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ShawnK · 16 January 2007, 01:28 PM

I haven't had a chance to stop by an AD for a look, so can anyone tell me if the newest 14060m (Sub no date) still has the lug holes on the case? I know the 16610 lost them in recent years, but I'm just not sure about the no-date.

If they aren't on the new model, what year / serial number did they disappear? I'll be looking for a pre-owned 14060m soon, but I want the lug holes so I'm looking to see how recent of a model I can get that still has them.

Thanks!

Shawn

dman · 16 January 2007, 01:46 PM

I am pretty sure that they do have the lug holes still.

miner · 16 January 2007, 02:58 PM

The current models have lug holes and non SEL bracelets.

Your best bet to age the watch is the serial number, have a look here for more info

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478

leopardprey · 16 January 2007, 03:15 PM

Nice thing about the lug holes, make it easier to remove the SS bracelet if you want to put a NATO band on.

JJ Irani · 16 January 2007, 04:23 PM

Hi Shawn,

Welcome to TRF.

Rolex have continued the age old tradition of lug holes on the sides in the Sub no-date model as well as the non-SEL bracelet.

JJ

AJC · 16 January 2007, 06:54 PM

Did someone mention 14060m

The lug holes are still there as stated above and as JJ said the 14060m gets the non SEL bracelet.

What does this mean??It means a very comfortable watch.

Aaron

JJ Irani · 16 January 2007, 07:29 PM

Nice pictures, Aaron!!

padi56 · 16 January 2007, 08:17 PM

Welcome to TRF Shawn both the 14060 or the 14060m both fine excellent watches.And both movements can easily run inside the COSC standards.And having lug holes or without makes no difference to the watch.No lug holes this just speeds up the manufacture of the cases for Rolex,by not having to drill right though the lugs IMO.

mike · 16 January 2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

Did someone mention 14060m

The lug holes are still there as stated above and as JJ said the 14060m gets the non SEL bracelet.

What does this mean??It means a very comfortable watch.

Aaron

Couldn't have said it better!!

Beautifull pics!!

tonelar · 17 January 2007, 07:00 AM

Just got back form the local AD... they still have the lug holes...
I didn't even realize this before this topic was posted, but
I kinda like my lug hole watches better...

mike · 17 January 2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonelar

Just got back form the local AD... they still have the lug holes...
I didn;t even realize this before this topic was posted, but
I kinda like my lug hole watches better...

Yeah, the 14060M is the last of the breed.

Rodmo · 17 January 2007, 11:58 AM

Lug holes

tonelar · 17 January 2007, 12:01 PM

I guess that makes them the keepers...

ShawnK · 17 January 2007, 02:07 PM

I appreciate everyone setting me straight. I'm actually a fan of the lug holes as I plan to switch between the bracelet and a Nato from time to time. I think the holes are a functional "accessory".

I've gravitated toward the 14060 because the price of good condition 5513s has gone through the roof.

This will be my first Rolex, and I've always liked the vintage Subs because they still look like a tool watch and not jewelry like some of the newer Rolex sport models (IMHO). After looking at a friend's 14060, it still has that rugged good looks of the 5513, just with the addition of a sapphire crystal and a little more "bling" with the gloss dial.

Thanks for all of the great conversations on the Forum about this model. I feel good about making this my first acquisition!

Shawn

mike · 17 January 2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnK

I appreciate everyone setting me straight. I'm actually a fan of the lug holes as I plan to switch between the bracelet and a Nato from time to time. I think the holes are a functional "accessory".

I've gravitated toward the 14060 because the price of good condition 5513s has gone through the roof.

This will be my first Rolex, and I've always liked the vintage Subs because they still look like a tool watch and not jewelry like some of the newer Rolex sport models (IMHO). After looking at a friend's 14060, it still has that rugged good looks of the 5513, just with the addition of a sapphire crystal and a little more "bling" with the gloss dial.

Thanks for all of the great conversations on the Forum about this model. I feel good about making this my first acquisition!

Shawn

Sweet!!

Can't wait to see it!!

16 January 2007, 01:28 PM	#1
ShawnK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Shawn Location: Kentucky Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 222	Lug Holes on 14060m I haven't had a chance to stop by an AD for a look, so can anyone tell me if the newest 14060m (Sub no date) still has the lug holes on the case? I know the 16610 lost them in recent years, but I'm just not sure about the no-date. If they aren't on the new model, what year / serial number did they disappear? I'll be looking for a pre-owned 14060m soon, but I want the lug holes so I'm looking to see how recent of a model I can get that still has them. Thanks! Shawn

16 January 2007, 01:46 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I am pretty sure that they do have the lug holes still. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

16 January 2007, 04:23 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Shawn, Welcome to TRF. Rolex have continued the age old tradition of lug holes on the sides in the Sub no-date model as well as the non-SEL bracelet. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 January 2007, 07:29 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice pictures, Aaron!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 January 2007, 08:17 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,837	Welcome to TRF Shawn both the 14060 or the 14060m both fine excellent watches.And both movements can easily run inside the COSC standards.And having lug holes or without makes no difference to the watch.No lug holes this just speeds up the manufacture of the cases for Rolex,by not having to drill right though the lugs IMO. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 January 2007, 02:58 PM	#3
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	The current models have lug holes and non SEL bracelets. Your best bet to age the watch is the serial number, have a look here for more info http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478

16 January 2007, 03:15 PM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Nice thing about the lug holes, make it easier to remove the SS bracelet if you want to put a NATO band on.

16 January 2007, 06:54 PM	#6
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Did someone mention 14060m The lug holes are still there as stated above and as JJ said the 14060m gets the non SEL bracelet. What does this mean??It means a very comfortable watch. Aaron

17 January 2007, 07:00 AM	#10
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	Just got back form the local AD... they still have the lug holes... I didn't even realize this before this topic was posted, but I kinda like my lug hole watches better... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all. Last edited by tonelar; 17 January 2007 at 12:01 PM..

17 January 2007, 11:58 AM	#12
Rodmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Watch: 3 Subs/2 Daytonas Posts: 305	Lug holes

17 January 2007, 12:01 PM	#13
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I guess that makes them the keepers... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

17 January 2007, 02:07 PM	#14
ShawnK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Shawn Location: Kentucky Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 222	Thanks to all for the input! I appreciate everyone setting me straight. I'm actually a fan of the lug holes as I plan to switch between the bracelet and a Nato from time to time. I think the holes are a functional "accessory". I've gravitated toward the 14060 because the price of good condition 5513s has gone through the roof. This will be my first Rolex, and I've always liked the vintage Subs because they still look like a tool watch and not jewelry like some of the newer Rolex sport models (IMHO). After looking at a friend's 14060, it still has that rugged good looks of the 5513, just with the addition of a sapphire crystal and a little more "bling" with the gloss dial. Thanks for all of the great conversations on the Forum about this model. I feel good about making this my first acquisition! Shawn

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