Rolex Submariner 114060 vs 124060 Comparison | Bob's Watches

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-submariner-1.html Are you interested in learning more about the Rolex Submariner? Check out our ultimate Submariner buying guide: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/buying-guides/rolex-submariner-ultimate-buying-guide.html 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 appea