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Rolex Submariner 114060 vs 124060 Comparison Bobs Watches
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With the release of the 2020 Submariner comes a new comparison: 114060 vs. 124060. Join us as we discuss the similarities and differences between two of the most sought-after Rolex watches on the market. Shop our entire selection of certified pre-owned Submariner watches here: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-sub... • Are you interested in learning more about the Rolex Submariner? Check out our ultimate Submariner buying guide: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blo... • The Submariner debuted without a date mechanism on the dial in the 1950s. As a professional diver’s watch, the date wasn’t a necessity at the time. However, as the Submariner’s popularity among collectors grew, Rolex finally decided to add a date mechanism to the dial via reference 1680 in the late 1960s. • The Submariner Date reigned supreme for the next several decades until the “No Date” model was resurrected in 1990 alongside reference 14060. This edition was similar in design to the popular 16610, featuring an aluminum bezel, lumed plots in white gold surrounds, and a high-beat movement. • 2009/2010 marked a transition within the Submariner series from aluminum bezels to those fitted with ceramic inserts. This generation also received a redesigned case with a slightly broader appearance on the wrist and a newer bracelet. Even though it keeps the same 40mm diameter as its 5-digit predecessor, the first generation of 6-digit Subs appear larger on the wrist. The No Date model made its ceramic debut in 2012 with reference 114060, the first No Date Submariner to ever feature a Ceramic bezel. • Powering the Submariner 114060 is the calibre 3130, the dateless cousin of the iconic calibre 3135 Perpetual movement. Other than omitting the date, the calibre 3130 operates like the calibre 3135, featuring a 48-hour power reserve, self-winding, and accuracy up to -2/+2 seconds per day. • That brings us to September of 2020 and the release of the new generation of Submariner wristwatches. The 40mm series was discontinued completely, making way for the current 41mm lineup. Also, the calibers 3135 and 3130 were retired from the Submariner portfolio in favor of the newer 3235 and 3230 movements. • Differences: • Even though reference 124060 received an extra millimeter in diameter, it wears much like its predecessor reference 114060. The rounded lugs seen on the 114060 Submariner are sleeker and more slimmed down on the 41mm edition. • With that in mind, the lug width was increased from 20mm to 21mm to match the larger case size. With the slightly wider bracelet came a wider clasp to match. To some, this increase might seem nominal, but it adds to the ref 124060’s overall size and weight. • As we already mentioned, the movement received a significant upgrade from calibre 3130 to calibre 3230. Integrated into the newer movement is Rolex’s Chronergy escapement, which features a skeletonized structure for a more efficient reading. The calibre 3230 also includes a longer power reserve of 70-hours, nearly doubling that of its predecessor at 48 hours. • Looking at the dial, the wording below the 6-hour marker is the easiest way to tell the two No Date Submariners apart. The signature on ref. 114060 reads “SWISS MADE.” Ref. 124060 has the exact wording but with a small Rolex coronet between the two words. • Similarities: • Other than the case size and the movement, references 114060 and 124060 are very similar in design. Both watches utilize the same Oystersteel finish, a stainless steel metal belonging to the 904L steel family. Compared to other stainless steel metals on the market, Oystersteel is much more resistant to corrosion. References 114060 and 124060 also feature the same black dial and bezel pairing, an iconic duo that dates to the very first Submariner from the early 1950s. • Both watches feature Chromalight plots on the dial, Rolex’s latest luminous material. During the day, Chromalight remains stark white. However, it emits a stunning blue glow in dark environments that can last up to 8 continuous hours. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is a fixture on both references, as is the Submariner’s standard 300-meter water-resistance. • The bracelet on both references is similar, featuring solid links and Rolex’s innovative Oysterlock Glidelock clasp. With the Glidelock extension system, the wearer can adjust the bracelet’s length in 2mm increments up to 20mm total. • When deciding between these two Submariners, it’s important to consider each watch’s size and weight. While they both appear the same with a similar steel finish and black dial and bezel, one No Date might accommodate your wrist better than the other.
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