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brandrea · 9 July 2015, 04:45 AM

I'd keep it and shop around for a better service cost. Is this a routine service or is there more to it?

HogwldFLTR · 9 July 2015, 05:01 AM

I'm having mine done through and authorized repair person for $600 + cost of crown replacement ($75 I believe). Quite a bit less and it will come with full 2 yr. Rolex warranty. Seems awfully expensive what you are being charged.

douglasf13 · 9 July 2015, 05:03 AM

The 14060M is the last great Rolex sport watch IMO. I wouldn't trade it straight across for any current Rolex sport watch, let alone spend an extra $2K.

phiengin · 9 July 2015, 05:51 AM

True classics

Matt748 · 9 July 2015, 05:57 AM

The new versions are Awsome the older ones are classic.
Tough call.....

ck1109 · 9 July 2015, 06:00 AM

Keep the 14060.

dysondiver · 9 July 2015, 06:04 AM

factor in the same price to service what ever you would buy and suddenly the answers simple ,,,,

keep the classic

captainnice · 9 July 2015, 07:23 AM

Keep the 14060M

james1787 · 9 July 2015, 07:25 AM

Why 1k? I had mine done 2-3 years ago at RSC.. even needing a new crown tube it was around 700. Mine is a 1999 and it was its first ever service. It sounds kinda high unless they found a lot wrong with it.

I really like the 14060... it's a classic.

jerseyb · 9 July 2015, 10:04 AM

It depends on a lot of variables. But I'd lean towards keeping my original watch.

suntaelee · 12 August 2015, 05:44 PM

i'm so sorry guys... i have been completely swamped with work and forgot to check comments. =(

just to clarify, i rounded off for the servicing... just to lessen the blow if opting for an upgrade? ha. i don't have any problems with my 2008. i just heard you need to service it around the 7 year mark? if anyone can correct me, please do. it should cost around $650 to $800 at RSC.

i am the 2nd owner of the watch. I bought it from DavidSW? back in 2010, so it's been a while.

the 14060m is my daily watch. other 2 watches i have are the Seiko 7A20 series, the james bond watch i got off ebay and a cool forum member from sweden that gifted me.

i do love the classic look of my 14060 and sometimes feel the newer models do have big numbers and hour marks... altho i do love the new clasp and feel to the newer models... that's why i was giving it a thought... since i had to pay around 6 to 8 hundred to get it serviced, maybe put 1500 or so more and upgrade...

thanks everyone for your feedback. it seems many of you voted to keep the watch. it does look very classy i have to say and i can wear it casually with shorts or with a suit and tie. very versatile, although many consider it a tool/beater watch.

dave_dave · 12 August 2015, 06:02 PM

If you dont have sentimental attachments, get the newer sub/gmt

mineral · 12 August 2015, 06:20 PM

Keep the 14060 if possible.

roklee · 12 August 2015, 06:24 PM

For me, trade it.

padi56 · 12 August 2015, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suntaelee

Wondering if I should pay around $1k to have my 14060M (2008) serviced or pay around $2k and trade it in for a GMT II or a newer Sub? What would you guys do? Any other newer/cooler Rolex around that price range I should consider as well?

Would expect the service to cost quite a bit less than the $1,and in the real world little has changed movement wise since 1988.Sure there have been a few mods and cosmetic changes and 2008 sure is not old for any Rolex.Get your 14060M serviced then you will have two full years Rolex warranty as any new watch woild have.Then watch should be good for another 10-30 years trouble free watch wearing.

joli160 · 12 August 2015, 06:27 PM

Rolex only needs a 10 yearly service according their site.
So wear it and enjoy

toneafficianado · 12 August 2015, 06:30 PM

I have an 08 also, M serial 4 liner and would recommend keeping yours. They go SO well on Natos or leather straps and are light to wear.So I say keep that , get a better service price and save for another Rolex. One IS enough but two [or more] is lots of fun!

HogwldFLTR · 12 August 2015, 08:40 PM

If the watch is working well then why service it; on the other hand if it run down quickly or isn't tracking time accurately then it is time for a service. Otherwise wear and enjoy it. All that glistens is not golden...

Jason71 · 12 August 2015, 08:49 PM

If it ain't broke.......don't fix it.

Jhquek · 12 August 2015, 08:54 PM

Upgrade to the current production sub if you are able to spare the $$.
The bracelet and clasp alone cost ~2k.

14060 even though a classic there's loads on the market to get your hands on again.

m j b · 12 August 2015, 09:47 PM

It seems that the general consensus is that you don't need to service the watch on a schedule - rather, wait until it starts to have trouble keeping time.

The exception, of course, is if it's just old, like 20 years or more. Then you should probably do it, even if it's keeping good time.

Otherwise, I'd go to a shop and try on the new SubC and see if it speaks to you. Keep going back until you decide that you just must have it, or no, it's nothing special.

9 July 2015, 05:01 AM	#32
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9 July 2015, 05:51 AM	#34
phiengin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Watch: 1680, 1675 Posts: 343	Keep it. True classics

12 August 2015, 06:27 PM	#46
joli160 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 15,232	Rolex only needs a 10 yearly service according their site. So wear it and enjoy __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 August 2015, 08:40 PM	#48
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: Isle de Plum Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 34,234	If the watch is working well then why service it; on the other hand if it run down quickly or isn't tracking time accurately then it is time for a service. Otherwise wear and enjoy it. All that glistens is not golden... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 August 2015, 08:49 PM	#49
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9 July 2015, 04:45 AM	#31
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 81,777	I'd keep it and shop around for a better service cost. Is this a routine service or is there more to it?

9 July 2015, 05:03 AM	#33
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,845	The 14060M is the last great Rolex sport watch IMO. I wouldn't trade it straight across for any current Rolex sport watch, let alone spend an extra $2K.

9 July 2015, 05:57 AM	#35
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	The new versions are Awsome the older ones are classic. Tough call.....

9 July 2015, 06:00 AM	#36
ck1109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: WA Watch: Many... Posts: 427	Keep the 14060.

9 July 2015, 06:04 AM	#37
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	factor in the same price to service what ever you would buy and suddenly the answers simple ,,,, keep the classic

9 July 2015, 07:23 AM	#38
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Keep the 14060M

9 July 2015, 07:25 AM	#39
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,377	Why 1k? I had mine done 2-3 years ago at RSC.. even needing a new crown tube it was around 700. Mine is a 1999 and it was its first ever service. It sounds kinda high unless they found a lot wrong with it. I really like the 14060... it's a classic.

9 July 2015, 10:04 AM	#40
jerseyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Watch: Explorer II Posts: 232	It depends on a lot of variables. But I'd lean towards keeping my original watch.

12 August 2015, 05:44 PM	#41
suntaelee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA Posts: 111	i'm so sorry guys... i have been completely swamped with work and forgot to check comments. =( just to clarify, i rounded off for the servicing... just to lessen the blow if opting for an upgrade? ha. i don't have any problems with my 2008. i just heard you need to service it around the 7 year mark? if anyone can correct me, please do. it should cost around $650 to $800 at RSC. i am the 2nd owner of the watch. I bought it from DavidSW? back in 2010, so it's been a while. the 14060m is my daily watch. other 2 watches i have are the Seiko 7A20 series, the james bond watch i got off ebay and a cool forum member from sweden that gifted me. i do love the classic look of my 14060 and sometimes feel the newer models do have big numbers and hour marks... altho i do love the new clasp and feel to the newer models... that's why i was giving it a thought... since i had to pay around 6 to 8 hundred to get it serviced, maybe put 1500 or so more and upgrade... thanks everyone for your feedback. it seems many of you voted to keep the watch. it does look very classy i have to say and i can wear it casually with shorts or with a suit and tie. very versatile, although many consider it a tool/beater watch.

12 August 2015, 06:02 PM	#42
dave_dave "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 444	If you dont have sentimental attachments, get the newer sub/gmt

12 August 2015, 06:20 PM	#43
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Keep the 14060 if possible.

12 August 2015, 06:24 PM	#44
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	For me, trade it.

12 August 2015, 06:30 PM	#47
toneafficianado 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I have an 08 also, M serial 4 liner and would recommend keeping yours. They go SO well on Natos or leather straps and are light to wear.So I say keep that , get a better service price and save for another Rolex. One IS enough but two [or more] is lots of fun!

12 August 2015, 08:54 PM	#50
Jhquek "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 177	Upgrade to the current production sub if you are able to spare the $$. The bracelet and clasp alone cost ~2k. 14060 even though a classic there's loads on the market to get your hands on again.

12 August 2015, 09:47 PM	#51
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,263	It seems that the general consensus is that you don't need to service the watch on a schedule - rather, wait until it starts to have trouble keeping time. The exception, of course, is if it's just old, like 20 years or more. Then you should probably do it, even if it's keeping good time. Otherwise, I'd go to a shop and try on the new SubC and see if it speaks to you. Keep going back until you decide that you just must have it, or no, it's nothing special. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

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