What is the difference between these two models, with and without date? The date. The ref 116610 is technically known as the Submariner Date, but since it is the more popular of the two models, frequently it is just called the Submariner, while the ref. 114060 is referred to as the Submariner “No Date” (which, like I said, is not an official name).
Why does Rolex offer two versions? That is a good question, and it goes back to appealing to those who were fans of the original Rolex Submariner watches that began their life in the 1950s. The Submariner did not acquire a date window until later, and over history Rolex has produced models with both the date and without the date. The Rolex Submariner Date actually costs about $1,000 more, and what you get for that is a date complication and a magnifier lens as part of the sapphire crystal to help read the date better. Not everyone is a fan of the magnifier, and if you still want the date but dislike the magnifier a good choice for you might be the new Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 watch.

While the Rolex Submariner Date 116610 is an iconic and classic design, I happen to like the elegance of the perfectly symmetrical and more simple dial of the Rolex Submariner Ref. 114060. You know what? I also like that I don’t need to adjust the date. If the watch has been sitting for a while and isn’t wound, I like that setting it is faster and more simple given that you just need to set the time (and not deal with AM/PM). I don’t use the date on my watch all that much – even though I do appreciate the complication – and in this instance, I felt a degree of freedom to not have it in the Rolex Submariner.

Watch condition (refer to photos)

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Case: excellent condition

Clock face: excellent condition

Glass: excellent condition

Back face: excellent condition

Bracelet: excellent condition

Movement: fully operational / checked for performance, authenticity and functionality.

Evaluation

The recent comparable model Rolex Submariner (no date) in steel with automatic movement and original Rolex bracelet has an retail price of 6,950 – Euro.

Please consider the unique design of this model combining modern elements of the horologers with the spirit and appearance of the original model launched by Rolex mid-century.

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Shipping
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Sales processing

Immediate after your purchase, you will receive all payment information by e-mail. Your order will be dispatched with DHL within the next working day or within 36 hours after your payment has been received respectively. Incoming payments are checked several times daily via online banking and are forwarded to be shipped immediately.

Item and accessories will be delivered as pictured. Manuals, papers, certificate cards, booklets and boxes are only included in the delivery if mentioned in the description and/or shown in the pictures. The pictures show the actual watch you are buying. All pictures were taken by MD Watches.