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Wincap · 3 February 2011, 05:45 AM

I just spoke to a Rolex AD and they told me the Submariner no date is going to be discontinued. I was offered one BNIB from this AD for $5000 with a random serial number. Does any anyone know if this is true and 2nd is this a good price? Thanks in advance.

garGARgar · 3 February 2011, 05:47 AM

There are rumours that it may be discontinued.

The pricetag is pretty good, IMO.

The GMT Master · 3 February 2011, 05:53 AM

Rumours only, although it is highly likely. We'll know for sure in March

rolexertion · 3 February 2011, 05:56 AM

No and no. One of the oldest lies in the book told by sellers of pretty much anything, (and unfortunately especially Rolex ADs), is to claim that it is soon going to be 'unavailable' for whatever reason. This is to try to stampede you into making the 'buying decision'. Even if it were true that Rolex was planning to discontinue a model, the AD would have no advance notice of it.

And it isn't true anyway, Rolex has been making this model, unchanged, since before you were born, and it will still be being made and sold in its present form when our grandchildren are very old and gray.

Present street price for that model is at LEAST $1000 below what that thief is trying to screw you for. Check the sellers on this site.

MortgageGuy · 3 February 2011, 06:03 AM

Sounds like the old "there is going to be a price increase from Rolex soon... you better hurry up and buy at today's prices while you can" nonsense... That being said I could see it being discontinued but that should not make you buy it unless you really want it

train-time · 3 February 2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wincap

I just spoke to a Rolex AD and they told me the Submariner no date is going to be discontinued. I was offered one BNIB from this AD for $5000 with a random serial number. Does any anyone know if this is true and 2nd is this a good price? Thanks in advance.

Not sure whether it's being discontinued or not, but I can tell you that they are pretty scarce in AD's cases lately and there haven't been any shipped in quite a while. It's in the latest price book with a msrp of $5825.

Jason71 · 3 February 2011, 07:32 AM

The last of the surviving Icons is doomed to either be updated or discontinued

Zed Homme · 3 February 2011, 07:40 AM

Who knows, my AD in Tallahassee has one as well...

Tools · 3 February 2011, 07:48 AM

We get this same rumor every year just before the Basel Show......

Since it has been upgraded with a COSC dial, engraved rehaut, random numbers, and uses the very dependable 3135; there is absolutely no reason to suspect that it will be discontinued this year either.......

Jason71 · 3 February 2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

We get this same rumor every year just before the Basel Show......

Since it has been upgraded with a COSC dial, engraved rehaut, random numbers, and uses the very dependeble 3135; there is absolutely no reason to suspet that it will be discontinued this year either.......

I hope you are right Larry

cjnesher · 3 February 2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wincap

I just spoke to a Rolex AD and they told me the Submariner no date is going to be discontinued. I was offered one BNIB from this AD for $5000 with a random serial number. Does any anyone know if this is true and 2nd is this a good price? Thanks in advance.

Perfect timing...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=162520

Tools · 3 February 2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I hope you are right Larry

.. Well, it is just a guess..

But they still need to continue making all the parts; so it doesn't cost them anything to go ahead and make the watch.....

GradyPhilpott · 3 February 2011, 09:04 AM

I personally think that the 14060 will stay in the line up. There is no reason for Rolex to discontinue it, as it does have a cult following.

What I do expect is that it will get a new case and bracelet, which may be just as bad as discontinuing it in some people's eyes.

I'm not sure what I think yet about an update. I'd like to get one before the change, whatever that is, but I have some other things to do with my money for the next several months besides buying a new watch.

Too bad I ain't rich.

Danand · 3 February 2011, 09:06 AM

Maybe it will morph into a "114060" ceramic super case maxi dial glidelock no date sub? ( pure speculation-it just seems to be the natural evolution of the last part of the sub line)

Wacko · 3 February 2011, 10:13 AM

ya supersize it, now that would be cool

WPI · 3 February 2011, 10:17 AM

There are certainly cheaper options on this site

Wincap · 3 February 2011, 12:12 PM

Thanks for all the great advice.

adswuk · 28 December 2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danand

Maybe it will morph into a "114060" ceramic super case maxi dial glidelock no date sub? ( pure speculation-it just seems to be the natural evolution of the last part of the sub line)

Just joined , old thread but had to post

Well yes it did get exactly the above well predicted , it has been discontinued and yes it is the most iconic sub there is .

Good to read old threads sometimes .. to see how things do pan out

mjclark32 · 28 December 2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by adswuk

Just joined , old thread but had to post

Well yes it did get exactly the above well predicted , it has been discontinued and yes it is the most iconic sub there is .

Good to read old threads sometimes .. to see how things do pan out

Welcome to TRF

Rocco22 · 28 December 2012, 09:48 AM

5000 bnib is a great deal,list is 6300.i see them on hear new for 55-59 all te time.ebay has new ones selling for between 6-7.i would think it would be discontinued cause of the new 114060.

ecsub44 · 28 December 2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocco22

5000 bnib is a great deal,list is 6300.i see them on hear new for 55-59 all te time.ebay has new ones selling for between 6-7.i would think it would be discontinued cause of the new 114060.

Thread is almost 2 years old. Price is no longer valid.

financeman · 28 December 2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

We get this same rumor every year just before the Basel Show......

Since it has been upgraded with a COSC dial, engraved rehaut, random numbers, and uses the very dependable 3135; there is absolutely no reason to suspect that it will be discontinued this year either.......

I agree 100%.

Rocco22 · 28 December 2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Thread is almost 2 years old. Price is no longer valid.

Didn't notice that,hahaha

gwozhog · 28 December 2012, 11:11 AM

5k seems like a steel to me. I would be all over that!

3 February 2011, 05:45 AM	#1
Wincap Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Long Island (NY) Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 170	Sub 14060 discontinued? I just spoke to a Rolex AD and they told me the Submariner no date is going to be discontinued. I was offered one BNIB from this AD for $5000 with a random serial number. Does any anyone know if this is true and 2nd is this a good price? Thanks in advance.

3 February 2011, 05:47 AM	#2
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	There are *rumours* that it may be discontinued. The pricetag is pretty good, IMO. __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

3 February 2011, 06:03 AM	#5
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Sounds like the old "there is going to be a price increase from Rolex soon... you better hurry up and buy at today's prices while you can" nonsense... That being said I could see it being discontinued but that should not make you buy it unless you really want it __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 February 2011, 07:32 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	The last of the surviving Icons is doomed to either be updated or discontinued __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

3 February 2011, 07:48 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	We get this same rumor every year just before the Basel Show...... Since it has been upgraded with a COSC dial, engraved rehaut, random numbers, and uses the very dependable 3135; there is absolutely no reason to suspect that it will be discontinued this year either....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 February 2011, 05:53 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	Rumours only, although it is highly likely. We'll know for sure in March

3 February 2011, 05:56 AM	#4
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	No and no. One of the oldest lies in the book told by sellers of pretty much anything, (and unfortunately especially Rolex ADs), is to claim that it is soon going to be 'unavailable' for whatever reason. This is to try to stampede you into making the 'buying decision'. Even if it were true that Rolex was planning to discontinue a model, the AD would have no advance notice of it. And it isn't true anyway, Rolex has been making this model, unchanged, since before you were born, and it will still be being made and sold in its present form when our grandchildren are very old and gray. Present street price for that model is at LEAST $1000 below what that thief is trying to screw you for. Check the sellers on this site.

3 February 2011, 07:40 AM	#8
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Who knows, my AD in Tallahassee has one as well...

3 February 2011, 09:04 AM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I personally think that the 14060 will stay in the line up. There is no reason for Rolex to discontinue it, as it does have a cult following. What I do expect is that it will get a new case and bracelet, which may be just as bad as discontinuing it in some people's eyes. I'm not sure what I think yet about an update. I'd like to get one before the change, whatever that is, but I have some other things to do with my money for the next several months besides buying a new watch. Too bad I ain't rich. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 February 2011, 09:06 AM	#14
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Maybe it will morph into a "114060" ceramic super case maxi dial glidelock no date sub? ( pure speculation-it just seems to be the natural evolution of the last part of the sub line)

3 February 2011, 10:13 AM	#15
Wacko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Ray Location: Canada Watch: DJ2,SubLVc,SubND Posts: 159	ya supersize it, now that would be cool

3 February 2011, 10:17 AM	#16
WPI Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Watch: PAM088, Daytona, Posts: 25	There are certainly cheaper options on this site

3 February 2011, 12:12 PM	#17
Wincap Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Long Island (NY) Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 170	Thanks for all the great advice.

28 December 2012, 09:48 AM	#20
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	5000 bnib is a great deal,list is 6300.i see them on hear new for 55-59 all te time.ebay has new ones selling for between 6-7.i would think it would be discontinued cause of the new 114060.

28 December 2012, 11:11 AM	#24
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	5k seems like a steel to me. I would be all over that! __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

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