Submariner 114060 specifications
The 114060's numbers read like a dateless 116610LN, and that is essentially what it is. Without a date wheel, though, the calibre and dial are simpler.
| Reference | 114060 |
|---|---|
| Collection | Submariner |
| Status | Discontinued (2020) |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Predecessor | 14060M |
| Successor | 124060 |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel (904L) |
| Bezel | Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, black Cerachrom insert, platinum-coated numerals |
| Dial options | Black (Maxi markers, Chromalight) |
| Crystal | Sapphire (no Cyclops) |
| Calibre | 3130 |
| Movement | Automatic, COSC chronometer, blue Parachrom hairspring, time only with hacking seconds |
| Power reserve | 48 hours |
| Water resistance | 300 m |
| Bracelet / strap | Oyster with solid links and end links; Oysterlock clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension |
Specifications checked against Rolex and independent references, October 2026. MYR figures marked ≈ are converted at 4.08 MYR per USD.
History and reference evolution
The no-date Submariner is the line's purest form. The first Submariners of the 1950s had no date at all. Later, through the 1990s, the 14060 carried that tradition with a non-chronometer calibre 3000. Around 2000, the 14060M followed with the calibre 3130. Late 14060Ms then gained a four-line chronometer dial.
What the 2012 update changed
Rolex introduced the Rolex Submariner 114060 in 2012, two years after the ceramic Submariner Date. It took almost everything from that watch. The case became the broad 'Maxi' design, with flat lug tops and heavy crown guards. A black Cerachrom insert replaced aluminium, and its graduations were coated in platinum.
The dial changed too. The markers and hands grew larger, and the lume switched to blue-glowing Chromalight. Meanwhile, the bracelet gained solid end links, an Oysterlock clasp and the Glidelock rail. The calibre 3130 carried over, now with a blue Parachrom hairspring. Finally, the rehaut gained its 'ROLEX' engraving with the serial at 6 o'clock.
For value, this jump matters a lot. A 14060M feels like a 1990s tool watch. By contrast, the 114060 feels like a modern Rolex, and it is priced accordingly.
Eight years without variants
The Submariner 114060 ran from 2012 to 2020 with almost no visible changes. That makes buying simpler than with the older references. There are no lume generations, no lug-hole cases and no transitional dials. Every example uses random serials, since Rolex had stopped the letter system by 2012. In other words, the year on the guarantee card matters more than the serial. Late 2019 and 2020 cards ask slightly more.
Three no-date generations side by side
The table shows why the 114060 sits between its neighbours on price. It shares its looks with the newer watch, yet its calibre with the older one.
| Feature | 14060M | 114060 | 124060 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years | About 2000–2012 | 2012–2020 | 2020 to date |
| Bezel insert | Aluminium | Cerachrom | Cerachrom |
| Case | 40 mm, slim lugs | 40 mm Maxi, broad lugs | 41 mm, slimmer lugs |
| Calibre and reserve | 3130, 48 hours | 3130, 48 hours | 3230, 70 hours |
| Clasp | Fliplock diver extension | Oysterlock with Glidelock | Oysterlock with Glidelock |
In daily use, the shorter reserve is the main practical gap. Take a 114060 off on Friday evening, and it will usually have stopped by Sunday night. The 124060 keeps running through the weekend. Otherwise, timekeeping is similar, and both calibres are robust and widely serviced.
2020: the 124060 replaces it
In 2020, the Submariner 124060 took over. It grew to 41 mm, but the slimmer lugs make it look almost the same size. More importantly, it gained the calibre 3230 with 70 hours of reserve. The newer dial also carries a miniature crown symbol at 6 o'clock, between the two words of 'SWISS MADE'. The 114060 lacks it, which makes dial swaps easy to spot.
114060 pre-owned prices compared
| Condition | What it means | USD | MYR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unworn, full set | Stickers or barely worn, box, card dated within ~2 years, all tags | US$12,800 – US$14,000 | RM52,000 – RM57,000 |
| Excellent, box & papers | Light wear, unpolished or lightly polished, warranty card present | US$11,500 – US$12,800 | RM47,000 – RM52,000 |
| Good, no papers | Normal wear, watch only or box only, service history helps | US$10,200 – US$11,300 | RM42,000 – RM46,000 |
| Polished or aftermarket parts | Soft case edges, replaced dial/bezel/bracelet, or non-Rolex parts | US$9,000 – US$10,200 | RM37,000 – RM42,000 |
Bands reflect asking and achieved prices from 2 public market sources in October 2026, rounded. Retail for comparison: n/a. Prices move; use them as a sense-check, not a quote.
We could not confirm a last US list price from two reliable sources. In Malaysian terms, an excellent Submariner 114060 with papers converts to about RM46,900 to RM52,200. A good one without papers sits near RM41,600 to RM46,100.
What moves the price of this reference
The guarantee card date comes first. A 2019 or 2020 card makes the watch feel newer and asks a little more. Next, check the lug tops. The Maxi case's flat, brushed lugs reveal polishing faster than older Submariners. Once softened, they cannot be restored without removing metal.
The ceramic insert is another cost. It resists scratches, but a chip means a replacement, which buyers deduct in full. Also, check bracelet stretch and the Glidelock action. Finally, consider service history. A 2012 or 2013 watch is now due its first full service. So, unless the seller shows a recent Rolex service, subtract that bill from your offer. Our service and value guide sets out what Rolex currently charges.
Where to check prices
Chrono24 and dealer sites give a fair picture, because supply is steady. Auction results are less useful, since ordinary 114060s rarely appear there. The more useful benchmark sits in the current catalogue.
In Malaysia, a new 124060 lists at RM43,600, against US$10,050 in the US. That ringgit figure sits below most excellent 114060s. So, if an authorised dealer in Kuala Lumpur offers you a 124060, the newer watch is the better buy. If not, compare listings on Mudah, the Lowyat forum and Singapore dealers against our bands. Our used Rolex price guide explains the method.
When a price is too good to be true
The polished band begins around US$9,000 (about RM36,700). Therefore, any full set offered well below roughly US$10,000 needs a careful look. Behind such deals we usually find a replica, a real watch paired with forged papers, or a theft victim's property.
Genuine vs replica: how to check a Submariner 114060
The no-date layout gives fakes fewer places to fail. There is no Cyclops or date wheel to check. So the Submariner 114060 relies more on the rehaut, dial, lume and movement.
Rehaut and dial text
First, tilt the watch and study the inner ring. Its lettering must sit square to each minute marker, with even depth all round. Then read the dial at 6. Genuine examples show four lines: SUBMARINER, 1000ft = 300m, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER and OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED. At the very bottom, 'SWISS MADE' should run uninterrupted, without the small crown of later dials. Clones often get the spacing or font weight slightly wrong.
Genuine: rehaut engraving alignment
- Each engraved crown and letter lines up with its minute marker
- Engraving is crisp, even in depth, and readable at 12 o'clock
- Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 on modern pieces
Warning signs
- Letters drift between markers as they go around the ring
- Shallow, sandy-looking or uneven engraving
- Serial at 6 printed rather than engraved, or wrong format
Lume and bezel
Charge the dial with a torch. Chromalight should glow an even blue on every marker and hand. Also, turn the bezel. It should click one way through 120 positions, without play.
Genuine: lume colour and application
- Modern pieces glow blue (Chromalight) and stay bright for hours
- Every marker and hand glows at the same intensity
- Lume plots filled neatly to the edge of the surround
Warning signs
- Green or mixed-colour glow on a modern reference
- Hands and markers fade at different rates
- Overfilled or thin, lumpy plots under a loupe
Caseback and clasp
Turn the watch over. The caseback should be plain, fluted and solid. Next, open the Glidelock and check that the rail moves smoothly.
Genuine: caseback
- Solid Oystersteel or gold, fluted edge for the case wrench
- No engraving on most models (some are factory-engraved, e.g. Sea-Dweller and Deepsea)
- Display backs are factory-fitted only on certain models (e.g. some Daytona, 1908, Land-Dweller)
Warning signs
- Exhibition window on a model Rolex makes with a solid back
- Stickers or decorative engravings sold as 'factory'
- Back that turns too easily or sits proud of the case
What only a watchmaker can confirm
For a Submariner 114060, the final word belongs to a watchmaker with the case open. Their job is to confirm a genuine calibre 3130, identified by its bridge engravings and blue Parachrom hairspring. They can also check for non-Rolex parts and pressure-test the seals. Our real vs fake Rolex guide lists where to arrange that in Malaysia.
Who the 114060 suits, and the alternatives
On the wrist, the broad lugs make the case feel bolder than the 40 mm figure suggests. The Glidelock rail helps a lot in Malaysian weather, because you can loosen the bracelet a few millimetres at lunch without tools. The flat crystal also catches less glare than a Cyclops model, so the dial stays legible outdoors.
Pick the 114060 if a symmetrical dial with no date window appeals most, and ceramic matters to you. It also suits those who would rather spend less than a used 124060 costs. It is also a strong first Rolex, as our first Rolex buying guide explains.
If you want a date, look at the 116610LN, which shares the same case. For slimmer proportions, the older 16610 is worth a look. Still undecided? Our Submariner Date vs No-Date comparison goes through the trade-offs in detail.
Submariner 124060
Time-only steel Submariner with the 3230 and a 70-hour reserve. The cheapest way into the line.
Submariner Date 116610LN
2010–2020 ceramic Sub Date with the broad Maxi case: prices, changes and clone checks. Discontinued
Submariner Date 16610
The 1988–2010 aluminium-bezel Sub Date: dial eras, serial letters and what each one costs now. Discontinued
114060 FAQ
Is the 124060 worth it over the 114060?
It depends on how you buy. At Malaysian retail (RM43,600), a new 124060 costs less than most excellent 114060s, so take the allocation if offered. On the used market, the 124060 costs about US$1,500 more. That buys 70 hours of reserve, a newer calibre and slimmer lugs.
Is the Submariner 114060 a chronometer?
Yes. Its calibre 3130 is COSC-certified, and the dial says so in four lines at 6 o'clock. That differs from the original 14060 of the 1990s, whose calibre 3000 was not certified and whose dial carried just two lines.
Why does the 114060 have no Cyclops?
Because it has no date. The Cyclops lens exists only to magnify the date window. Without it, the crystal is flat and the dial is symmetrical. Many buyers prefer that cleaner look, closer to the original 1950s Submariner.
What wrist size suits the 114060?
The 40 mm Maxi case has broad lugs, so it wears larger than older no-date Submariners. It sits best on wrists of about 16.5 cm and up. On smaller wrists, the lug tips can overhang, so try it on before buying.
Will the 114060 hold its value?
So far it has. Prices have been flat to slightly firmer, and the gap to the 124060 is steady. However, nobody can promise future gains. Buy one with papers and an unpolished case, because those hold their value best.
Last updated . Written and fact-checked by the Rolex Malaysian editorial team. Specifications and prices are re-checked quarterly.