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Cru Jones · 30 November 2016, 12:21 AM

i'd much rather wear the 114060 over a watch that's more than 20 years older than me and to which i have no connection.

AK797 · 30 November 2016, 12:25 AM

That vintage has really aged well, I can imagine Fleming casting an admiring glance it's way as he scribbled and smoked away.

Porter · 30 November 2016, 01:37 AM

6205 for sure!!! Perfect for my wrist!!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

cataby · 30 November 2016, 01:50 AM

just from an appearance standpoint, the older sub has a pretty nice modern equivalent in the Tudor Black Bay.

As far as the 114060, meh, never did like the new design of the block lugs.

So for me, the older one for certain.

watchwatcher · 30 November 2016, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meme-Dweller

For wearing, the new one. For collecting, the old one.

Most of the concern is water resistance, which can by chance happen to fail even if the seals are checked regularly. Stuff happens, you know? If water gets in the case on the new one, send it to RSC, pay a little if not covered by warranty, and you're good. If the water got into the old one, it's pretty much never going to be the same and will need a service dial.

This.

sea-dweller · 30 November 2016, 03:08 AM

The modern version.

sco · 30 November 2016, 03:12 AM

I'd go new, I prefer it in every way. Although I can appreciate it's ancestry..

OcdRob · 30 November 2016, 03:18 AM

Modern here

Trurolexer · 30 November 2016, 04:00 AM

The vintage one of course

HogwldFLTR · 30 November 2016, 04:06 AM

1953 for me; tried the 114060 and it didn't last.

Seaward · 30 November 2016, 04:26 AM

'53 all the way

WEST HAM ROLEX · 30 November 2016, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I did some research and that figure was mentioned.

Probably, the ones in circulation are not worth that much, but this one with the small crown is supposed to be rather rare and the one in the picture looks mint.

Whatever its true cost, it's out of my league and I wouldn't wear it, if somehow I came into possession of one, and I'm a guy who wears his watches.

Yes, would be afraid to have 500K on my wrist.

Seems most on the forum agree,.
Would love the vintage for value but like the modern

Thanks for all your feedback

Rebel · 30 November 2016, 09:26 AM

Vintage.

douglasf13 · 30 November 2016, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

Yes, would be afraid to have 500K on my wrist.

Seems most on the forum agree,.
Would love the vintage for value but like the modern

Thanks for all your feedback

Wait, I thought you said in your original post that it was putting value aside? Assuming I was given either of these watches, and I wasn't allowed to sell them, I'd wear the old one all day.

Juantxo · 30 November 2016, 09:47 AM

Neither, no date.

WJGESQ · 30 November 2016, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

Found this image of a 1953 Sub (no date) and the latest model the 114060

Putting the value aside, which would you like to wear??

I know a lot of you guys on this Forum probably own both, but it will be interesting to see which one would get more wear on a daily basis...?

My choice - I think I would enjoy wearing the old one....

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New by far. Never understood the old and faded craze

ferrissteve11 · 30 November 2016, 01:07 PM

Appreciate the look of the older watches, but for daily wear its the new ones for me.

aced75 · 30 November 2016, 01:13 PM

1953 for sureeeeeee

Nsx_23 · 30 November 2016, 01:22 PM

Old one for sure.

crowncollection · 30 November 2016, 01:29 PM

1953 all the way, look at that nice shaped case

nobbylon · 30 November 2016, 04:26 PM

The new one, easier to read, better bracelet and most importantly to me it's water resistant so I can wear it anywhere.

bayerische · 30 November 2016, 05:22 PM

The one on the left. If Rolex still made it new.

Rolex fan 61 · 30 November 2016, 05:29 PM

'53 for me all day long.

toneafficianado · 30 November 2016, 05:46 PM

I was born in 1953 so easy choice for me!
Plus it is close to the look of the one worn by Sean Connery in Dr No.
That sub created many Rolex buyers.

stil · 30 November 2016, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

x2.

Same here.

capote · 30 November 2016, 07:14 PM

The old one belongs in a museum, I wouldn't get a watch I would be afraid to wear.

Mick P · 30 November 2016, 07:46 PM

Chaps

I am slap bang in the middle and I would opt for 16610 or 14060.

That way you get the best of both worlds.

Regards

Mick

ryansoulsit · 30 November 2016, 08:13 PM

1953 Sub (no date) looks like New Tudor Black Bay.

Psmith · 30 November 2016, 08:23 PM

To wear on a daily basis (the OP's question) - the current model.

93 Turbo · 30 November 2016, 08:28 PM

I want good lume, and a watch I don't have to worry about, can wear every day and use but not abuse, so contemporary all the way.

But, I take my hat of to you vintage guys who preserve, conserve and can afford history regardless of the brand. J

30 November 2016, 03:08 AM	#36
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30 November 2016, 04:06 AM	#40
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30 November 2016, 04:26 AM	#41
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30 November 2016, 09:26 AM	#43
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30 November 2016, 01:29 PM	#50
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30 November 2016, 12:21 AM	#31
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	i'd much rather wear the 114060 over a watch that's more than 20 years older than me and to which i have no connection.

30 November 2016, 12:25 AM	#32
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	That vintage has really aged well, I can imagine Fleming casting an admiring glance it's way as he scribbled and smoked away.

30 November 2016, 01:37 AM	#33
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	6205 for sure!!! Perfect for my wrist!! "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

30 November 2016, 01:50 AM	#34
cataby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: midwest Watch: sea dweller Posts: 120	just from an appearance standpoint, the older sub has a pretty nice modern equivalent in the Tudor Black Bay. As far as the 114060, meh, never did like the new design of the block lugs. So for me, the older one for certain.

30 November 2016, 03:12 AM	#37
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I'd go new, I prefer it in every way. Although I can appreciate it's ancestry..

30 November 2016, 03:18 AM	#38
OcdRob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 107	Modern here

30 November 2016, 04:00 AM	#39
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	The vintage one of course

30 November 2016, 09:47 AM	#45
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Neither, no date.

30 November 2016, 01:07 PM	#47
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	Appreciate the look of the older watches, but for daily wear its the new ones for me.

30 November 2016, 01:13 PM	#48
aced75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Ballon Bleu Posts: 164	1953 for sureeeeeee

30 November 2016, 01:22 PM	#49
Nsx_23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 607	Old one for sure.

30 November 2016, 04:26 PM	#51
nobbylon Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Nederlands Watch: DSSD Posts: 365	The new one, easier to read, better bracelet and most importantly to me it's water resistant so I can wear it anywhere.

30 November 2016, 05:22 PM	#52
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The one on the left. If Rolex still made it new. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

30 November 2016, 05:29 PM	#53
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	'53 for me all day long.

30 November 2016, 05:46 PM	#54
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I was born in 1953 so easy choice for me! Plus it is close to the look of the one worn by Sean Connery in Dr No. That sub created many Rolex buyers.

30 November 2016, 07:14 PM	#56
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The old one belongs in a museum, I wouldn't get a watch I would be afraid to wear.

30 November 2016, 07:46 PM	#57
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps I am slap bang in the middle and I would opt for 16610 or 14060. That way you get the best of both worlds. Regards Mick

30 November 2016, 08:13 PM	#58
ryansoulsit 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,011	1953 Sub (no date) looks like New Tudor Black Bay. __________________ Instagram: ryan.soulsit

30 November 2016, 08:23 PM	#59
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	To wear on a daily basis (the OP's question) - the current model. __________________

30 November 2016, 08:28 PM	#60
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	I want good lume, and a watch I don't have to worry about, can wear every day and use but not abuse, so contemporary all the way. But, I take my hat of to you vintage guys who preserve, conserve and can afford history regardless of the brand. J

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