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Serenty03 · 13 July 2007, 03:00 AM

I am looking to add to my collection and have been going back and worth regarding the date/ non date model. Please let me know your perference, and what benefits their might be. I would really appreciate your opinion.

padi56 · 13 July 2007, 03:36 AM

Well if you want something that will IMO become collectable in the near future get a 14060 Sub with the tritium dial.Both models are fine myself not a huge lover of the cyclops so I prefer the non date but try both on.

colemanitis · 13 July 2007, 03:39 AM

It all comes down to personal preference. Both are EXCELLENT watches. Get the one that speaks to you the loudest.

puffnmo · 13 July 2007, 04:00 AM

Serenty - First of all a BIG WELCOME to this board. I hope you enjoy hanging out with the crazy guys (and a couple or more great ladies) as much as I do.

Regarding the Sub - I went through the same dilemma a couple a years ago, and finally decided on the ND SS model. The reasons were:

1) It has the cleanest, most simple and classic dial of any Rolex IMO.

2) It is just a bit different, and not seen nearly as often as the Date Sub.

3) I see it as an endangered species, and therefore more likely to be collectible in the future. Rolex is moving more and more towards busy dials with high bling. The ND Sub will more than likely go out of production within the next 2-3 years.

4) I never get tired of wearing it and looking at it. It is perfectly simple and simply perfect.

All that being said, of course you must follow your own instincts and preferences. Please keep us up to date on your thoughts and/or decision.

Cheers, Larry.

rjw0501 · 13 July 2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Serenty03

I am looking to add to my collection and have been going back and worth regarding the date/ non date model. Please let me know your perference, and what benefits their might be. I would really appreciate your opinion.

Go in-between, the Sub date has the cyclopse, the sub no date has no date, the Seadweller has the date, but no cyclopse, and holds it's value.

-Bob

GoldenBear · 13 July 2007, 04:12 AM

I like the date function on my Sub and I also like the classic iconic design, especially the cyclops feature, that screams Rolex. I am not concerned with collectability, etc. You are the one who is going to live with it. To each his own. Wait for the "perfect" one.

S2000 Driver · 13 July 2007, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Serenty03

I am looking to add to my collection and have been going back and worth regarding the date/ non date model. Please let me know your perference, and what benefits their might be. I would really appreciate your opinion.

See JJ Irani's post:

I'd be totally lost without a DATE in my new job!!

JJ Irani · 13 July 2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

See JJ Irani's post:

I'd be totally lost without a DATE in my new job!!

Hey, but that's just me. I'm sure there are a lot of guys out there who would be pretty comfortable without a date on their watch!!

Tools · 13 July 2007, 07:43 AM

Welcome to TRF.

If you're adding to a collection, get the one LEAST like everything else you have.

or:

The ND Sub is a bargain by Rolex standards, and nobody.......absolutely nobody.... can dispute it's classic lines and look. It defines Rolex.

Besides, with the latest decision to change the non-dates dial, it is likely to hold value since it now fits into it's own "era".

Olyckan · 13 July 2007, 08:28 AM

Ragu · 13 July 2007, 08:31 AM

Oly,
very nice clean uncluttered look.

Teofilo · 13 July 2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Olyckan

The 14060M is just a beautiful,classic, stylish mans watch........
Not really a lot more I can say. It just seems to be undervalued compared to its big brother the Sub Date. Never really understood why

mike · 13 July 2007, 08:48 AM

The 14060M is an excellent watch and the only one left with lug holes.
It would get my vote.

Serenty03 · 13 July 2007, 10:43 AM

Everyone for some great input. I am talking with Sam about purchasing his.
05 model for $3250. Any thoughts?

Tools · 13 July 2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Serenty03

Everyone for some great input. I am talking with Sam about purchasing his.
05 model for $3250. Any thoughts?

Not bad...if it's in primo shape.

MSRP on the ND is $4525, you can get a brand new one on the grey market for ~$3850.

Andad · 13 July 2007, 11:24 AM

I like the symmetry of the ND Sub.

waltk1026 · 13 July 2007, 12:45 PM

I have worn my 5513 sub since 1978 and never bothered me not having a date from that stand point, however I do like the look of the cyclops that is on my new DD. The day and date still are not that important to me.

13 July 2007, 03:00 AM	#1
Serenty03 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CT Posts: 205	SS Sub no Date I am looking to add to my collection and have been going back and worth regarding the date/ non date model. Please let me know your perference, and what benefits their might be. I would really appreciate your opinion.

13 July 2007, 03:36 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,281	Well if you want something that will IMO become collectable in the near future get a 14060 Sub with the tritium dial.Both models are fine myself not a huge lover of the cyclops so I prefer the non date but try both on. __________________ 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

13 July 2007, 03:39 AM	#3
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	It all comes down to personal preference. Both are EXCELLENT watches. Get the one that speaks to you the loudest. __________________ Member #471

13 July 2007, 04:12 AM	#6
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	On the other hand... I like the date function on my Sub and I also like the classic iconic design, especially the cyclops feature, that screams Rolex. I am not concerned with collectability, etc. You are the one who is going to live with it. To each his own. Wait for the "perfect" one.

13 July 2007, 07:43 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,727	Welcome to TRF. If you're adding to a collection, get the one LEAST like everything else you have. or: The ND Sub is a bargain by Rolex standards, and nobody.......absolutely nobody.... can dispute it's classic lines and look. It defines Rolex. Besides, with the latest decision to change the non-dates dial, it is likely to hold value since it now fits into it's own "era". Last edited by Tools; 13 July 2007 at 09:23 AM..

13 July 2007, 04:00 AM	#4
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Serenty - First of all a BIG WELCOME to this board. I hope you enjoy hanging out with the crazy guys (and a couple or more great ladies) as much as I do. Regarding the Sub - I went through the same dilemma a couple a years ago, and finally decided on the ND SS model. The reasons were: 1) It has the cleanest, most simple and classic dial of any Rolex IMO. 2) It is just a bit different, and not seen nearly as often as the Date Sub. 3) I see it as an endangered species, and therefore more likely to be collectible in the future. Rolex is moving more and more towards busy dials with high bling. The ND Sub will more than likely go out of production within the next 2-3 years. 4) I never get tired of wearing it and looking at it. It is perfectly simple and simply perfect. All that being said, of course you must follow your own instincts and preferences. Please keep us up to date on your thoughts and/or decision. Cheers, Larry.

13 July 2007, 08:28 AM	#10
Olyckan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Sub no date! Posts: 69	Attached Images

13 July 2007, 08:31 AM	#11
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	Oly, very nice clean uncluttered look. __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

13 July 2007, 08:48 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	The 14060M is an excellent watch and the only one left with lug holes. It would get my vote.

13 July 2007, 10:43 AM	#14
Serenty03 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CT Posts: 205	Thanks Everyone for some great input. I am talking with Sam about purchasing his. 05 model for $3250. Any thoughts?

13 July 2007, 11:24 AM	#16
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,793	I like the symmetry of the ND Sub. __________________ E

13 July 2007, 12:45 PM	#17
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I have worn my 5513 sub since 1978 and never bothered me not having a date from that stand point, however I do like the look of the cyclops that is on my new DD. The day and date still are not that important to me.

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