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Old 23 February 2024, 09:28 PM   #1
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Best Rolex Ever

Honestly, there are 1000 reasons why the Rolex Submariner 14060M is the best Rolex ever. Most importantly, it was the last semi-certified chronometer Sub, and it is relatively affordable compared to a brand-new 124060. Does anybody here agree with me?
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Old 23 February 2024, 09:28 PM   #2
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Old 23 February 2024, 09:30 PM   #3
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Sub no.1

My dream watch is the Submariner no-date, and if I ever get the opportunity to buy one, I would choose the 14060M over the 124060.
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Old 23 February 2024, 09:31 PM   #4
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I like my Daytonas better but I can see why people like it for sure.
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Old 23 February 2024, 09:36 PM   #5
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For me it’s a close second after a 16600. Same idea though.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:01 PM   #6
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I like all of the Rolex Divers.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:04 PM   #7
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:13 PM   #8
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I like having a date function. A Rolex no date Sub however, is often regarded as a must for a Rolex collector. I had a 114060, I traded it for a BLNR.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:15 PM   #9
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It's a great watch. I prefer the 124060, but there is no wrong answer when it comes to a classic Submariner.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:20 PM   #10
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performance is criteria for me -- 26 year old 1998 sub, never opened, never serviced, never stopped -- running 5 seconds fast / day. -- it ran +/- zero seconds for 1st 20 years. -- scary stuff -- what other watch on the planet can beat that.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:22 PM   #11
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Glad you found your best. Mine is the 16710 GMT II. The extra functions and bezel/ bracelet combos make it my all time GOAT.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:27 PM   #12
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Depends.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:49 PM   #13
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I owned the 14060m, 114060 and the 124060. The 14060m was my first Rolex and is special. But the 124060 is the best watch ever made.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:53 PM   #14
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Glad you found your best. Mine is the 16710 GMT II. The extra functions and bezel/ bracelet combos make it my all time GOAT.
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Old 23 February 2024, 10:55 PM   #15
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The ultimate pre/ceramic Submariner. With my SD 16600 it competes for the all-time favorite
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Old 23 February 2024, 11:02 PM   #16
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I agree with the OP, mine is a P series 14060 two liner. The only improvement I can think of is I may put an AR crystal on next service
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Old 23 February 2024, 11:08 PM   #17
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Old 23 February 2024, 11:18 PM   #18
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14060M is a "Rattler" (I had one)

114060 is the much better watch, it's the pinnicale!

Rolex finaly made a well designed item, worth it's money!
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Old 23 February 2024, 11:33 PM   #19
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I find Rolex seldom makes a "worse" new version of a watch. Which would be the case if that older Sub were the "best" version.

Stunner of a watch, nonetheless.
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Old 23 February 2024, 11:37 PM   #20
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It’s never been on my list but understand why it’s on so many other people’s lists. How could you go wrong with it?
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:15 AM   #21
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I prefer the new model.
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:18 AM   #22
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I find Rolex seldom makes a "worse" new version of a watch. Which would be the case if that older Sub were the "best" version
Many said the DJ II was worse, and the new Daytona today. Lots of people prefer 5 digit watches, and I would say the problematic 32xx movement is clearly worse. I actually don’t hate the new Subs, they just don’t work on my 6.75” wrist
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:20 AM   #23
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14060M is a "Rattler" (I had one)
That’s one advantage of being hard of hearing, what rattle? 😆
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:22 AM   #24
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^THIS!
If I needed a GMT function, that would be the watch
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:46 AM   #25
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Maybe for you? But why would it be the best for everyone?

This is akin to saying size 8 in shoes is the best size ever.
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:50 AM   #26
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Maybe for you? But why would it be the best for everyone?

This is akin to saying size 8 in shoes is the best size ever.
Go to bed…..
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:53 AM   #27
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There's a "best" for everyone. Sub is a great choice.
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Old 24 February 2024, 12:54 AM   #28
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Cannot go wrong with any sub but best,that's down to personal preference,my favourite all time Rolex watch is a 16600SD.
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Old 24 February 2024, 01:39 AM   #29
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Best Rolex Ever

Well, there is no best Rolex ever, but that’s a keeper, for sure. Also, you should post more than once a year…….

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