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Old 20 May 2015, 04:55 AM   #1
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Rolex 14060 Submariner

Why do Rolex 14060 submariner models have a case with holes instead of like the other sport models that are newer with no holes cases?
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Old 20 May 2015, 05:11 AM   #2
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The 14060 was never upgraded with the solid end-links, so it remained as it always had been, as opposed to, say, the 114270 that transitioned to the solid end-links.

That's a very fundamental explanation and there may be other factors.
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Old 20 May 2015, 08:32 AM   #3
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Because lug holes are not only cool, they are better.
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Old 20 May 2015, 12:17 PM   #4
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Why do Rolex 14060 submariner models have a case with holes instead of like the other sport models that are newer with no holes cases?
Rolex kept the old classic around for a bit of nostalgia.. Nothing wrong with that.
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Old 20 May 2015, 01:11 PM   #5
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Rolex kept the old classic around for a bit of nostalgia.. Nothing wrong with that.
And I'm guessing it's cheaper to keep the old proven manufacturing processes in place than it is to update. I, for one, love the lug holes.
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Old 20 May 2015, 01:12 PM   #6
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Rolex kept the old classic around for a bit of nostalgia.. Nothing wrong with that.
14060M is my fav and only steel sub left in the herd. It's got a lot of classic DNA in my opinion.
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Old 20 May 2015, 02:43 PM   #7
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I love pin holes!
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Old 20 May 2015, 03:18 PM   #8
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I like em.
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Old 20 May 2015, 07:03 PM   #9
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Get a 114060 if you don't like the through holes. Then all you need to worry about is being able to lift your arm.
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Old 20 May 2015, 07:39 PM   #10
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Get a 114060 if you don't like the through holes. Then all you need to worry about is being able to lift your arm.
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Old 20 May 2015, 07:46 PM   #11
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Old 20 May 2015, 10:57 PM   #12
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Rolex kept the old classic around for a bit of nostalgia.. Nothing wrong with that.
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Old 21 May 2015, 01:18 AM   #13
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Definitely makes bracelet removal easier.
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