14060 massive bevels

[mcduck]

Hi all,

Been a lurker for a while, and I've finally made it to register an account here. Tremendous forum with tons of knowledge.

I noticed this on my 14060M, which I bought pre owned, that the chamfers are quite accentuated, more so than I've seen on others. At the same time the case has a a finish both on the polished and brushed parts that to my eye looks like factory-finish.

My question is, has it been previously polished would you say, if you take a look at the pictures attached? Would you consider it "over-polished"? I've come across this expression quite a few times when reading about especially Rolex and Tudor watches.

Any input is gladly appreciated.

[pw98]

Looks UNpolished to me. Nice watch!

[HogwldFLTR]

Not certain; it seems to me there is some difference in the lug widths. I can't tell if it is perspective or real. If so than polished. Top down picture would help to determine this. BTW, it's a great looking Sub!!!!

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Not certain; it seems to me there is some difference in the lug widths. I can't tell if it is perspective or real. If so than polished. Top down picture would help to determine this. BTW, it's a great looking Sub!!!!

The Sub cases of that era have un even lugs from the factory. Lugs on the crown side are thinner.

Looks either unpolished or lightly polished. Usually when over-polished the ends of the spring bars get really close to the edge of the hole. This one looks pretty good to me.

Love those chamfers. Wish Rolex would go back to them.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Not certain; it seems to me there is some difference in the lug widths. I can't tell if it is perspective or real. If so than polished. Top down picture would help to determine this. BTW, it's a great looking Sub!!!!

On sport models, the crown side lugs are fractionally smaller from the factory.

[mcduck]

Thank you for the great input.

Could it be that these chamfers are original, as they are larger than I've seen on 14060's sold as NOS? I've also read about the Bexley chamfers. Perhaps I'm obsessing, but I'm curious to know if the expertise in here consider it (over)polished or not. Thanks again.

[cht]

Originally Posted by mcduck

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Could it be that these chamfers are original, as they are larger than I've seen on 14060's sold as NOS? I .

Can you show us the pictures of the NOS watches where they are smaller than yours?

[mcduck]

Originally Posted by cht

Can you show us the pictures of the NOS watches where they are smaller than yours?

Sure! This one is NOS (stolen pic from the internet)



The one below is mine. Notice the broader chamfer/bevel on my watch. The reason I started the thread is that My chamfers are noticeably broader, which made me wonder if it has been polished previously, and if so if it was considered over polished. Much appreciate everyone's input. Excellent forum

[Chuckwagon]

Rolex UK (London) returned mine with pronounced beveled edges like the OP. The 7 o'clock lug is also slightly thinner than the 5 o'clock lug as a result of the increased bevelling. Before, in its original condition from new, there was only a subtle slight chamfer.

So I'd say maybe the OP watch was as a result of a Rolex service, as this was exactly what they did with my watch.

Is it considered 'overpolished' if it was Rolex themselves that did it? Having said that I personally like the increased bevelling.



^you can see how wider the edges are, just like in the OP's...
see how the 7 o'clock lug bevel is slightly flared at the bottom... and results in it being slightly thinner than the 5 o'clock side... Is that good or bad?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by mcduck

Sure! This one is NOS (stolen pic from the internet)



The one below is mine. Notice the broader chamfer/bevel on my watch. The reason I started the thread is that My chamfers are noticeably broader, which made me wonder if it has been polished previously, and if so if it was considered over polished. Much appreciate everyone's input. Excellent forum

My random 14060M looks exactly like NOS one in photo and never polished at all. The newer 5 digits don't have beveled edges like yours. So not sure when they changed over but definitely different!

[Chuckwagon]

Originally Posted by HL65

My random 14060M looks exactly like NOS one in photo and never polished at all. The newer 5 digits don't have beveled edges like yours. So not sure when they changed over but definitely different!

Yes this was also what mine looked like before it went in for service. Mine is a 14060m too.

[tifosi]

100% not over-polished

[bdex75]

100% pure awesome. I wish Rolex went back to chamfering the lugs. Part of my big draw to Tudor.


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[Speed]

What letter does the serial begin with?

ABC watchwerks (pre split off of some employees to LA Watch co) re cut the chamfers to factory spec on my 11610 Y serial sub. These chamfers are certainly smaller than say a 5513 or 1680.

They look like yours...maybe slight smaller.

[mcduck]

Cheers guys, really appreciate it. Top forum! It's a Y-series, from 2003.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by mcduck

Cheers guys, really appreciate it. Top forum! It's a Y-series, from 2003.

Well..."born" in the same year as mine. I'd say you're ok.

[Tools]

Here is one of mine, F serial, factory chamfers

[Afghanvet]

Polished or not, are you happy with it? I sure would be!!

[Timesurfer]

That looks nice, congrats... I have a "Y" as well, good vintage! ;-)

[REFZ]

It looks like a (near) mint case to me.

[locutus49]

You are obsessing. Just enjoy the watch. It is fine.

[japenney]

It looks great.

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by locutus49

You are obsessing. Just enjoy the watch. It is fine.

x1. Although having said that, you will fit in well here with your perfectionism/OCD tendencies! Haha

[Muzz]

Another vote that is looks wonderful!! Impressive lug girth!!

[Andad]

I have a 'K' 14060M from around 2001 and the lugs look about the same.

And different RHS to LHS as they should be.

[fjkyle]

I think a lot of people are misreading what he means by bevel/chamfer.

I see your question bc they do look prominent compared to Tools or Speeds but the watch looks awesome.

[Tomas Eriksson]

The profile curve on the crown side is perfect, It is unpolished from what I can make out. Prestine example

[padi56]

Originally Posted by mcduck

Hi all,

Been a lurker for a while, and I've finally made it to register an account here. Tremendous forum with tons of knowledge.

I noticed this on my 14060M, which I bought pre owned, that the chamfers are quite accentuated, more so than I've seen on others. At the same time the case has a a finish both on the polished and brushed parts that to my eye looks like factory-finish.

My question is, has it been previously polished would you say, if you take a look at the pictures attached? Would you consider it "over-polished"? I've come across this expression quite a few times when reading about especially Rolex and Tudor watches.

Any input is gladly appreciated.

Your watch is fine please don't get the polish fetish which thanks to the internet make many new Rolex owners a bit OCD.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by padi56

Your watch is fine please don't get the polish fetish which thanks to the internet make many new Rolex owners a bit OCD.

This.

[Dr.Smellody]

Looks like a nice one!