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Gerardus · 4 September 2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

Get the 14060M. I have had TWO Sub Cs and I have gone back to the 14060M. People can poo poo the non SEL all they want but they make the watch lighter and have proven themselves for years. Not having the date is a crutch for people if you ask me. There is nothing like looking down at a nice simple dial if you ask me.

liyolai · 4 September 2011, 01:52 PM

got the 14060M few months ago. i really like the clean dial. it is the greatest watch as daily-wearer since its light weight.

Eric88 · 4 September 2011, 03:01 PM

I've owned both and I'm on the fence as I prefer the SD 16600 as the best of both worlds -- no cyclops, no blingtastic ceramic and it has a date and SEL. I do like many things about the Sub-C (mostly the glidelock adjustment) and I also love the 14060M. One thing I pretty much dislike on both the Sub-C and the newest 14060M is the engraved rehaut. So if I was going for the 14060M, I'd get one made in 2007 or earlier to get the cleaner two-line non-COSC dial without the ROLEXROLEXROLEX engraving on the rehaut. For now, I'll stay happy with my 16600.

ufboy73 · 4 September 2011, 03:13 PM

'feminine'??

al_bongo · 4 September 2011, 08:22 PM

It's the masculine lines of the 11610 that make it then?

slcbbrown · 4 September 2011, 09:18 PM

I'm a date kind of guy, too, and have been wearing a GMT, DJ, or TOG since 1973. I bought a 14060 about 3 years ago and haven't missed the date feature, at all. The no-date is the more classic of the two and you can save quite a bit of money if you pick one up used.

The hairspring issue is really unimportant. I believe Rolex started making their own version and put a name on it. If you own your Rolex for 100 years, I doubt that you'd ever know the difference.

mailman · 4 September 2011, 09:36 PM

The 14060 is a classic and great watch. The case design is timeless and it wears well. Clean and simple dial

The maxi dial on the 116610 does pay tribute to the plexi models of old. The 1680, 5513, 1665. They all have maxi dials as well. For me that was the deal breaker. As much as I loved my 16610, the hour markers look lost on the dial.

sully7 · 5 September 2011, 10:21 AM

Hi Guys,

I decided to buy a Rolex Submariner Model 14060M from an AD.
I bought the watch for $6,000.
The watch has a G serial number.

I am very excited. I pick up the watch in 3 weeks because I put it on lay away.

I am very happy and look forward to wearing it.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions on the pros/cons.
I learned a lot.

David

mailman · 5 September 2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sully7

Hi Guys,

I decided to buy a Rolex Submariner Model 14060M from an AD.
I bought the watch for $6,000.
The watch has a G serial number.

I am very excited. I pick up the watch in 3 weeks because I put it on lay away.

I am very happy and look forward to wearing it.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions on the pros/cons.
I learned a lot.

David

Congratulations

You can't go wrong with it. Looking forward to the pics

Gerardus · 6 September 2011, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sully7

Hi Guys,

I decided to buy a Rolex Submariner Model 14060M from an AD.
I bought the watch for $6,000.
The watch has a G serial number.

I am very excited. I pick up the watch in 3 weeks because I put it on lay away.

I am very happy and look forward to wearing it.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions on the pros/cons.
I learned a lot.

David

Congratz, good choice

Bruno C · 25 September 2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sully7

Hi Guys,

I decided to buy a Rolex Submariner Model 14060M from an AD.
I bought the watch for $6,000.
The watch has a G serial number.

I am very excited. I pick up the watch in 3 weeks because I put it on lay away.

I am very happy and look forward to wearing it.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions on the pros/cons.
I learned a lot.

David

Great choice. I have the same model, G series too.
Congrats!

Squidrow · 18 August 2012, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sully7

Hi Guys,

I decided to buy a Rolex Submariner Model 14060M from an AD.
I bought the watch for $6,000.
The watch has a G serial number.

I am very excited. I pick up the watch in 3 weeks because I put it on lay away.

I am very happy and look forward to wearing it.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions on the pros/cons.
I learned a lot.

David

You probably got one with the new parachrome(sp) spring and updated movement!! Great choice. Simple, rugged and reliable!! Love mine!!

xjeeunitx · 5 September 2011, 10:27 PM

Sub C if you want the upgrades... I still love the ND on a black NATO though...

mitchy · 5 September 2011, 11:03 PM

id choose the 116610LN if i could

buy the one that makes you smile most

Vernal · 6 September 2011, 12:50 AM

My first was a 14060, and it is on my wrist at the moment. However, I discovered I REALLY needed a date sometimes due to a brain malfunction that refuses to remember the calendar, so I bought a Sub-C too. I now wear the Sub-C to work, when I need the date, and the 14060 almost everywhere else. They are both great! I did not even CONSIDER trading my 14060 for the Sub-C!

There are serious plusses to both models, and I still prefer the bracelet on the 14060. You've made a wise choice, but be warned - once you've got one, they start making you want another, and then another...and the people on this forum are not boosters for fiscal restraint when it comes to Rolex!

Mickey® · 6 September 2011, 07:27 AM

Never owned a No Date but the new 4 Line Sub No Date is an instant classic. Love it...and will get one to add to my LV soon.

subtona · 6 September 2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Never owned a No Date but the new 4 Line Sub No Date is an instant classic. Love it...and will get one to add to my LV soon.

4 or 2 line both nice.... the 2 line seems a bit more unique compared to the date subs & sea dwellers, accentuating the clean dial for just that xtra bit....imho

Mickey® · 6 September 2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

4 or 2 line both nice.... the 2 line seems a bit more unique compared to the date subs & sea dwellers, accentuating the clean dial for just that xtra bit....imho

I understand that opinion... I've just always had Sub Date(s) so that 2 line looks too plain or dare I admit too "clean"!

ufboy73 · 6 September 2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

4 or 2 line both nice.... the 2 line seems a bit more unique compared to the date subs & sea dwellers, accentuating the clean dial for just that xtra bit....imho

the other way to look at it is a chronometer rated ND is much more rare than a 2-liner...just relative to other ND's...

at first, i preferred the 2 line....now, i kind of like how its sort of a throwback to the 5512

subtona · 6 September 2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I understand that opinion... I've just always had Sub Date(s) so that 2 line looks too plain or dare I admit too "clean"!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

the other way to look at it is a chronometer rated ND is much more rare than a 2-liner...just relative to other ND's...

at first, i preferred the 2 line....now, i kind of like how its sort of a throwback to the 5512

well said.

when i bought my first sub, i didn't understand the draw to the 2 line or the "red sub" (my good friend had) with that darn scratched up crystal ... i didn't get that then either, tastes change

siewmaiwatch · 9 September 2011, 09:28 AM

i like them both. let's see which one calls to me more in the next few months...

sully7 · 25 September 2011, 03:05 AM

Hi Guys

I got the 14060M yesterday and i love it.
It fits perfectly and I am thrilled with it.

It is a beautiful watch. I love simplicity of it.
The AD was very patient and helpful.

No discount but I did get $300 for tag that i never wore because i love rolex.

Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions.

Best

David

vrolok · 25 September 2011, 05:08 AM

congrats

best choice indeed, 14060m rules

dlhussain · 17 August 2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sully7

Hi Guys

I got the 14060M yesterday and i love it.
It fits perfectly and I am thrilled with it.

It is a beautiful watch. I love simplicity of it.
The AD was very patient and helpful.

No discount but I did get $300 for tag that i never wore because i love rolex.

Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions.

Best

David

Excellent choice!! I'm looking for one myself. Wearing on a NATO looks great and is very comfortable to wear aswell so who cares about the bracelet??

Enjoy!

Mickey® · 18 August 2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sully7

Hi Guys

I got the 14060M yesterday and i love it.
It fits perfectly and I am thrilled with it.

It is a beautiful watch. I love simplicity of it.
The AD was very patient and helpful.

No discount but I did get $300 for tag that i never wore because i love rolex.

Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions.

Best

David

OH! Pics or it didn't happen!!!!!

jhcam8 · 25 September 2011, 07:13 AM

There's nothing for it but to buy one now and the other later.

BNA/LION · 25 September 2011, 09:22 AM

Post your new 14060M when you get it! Now you have me thinking I need one too.

Feras · 17 August 2012, 09:05 PM

Get the 116610 and enjoy.
Stop comparing and start wearing.

Mickey® · 18 August 2012, 09:08 AM

Excellent!!!!!

Pic of mine from seller before I bought...BEST 4K-ish I've ever spent.

4 September 2011, 09:36 PM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,387	The 14060 is a classic and great watch. The case design is timeless and it wears well. Clean and simple dial The maxi dial on the 116610 does pay tribute to the plexi models of old. The 1680, 5513, 1665. They all have maxi dials as well. For me that was the deal breaker. As much as I loved my 16610, the hour markers look lost on the dial. __________________ JJ

5 September 2011, 11:03 PM	#14
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	id choose the 116610LN if i could buy the one that makes you smile most __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

4 September 2011, 01:52 PM	#2
liyolai "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Andy Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28	got the 14060M few months ago. i really like the clean dial. it is the greatest watch as daily-wearer since its light weight.

4 September 2011, 03:01 PM	#3
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	I've owned both and I'm on the fence as I prefer the SD 16600 as the best of both worlds -- no cyclops, no blingtastic ceramic and it has a date and SEL. I do like many things about the Sub-C (mostly the glidelock adjustment) and I also love the 14060M. One thing I pretty much dislike on both the Sub-C and the newest 14060M is the engraved rehaut. So if I was going for the 14060M, I'd get one made in 2007 or earlier to get the cleaner two-line non-COSC dial without the ROLEXROLEXROLEX engraving on the rehaut. For now, I'll stay happy with my 16600.

4 September 2011, 03:13 PM	#4
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	'feminine'??

4 September 2011, 08:22 PM	#5
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	It's the masculine lines of the 11610 that make it then?

4 September 2011, 09:18 PM	#6
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	I'm a date kind of guy, too, and have been wearing a GMT, DJ, or TOG since 1973. I bought a 14060 about 3 years ago and haven't missed the date feature, at all. The no-date is the more classic of the two and you can save quite a bit of money if you pick one up used. The hairspring issue is really unimportant. I believe Rolex started making their own version and put a name on it. If you own your Rolex for 100 years, I doubt that you'd ever know the difference.

5 September 2011, 10:21 AM	#8
sully7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: David Location: United States Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 10	Hi Guys, I decided to buy a Rolex Submariner Model 14060M from an AD. I bought the watch for $6,000. The watch has a G serial number. I am very excited. I pick up the watch in 3 weeks because I put it on lay away. I am very happy and look forward to wearing it. Thanks to everyone for sharing their opinions on the pros/cons. I learned a lot. David

5 September 2011, 10:27 PM	#13
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Sub C if you want the upgrades... I still love the ND on a black NATO though...

6 September 2011, 12:50 AM	#15
Vernal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mid-Atlantic Watch: 116610LV Posts: 192	My first was a 14060, and it is on my wrist at the moment. However, I discovered I REALLY needed a date sometimes due to a brain malfunction that refuses to remember the calendar, so I bought a Sub-C too. I now wear the Sub-C to work, when I need the date, and the 14060 almost everywhere else. They are both great! I did not even CONSIDER trading my 14060 for the Sub-C! There are serious plusses to both models, and I still prefer the bracelet on the 14060. You've made a wise choice, but be warned - once you've got one, they start making you want another, and then another...and the people on this forum are not boosters for fiscal restraint when it comes to Rolex!

6 September 2011, 07:27 AM	#16
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Never owned a No Date but the new 4 Line Sub No Date is an instant classic. Love it...and will get one to add to my LV soon.

9 September 2011, 09:28 AM	#21
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	i like them both. let's see which one calls to me more in the next few months...

25 September 2011, 03:05 AM	#22
sully7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: David Location: United States Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 10	Hi Guys I got the 14060M yesterday and i love it. It fits perfectly and I am thrilled with it. It is a beautiful watch. I love simplicity of it. The AD was very patient and helpful. No discount but I did get $300 for tag that i never wore because i love rolex. Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions. Best David

25 September 2011, 05:08 AM	#23
vrolok "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Caesaraugusta Posts: 50	congrats best choice indeed, 14060m rules

25 September 2011, 07:13 AM	#26
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	There's nothing for it but to buy one now and the other later.

25 September 2011, 09:22 AM	#27
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,239	Post your new 14060M when you get it! Now you have me thinking I need one too.

17 August 2012, 09:05 PM	#28
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Get the 116610 and enjoy. Stop comparing and start wearing.

18 August 2012, 09:08 AM	#29
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Excellent!!!!! Pic of mine from seller before I bought...BEST 4K-ish I've ever spent.

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