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knoffie · 10 November 2013, 09:01 PM

I have owned 6 Rolex watches over the past 10 years: A 16233 Datejust, 14060M, 11610, 114270 Explorer, 14060M 4 liner COSC and sold them all for one reason or another. Finally I bought another 14060M 2 liner "Y" serial circa 2002, with box and papers , etc.
I made this decision after thinking hard and long about what watch symbolises for me,the essence of Rolex and it came down to the 14060M 2 liner. Its high gloss, black symetrical dial, slightly slimmer case than the 16610, the simple aluminium bezel as against the very expensive , and brittle ceramic bezel on the 114060 is an added attraction. I had the 14060M with the engraved inner ring , but I find the plain non engraved inner ring a little less blingier than the ceramic subs. Sure its not COSC certified but it still runs within those standards, but ultimately will it affect my life if it doesn't? Much has been said and written about the flimsy band of these models and how much better the glidelock system is and I agree that the glidelock feels more substantial, but does it work any better? I dont think so . Not only is it very , very expensive its more complicated and I have heard that some have fractured. The 14060M 2 liner is for me the perfect watch. I can wear it to work without attracting too much attention, washing the car, swimming, mowing the lawns, fishing, riding my motorcycle, going to church, surfing in Hawaii, painting the house, and a quick wash under the tap and its good as new. It is my constant companion.
Dont let its simplicity fool you. . It is a beautiful watch with a rich heritage that I am proud to be associated , purely through ownership.
It is one of those watches that grows on you and I find the longer I have it the more I appreciate it. More than once my wife has commented: "You are not looking at your watch again are you??"

Hope you like it
Knoffie

Mick8moses · 10 November 2013, 09:04 PM

Always glad to see others with the same love as mine.

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dysondiver · 10 November 2013, 09:28 PM

clean and simple ,,, very nice , health to wear .

sea-dweller · 11 November 2013, 02:16 AM

That's a nice Sub! I love my 14060 also.

cop414 · 11 November 2013, 02:42 AM

Fantastic review Sir, you captured the essence of the Sub quite well, thank you. Long live the Submariner!!

Psmith · 13 November 2013, 07:16 AM

Congrats

skprd13 · 20 November 2013, 04:17 PM

Beautiful watch! Congrats. Nice write up.

Ntogrady · 24 November 2013, 09:08 AM

Excellent mini review! Wear in good health

ptugolf · 24 November 2013, 09:55 AM

Mine say hello.

Karbo · 25 November 2013, 06:21 AM

Thats not a review for 14060m but all the review is a about a 14060m 2 LINER !! :-) cosc has nothing to do here imo

knoffie · 25 November 2013, 03:15 PM

Pardon me. Please accept my apologies . I am devastated that I upset your vast knowledge of Rolex watches. I will be far more careful in the future to ensure that I don't misrepresent Rolex or my self, even if unintentionally, by what I write. I would never cope emotionally if I were to be sued by Rolex for making such a huge mistake.
Funny though, once owned a 14060M which was a 4 liner cosc . Maybe Rolex made a mistake is calling it a 14060M ?
A word of warning to other posters: Do not, I repeat do not, make such a mistake as I have done, lest you incur the wrath of Karbo !

Knoffie

Johnfinlay · 26 November 2013, 05:22 AM

Thanks for nice review,my next watch.

Karbo · 26 November 2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoffie

Pardon me. Please accept my apologies . I am devastated that I upset your vast knowledge of Rolex watches. I will be far more careful in the future to ensure that I don't misrepresent Rolex or my self, even if unintentionally, by what I write. I would never cope emotionally if I were to be sued by Rolex for making such a huge mistake.
Funny though, once owned a 14060M which was a 4 liner cosc . Maybe Rolex made a mistake is calling it a 14060M ?
A word of warning to other posters: Do not, I repeat do not, make such a mistake as I have done, lest you incur the wrath of Karbo !

Knoffie

All right !! Its ok but dont do it again

Sry if ive been an arse

knoffie · 27 November 2013, 08:44 PM

Thanks Karbo for the gracious reply to my somewhat " caustic" response to your initial post. Please accept my apologies. I had just come out of major facial surgery for a cancer and was not thinking straight.

I promise I wont do it again!

cheers ( and in a better mood now)
Paul ( Knoffie )

Karbo · 28 November 2013, 04:15 AM

Initially my post was destinated to ptugolf and cop414 :-) thats the funny thing !!
I do Love your review
I will receive a 14060m 2 liner 2004 this coming saturday. Im very excited and will post a pic here
Cheers

Jack T · 27 December 2013, 02:04 PM

Just saw this thread, happy to chime in as I am also quite fond of my Sub. Cheers !

Karbo · 27 December 2013, 04:01 PM

Bim

GA1911 · 1 January 2014, 03:05 AM

Received my two liner last week...

lynntina3 · 30 January 2014, 11:15 PM

recently i buy zenith brand watch now i will buy rolex brand watch
thanks!!!!!!! for reviews

Mick P · 1 February 2014, 08:44 PM

Knoffie

This is my first posting on this forum and I have probably wasted many hours of my life reading endless postings on Rolex wrist watches.

However I have to say that your posting struck a cord. Your watch is simply superb and 10 out of 10 for choosing a watch that fulfils its purpose and yet appears simply elegant and understated.

I hit the old age of 65 in January and decided to treat myself to an every day watch and I chose an Explorer1 because of its understated appearance and something that goes with formal and casual wear.

You have now got me thinking, should I have chosen your model.

You carry on wearing it and above all, enjoy it.

Regards

Mick

ttomczak · 2 February 2014, 12:22 AM

Beautiful watch. It's on the short list.

Jack T · 4 February 2014, 12:27 AM

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Jack T · 4 February 2014, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Knoffie

This is my first posting on this forum and I have probably wasted many hours of my life reading endless postings on Rolex wrist watches.

However I have to say that your posting struck a cord. Your watch is simply superb and 10 out of 10 for choosing a watch that fulfils its purpose and yet appears simply elegant and understated.

I hit the old age of 65 in January and decided to treat myself to an every day watch and I chose an Explorer1 because of its understated appearance and something that goes with formal and casual wear.

You have now got me thinking, should I have chosen your model.

You carry on wearing it and above all, enjoy it.

Regards

Mick

No, Mick, you should not second guess your choice. The Explorer I is a terrific watch, for all the reasons you mention - simplicity, versatility, durability. I love mine, it gets most of my wrist time. You could, however, consider a second watch! Cheers,

10 November 2013, 09:01 PM	#1
knoffie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Australia Watch: sub 14060M cosc Posts: 174	Another 14060M review I have owned 6 Rolex watches over the past 10 years: A 16233 Datejust, 14060M, 11610, 114270 Explorer, 14060M 4 liner COSC and sold them all for one reason or another. Finally I bought another 14060M 2 liner "Y" serial circa 2002, with box and papers , etc. I made this decision after thinking hard and long about what watch symbolises for me,the essence of Rolex and it came down to the 14060M 2 liner. Its high gloss, black symetrical dial, slightly slimmer case than the 16610, the simple aluminium bezel as against the very expensive , and brittle ceramic bezel on the 114060 is an added attraction. I had the 14060M with the engraved inner ring , but I find the plain non engraved inner ring a little less blingier than the ceramic subs. Sure its not COSC certified but it still runs within those standards, but ultimately will it affect my life if it doesn't? Much has been said and written about the flimsy band of these models and how much better the glidelock system is and I agree that the glidelock feels more substantial, but does it work any better? I dont think so . Not only is it very , very expensive its more complicated and I have heard that some have fractured. The 14060M 2 liner is for me the perfect watch. I can wear it to work without attracting too much attention, washing the car, swimming, mowing the lawns, fishing, riding my motorcycle, going to church, surfing in Hawaii, painting the house, and a quick wash under the tap and its good as new. It is my constant companion. Dont let its simplicity fool you. . It is a beautiful watch with a rich heritage that I am proud to be associated , purely through ownership. It is one of those watches that grows on you and I find the longer I have it the more I appreciate it. More than once my wife has commented: "You are not looking at your watch again are you??" Hope you like it Knoffie

13 November 2013, 07:16 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

27 November 2013, 08:44 PM	#14
knoffie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Australia Watch: sub 14060M cosc Posts: 174	Karbo's message Thanks Karbo for the gracious reply to my somewhat " caustic" response to your initial post. Please accept my apologies. I had just come out of major facial surgery for a cancer and was not thinking straight. I promise I wont do it again! cheers ( and in a better mood now) Paul ( Knoffie )

2 February 2014, 12:22 AM	#21
ttomczak 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,410	Beautiful watch. It's on the short list. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

4 February 2014, 12:27 AM	#22
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,626	# __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

10 November 2013, 09:04 PM	#2
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	Always glad to see others with the same love as mine. Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk

10 November 2013, 09:28 PM	#3
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	clean and simple ,,, very nice , health to wear .

11 November 2013, 02:16 AM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	That's a nice Sub! I love my 14060 also.

20 November 2013, 04:17 PM	#7
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Beautiful watch! Congrats. Nice write up.

24 November 2013, 09:08 AM	#8
Ntogrady "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 40	Excellent mini review! Wear in good health

25 November 2013, 06:21 AM	#10
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Thats not a review for 14060m but all the review is a about a 14060m 2 LINER !! :-) cosc has nothing to do here imo

25 November 2013, 03:15 PM	#11
knoffie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Australia Watch: sub 14060M cosc Posts: 174	Pardon me. Please accept my apologies . I am devastated that I upset your vast knowledge of Rolex watches. I will be far more careful in the future to ensure that I don't misrepresent Rolex or my self, even if unintentionally, by what I write. I would never cope emotionally if I were to be sued by Rolex for making such a huge mistake. Funny though, once owned a 14060M which was a 4 liner cosc . Maybe Rolex made a mistake is calling it a 14060M ? A word of warning to other posters: Do not, I repeat do not, make such a mistake as I have done, lest you incur the wrath of Karbo ! Knoffie

26 November 2013, 05:22 AM	#12
Johnfinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: N.ireland Watch: Explorer 1016 Posts: 62	Thanks for nice review,my next watch.

28 November 2013, 04:15 AM	#15
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Initially my post was destinated to ptugolf and cop414 :-) thats the funny thing !! I do Love your review I will receive a 14060m 2 liner 2004 this coming saturday. Im very excited and will post a pic here Cheers

1 January 2014, 03:05 AM	#18
GA1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Watch: 14060m Posts: 62	Received my two liner last week...

30 January 2014, 11:15 PM	#19
lynntina3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: tory Location: USA Watch: zenith watch Posts: 1	recently i buy zenith brand watch now i will buy rolex brand watch thanks!!!!!!! for reviews

1 February 2014, 08:44 PM	#20
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Knoffie This is my first posting on this forum and I have probably wasted many hours of my life reading endless postings on Rolex wrist watches. However I have to say that your posting struck a cord. Your watch is simply superb and 10 out of 10 for choosing a watch that fulfils its purpose and yet appears simply elegant and understated. I hit the old age of 65 in January and decided to treat myself to an every day watch and I chose an Explorer1 because of its understated appearance and something that goes with formal and casual wear. You have now got me thinking, should I have chosen your model. You carry on wearing it and above all, enjoy it. Regards Mick

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