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bluemartinifan · 21 April 2013, 06:39 AM

My name is Russ and I am a flipper

I bought and sold 16 watches in the past 4-5 years and completely turned over my collection in the past 4 months. I figured out that I truly enjoy the cradle to grave cycle of hunting, experiencing and selling Rolex watches.
I am fortunate to have owned many fine Rolex references - but the 14060 is THE ONLY WATCH I TRULY regretted selling (actually twice

) I sold a Z series 3 years ago and then an A series 2 years ago (I bonded with the A -ocean swims, workouts, showers, my go to watch). I sold the A because I had to go plexi.

Well I just received my 3rd 14060 from Ponycar - an unpolished T series Tritium stunner. Thick case, period correct bevels, fat crown guards, mint dial. It's on my wrist now and will be my weekend go to watch. I hope to bond with it like the A series.

Who else has bought the same reference twice or three times or more???
Cheers!
Russ

Friedl41 · 21 April 2013, 06:47 AM

Had a IWC Big Pilot 5002 Wich i had trade in for my white dial Daytona ... Them sold the BP but missed it .... Bought it again .... Sold it .... And yes, i will get a black dial Daytona one day ....

GeoGio Greece · 21 April 2013, 07:01 AM

Enjoy in good health and in due time get also into the acrylics world

Beaumont Miller II · 21 April 2013, 08:27 AM

I write this while sipping a cool beverage after a day working in the yard.

Russ walks in to the RFA (Rolex Flippers Anonymous) meeting with perhaps a sense of trepidation. After he makes his formal introduction he is greeted with a warm and friendly, "Hi Russ!", and he knows he is both welcome and not alone.

I have bought and sold the same reference more than a few times. I have owned two Red Subs, 3 DRSD's, 4 White Subs, 2 1675's, 2 5512's, and 5 5513's. My explanation for this madness can be explained by two factors. First, as time goes by, collections evolve in different directions. Second, there is always the desire to upgrade, when possible, to a nicer example. With regard to the latter reason, I would say you have been very fortunate and faired quite well. Congrats to you my friend.

Frogman4me · 21 April 2013, 08:29 AM

Hey Russ!! Congrats buddy on the 14060 it looks great on your wrist! I miss mine also.

Btw: love the tritium dial, great choice ;)

springer · 21 April 2013, 08:53 AM

Russ, you're the man, enjoy the flip !!!!!!!!!!!

drainaps · 21 April 2013, 09:09 AM

Russ, no worries mate!

Your illness cannot be cured, unless you urgently give up membership of TRF, but I'm sure you will enjoy your illness thoroughly. Only warning would be, DO NOT GET INTO PLEXY, as things will likely accelerate and only get much much worse.

As for being a serial flipper of 14,060s, I pardon you, my son. One of the most beautiful references in the lineup. Just make sure you keep the beauty you show in this thread. She's a stunner.

Jason71 · 21 April 2013, 10:39 AM

Russ, you are not alone. I have owned 4 16600 Seadwellers. I tend to hoard now rather than flip, but most of us have been there

bluemartinifan · 21 April 2013, 10:58 AM

Thanks to all you ENABLERS for posting support for my/our affliction

By the way - for those who warned against getting into plexi, as it will accentuate the disease - its too late, I have bought and sold a 16750, a meters first 5513 and my current daily wearer is a 1680

nsumner · 21 April 2013, 12:00 PM

I too have the affliction. I've had most sport models more than once.

I've had 3 14060's including the one I still have. IMHO it's the best every day watch that you can put on and not worry about it. Congrats on you're newest. Two line, T dial is the best combo.

You're not alone buddy

Jannal · 21 April 2013, 12:04 PM

I was a RF for a quite a while, owned many of the sport models. I'd enjoyed the process of hunting and buying (not selling), but couldn't justify owning so many expensive watches (owned 6 at one point).

Currently I own 2 Sub ND (114060, 14060M), I'd told myself that's it no more than 2 watches but my collection looks incomplete? I'm tempted to buy a 5513 or 5512?
Am I

cop414 · 21 April 2013, 12:05 PM

Flipped my first Omega... to get another Omega. Flipped my first DOXA... to get another DOXA. I'M NOT FLIPPING MY 14060M.
Happy to hear that you're keeping yours also, great looking watch you have there, congratulations!

AWS · 21 April 2013, 12:47 PM

Russ, the 14060 will serve you well and is perfect for the water. My A serial says hello :)

Frogman4me · 21 April 2013, 01:15 PM

Nice "Swiss" only dial Allen! Mine was just like that ;)

bluemartinifan · 21 April 2013, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Nice "Swiss" only dial Allen! Mine was just like that ;)

Alan, David, all: what can you tell me about the Swiss only dial on 14060s? Production years? why? etc.
Thanks!

Gaijin · 21 April 2013, 11:33 PM

I have owned 2 Air Kings, 2 TT Blue Subs, 2 SS GMT II Cs and 3 Green Metal Bezel LVs.

I feel ya.

mjclark32 · 21 April 2013, 11:40 PM

Great example you've picked up, now try to hold onto it

congrats!

Clay · 21 April 2013, 11:55 PM

To my way of thinking the ONLY way to know what you really like owning, it to own them...Sell them...And then own them again...
After a while you will be able to narrow down the filed of play, as it were!
Over the years I have owned and sold:
3 -1680
5 -Red 1680
4 -1665's
2- DRSD
2- 5512
3 -5513
4 Matt Dial 666
The list goes on...Boy do I need help!!!

Shade · 22 April 2013, 02:24 AM

Its a great watch to have - the swiss dial if Im not mistaken is a service dial. Original dials will have T < 25 on it.. But I may be wrong

Michael M. · 22 April 2013, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

To my way of thinking the ONLY way to know what you really like owning, it to own them...Sell them...And then own them again...
After a while you will be able to narrow down the filed of play, as it were!
Over the years I have owned and sold:
3 -1680
5 -Red 1680
4 -1665's
2- DRSD
2- 5512
3 -5513
4 Matt Dial 666
The list goes on...Boy do I need help!!!

Wow! That's quite a list! Any pics?

Clay · 22 April 2013, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Wow! That's quite a list! Any pics?

No...Once I sell them, I remove any and all pictures...

Frogman4me · 22 April 2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

Alan, David, all: what can you tell me about the Swiss only dial on 14060s? Production years? why? etc.
Thanks!

Russ,

It's a transitional dial that they used right after the tritium dial. It was only used for a short period of time and is original to the watch. Rolex used them only in the late U-series (1998) and A-series (1999). They are luminova dials and not tritium.

RC2 · 22 April 2013, 11:19 AM

I still have my 14060M. Which is my first Rolex. Flipped a 16710 for a 1675 to finally end up with this

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366593439.671012.jpg

1967 5512

Still have my white 1680

Don't think I'll flip that but might for a birth year 1675!!!

Betelc · 22 April 2013, 10:11 PM

How can one not love a 14060?

G-Web · 23 April 2013, 01:54 AM

Hey Russ,

I too, am a flipper.
And if there's one watch that I've bought and sold more times than I care to admit, it's the 14060. It's just such a great watch.

That said, I recently acquired a 5512, and I can't get it off my wrist.
I guess my point is, whether it's vintage or modern, no-date Subs are tough to beat.
Enjoy your new one, and I'll try to post some 5512 + 14060 side by side pics soon.

-GW

Knappo 1307 · 23 April 2013, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betelc

How can one not love a 14060?

Maybe it's the angle of the picture, but the 50 on the bezel doesn't look right. No space between the 5 and zero....

SPARTAN2161 · 23 April 2013, 02:45 AM

I have bought and sold many of the same references. But i have to say thee 14060 is one i always buy sell and then regret selling. I then buy again and repeat. I promised next time i get one i will be keeping it...until i can flip it for a dime...

What is wrong with us!

Betelc · 23 April 2013, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Maybe it's the angle of the picture, but the 50 on the bezel doesn't look right. No space between the 5 and zero....

That's right, Jason. It's the angle of the photography and lighting. There's a space between the 5 and the 0. Got me scared for a moment ;)

cop414 · 23 April 2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betelc

That's right, Jason. It's the angle of the photography and lighting. There's a space between the 5 and the 0. Got me scared for a moment ;)

I thought the exact same thing, I had to look at mine to make sure it didn't look like that, thanks for clearing that one up!

Knappo 1307 · 23 April 2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betelc

That's right, Jason. It's the angle of the photography and lighting. There's a space between the 5 and the 0. Got me scared for a moment ;)

Glad to hear, love the watch...

21 April 2013, 06:47 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Had a IWC Big Pilot 5002 Wich i had trade in for my white dial Daytona ... Them sold the BP but missed it .... Bought it again .... Sold it .... And yes, i will get a black dial Daytona one day .... __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

21 April 2013, 07:01 AM	#3
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Enjoy in good health and in due time get also into the acrylics world __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

21 April 2013, 08:27 AM	#4
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	I write this while sipping a cool beverage after a day working in the yard. Russ walks in to the RFA (Rolex Flippers Anonymous) meeting with perhaps a sense of trepidation. After he makes his formal introduction he is greeted with a warm and friendly, "Hi Russ!", and he knows he is both welcome and not alone. I have bought and sold the same reference more than a few times. I have owned two Red Subs, 3 DRSD's, 4 White Subs, 2 1675's, 2 5512's, and 5 5513's. My explanation for this madness can be explained by two factors. First, as time goes by, collections evolve in different directions. Second, there is always the desire to upgrade, when possible, to a nicer example. With regard to the latter reason, I would say you have been very fortunate and faired quite well. Congrats to you my friend. __________________

21 April 2013, 08:53 AM	#6
springer 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,274	Russ, you're the man, enjoy the flip !!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

21 April 2013, 10:39 AM	#8
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Russ, you are not alone. I have owned 4 16600 Seadwellers. I tend to hoard now rather than flip, but most of us have been there __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

21 April 2013, 08:29 AM	#5
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Hey Russ!! Congrats buddy on the 14060 it looks great on your wrist! I miss mine also. Btw: love the tritium dial, great choice ;)

21 April 2013, 09:09 AM	#7
drainaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Watch: Too many to tell Posts: 522	Russ, no worries mate! Your illness cannot be cured, unless you urgently give up membership of TRF, but I'm sure you will enjoy your illness thoroughly. Only warning would be, DO NOT GET INTO PLEXY, as things will likely accelerate and only get much much worse. As for being a serial flipper of 14,060s, I pardon you, my son. One of the most beautiful references in the lineup. Just make sure you keep the beauty you show in this thread. She's a stunner.

21 April 2013, 10:58 AM	#9
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Thanks to all you ENABLERS for posting support for my/our affliction By the way - for those who warned against getting into plexi, as it will accentuate the disease - its too late, I have bought and sold a 16750, a meters first 5513 and my current daily wearer is a 1680

21 April 2013, 12:00 PM	#10
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	I too have the affliction. I've had most sport models more than once. I've had 3 14060's including the one I still have. IMHO it's the best every day watch that you can put on and not worry about it. Congrats on you're newest. Two line, T dial is the best combo. You're not alone buddy Last edited by nsumner; 21 April 2013 at 12:02 PM.. Reason: Content

21 April 2013, 12:04 PM	#11
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	I was a RF for a quite a while, owned many of the sport models. I'd enjoyed the process of hunting and buying (not selling), but couldn't justify owning so many expensive watches (owned 6 at one point). Currently I own 2 Sub ND (114060, 14060M), I'd told myself that's it no more than 2 watches but my collection looks incomplete? I'm tempted to buy a 5513 or 5512? Am I

21 April 2013, 12:05 PM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,008	Flipped my first Omega... to get another Omega. Flipped my first DOXA... to get another DOXA. I'M NOT FLIPPING MY 14060M. Happy to hear that you're keeping yours also, great looking watch you have there, congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 April 2013, 01:15 PM	#14
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Nice "Swiss" only dial Allen! Mine was just like that ;)

21 April 2013, 11:33 PM	#16
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I have owned 2 Air Kings, 2 TT Blue Subs, 2 SS GMT II Cs and 3 Green Metal Bezel LVs. I feel ya.

21 April 2013, 11:40 PM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great example you've picked up, now try to hold onto it congrats! __________________

21 April 2013, 11:55 PM	#18
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	To my way of thinking the ONLY way to know what you really like owning, it to own them...Sell them...And then own them again... After a while you will be able to narrow down the filed of play, as it were! Over the years I have owned and sold: 3 -1680 5 -Red 1680 4 -1665's 2- DRSD 2- 5512 3 -5513 4 Matt Dial 666 The list goes on...Boy do I need help!!!

22 April 2013, 02:24 AM	#19
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Its a great watch to have - the swiss dial if Im not mistaken is a service dial. Original dials will have T < 25 on it.. But I may be wrong __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

22 April 2013, 11:19 AM	#23
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	I still have my 14060M. Which is my first Rolex. Flipped a 16710 for a 1675 to finally end up with this ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366593439.671012.jpg 1967 5512 Still have my white 1680 Don't think I'll flip that but might for a birth year 1675!!! __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

22 April 2013, 10:11 PM	#24
Betelc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 314	How can one not love a 14060?

23 April 2013, 01:54 AM	#25
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,719	Hey Russ, I too, am a flipper. And if there's one watch that I've bought and sold more times than I care to admit, it's the 14060. It's just such a great watch. That said, I recently acquired a 5512, and I can't get it off my wrist. I guess my point is, whether it's vintage or modern, no-date Subs are tough to beat. Enjoy your new one, and I'll try to post some 5512 + 14060 side by side pics soon. -GW

23 April 2013, 02:45 AM	#27
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I have bought and sold many of the same references. But i have to say thee 14060 is one i always buy sell and then regret selling. I then buy again and repeat. I promised next time i get one i will be keeping it...until i can flip it for a dime... What is wrong with us!

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