Rolex Submariner 114060 Owner Review : Brutal, unavoidable and eternal

My Rolex Submariner holds a special place as my first foray into the world of luxury watches. Its acquisition in 2015 following an event, ties me to it in an unbreakable way. At the time, the quest for a Rolex did not require the current patience of x years of waiting, with no guarantee of success. My parents, leaving on a trip, consulted the Rolex boutique at the airport for this specific watch. Unavailable on site, they learned that it was in Paris, conditioning its setting aside on my visit in the following two days, without any history in this boutique. My first luxury watch entered my life at the age of 32, a time when my watchmaking horizon was limited. Naturally, Rolex became an obvious choice. The Submariner, emblem of the brand, offered me the choice between the Sub Date and the No Date. I opted for the latter, more faithful to the original model and whose balance of the dial, without date, seemed optimal to me, also eliminating the presence of a cyclops. To detail my opinion, I will address each part of the watch. The sapphire crystal, a crucial element for a tool watch, stands out as a real asset, with the laser-engraved Rolex logo, a detail that I discovered later, but which reinforces the attention to detail characteristic of Rolex. The unidirectional bezel offers pleasant handling, with sparkling ceramic, scratch-resistant, and intended to retain its shine over time. This is not an aspect that bothers me; if I had wanted a model that would patina over time, I would have opted for vintage. The current shine will remain the same when my daughter wears it one day. The dial, just as dazzling, seduces with its four lines that harmoniously occupy the space. The absence of a date contributes to a perfect symmetry, accentuated by the Rolex engraved flange, a real visual pleasure. The use of Rolex Super-Luminova for the indexes and hands adds valuable functionality by offering exceptional readability in the dark. With its 40 mm, the case fits perfectly on my 17.5 cm wrist. The thinness of the watch ensures ideal proportions. The movement, reliable and precise, required a revision after 8 years, marked by the watch stopping following a broken mainspring. The water resistance of this watch guarantees undeniable robustness. As for the bracelet, it is impeccable and pleasant to wear, with the Glidelock system allowing summer adjustments when the wrist tends to swell. For five years, this watch has been my daily companion, resistant to all tests, a real tool watch. It has traveled with me, has been immersed in all kinds of adventures, from New York to Marrakech. She followed me on quads, jet skis, buggies, skis… Today, I treat her a little more carefully, my collection having expanded, and my other watches taking over. In conclusion, my Rolex embodies my first real watch. Witness to my travels, it remains the sure pillar of my collection, matching all outfits. It's always fun to see people's eyes fall on it. Essential, timeless, it is much more than a simple watch, it is a Rolex.