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Prediction for the 14060M
I've been talking with some of my knowledgeable Rolex friends and we got onto the topic of the current Submariner (14060M) and its fate. We both agreed that the 14060M would be discontinued at some point because it wouldn't make financial sense for Rolex to continue producing the old Sub case, Oyster bracelets and clasps just to keep the no date Sub in the line up. (I know, I know, much to the chagrin of Submariner loyalists).
So as the conversation progressed, we both agreed that at some point, the 14060M would get the new glidelock clasp, solid link bracelet, ceramic bezel, maxi-dial, and supercase treatment. Which I think are all great upgrades, but I find myself longing to add a classic Sub to my stable as I already have a GMT2C. I know that the legendary 16610 will finally be discontinued at Besel 2010, but I think the 14060M will survive for one more year. It would be cool if in 2010, the Sub no date was released with the maxi-dial. It would be an awesome way to bow out -- by looking a lot like the 5513 with the ample application of lume. With the Rolex engraving on the rehaut and the COSC certification, it would be one heck of an issue. Probably be a really short run so pretty rare in later years. Welp, that's the dream anyway. But regardless, I'll be picking up a classic 14060M soon. So sad it's gonna be gone one day. Here's a rendering of what I think the 14060M could look like with the maxi-dial.
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Reasonable hypotheses but hypotheses still. Nobody "knows" what Rolex is going to do until after they do it. Stay tuned.....
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I didn`t want to take any chanses, so I got me a brand new 14060m a couple of months ago. Not a big fan of the new supercase (tried on the new sub), so this is it to me, no more subs for this guy.
Would be a shame for Rolex to discontinue the 14060, would be like Omega discontinuing the Speedmaster Pro. It`s a BIG part of the heritage and they should be proud of it, not supercasing it ![]() Just my 2cents worth.... |
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Yeah, Rolex is doing a huge injustice by discontinuing the 14060M. But as it was discussed many times before on this forum, you have to strive to make advancements in watch tech in order to put out better products and of course to command the premium Rolex charges over other brands as prices continue to increase every year. I for one am not against all the new innovations, actually I even embrace them, but understand that if they have to update a watch and move on, then so be it. The only thing that's clear is that I'm gonna buy one before it's discontinued.
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I just dont see myself getting any joy out of having my watches locked up and never being used. Too me that`s like having seatcovers in a brand new car, the only one getting enjoyment out of that, is the person buying the car with mint seats when your pushing up daisies years later.... |
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But won't the old sub case be made for decades anyways, in order to maintain 30 years worth of replacements? And besides, isn't it the same case as the Exp. II (which may or may not change in the near future)? It's really just a question of the dial, bezel and clasp, as most other parts seem to be interchangeable with other Rolex watches. Hopefully the classic, original Sub stays in tact.
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Wish I had the spare cash to get one...Pre engraved Rehaut tho.
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I like that idea. 14060M WITH maxi dial. Looks amazing. I would get one for sure.
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Well I'm enjoying my digitals right now,it's my training season. I usually keep nicer watches for summer/work time. But yes,I agree,it's a shame to keep hybernated..... ![]() |
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Is the 14060 M available with the COSC dial, but without the engraved rehaut? Which serial number would that be?
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I dont know how I feel about them discontinuing the 14060m, it could also stay in production as there only TRUE tool watch with out bling ? seems to me the rest of the sport line is going more executive with ceramic and PCL's..
who knows for sure, I for one would love it kept as is only upgraded to maxi dial/hands , that looks outstanding. ![]() |
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[QUOTE=gettocard;1392071]Not available,sorry. I would have loved a non COSC non RRR version...
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I hope Rolex does not discontinue the 14060M before I get a chance to buy one. I think they are really cool and would go perfectly with what I have now. Plus, it's just a classic.
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Looks like a 5513 (which I would much rather have).
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Rolex joining the make it bigger crowd is diminishing the brands image for me.
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phew, glad i got one living on my wrist
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I just adjusted the time on my 14060 since getting it back from the RSC two weeks ago. Man, that movement feels dynamite! So...well made. Big difference between it and the more loosey-goosey feel of my GMT's movement. My no-date subby is getting all of my wrist time these days.
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See no reason why this shouldn't continue after a revision of the sub date. Presumably they will also keep going with the Exp II, for a while at least, with an old style case, so it's not a whole sale change over, just yet. Reckon there is a few years yet left in the 14060M |
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Guys any updates.
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Incidentally, according to WIS sources in Singapore, there are rumours of an entirely new sports model to be unveiled at Basel 2010... |
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I think it will still be around for at least a few more years. I think Rolex recognizes the market for it in the sense that it has kept it about as traditional as can be expected in the modern line: drilled lug holes, "old" case, no frills (though personally, I liked it better when it wasn't COSC certified).
I'd give it a few more years... |
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I'm waiting and more than ready, bring on 2010!
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X3, not to mention putting PCL's on tool watches.
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