About 10 years later, Rolex had good reason to add a suffix to its reference number for the fake Rolex Submariner Ref. 14060, but not big enough to warrant an entirely new number. The base movement for this dateless version is the dateless version of Cal. 3135, which has powered the Submariner Date since 1988, and Cal. 3130 brings many of the elements missing from its predecessor.
The Breguet overcoil was restored, a larger balance wheel was fitted and the balance cock was replaced with a full balance bridge for added stability. All in all, this resulted in improved performance indicators for the new 3130 calibers, whose physical dimensions – about 28 mm in diameter and 6 mm high – give it an inherent strength; perfect for the toughest of tool watches.
Even so, the first generation of the Submariner 14060M included a two-line dial, albeit with an updated movement. Possibly due to the additional costs associated with submitting the movement to third-party testing, Rolex still seemed reluctant to submit the watch to the COSC for review, so the first-generation Submariner 14060M watch was not officially recognized as a chronometer.
It was only as recently as 2007 that the brand sought official chronometer certification for its Submariner dateless movement, leaving collectors buying the Rolex Submariner Ref. 14060M with the option of an officially approved four-line “Super Chronometer” version, or sticking with the cleaner dial and more vintage-inspired aesthetic offered by the older two-line variety.
Each retains the iconic shape of the wonderful vintage references of the past. Each has a classic dial without the distractions of a date window and magnifying glass, but both contain modern movements with the kind of bulletproof reliability for which replica Rolex has long built its internationally renowned reputation. As a matter of fact, the Ref. 14060M is the movement that powered the updated Submariner until it was officially retired from the Submariner line in 2020.
Coupled with an eye-catching bezel, it will keep setting each watch apart as time goes on and perhaps most importantly, the fake Rolex Submariner 14060 watch remains some of the most readily available examples of Rolex’s legendary dive watch on the pre-owned market today. With a history dating back over 60 years, each Rolex Submariner is a true masterpiece.
