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mrwhite · 14 March 2012, 01:23 AM

Hello TRF!

I am new to the forum and as I am really indecisive I would be interested in your opinion.

It was always a decision between a submariner or an Explorer 2 for me.

In the end I purchased an Explorer 2, black dial from 1992 which recently had been serviced as I got quite a good deal on it. I really like the watch and it keeps accurate time etc. but for some reason I still feel drawn to the Sub.

So I decided to put the Explorer up for sale and buy a Submariner instead.

Now the choice, which is probably down only to preference (is it?)

a Submariner 14060 from 1994, recently serviced
or
a Submariner 16610 ???

I find the date on a watch quite useful, however, which of these two watches do you think will be harder to get your hands on for a good price in the future? I believe Rolex don't produce the Sub without a date anymore, can I conclude therefore that the 14060 will be more sought after in the future?

Thank you in advance!

Dan

horseco · 14 March 2012, 01:29 AM

I would say 16610... You will miss the date feature on the 14060, if you use it... also there are plenty of both model, so no worries on availability in the future, I doubt either will be very hard to get for decades to come...

77T · 14 March 2012, 01:38 AM

Rolex announced a non-date Sub in a larger case at Basel last week so there will be plenty of either Sub around for many years to come (date and non-date).

IMHO, pick what suits you today. You can always change again later if you want.

FX44 · 14 March 2012, 02:23 AM

I like the ND Sub but if you think you will use the date feature than get a Sub w/date

paltak · 14 March 2012, 02:31 AM

I've had both but only kept the 14060. I miss the date but love the 14060. SD will be my next purchase.

gwalker · 14 March 2012, 02:34 AM

No date sub is a no go for me. Gotta have the date and I don't care for the explorer so Sub date is the only choice for me.

mjclark32 · 14 March 2012, 02:37 AM

16610 imo

dddrees · 14 March 2012, 02:50 AM

I don't think it would be that hard to get either one really. I imagine less 14060s overall were made but still there are plenty out there.

My preference would be the 16610LV however, Maxi dial and ability to use either black or green insert. Personally I have never used my black insert though.

CDNWatchNut · 14 March 2012, 05:05 AM

Can't go wrong either way, however IMO, to split hairs :
form over function - 14060
function over form - 16610

14 March 2012, 01:23 AM	#1
mrwhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	Though decision! Need Help! Hello TRF! I am new to the forum and as I am really indecisive I would be interested in your opinion. It was always a decision between a submariner or an Explorer 2 for me. In the end I purchased an Explorer 2, black dial from 1992 which recently had been serviced as I got quite a good deal on it. I really like the watch and it keeps accurate time etc. but for some reason I still feel drawn to the Sub. So I decided to put the Explorer up for sale and buy a Submariner instead. Now the choice, which is probably down only to preference (is it?) a Submariner 14060 from 1994, recently serviced or a Submariner 16610 ??? I find the date on a watch quite useful, however, which of these two watches do you think will be harder to get your hands on for a good price in the future? I believe Rolex don't produce the Sub without a date anymore, can I conclude therefore that the 14060 will be more sought after in the future? Thank you in advance! Dan

14 March 2012, 01:38 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	Rolex announced a non-date Sub in a larger case at Basel last week so there will be plenty of either Sub around for many years to come (date and non-date). IMHO, pick what suits you today. You can always change again later if you want. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 March 2012, 02:23 AM	#4
FX44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 518	I like the ND Sub but if you think you will use the date feature than get a Sub w/date __________________ Submariner 114060

14 March 2012, 02:37 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	16610 imo __________________

14 March 2012, 02:50 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I don't think it would be that hard to get either one really. I imagine less 14060s overall were made but still there are plenty out there. My preference would be the 16610LV however, Maxi dial and ability to use either black or green insert. Personally I have never used my black insert though. __________________ 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

14 March 2012, 01:29 AM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I would say 16610... You will miss the date feature on the 14060, if you use it... also there are plenty of both model, so no worries on availability in the future, I doubt either will be very hard to get for decades to come...

14 March 2012, 02:31 AM	#5
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	I've had both but only kept the 14060. I miss the date but love the 14060. SD will be my next purchase.

14 March 2012, 02:34 AM	#6
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	No date sub is a no go for me. Gotta have the date and I don't care for the explorer so Sub date is the only choice for me.

14 March 2012, 05:05 AM	#9
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Can't go wrong either way, however IMO, to split hairs : form over function - 14060 function over form - 16610

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