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scf118c · 12 August 2008, 12:28 PM

TRF'ers, I just picked up a U series Sub no-date with the tritium dial... is this a collectible?

SLS · 12 August 2008, 12:39 PM

Not quite yet, but it sure has the potential! Congrats!
~Scott

Wolfgang427 · 12 August 2008, 12:40 PM

Congrats.

I wouldn't call it a collectable just yet, but it is the last tritium dial Sub so maybe in the future it will be if you keep it original.

Tools · 12 August 2008, 12:40 PM

Every Rolex is a collectible.... 14060's were made from 1989 to 99

The U series was made for a long time...from about 96 through 99. Since yours has the Tritium dial I would say it was a '96 or 97, before the move to Luminova.

The 14060 has the very good 3000 movement which got an upgraded full balance bridge and slightly larger Breguet over-coil hairspring and balance wheel to become the 3130 and hence, the 14060M for modified.. It also has a Sapphire crystal and, of course, a Triplock crown and hollow end link bracelet, the same as the 14060M.

To say collectible you need to define your collection. If it a Sub collection, then this would help complete it. Trit dials only, same... However, if you are a die hard vintage guy who only believes in plastic crystals then this one would not be on your list..

My collection preference is for discontinued models or those difficult to obtain (this is how I justify my SS Daytona)

So for me, this one is on the list..

mike · 12 August 2008, 12:47 PM

As the matt dials head father north, over time the gloss/tritium dials could well fill the bill.

mickeydainish · 12 August 2008, 12:56 PM

Thanx for the info, Larry.. :-)

scf118c · 12 August 2008, 01:05 PM

You guys are awesome! Thanks for the info...

12 August 2008, 12:28 PM	#1
scf118c Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Little Dot Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 38	14060 t<25 TRF'ers, I just picked up a U series Sub no-date with the tritium dial... is this a collectible?

12 August 2008, 12:40 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,421	Every Rolex is a collectible.... 14060's were made from 1989 to 99 The U series was made for a long time...from about 96 through 99. Since yours has the Tritium dial I would say it was a '96 or 97, before the move to Luminova. The 14060 has the very good 3000 movement which got an upgraded full balance bridge and slightly larger Breguet over-coil hairspring and balance wheel to become the 3130 and hence, the 14060M for modified.. It also has a Sapphire crystal and, of course, a Triplock crown and hollow end link bracelet, the same as the 14060M. To say collectible you need to define your collection. If it a Sub collection, then this would help complete it. Trit dials only, same... However, if you are a die hard vintage guy who only believes in plastic crystals then this one would not be on your list.. My collection preference is for discontinued models or those difficult to obtain (this is how I justify my SS Daytona) So for me, this one is on the list.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 August 2008, 12:39 PM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Not quite yet, but it sure has the potential! Congrats! ~Scott

12 August 2008, 12:40 PM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Congrats. I wouldn't call it a collectable just yet, but it is the last tritium dial Sub so maybe in the future it will be if you keep it original.

12 August 2008, 12:47 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As the matt dials head father north, over time the gloss/tritium dials could well fill the bill.

12 August 2008, 12:56 PM	#6
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Thanx for the info, Larry.. :-)

12 August 2008, 01:05 PM	#7
scf118c Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Little Dot Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 38	You guys are awesome! Thanks for the info...

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