Last pre-supercase Sub; collectors who want the classic proportions target this over the 116610.
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 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.
Pre-owned watches trade across a wide condition spectrum. These ranges are typical for the secondary market.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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The 14060M is a vintage-adjacent reference that attracts collector buyers. Common issues involve dial and case originality rather than outright fakes.
| Area | What to check | What is correct | Red flag |
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| 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 |
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.
Down 4% over the past 90 days
Based on eBay sales, last 12 months
| 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 |
| Era | Description | Identifiers |
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| 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. |
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| 2003 to 2010 (3-liner dial) | Three lines of text below 12. Super-LumiNova replaces tritium. Updated font weight. |
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