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Martylaa · 10 November 2011, 10:45 PM

Looking to buy a Sub 14060M, i want it for myself but hopefully to pass down to my child when they hit 21.
Would i be better going for the COSC or no COSC, i have to admit i like the cleaner less cluttered dial on the Non-COSC, personally i feel this model looks great, what is your ideas on this?

mike · 10 November 2011, 11:03 PM

Welcome.

In some sence I think you've answered your own question with a preference for the 2 line.

That you picked the 14060M assures your choice of the classic Submariner. The last of a special breed, many feel it's the last of the storied "tool watch" tradition.

Will collectors view the 4 line as more of a collectors piecs in the future? Only time will tell.

What does seem to be certain if and when Rolex "upgrades" the reference the last of the golden era will be gone.

Good luck.

padi56 · 10 November 2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Martylaa

Looking to buy a Sub 14060M, i want it for myself but hopefully to pass down to my child when they hit 21.
Would i be better going for the COSC or no COSC, i have to admit i like the cleaner less cluttered dial on the Non-COSC, personally i feel this model looks great, what is your ideas on this?

I would say it will not make a lot of difference in the immediate future but who knows in 20-30 years time.IMHO the 14060 with the Tritium dial pre 1998 could become the more collectible long term but like Mike said its the last of the classic line.

azguy · 11 November 2011, 12:19 AM

There are tons of each out there

happy hunting. For me; two liner

dddrees · 11 November 2011, 12:21 AM

Either way you can't go wrong. Go with your heart and pick the one you like the best.

impalass · 11 November 2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I would say it will not make a lot of difference in the immediate future but who knows in 20-30 years time.IMHO the 14060 with the Tritium dial pre 1998 could become the more collectible long term but like Mike said its the last of the classic line.

I agree with padi56. Was in your shoes a few years ago and picked up 14060, U series, (97), two liner, with tritium dial and never looked back.

Inspite of it keeping good time, 2+sec/daily, I had it serviced. Contemplated going with a luminova service dail and hands, (keeping the old ones of course) but was convinced by the good TRF members to keep it original.

If modern lume is important to you go with a 14060M.

Keeperoftime · 11 November 2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Martylaa

Looking to buy a Sub 14060M, i want it for myself but hopefully to pass down to my child when they hit 21.
Would i be better going for the COSC or no COSC, i have to admit i like the cleaner less cluttered dial on the Non-COSC, personally i feel this model looks great, what is your ideas on this?

I think a late 80's 5513 may prove to be a more rewarding classic. I mean in no way to discredit the 14060.

capote · 11 November 2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

What does seem to be certain if and when Rolex "upgrades" the reference the last of the golden era will be gone.

Good luck.

+1, sad isn't it.

HERITAGE82 · 11 November 2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

I think a late 80's 5513 may prove to be a more rewarding classic. I mean in no way to discredit the 14060.

X 2...but mine is a 1977 5513

cornerstore · 11 November 2011, 06:14 AM

I'd try and get a 14060 pre M post Tritum which is what I did. It's a Two liner Luminova dial,3130 movement.

Martylaa · 11 November 2011, 06:15 AM

Hi stunning watches so what year and model is yours patrick?

cornerstore · 11 November 2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Martylaa

Hi stunning watches so what year and model is yours patrick?

A serial 14060 dated to Dec. 1999.

10 November 2011, 10:45 PM	#1
Martylaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wynyard Village Watch: Tudor Posts: 79	Future Classic Sub's? Looking to buy a Sub 14060M, i want it for myself but hopefully to pass down to my child when they hit 21. Would i be better going for the COSC or no COSC, i have to admit i like the cleaner less cluttered dial on the Non-COSC, personally i feel this model looks great, what is your ideas on this?

11 November 2011, 12:21 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Either way you can't go wrong. Go with your heart and pick the one you like the best. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 November 2011, 06:14 AM	#10
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	I'd try and get a 14060 pre M post Tritum which is what I did. It's a Two liner Luminova dial,3130 movement. Attached Images

10 November 2011, 11:03 PM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. In some sence I think you've answered your own question with a preference for the 2 line. That you picked the 14060M assures your choice of the classic Submariner. The last of a special breed, many feel it's the last of the storied "tool watch" tradition. Will collectors view the 4 line as more of a collectors piecs in the future? Only time will tell. What does seem to be certain if and when Rolex "upgrades" the reference the last of the golden era will be gone. Good luck.

11 November 2011, 12:19 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	There are tons of each out there happy hunting. For me; two liner

11 November 2011, 06:15 AM	#11
Martylaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wynyard Village Watch: Tudor Posts: 79	Hi stunning watches so what year and model is yours patrick?

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