Introductory Summary
The Rolex Submariner reference 114060 is a stainless steel, no-date dive watch produced from 2012 until 2020 as part of Rolex’s ceramic-bezel Submariner generation. It combines the traditional time-only Submariner layout with modern materials and construction, positioning it as the final 40mm no-date Submariner before the introduction of the redesigned 41mm models.
Core Specifications
- Brand: Rolex
- Collection: Submariner
- Reference: 114060
- Nickname: No-Date
- Production Start: 2012
- Production End: 2020
- Status: Discontinued
- Case Size: 40mm
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Bezel: Black Ceramic, Unidirectional
- Dial: Black
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Bracelet/Strap: Oyster Bracelet
- Movement: Rolex Calibre 3130
- Power Reserve: 48 Hours
- Water Resistance: 300m / 1,000ft
Reference Profile
The 114060 replaced the aluminium-bezel 14060M and introduced the Cerachrom ceramic bezel and “maxi case” design with broader lugs and crown guards. Retaining a black dial and black bezel, it represents the most understated configuration within its generation, and remains closely associated with buyers who value a no-date display paired with modern durability and a contemporary Rolex sports watch presence.
Movement Overview
The watch is powered by the Rolex calibre 3130, an automatic in-house movement developed for no-date models and known for its robustness and long-term reliability. It offers approximately 48 hours of power reserve and features a Parachrom hairspring, providing improved resistance to shocks and magnetic fields compared to earlier-generation movements.
Functions & Complications
The 114060 displays hours, minutes, and central seconds only, with no date aperture, maintaining a symmetrical dial layout. It features a unidirectional 60-minute ceramic dive bezel, a screw-down Triplock crown, water resistance rated to 300 metres, and an Oyster bracelet fitted with Rolex’s Glidelock extension system for precise, tool-free adjustment.
Buyer Considerations
This reference appeals to buyers seeking a modern Submariner with a clean dial and lower mechanical complexity than date-equipped alternatives. Its maxi case design offers greater wrist presence than earlier 40mm Submariners, which can be a deciding factor for some buyers, while market value is influenced by condition, bezel wear, bracelet stretch, and full-set completeness.
Comparisons & Aternatives
The 114060 is most often compared to the earlier 14060M, which offers slimmer proportions and an aluminium bezel, and to its successor, the 124060, which introduced revised case proportions and a longer power reserve via the calibre 3230. Within Rolex’s lineup, the Submariner Date 116610LN provides a more feature-rich alternative, while competitors such as the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M offer a different technical and aesthetic approach to the no-date dive watch concept.