I didn't buy my Rolex for an investment, but she is getting better with age...

[Lol-x]

Great stuff

[Sam Crow]

Thanks a lot guys. Honestly, I feel pretty humbled by the kindness and respect shown in this community.

Originally Posted by gwozhog

I used to want to own many watches until I bought my 14060. It took the itch away gave me one less thing to worry about in life. Problem solved.

Good for you. I'm not quite there yet. But yeah, the 14060 certainly helped as it is a damn near perfect all-rounder.

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Assuming you spent $3000 initially and it has been 15 years, your cost of DAILY JOY is less than $0.55 cents per day(to date). I say it has been an AMAZING return!

Show me something else that can make you smile daily at $0.55 cents per day?

Heh, thanks for the doing the math. (IIRC, it was about $3700 AUD back then, so in USD might be about right) Nevertheless, well worth it. I've learned that my most expensive watches are the ones I don't wear.

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Great photo!

A 14060 is a very good companion in life. I got mine in 2000 also.

Yes, a companion - I agree. Very cool yours is from 2000 also!


It's so cool to see a few of us getting the same watch for special moments. Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by Glock2710

Mine was a gift for our 15 yr wedding anniversary. So a sub from our wedding year only made sense.

Congrats on a great milestone to you both! Well deserved!

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Yep, can't go wrong with that one. I bought mine in 2008 on my honeymoon. Will also never sell it!

Great way to pair your watch with happy memories. Awesome.

Originally Posted by cop414

I got my 14060M as a retirement gift after 26 years as a police officer, it too is never going anywhere!

Wow, you certainly deserve it more than anyone. Congrats on your retirement. Wear it in good health!

Originally Posted by Kyle3130

Great piece! I also love my one and only bought 2 years ago upon my son's birth!

So perfect, a birth year watch for your son. Congrats!

[GerardoG]

...soooo beautiful!

[997.2]

I do not think it could get better. Enjoy!!

[RC2]

Agree. Great watch

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Just back with a new crystal. Purchased 11 years ago.

[Duey]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Assuming you spent $3000 initially and it has been 15 years, your cost of DAILY JOY is less than $0.55 cents per day(to date). I say it has been an AMAZING return!

Show me something else that can make you smile daily at $0.55 cents per day?

Now look at it from the investment point -

Assuming you spent $3000 initially and today you could sell it here for around $4500. That's a 50% profit

Now if you would have invested $3000 in Dow Jones Industrial Average on Jan 1 2000 you would have about the same today, $4500. (don't forget to subtract out those taxes too)

[chloebear]

That's as good as it gets Sam. I agree with Mick (as I usually do). A Rolex is much more than a watch. I can't think of anything else that you can buy and wear for 40 years that looks as good as the day you bought it. You can't even quantify the value because it's been a trusty companion through the ups and downs in life; through the birth of kids and the deaths of loved ones.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Glock2710

Mine was a gift for our 15 yr wedding anniversary. So a sub from our wedding year only made sense.

Interestingly if you look at the markings on your bezel you'll note your first 15 years are all indicated, then every remaining major anniversary; 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60.

[amg55]

What a nice photo!