THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: ROLEX
MODEL: 14060M
YEAR: 2012
BOX/PAPERS: YES/YES
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

The Rolex Submariner 14060, introduced in 1990, marked the end of 5513's 28-year production and the transition to five-digit Submariner references, ushering in the 'neo-vintage' era. The 14060 carried several key updates - sapphire glass, Chronometre-rated calibre 3000 movement, and uni-direction bezel, significantly improving its functionality and robustness while retaining the iconic submariner's clean (no date) and symmetrical look. 

In 1999 came another change, the M (modified) version came out and saw the reference through until 2012. The luminous material now changed to Super-Luminova and the movement to the modern 3130. The present example, the 'four-liner' 14060M, represents the rarest of the 14060 family, featuring four lines of text on the dial instead of the earlier 'two-liner' model. This 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified' designation indicates that the movement had been COSC certified. 

This variation is often called 'the last of the best'. Why? Well, it is slim, robust, and still has that classic look that was never to be repeated once Rolex went to maxi cases. The watch does everything a modern sub can but with a lower profile. Moreover, unlike other sports models from the same era, the 14060(M) kept its drilled lugs until the end of production - great if you ever decide to change the bracelet for a leather or rubber strap. Originally sold in 2012, this was one of the last 14060M produced by Rolex before the 6-digit era. 

The watch comes complete with all of its paperwork, tags, box and booklet. It runs perfectly at -2 s/d, with 280 amps and 0.1 beat error. A great example of Rolex's neo-vintage classic.