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wolffram · 24 February 2017, 06:40 AM

Hi all,

I've been wearing my 114060 for over 2 years now non-stop and I love it. However I've always lusted after a 14060 - the two liner with the lug holes. A local dealer has just listed a 'pristine' example for a fair price and I want it! Now the hard part - is this a watch that needs to be babied as a collectable, or can I actually wear this watch on a day to day basis? Can I add this to my collection and give it serious wrist time? I don't think I'm quite up to the stage where I can buy a watch but not wear it!
Thanks in advance

Hollister · 24 February 2017, 06:45 AM

My 16610 (2001 P serial, lugholes and SELs) has been worn daily for nine years, and intermittently for another seven. It still looks new.

I've never heard of anyone babying a modern steel Rolex sports watch. These things are not rare, not collectable, and are not fragile.

Great choice, go for it!

PS, here's my 5513, now that is a different proposition!

Friedl41 · 24 February 2017, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollister

My 16610 (2001 P serial, lugholes and SELs) has been worn daily for nine years, and intermittently for another seven. It still looks new.

I've never heard of anyone babying a modern steel Rolex sports watch. These things are not rare, not collectable, and are not fragile.

Great choice, go for it!

PS, here's my 5513, now that is a different proposition!

I 100% agree ... perfect daily beater I would say and yes, my 5513 from 1968 also gets babied and spends a lot of time in the safe. Sad. When I think about it.

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jmolsberg · 24 February 2017, 07:00 AM

The only thing that may not hold up as well is the bracelet and that's a big maybe... with its smaller presence and lighter weight it's less susceptible to you banging it around. Go for it!

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offrdmania · 24 February 2017, 07:01 AM

I wear my 14060M all the time and it has the battle scars to prove it.

U5512 · 24 February 2017, 07:05 AM

Sure, it's a tool watch so you aren't going to hurt it unless you destroy it intentionally.

tifosi · 24 February 2017, 07:07 AM

It's probably the ULTIMATE daily wearer. No need to baby. They made gazillions of them!

Tools · 24 February 2017, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolffram

. . . - is this a watch that needs to be babied as a collectable, or can I actually wear this watch on a day to day basis? Can I add this to my collection and give it serious wrist time? I don't think I'm quite up to the stage where I can buy a watch but not wear it!
Thanks in advance

A 14060M is a long way from a delicate "collectible". It is as close to a daily wear watch as you can get; I have one on right now.

Etschell · 24 February 2017, 07:37 AM

it does best as a daily wearer to be honest.

AK797 · 24 February 2017, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

It's probably the ULTIMATE daily wearer. No need to baby. They made gazillions of them!

Yes, it's pretty much the definition of a beater, and at least 20 years away from being possibly a collectable.

psv · 24 February 2017, 07:43 AM

It is a good idea but in reality I prefer the glidelock clasp on the 114060 which makes it a more comfortable.

subtona · 24 February 2017, 07:46 AM

It was born to be a daily wear.
Not even a moments hesitation.

Gerry62 · 24 February 2017, 08:00 AM

everyday bracelet, NATO , leather ......

Go for it!

Chewbacca · 24 February 2017, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolffram

Hi all,

I've been wearing my 114060 for over 2 years now non-stop and I love it. However I've always lusted after a 14060 - the two liner with the lug holes. A local dealer has just listed a 'pristine' example for a fair price and I want it! Now the hard part - is this a watch that needs to be babied as a collectable, or can I actually wear this watch on a day to day basis? Can I add this to my collection and give it serious wrist time? I don't think I'm quite up to the stage where I can buy a watch but not wear it!
Thanks in advance

its a more proven and durable design than your sub-c and bb so...

MickCollins1916 · 24 February 2017, 10:01 AM

I wore mine daily for 5 years and intermittently for the last three...and it's still rock solid. Go for it.

regaltrojan · 24 February 2017, 10:11 AM

I agree. The 14060M is a great daily wear watch. I rotate it with my Sea Dweller 16600 during the work week.

sensui · 24 February 2017, 10:12 AM

The 14060 is far longer proven than the 114060. Personally it is the correct modern no date sub due to the dimensions and proportions of the lugs. It is far more comfortable on the wrist and the 2 liner is just so clean. I'd say if you got the itch go for it, you won't be sorry.

Yurigs · 24 February 2017, 10:14 AM

I'd wear any rolex everydayyyyyy

mjclark32 · 24 February 2017, 10:34 AM

Wear the snot out of it

cop414 · 24 February 2017, 10:47 AM

Pretty much a daily wearer for 4 plus years, perfect everyday watch!

Hollister · 24 February 2017, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

The 14060 is far longer proven than the 114060. Personally it is the correct modern no date sub due to the dimensions and proportions of the lugs. It is far more comfortable on the wrist and the 2 liner is just so clean. I'd say if you got the itch go for it, you won't be sorry.

100% agree, I'd love to pick one up.

Sjmoore11 · 24 February 2017, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

It's probably the ULTIMATE daily wearer. No need to baby. They made gazillions of them!

This.
If not the absolute best daily wearer it's certainly on the short list!

datejust24 · 24 February 2017, 11:24 AM

I still have an F serial 14060M that I wore literally every single day despite having 5 (at the time) other Rolex watches....I wore that beast for 7 years straight and it NEVER missed a beat....one of my all time favorite references and always will be....don't even think twice about whether you should or shouldn't wear it every day....the watch is a tank on every level and can take whatever you can throw at it GUARANTEED....my 14060M is now retired and rarely gets wrist time but I can't part with it as it was my first diver. I'll break her out occasionally....I got her serviced and put her away in the safe....My new go anywhere do absolutely ANYTHING beast is my 116600....I wear a Rolex literally levers single day and out of my collection of 9 Rolex' and 2 Omegas....If I'm doing anything that I'm even going to remotely question...I go with the SD hands down ALWAYS....these watches we're designed to do far more than we can throw at them...You are wearing one of the best built if not THE best built Swiss made Rolex watches of all time my friend....wear it with pride and to hell with what everyone else thinks

Bmorelli11 · 24 February 2017, 11:32 AM

My 14060 is my daily wear. I love the two line sub with lug holes. I say go for it!

Tony64 · 24 February 2017, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

It's probably the ULTIMATE daily wearer. No need to baby. They made gazillions of them!

^^^ This.

Colin10101 · 24 February 2017, 11:56 AM

I would love to wear it everyday!

actionkwj · 24 February 2017, 12:01 PM

Why not? I don't get the question

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Afghanvet · 24 February 2017, 12:23 PM

Flipped my 114060. Prefer the 14060 - more my style and size. Daily wearer?? Absolutely!

Jefferyasher · 24 February 2017, 01:23 PM

IMO, the quintessential daily wearer. My Y-series 14060m has been my daily choice for nearly 15 years straight. Wouldn't choose another!

DocHorton · 24 February 2017, 02:29 PM

I can't imagine owning both a 114060 and a 14060 and ever wearing the 5 digit sub. If you want a 5 digit I'd get a GMT or EXP II.

24 February 2017, 06:40 AM	#1
wolffram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: Melbourne, Aus Watch: 114060 Posts: 289	Is a 14060M OK as a daily wear? Hi all, I've been wearing my 114060 for over 2 years now non-stop and I love it. However I've always lusted after a 14060 - the two liner with the lug holes. A local dealer has just listed a 'pristine' example for a fair price and I want it! Now the hard part - is this a watch that needs to be babied as a collectable, or can I actually wear this watch on a day to day basis? Can I add this to my collection and give it serious wrist time? I don't think I'm quite up to the stage where I can buy a watch but not wear it! Thanks in advance __________________ Rolex SubC 114060 Tudor BB Red 79230R Tudor BB 58 79030N

24 February 2017, 07:01 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,857	I wear my 14060M all the time and it has the battle scars to prove it. __________________ TRF Member 11738

24 February 2017, 07:07 AM	#7
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	It's probably the ULTIMATE daily wearer. No need to baby. They made gazillions of them! __________________ Russ

24 February 2017, 07:37 AM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	it does best as a daily wearer to be honest. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

24 February 2017, 07:46 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,020	It was born to be a daily wear. Not even a moments hesitation. __________________

24 February 2017, 06:45 AM	#2
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	My 16610 (2001 P serial, lugholes and SELs) has been worn daily for nine years, and intermittently for another seven. It still looks new. I've never heard of anyone babying a modern steel Rolex sports watch. These things are not rare, not collectable, and are not fragile. Great choice, go for it! PS, here's my 5513, now that is a different proposition!

24 February 2017, 07:00 AM	#4
jmolsberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jan-Michael Location: Fort Worth Watch: ROLEX Posts: 423	The only thing that may not hold up as well is the bracelet and that's a big maybe... with its smaller presence and lighter weight it's less susceptible to you banging it around. Go for it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2017, 07:43 AM	#11
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,063	It is a good idea but in reality I prefer the glidelock clasp on the 114060 which makes it a more comfortable.

24 February 2017, 08:00 AM	#13
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,155	everyday bracelet, NATO , leather ...... Go for it! __________________

24 February 2017, 10:01 AM	#15
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,235	I wore mine daily for 5 years and intermittently for the last three...and it's still rock solid. Go for it.

24 February 2017, 10:11 AM	#16
regaltrojan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii Watch: 16600 et al Posts: 158	I agree. The 14060M is a great daily wear watch. I rotate it with my Sea Dweller 16600 during the work week.

24 February 2017, 10:12 AM	#17
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,366	The 14060 is far longer proven than the 114060. Personally it is the correct modern no date sub due to the dimensions and proportions of the lugs. It is far more comfortable on the wrist and the 2 liner is just so clean. I'd say if you got the itch go for it, you won't be sorry.

24 February 2017, 10:14 AM	#18
Yurigs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: bay area Posts: 264	I'd wear any rolex everydayyyyyy

24 February 2017, 10:34 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wear the snot out of it __________________

24 February 2017, 11:24 AM	#23
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I still have an F serial 14060M that I wore literally every single day despite having 5 (at the time) other Rolex watches....I wore that beast for 7 years straight and it NEVER missed a beat....one of my all time favorite references and always will be....don't even think twice about whether you should or shouldn't wear it every day....the watch is a tank on every level and can take whatever you can throw at it GUARANTEED....my 14060M is now retired and rarely gets wrist time but I can't part with it as it was my first diver. I'll break her out occasionally....I got her serviced and put her away in the safe....My new go anywhere do absolutely ANYTHING beast is my 116600....I wear a Rolex literally levers single day and out of my collection of 9 Rolex' and 2 Omegas....If I'm doing anything that I'm even going to remotely question...I go with the SD hands down ALWAYS....these watches we're designed to do far more than we can throw at them...You are wearing one of the best built if not THE best built Swiss made Rolex watches of all time my friend....wear it with pride and to hell with what everyone else thinks

24 February 2017, 11:32 AM	#24
Bmorelli11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 94	My 14060 is my daily wear. I love the two line sub with lug holes. I say go for it! Last edited by Bmorelli11; 24 February 2017 at 11:34 AM.. Reason: Added image

24 February 2017, 11:56 AM	#26
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	I would love to wear it everyday! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

24 February 2017, 12:01 PM	#27
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Why not? I don't get the question Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 February 2017, 01:23 PM	#29
Jefferyasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	IMO, the quintessential daily wearer. My Y-series 14060m has been my daily choice for nearly 15 years straight. Wouldn't choose another!

24 February 2017, 02:29 PM	#30
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,496	I can't imagine owning both a 114060 and a 14060 and ever wearing the 5 digit sub. If you want a 5 digit I'd get a GMT or EXP II.

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