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vrolok · 31 May 2008, 05:51 PM

... and cant be any happier!!

hi there,
a few months ago I posted here a thread soon after I purchased a (pre-owned but nearly mint) D-series 16610. That was my first sub, such an iconic watch that I always felt in love with

Well... it took me a while to realize that what I really want(ed) is/was THE submariner, meaning the one without the cyclops! Besides I do love the drilled lugs (for all my sport watches, I use to change often from bracelet to Nato/zulu straps). Plus, non-sel bracelet is extremelly confy.

To make it short: I sold my 16610 (with no financial loss!

) and bought myself a new shining 14060m cosc

Well, for some of you, it may sound like I downgrade to the simpler flimsy sub... but as a matter of fact wow I do love it!!

(sorry for the poor quality pic)

ps. on another note, just for curiosity i am trying to find out when (= serial number) the 14060m did become certified. The lowest 14060m-cosc I have found so far has a Z77 serial. and the highest non-COSC has Z71 serial. Can you help to narrow it down?

BiG JeEzY · 31 May 2008, 06:23 PM

The watch looks beautiful! Marco.

Not a bad flip at all, I always thought the No Date Sub is one of the sharpest looking Rolexes in the line up because it has no date magnifier. The dial is not obstructed at all by the cyclops. That is a classic timepiece you have.

Enjoy your new 14060M in the very best of health for many many years to come!

Lol-x · 31 May 2008, 06:27 PM

I would have to go along with you Marco, personally I would have done what you did. I like the 14060M a lot

vegasvince · 31 May 2008, 06:29 PM

Nice job, Marco! I hope to be joining you soon! Congrats

Trurolexer · 31 May 2008, 07:18 PM

GOOD JOB!!!

Flip the pre-owned to bought a new ONE!!!

Big Congrats!!!

PhilM · 31 May 2008, 07:37 PM

Nice one

Anyway if you need a date on a watch, it has to be the SD

walds11 · 31 May 2008, 08:01 PM

It looks great. I love the COSC version.

I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I can't seem to part with my Sub Date because I have had it sold long. And I am not at the accumulation stage, so won't be adding one of those puppies to my collection. Some day though.

shoppy · 31 May 2008, 08:10 PM

Congrats, IMHO I love the non date sub, I think it is a true classic.

mike · 31 May 2008, 08:45 PM

Beauty.

Nothing like that watch that was yours from the first day.

Trurolexer · 31 May 2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Beauty.

Nothing like that watch that was yours from the first day.

...Feel like...

...Right?

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 May 2008, 10:27 PM

Imho, you did the right thing!

You went from a classic Rolex to an even MORE classic one! The 14060M is cool since it's the last "untouched" Rolex watch in the range, having non SEL's, lug holes and old-style diver's link.

Well done!

vrolok · 31 May 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The 14060M is cool since it's the last "untouched" Rolex watch in the range, having non SEL's, lug holes and old-style diver's link.

lovely isnt it?

thanks everybody.

i am extremelly happy with this watch, did i already say that

artbypaul · 31 May 2008, 10:45 PM

Gorgeous watch! Still one of my all time favorites! Congrats!

Paul

pwrslider · 31 May 2008, 10:48 PM

noob question of the day.........

What does COSC stand for......?

vrolok · 31 May 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

What does COSC stand for......?

Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres

DAN.K · 31 May 2008, 10:59 PM

Congrats...I love the ND-SUB !!!!
Enjoy a classic watch!!!!

jmjm · 1 June 2008, 02:43 AM

Simply beautiful !

Jimbits76 · 1 June 2008, 02:47 AM

Congrats Marco...gorgeous.

I would dearly love to buy one of these for my 6 month old son...sit it in a safe for 20 1/2 years and on his birthday present him with a never worn vintage sub!!!!!!

J

Trurolexer · 1 June 2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Congrats Marco...gorgeous.

I would dearly love to buy one of these for my 6 month old son...sit it in a safe for 20 1/2 years and on his birthday present him with a never worn vintage sub!!!!!!

J

You have a good planning my Friend!!!

And another good Alex Ross painting in your new avatar.

gmt master x · 1 June 2008, 03:10 AM

classic beauty,
good move....

Marrk · 1 June 2008, 03:35 AM

Bravo!

Marco, can you tell us what series your 14060m is and give us a pic of the dial that shows the lines of writing above the 6?

Grazie mille.

14060m · 1 June 2008, 03:51 AM

Great Watch, I just bought a brand new and received it this week. Same watch my serial starts with Z88

colemanitis · 1 June 2008, 04:00 AM

Beautiful Sub! It sound like it was a fair trade... a used 16610 for a new 14060M. Good deal!

sea-dweller · 1 June 2008, 04:02 AM

Nice 14060M !

janc · 1 June 2008, 04:47 AM

I did the same thing and even though Ive had the non date since thursday Im still buzzing off it and cant take my eyes off it and am more than ever convinced with each passing day that I made the right decision.IMHO the dial IS the most beautiful dial of any watch.
Wear it in good health.
Regards Jan

kcmo · 1 June 2008, 07:15 AM

Congrats Marco! As long as you're happy, that's all that matters! Enjoy your new Sub!

jasonbellevue · 1 June 2008, 07:19 AM

Congratulations on going after the watch you really wanted, Marco.

jdc · 1 June 2008, 07:37 AM

Bellissmo

karmatp · 1 June 2008, 07:50 AM

Well done, the COSC 14060M is a true beauty, enjoy.

IMHO, they don't get any better.

DSJ · 1 June 2008, 01:41 PM

Love it.

31 May 2008, 05:51 PM	#1
vrolok "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Caesaraugusta Posts: 50	flipped my 16610 for a new 14060m... ... and cant be any happier!! hi there, a few months ago I posted here a thread soon after I purchased a (pre-owned but nearly mint) D-series 16610. That was my first sub, such an iconic watch that I always felt in love with Well... it took me a while to realize that what I really want(ed) is/was THE submariner, meaning the one without the cyclops! Besides I do love the drilled lugs (for all my sport watches, I use to change often from bracelet to Nato/zulu straps). Plus, non-sel bracelet is extremelly confy. To make it short: I sold my 16610 (with no financial loss! ) and bought myself a new shining 14060m cosc Well, for some of you, it may sound like I downgrade to the simpler flimsy sub... but as a matter of fact wow I do love it!! (sorry for the poor quality pic) ps. on another note, just for curiosity i am trying to find out when (= serial number) the 14060m did become certified. The lowest 14060m-cosc I have found so far has a Z77 serial. and the highest non-COSC has Z71 serial. Can you help to narrow it down?

31 May 2008, 06:23 PM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,352	The watch looks beautiful! Marco. Not a bad flip at all, I always thought the No Date Sub is one of the sharpest looking Rolexes in the line up because it has no date magnifier. The dial is not obstructed at all by the cyclops. That is a classic timepiece you have. Enjoy your new 14060M in the very best of health for many many years to come! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

31 May 2008, 06:27 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,698	I would have to go along with you Marco, personally I would have done what you did. I like the 14060M a lot __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 May 2008, 06:29 PM	#4
vegasvince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Vincent Location: Vegas, baby! Watch: one from ShopNBC! Posts: 436	Nice job, Marco! I hope to be joining you soon! Congrats __________________ SeaDweller "Z" Yachtmaster "Z" Oyster Perpetual "M"

31 May 2008, 07:18 PM	#5
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Good Dicision... GOOD JOB!!! Flip the pre-owned to bought a new ONE!!! Big Congrats!!!

31 May 2008, 07:37 PM	#6
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Nice one Anyway if you need a date on a watch, it has to be the SD

31 May 2008, 08:01 PM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,676	It looks great. I love the COSC version. I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I can't seem to part with my Sub Date because I have had it sold long. And I am not at the accumulation stage, so won't be adding one of those puppies to my collection. Some day though. __________________ Adam

31 May 2008, 08:10 PM	#8
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Congrats, IMHO I love the non date sub, I think it is a true classic.

31 May 2008, 08:45 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Beauty. Nothing like that watch that was yours from the first day.

31 May 2008, 10:27 PM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Imho, you did the right thing! You went from a classic Rolex to an even MORE classic one! The 14060M is cool since it's the last "untouched" Rolex watch in the range, having non SEL's, lug holes and old-style diver's link. Well done! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 May 2008, 10:45 PM	#13
artbypaul Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Oklahoma City Watch: Rolex Posts: 411	Gorgeous watch! Still one of my all time favorites! Congrats! Paul

31 May 2008, 10:48 PM	#14
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	noob question of the day......... What does COSC stand for......? __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

31 May 2008, 10:59 PM	#16
DAN.K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Daniel Location: Brazil Posts: 114	Congrats...I love the ND-SUB !!!! Enjoy a classic watch!!!!

1 June 2008, 02:43 AM	#17
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	Simply beautiful !

1 June 2008, 02:47 AM	#18
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Congrats Marco...gorgeous. I would dearly love to buy one of these for my 6 month old son...sit it in a safe for 20 1/2 years and on his birthday present him with a never worn vintage sub!!!!!! J

1 June 2008, 03:10 AM	#20
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	classic beauty, good move....

1 June 2008, 03:35 AM	#21
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Bravo! Marco, can you tell us what series your 14060m is and give us a pic of the dial that shows the lines of writing above the 6? Grazie mille.

1 June 2008, 03:51 AM	#22
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Great Watch, I just bought a brand new and received it this week. Same watch my serial starts with Z88

1 June 2008, 04:00 AM	#23
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Beautiful Sub! It sound like it was a fair trade... a used 16610 for a new 14060M. Good deal! __________________ Member #471

1 June 2008, 04:02 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice 14060M !

1 June 2008, 04:47 AM	#25
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	I did the same thing and even though Ive had the non date since thursday Im still buzzing off it and cant take my eyes off it and am more than ever convinced with each passing day that I made the right decision.IMHO the dial IS the most beautiful dial of any watch. Wear it in good health. Regards Jan

1 June 2008, 07:15 AM	#26
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats Marco! As long as you're happy, that's all that matters! Enjoy your new Sub!

1 June 2008, 07:19 AM	#27
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Congratulations on going after the watch you really wanted, Marco. __________________

1 June 2008, 07:37 AM	#28
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Bellissmo

1 June 2008, 07:50 AM	#29
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Well done, the COSC 14060M is a true beauty, enjoy. IMHO, they don't get any better.

1 June 2008, 01:41 PM	#30
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Love it. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

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