Finally got it!

[456GT]

As some of you may know, I've been looking for a Sub at a good price. I had given up and was looking at various homages instead when this came up and £3k later it was mine!



And here it is with my 'daily' BC3:



So, initial impressions? First, I was surprised how small the box was that it came in. Mrs 456 gave me a Tissot a few years ago (never gets worn - sorry, dear!) and that box was huge. Once I opened it, looked through the paperwork, I got to the watch. I did all the usual checks to make sure it's kosher. The bezel was a little stiff in places but the watch does need a service soon so I wasn't too worried.

I put it on and the next thing I noticed was how much it jingles. It is a good fit and I've had bracelet watches in the past so I wasn't expecting that. I think it's coming from where the bracelet attaches to the case. I'm not too worried but I'll flag it up when I get round to servicing it.

I synchronised it with the Oris two days ago so you can see how much it's lost from the photo above. The Oris loses a steady 5-6 secs/day. The previous owner of the Sub rarely wore it over the 8 years he's had it so I'm hoping it gets better with regular use. Again, I'm not too worried and it's nothing a good service won't be able to sort out.

The watch hasn't left my wrist since I got it and it is way better than I expected it to be. I've always thought of the Sub as cool and understated and it more than lives up to that in the flesh. I showed it to a guy at work who wears a PO and who isn't a fan of Rolex and even he was impressed by how good it looked. So, if anyone is wavering on whether or not to take the plunge, DO IT!

[PJ S]

Congrats on the acquisition.

When that model was in production, now since superseded, it was well known for having a jangly bracelet.
If you sent it for servicing, it may be revealed (or you'll be informed) that is has stretched, and needs replacing at a cost of £800 or 900, iirc.

Regarding the time loss against the Oris, which itself is losing time, that could show an indication of needing a full service badly, or it could be a result of being slightly magnetised, dropped, or just needing regulated.
Depending on the age of the Oris, I'd see about getting it regulated too – typically manufacturers set the regulation a touch on the fast side – however regular use of the Rolex won't see the time loss suddenly correct itself. The mainspring has likely had all the break-in it'll ever exhibit, so something else is the cause of the slow running.

[SDX]

Just like mine op you made the right choice.

[gaz1234]

Nice. Looks like a seiko...

[yeti]

Well done, there is no substitute for the real thing; you'd never have been happy with an homage.

[andy tims]

Result

[GC8]

Older bracelets can be surprisingly light and prone to sounding tinny/jingly. Id imagine that it will feel insubstantial next to the solid untapered BC3 bracelet, if yours came with both.

[toohuge]

Congratulations, looks great.

I imagine this will become your daily wearer ;0

Chris

[456GT]

toohuge said:

Congratulations, looks great.

I imagine this will become your daily wearer ;0

Chris

I was thinking of having the Oris (which has been a faithful servant for many years) for work and the Sub for evenings and weekends, just to keep both running all the time.

But I do want to wear the Sub all the time so something will have to give. Or I'll be one of those people who wears two watches...

[marcosgt]

456GT said:

I was thinking of having the Oris (which has been a faithful servant for many years) for work and the Sub for evenings and weekends, just to keep both running all the time.

But I do want to wear the Sub all the time so something will have to give. Or I'll be one of those people who wears two watches...

I guess if you're planning a revolution it pays to know the right time

M.

[GC8]

You never know the right time if you have two watches!

[toastybase]

Very nice, can I ask how old it is and what made you choose it without the date?

Thanks,

[456GT]

toastybase said:

Very nice, can I ask how old it is and what made you choose it without the date?

Thanks,

It's a 1996 model.

I liked the simplicity of it and the fact that the face wasn't too fussy. To be honest, my main priority was to get a Sub at a good price and I guess the 14060 is the 'entry model' in terms of price.

But I am so happy with it, I don't want the more expensive versions with the extra lines, the chunkier cases and the Cyclops!

[toastybase]

456GT said:

toastybase said:

Very nice, can I ask how old it is and what made you choose it without the date?

Thanks,

It's a 1996 model.

I liked the simplicity of it and the fact that the face wasn't too fussy. To be honest, my main priority was to get a Sub at a good price and I guess the 14060 is the 'entry model' in terms of price.

But I am so happy with it, I don't want the more expensive versions with the extra lines, the chunkier cases and the Cyclops!

Thanks for the info.

I completely agree, I think it looks great.

[z4chris99]

I have the same watch, same year...

perfecto

[Perec]

456GT said:

I don't want the more expensive versions with the extra lines...

You do know those extra lines say, "tells the correct time" don't you.

But seriously, well done on your purchase. The 14060 isn't the "entry level", it's the definitive Submariner, the classic. The one to have.

Especially well done for swerving the "homages" which would not have satiated you in the long term.

[robsa]

Beautiful watch, Rolex make watches that I always return to, always pick up first when choosing what to wear, and look good in any situation. And the best thing is, when you go to sell it, you probably wont lose money it, and very very few other brands can do that (e.g. Patek) I love them.
Enjoy!

[hilly10]

Very nice. A sheer classic

[GC8]

I suspect that I would have opted for a date and then had the cyclops removed.

[Perec]

GC8 said:

I suspect that I would have opted for a date and then had the cyclops removed.

Why?