Name: Rolex Submariner (no-date) 14060M
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 14060M

The Submariner 14060M is the final iteration of the no-date Submariner with the classic 40mm case, 4mm lugs, and aluminium bezel insert, the form that defined the sport-watch silhouette for half a century. Produced 1999–2012, it is the bridge between the vintage Sub and the modern ceramic-bezel "supercase" Submariners that followed.

What it is

The 14060M succeeded the 14060 in 1999 with the upgraded caliber 3130, a higher-beat balance bridge for improved chronometric stability. The reference was COSC-certified beginning around 2007 (look for the depth-rating text changing to two lines on the dial), and production continued through 2012 when the ceramic-bezel 114060 took over. The acrylic-style aluminium bezel insert and the slimmer 40mm case give the 14060M a wearing presence that many collectors prefer to the modern model.

Buying notes

Common things to check: the bezel insert (originals fade to a slate grey, replacements are typically too dark and even); the case lugs (over-polishing rounds the chamfers and is the single biggest hit to long-term value); the dial (look for a swiss-made signature at 6, earlier dials read "swiss" only); the bracelet (a 93150 bracelet matches the era; a later 97200 or aftermarket bracelet is a value flag).

Market read

Two-line "depth-rating" examples from 2007+ command a modest premium over the earlier four-line dials. Full-set examples with original papers and service-card history continue to outperform watch-only sales by a clear margin. The market for honest, well-cared-for 14060Ms has been firming over the last several years as collectors recognise the reference as the last "classic" Submariner.

Service expectations

The caliber 3130 is robust and serviceable indefinitely; a watchmaker who has done one Rolex has done a hundred. Service intervals of 7–10 years are typical. A recently-serviced example with paperwork is worth real money on top of a watch-only or unserviced one; that premium is reflected in the Grail Atlas service-state adjustment.

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Last pre-supercase Sub; collectors who want the classic proportions target this over the 116610.

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Dial variants

Matte dial (transitional)1984 to 1999UncommonSought

Flat, non-reflective black matte surface
Thinner applied hour markers compared to post-1999 glossy dials
Tritium lume plots with painted T Swiss T<25 or Swiss Made printing
No date window

The 14060 (pre-M suffix) and early 14060M both used matte dials before Rolex standardized the glossy lacquered surface. Matte dials are increasingly sought by collectors who prefer the understated vintage look on a modern no-date.

Gilt-style printing (vintage reference)1959 to 1964Very rareLandmark

Gold-colored text and indices printed or applied on glossy black dial
Depth rating printed as "200m = 660ft" in early examples
Glossy lacquer finish, not matte
No crown guards or with early "pointed" crown guards

Gilt dials appear on the vintage ref 5512 and 5513 predecessors rather than the 14060M itself. Listed here for catalog context: this aesthetic is what collectors mean when they say "gilt Sub dial" and it commands a substantial premium over any contemporary reference.

Condition affects price

Pre-owned watches trade across a wide condition spectrum. These ranges are typical for the secondary market.

New Old Stock

Unworn example retaining original packaging, tags, and warranty documentation.

+30–50% vs median

Unpolished

Worn but the case has never been polished; original brushed and polished surfaces are intact.

+15–25% vs median

Polished

Case has been professionally or amateur polished at some point; edge definition is softened.

-15 to -5% vs median

Recently Serviced

Movement has been recently serviced with documented service records; case condition varies.

At median

Project

Needs service, has dial or hand issues, non-original parts, or other remediation before daily wear.

-50 to -25% vs median

Full condition grading guide →

Market price

$5,500–$8,500

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Price trend chart coming soon

The pre-supercase no-date commands a collector premium over later references because of its slimmer proportions; condition and box/papers move the needle significantly.

Editorial estimate, 2026 Q2. Actual prices vary by condition, date, and box/papers status.

In-house manufacture caliber · caliber Rolex Cal. 3130: in-house automatic, 28,800bph, 48h PR, 31j; Parachrom hairspring, Glucydur balance; no-date derivative of the 3135 · 48h power reserve (2 days)

Medium-large: suits wrists 6.5 in+ (16.5 cm+)

40 mm case. Wears confidently on average to larger wrists. May overhang on slender builds.

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Authentication

The 14060M is a vintage-adjacent reference that attracts collector buyers. Common issues involve dial and case originality rather than outright fakes.

Known issues in the market

Dials have been refinished to appear more saturated or to restore lume plots; refinished dials trade at a heavy discount.
Matching serial-to-dial tritium plots degrade at different rates; uniform plot brightness on an aged watch can indicate replacement.
Case polishing over time removes the sharp lug transitions original to the watch.

Area	What to check	What is correct	Red flag
dial	Tritium lume aging consistency	Lume should show natural variation in cream-to-tan patina; slightly uneven aging is authentic	All plots identical bright white on a stated 1990s dial; this suggests lume replacement
dial	Rolex text printing font weight	Submariner text uses a period-correct lightweight font consistent with mid-1990s through 2010 production	Thick or bold Submariner text; this generation used thinner font than later 116610
case	Lug top brushing	Brushed lug tops with visible directional grain; sharp corner between brushed and polished surfaces	Mirror-polished lug tops indicate the case has been refinished, removing original finishing
caseback	Reference and serial engraving	14060M engraved; serial in Rolex typeface between the lugs at 6 o'clock	Serial number inconsistent with known production ranges for this reference
movement	Cal. 3130 authenticity	Rolex Cal. 3130 with Parachrom hairspring (blue/violet color visible); bidirectional rotor	Non-Rolex movement; correct a base movement with incorrect decoration
crystal	Sapphire crystal with cyclops-free surface	Flat sapphire crystal without date magnifier; should show slight blue AR coating tint at certain angles	Mineral crystal; incorrect AR tint color; scratches suggesting non-sapphire
bracelet	Clasp markings and year code	Oyster clasp with correct Rolex markings; two-digit year code stamped inside clasp arm	Missing year code; incorrect font on Rolex logo; clasp without glide-lock adjustment

Common legitimate replacements

Bezel insert scratching leads to common replacement; early 14060M had aluminum inserts.
Crystal chips are common and legitimate replacements exist; verify Rolex sapphire.
Bracelet replacement or mixing with later-generation Oyster bracelets is frequent in the market.

Expert resources: The Rolex Forums "authentication help" threads have calibrated pre-supercase Submariner knowledge. Bob's Watches and Watches of Switzerland authentication teams handle 14060M regularly. For significant purchases, the TimeVault or similar forensic services can date the dial and movement independently.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

The 14060M is the pre-supercase no-date Submariner produced from 2000 to 2010. Dial originality and movement confirmation are the central issues; outright fakes are less common than dial or hands swaps from period service.

Known reproduction risks

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MEDIUM

Service-swapped dials from other Submariner generations presented as original 14060M configuration.

"Submariner" text in bold weight from the later 116610 generation placed on a 14060M case
Date dial from the Submariner Date (116610LN) fitted into the no-date case with the date window showing
Chromalight (blue) lume plots inconsistent with the 14060M production era

MEDIUM

Outright replica watches targeting the 14060M specification.

Case lug geometry that does not match the pre-supercase profile -- the 14060M has thinner, more tapered lugs than the post-2010 116610
Brushed lug tops replaced by full polishing, which is a common finishing error in replicas
Aluminum bezel insert with incorrect fading pattern (too even, or fading in the wrong section)

Dial variants by era

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Era	Description	Identifiers
2000 to 2003 (4-liner dial)	Four lines of text below 12: Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 200m=660ft, and no date notation. Matte or semi-gloss black dial.	"Oyster Perpetual" on line one, "Submariner" on line two Depth rating on line three, safety text on line four Tritium-era lume plots aging to cream-to-tan Aluminum bezel insert with correct fading gradient on early examples
2003 to 2010 (3-liner dial)	Three lines of text below 12. Super-LumiNova replaces tritium. Updated font weight.	Super-LumiNova lume plots glow green (not the blue Chromalight of the current generation) Thinner "Submariner" text font compared to later 116610 Aluminum bezel insert for the full production run (no ceramic until 116610) No date window at 3 o'clock

Service part flags

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Dial

Original: Black matte or semi-gloss dial specific to the pre-supercase generation. The "Submariner" text uses a lighter font weight than the later 116610LN. Lume plots are in applied metal surrounds.

Replacement tells

Bold or heavy-weight "Submariner" text -- this generation used a distinctly thinner font
Chromalight (blue-glow) lume plots on a stated 14060M -- the correct lume for this generation is Super-LumiNova (green glow)
Date window at 3 o'clock -- the 14060M is a no-date reference; any date function means the wrong dial or movement
Uniform bright-white lume plots on a stated early-2000s example with tritium designation -- tritium ages to ivory or tan

Bezel insert

Original: Aluminum insert with a 0-60 minute scale and a single pip at 12. The aluminum fades over time, particularly the pip and the first 15-minute section.

Replacement tells

Ceramic insert on a stated 14060M -- ceramic was not used until the 116610 generation
Insert that appears too fresh on a watch with an aged case and hands
Pip placement or scale spacing inconsistent with known 14060M production examples

Hands

Original: Sword-style hands with lume tube in the hour hand. The minute hand is slightly narrower than the later supercase generation.

Replacement tells

Wider hand profiles from the later 116610 generation mixed into a 14060M
Lume color mismatch between hands and dial plots -- both should glow the same green (Super-LumiNova era) or same ivory (tritium era)
Hands that sit too close to the dial surface, causing audible contact during rotation

Case back markings

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2000 to 2010

Solid caseback -- no exhibition window
"ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL" engraved in the outer ring
"SUBMARINER" engraved in the center band (no "DATE")
Serial number engraved between the lugs at 6 (on the case band, not the caseback face)
Reference 14060M engraved between the lugs at 12
Two-letter date code engraved inside the clasp arm indicates production year

Movement tells

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The 14060M uses Cal. 3130 with a free-sprung Glucydur balance and Parachrom hairspring (blue-violet color visible at the balance). No quickset date is present -- it is a no-date movement.
Cal. 3130 runs at 28,800bph (8 beats per second). A significant deviation from this rate after regulation indicates a worn or damaged escapement.
The bidirectional Perpetual rotor should spin freely with no audible grinding. Any lateral play in the rotor indicates worn bearings.
No date complication: if the crown engages a quickset at the 2:15 position, the movement has been replaced with a date variant (Cal. 3135 or similar).
Parachrom hairspring: if the service record shows a standard steel hairspring replacement, the movement has been partially restored with non-Rolex specification parts.

Sources: Rolex Forums -- pre-supercase Submariner authentication threads; WatchCSS -- Submariner font weight comparison guide; Bob's Watches -- 14060M authentication resources.