Notes: The No Date Submariner ref. 14060 is characterized by a bold stainless steel finish, a black unidirectional bezel with 60-minute graduations in silver, a dial with a luminous display, and a time-only perpetual movement. The lack of movement allows for a dial that appears more symmetrical and less crowded. The Submariner's primary function is as a diver's watch, offering a case that is waterproof up to 1,000 feet, a unidirectional bezel with easy-to-grip serrated edges, and a secure Oysterlock clasp. Whether you seek a men's Rolex Submariner for diving, daily wear, or as a statement piece for finer occasions, the ref. 14060 is an excellent choice to consider.

n 1989 the 14060 was the successor of the now illustrious reference 5513. Inside the 14060 Rolex Submariner ticks the simple and reliable Rolex caliber 3000. Later – past 1999 – models indicated with reference 14060M had a modified (hence M) caliber, the 3130.

Mechanism: The Rolex caliber 3000 automatic watch movement was introduced in 1990. It was used until around 2001. Found in Non-date models: 14000, 14010, 14060, 14270. The movement phased out the first of the brand’s entirely in-house manufactured range of movements, the 1500 series. It was an extended process, with the two groups running simultaneously for a number of years. It wasn’t until 1990, for example, that the Cal. 1570 was replaced in the Air-King ref. 14000 models with the new Cal. 3000. One of the simplest movements in the series, the Cal. 3000 became the last caliber Rolex created themselves to not feature a Breguet overcoil on the hairspring.

Family Notes: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of sports watches designed for diving manufactured by Rolex, known for their resistance to water and corrosion. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair. The Rolex Submariner is considered "a classic among wristwatches", manufactured by one of the most widely recognized luxury brands in the world, and due to its popularity has become the subject of massive counterfeiting. The Rolex Submariner is part of Rolex's Oyster Perpetual line. See a copy of the 1957 Submariner magazine advertisement.

The Submariner model went into production in 1953 and was showcased at the Basel Watch Fair in 1954. The assigned case reference number of this first Submariner was either 6204 or 6205. It is unclear which model came first; in any event, the two watches are nearly identical. Neither has the distinctive "cathedral" or "Mercedes" hands now so strongly associated with the Submariner line. Rather, both of these early submariners have straight "pencil" style hands. Few, if any, of the 6205 watches bear the name "Submariner" on the dial, a major distinction of modern Submariners. Some 6204 models have the Submariner logo printed below the center pinion, while others have the logo blacked out. It is believed that there were unexpected trademark issues connected with the name "Submariner" at the time the 6204 and 6205 were released, accounting for the inconsistent use of the Submariner mark on these early Submariners. Trademark irregularities notwithstanding, both the 6204 and 6205 are designated Submariner models in Rolex product literature.

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