The Rolex Submariner 14060 and 14060M are the kind of watches people “discover” after they’ve already been through the modern stuff. You buy a chunkier ceramic Sub, enjoy it, then one day you try on a 14060 and it just clicks. Slimmer profile, calmer dial, and that no-date symmetry that makes the whole watch feel a little more honest.
It’s also one of the easiest Subs to make your own. Not because it needs help, but because it doesn’t complain when you change the vibe. The case is clean. The dial is clean. The strap becomes the personality.
Strap sizing for 14060 and 14060M
Let’s avoid the annoying mistake up front.
Your Submariner 14060 / 14060M is a 40mm watch and it uses a 20mm lug width. That’s the sizing you’re working with.
On Helvetus product pages, the option you must select is Submariner 40mm.
Even though these are older references, the strap selection still matters because the way the strap sits against the case is what makes it look right. Pick a different Sub option and you’ll usually see it at the lugs, where the strap meets the case. If that area looks off, the whole watch looks off.
So before you pay, just check that one dropdown says Submariner 40mm. That’s your “don’t ruin your day” step.
The best strap choices for the 14060 / 14060M
The fun thing about a no-date Sub is that it can be dressed down without losing its identity. These references feel a touch more vintage than a modern ceramic Sub, and that makes certain colors look surprisingly natural.
Black deployant rubber
Black is the obvious choice, but it’s obvious for a reason. On the 14060/14060M, black rubber keeps the watch looking like a proper diver, just more comfortable and a bit more relaxed.
What I like is how it matches the watch’s simplicity. No date window, no loud dial text, no flashy bezel material. It’s just clean. A black strap doesn’t add noise. It lets the watch stay “pure Submariner” while making it easier to wear daily, especially in heat or on long days when the bracelet starts to feel a little too… present.
Grey rubber
Grey on a 14060 is one of those combos that looks better in real life than you’d expect from a product photo.
It softens the watch. Not in a way that makes it less sporty, more like it gives the Sub a slightly more modern, understated look. If you wear a lot of muted colors, greys, blacks, navy, beige, this strap fits right in. It’s also a nice option if you want something different from black but you don’t want the strap to become the main topic of conversation.
The older case shape helps here too. Because the watch is slimmer, grey looks intentional rather than bulky.
Red deployant rubber
Red is for when you want the no-date Sub to stop being “the safe watch” and start being the fun one.
On a 14060/14060M, red works because the watch itself isn’t shouting. The strap brings the energy, and the black dial keeps it grounded. It’s sporty, slightly bold, and looks fantastic in summer or on vacation. Even with something as simple as a black t-shirt, a red strap makes the Sub feel fresh again.
Would I wear it to a formal dinner? Probably not. Would I wear it on a weekend when I want the watch to feel different without buying another watch? Absolutely.
Buying the right strap from Helvetus
If you want to browse more colors or decide whether you prefer deployant or pin buckle, the Submariner collection page makes it easy to compare options without jumping around:
Submariner Rubber Straps
There’s a variety of colors, and straps are available in both versions depending on how you like your watch to wear. Deployant can feel secure and consistent once it’s set. Pin buckle is straightforward and classic, and it makes swapping straps feel quick.
The important part isn’t the debate about buckles, it’s that the straps are designed specifically to fit this Submariner case properly, so the watch doesn’t end up looking like it’s wearing a generic strap that almost fits.
Why the 14060 is worth strapping up in the first place
The best thing about the 14060/14060M is that it doesn’t need a special occasion. It’s a Sub you can wear without thinking, and a good strap makes that even easier.
Helvetus keeps the practical side tidy too: you get a lifetime warranty, the straps are designed for a precise fit on this specific Rolex Submariner size, and you’re covered with free worldwide shipping and no import costs. And when you see a brand trusted by 30,000+ customers worldwide, it makes trying a new strap feel like a sensible decision rather than a gamble.
If you want the classic look, go black. If you want subtle variety, grey is the sleeper pick. If you want your no-date Sub to feel a bit rebellious, red is the one.
