future patina. I haven't seen many 14060 tritiums with box/papers... Even looking back through HQ milton sold inventory there aren't a ton.
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Old 4 October 2018, 01:48 AM   #7
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If you can go with a non tritium version - Chase is good people too.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=628652
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Old 4 October 2018, 04:23 AM   #8
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If you can go with a non tritium version - Chase is good people too.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=628652
I've seen some of his listings; definitely on my radar as well. Thanks for sharing!
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It would definitely be awesome / ideal to have a full set; but am jonesin for the tritium dial for the patina / future patina. I haven't seen many 14060 tritiums with box/papers... Even looking back through HQ milton sold inventory there aren't a ton.
Just get a tritium one and dont settle for less or you will regret buying it... You already made up your mind... Its not a big deal if there is no box and papers...
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Old 4 October 2018, 04:45 AM   #10
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I like the idea of box and papers too but that's just me - you have to go with what you like.
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Old 4 October 2018, 04:46 AM   #11
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4 is a nice option.


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Old 4 October 2018, 05:46 AM   #12
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#4 if you opt for a 2 liner.
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Old 4 October 2018, 06:47 AM   #13
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A few months ago, I picked up an unworn 14060M from 2010. I prefer the 4-liners for some odd reason. Love this watch. Has quickly become my fav.

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Old 4 October 2018, 06:54 AM   #14
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A few months ago, I picked up an unworn 14060M from 2010. I prefer the 4-liners for some odd reason. Love this watch. Has quickly become my fav.

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Old 4 October 2018, 07:15 AM   #15
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Old 4 October 2018, 09:19 AM   #17
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#4 is getting lots of votes!
Seems like most folks prefer 2 liner luminova over tritium? At least in this thread
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Old 4 October 2018, 09:38 AM   #18
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Naive question. Why you do not pick up a 6 digit?


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Old 4 October 2018, 10:42 AM   #19
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Many of us do not like the maxi case.

I started with a 114060, then got to try a 5 digit and man.....the comfort level is noticeable due to weight for me.

Traded the 114060 for my 14060M within a week.

Plus drilled lugs.

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Old 4 October 2018, 10:52 AM   #20
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I sold my 114060 but to replace it w a unpolished 4 liner 2007 Sub complete w B&P, I grew partial to the 5 digit lineup also. Unfortunately after purchasing mine from a reputable dealer on here it needed servicing so I left it w Rikki to take care of.
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As suggested previously, sounds like you want the tritium and that’s important if you want to get patina over time. For me, I like having the modern lume at night and I like the 4-liner. B&P are important to me, too. But this is not about me; it’s got to be your call! What sings to you? Happy hunting.🤙


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Old 4 October 2018, 11:30 AM   #22
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Many of us do not like the maxi case.



I started with a 114060, then got to try a 5 digit and man.....the comfort level is noticeable due to weight for me.



Traded the 114060 for my 14060M within a week.



Plus drilled lugs.





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Old 4 October 2018, 01:09 PM   #23
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I sold my 114060 but to replace it w a unpolished 4 liner 2007 Sub complete w B&P, I grew partial to the 5 digit lineup also. Unfortunately after purchasing mine from a reputable dealer on here it needed servicing so I left it w Rikki to take care of.
Rik is the man.

Once I knew it was a keeper I sent it on to get serviced anyways. Piece of mind.
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