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4 April 2020, 11:37 PM | #1 |
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14060m vs 16610: Choices
So I am going round in circles on which pre-ceramic submariner to buy and finally decided to get either the 14060m or 16610.
I will get one of the later models of either possible and hopefully a full set in good condition - so this will either: 16610 (2007/2008/2009); or 14060m (2010/2011/2012). I have been through the pros and cons of each and recognise that the 14060m has hollow end links (as opposed to the SEL’s on the 16610) and have toyed with the thought of whether I really need a date complication for a daily watch. The engraved rehaut is on modes I'm looking at so I am happy with this. However, as a daily wearer I want the option to change straps often and so this is an important consideration. Strap changes will be easier on the 14060m (due to lug holes that aren't on the later 16610's), I also feel like it looks better on straps (NATO, Zulu, leather etc) from online pictures. It just looks a bit sleeker and the 16610 may look a bit too 'busy' with the date window. I know I am overthinking this and I can't really go wrong with either but I don't want buyer's remorse and go through the process of buying again. If I did get the 16610, I could always get the tweezers that help changing the strap easier on no-lug hole models but I just don't want it to look too busy and regret it. Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
5 April 2020, 12:03 AM | #2 |
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These are two really great references...it sounds like you should determine what's more important to you having a date or the lug holes. I myself would prefer the date...and the additional time it would take to swap out bracelets with the SELs vs Lug holes should be marginal with a Bergeon 7825 tweezer. I also don't think the 16610 looks busy at all on a strap but that's just me. Good luck with your decision!
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Either choice is a good one.
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Tough decision, but no wrong answer here. Best of luck. Would suggest “buying the seller” and, all things being equal, condition of watch is more important than anything else.
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Either are great but for me the 16610 was more comfortable because the 93250 bracelet and the date function.
Swapping straps was easier indeed on the 14060 because of the lug holes. If I had to choose today, I would go for the 14060 and swap straps on it!
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Even as a one watch daily wearer? I keep coming back to the latest, best condition 16610 I can find... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Have you tried both on? If I remember correctly, the 14060 was a bit flatter on the wrist, but I could have imagined that as well...
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16610 is such a design classic, it’s hard to argue against- even as the owner of a 14060M and 114060. I’ve always wanted to try one as a daily driver- the 93250 bracelet is a huge upgrade IMHO.
However, I just can’t deal with the cyclops on a sub. I have no problem at all with cyclops on a 16710 or 126710 GMT, but I really do prefer the sub dial clean. |
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OP- I’d go with the 16610. You won’t regret it. |
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Thanks! So it wasn't my imagination
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I've always preferred no dates on my Subs. I have a 114060 and another 14060m late dated random which will always be a keeper.
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Why not an earlier 16610 WITH lug holes?
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I've owned 14060 and I still own 16600 and 16610.
In my opinion the best choice of the three is always 16610, especially if you have a bit bigger wrist. All three are still amazing watches though. But I explain it here in detail: https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...-rolex-to-get/
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Thanks for this - great article. The below is a picture of a 14060m and 116610LN I tried on around 2.5 years ago. If the 16610 is a similar size to the 14060m, do you think I can pull off the size on my wrist size? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I have a 4 line 14060M. It’s a great watch.
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If you have a tweezer style spring bar tool - such as the Bergeon 7825 or Rolex 3200 - it’s actually much easier to change bracelets/straps without scratching your lugs on the non-drilled through cases.
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No dog in this fight, but the 14060M looks perfect on your wrist. The 16610 would wear the same.
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The date version may be more useful for a daily watch.
Otherwise another thing to set every time you wear ! Good to play with the watches again if you have the option. The bracelet on these older style watches isn't so great compared to the newer versions. I appreciate the drilled lugs on my 14060m. Personally I'm not as fond of the dive watch style at the moment but I'm sure given a sunny day on a beach in the future the love will be rekindled! |
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14060m all day!
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You tried it on 2.5 years ago, wow, how could you resist for this long. I thinks it’s the time now. |
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I ended up getting the SubC Date - selling it and going backing for a year through 20 countries with a trusty G-Shock (as pictured below). Now back and lusting for another that actually fits my feminine sized wrists! The SubC Date was just too blocky for me (although technically it is a superior watch). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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This was my SubC Date - lovely watch but just wore too big for me unfortunately.
It felt a bit like a Lego block but if I had bigger wrists I would have absolutely kept it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Tough to go wrong with either one. I prefer the clean dial without the date/cyclops so went with a 14060M. I searched and found one to match the year my wife and I were married. Good luck on the hunt, that is part of the fun!!
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Owned both at the same time.
Only have one now - you can always remove that cyclops |
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Hi op.
The Anniversary submariner has some interesting features.
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I've heard that the 14060 is just a thinner watch than the later 16610 watches. Here's a thread that compares a 14060 vs a 16610
As a result, the 14060 would be my preferred choice. But i have a relatively small wrist and prefer a sleeker feel to my watches. |
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Does anyone have both watches that they can compare on their own wrist?
Be interesting to see if it looks like a difference size wise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Check out this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=112776
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Looks like I'm picking up a 14060m
Thanks all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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