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SOG DIVER · 7 October 2022, 12:50 AM

Since writing this review of the 14060M, and giving Paul Altieri full credit for his
insight into the detailed caliber improvements for service and accuracy-my opinions of this reference have not changed. Like cars and personal tastes, watch choices are subjective, but may have objective comparisons.
Since the 14060 was-in a since -the continuation of the now vintage 5512-5513 references, the 14060M resembles the 5512. Starting as a late 1950s 2-line Submariner,
It became a 4-line chronometer about 1962 when Rolex introduced the 5513. Cases and crystals could be interchanged between the two references. Many later 5512s have 5513 casebacks.

A good CW21 watchmaker can adjust a 14060M 2-line non-chronometer to maintain
COSC chronometer accuracy standards. The watch reference is that well made.
I prefer the M suffix variant because one is getting a superior caliber watch reference,
at a relatively fair price.

So- if you like the idea of retaining a tough tool watch that has a modern choice of chronometer or non-chronometer caliber, has drilled lugs, and still can be found.... the
non-date 14060M might just be your huckleberry.

7 October 2022, 12:50 AM	#15
SOG DIVER "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: LtCol R Location: Mtns-NM-MT Watch: 1680Red-551214060M Posts: 233	Since writing this review of the 14060M, and giving Paul Altieri full credit for his insight into the detailed caliber improvements for service and accuracy-my opinions of this reference have not changed. Like cars and personal tastes, watch choices are subjective, but may have objective comparisons. Since the 14060 was-in a since -the continuation of the now vintage 5512-5513 references, the 14060M resembles the 5512. Starting as a late 1950s 2-line Submariner, It became a 4-line chronometer about 1962 when Rolex introduced the 5513. Cases and crystals could be interchanged between the two references. Many later 5512s have 5513 casebacks. A good CW21 watchmaker can adjust a 14060M 2-line non-chronometer to maintain COSC chronometer accuracy standards. The watch reference is that well made. I prefer the M suffix variant because one is getting a superior caliber watch reference, at a relatively fair price. So- if you like the idea of retaining a tough tool watch that has a modern choice of chronometer or non-chronometer caliber, has drilled lugs, and still can be found.... the non-date 14060M might just be your huckleberry.