Rolex Submariner 14060M Discontinued

About This Watch

The Rolex Submariner 14060M was the last no-date Submariner to feature an aluminum bezel insert, making it a transitional reference between the vintage era and the modern ceramic-bezeled generation. Produced from 2000 to 2012, it benefited from Rolex's superlative chronometer certification from 2007 onward (denoted by the "M" suffix), offering chronometric precision of -2/+2 seconds per day. The aluminum bezel insert, while less scratch-resistant than ceramic, develops a distinctive patina over time that many collectors find charming. The 40mm Oystersteel case with its clean, symmetrical no-date dial is considered by purists to be the most aesthetically balanced Submariner layout. The caliber 3130, a robust three-hand movement, proved exceptionally reliable throughout its long production run. The 14060M has become a favorite among collectors who appreciate the transition-era Submariner: modern enough for reliable daily wear, yet retaining the character of the aluminum-bezel aesthetic that defined the Submariner for decades. Values have appreciated steadily since discontinuation, particularly for late-production examples with the superlative chronometer certification.