the black no-date Submariner 124060-0001 has the same black Submariner direction but clears the three-o'clock side of the dial. The no-date reference is the cleaner choice for a buyer who values a perfectly balanced face. This 126610LN is easier to justify as a single daily watch when the date is a function you actually use.
The comparison matters more than the difference in reference numbers. On the date model, the lens gives the right side of the watch an identifiable detail at wrist distance. On the no-date model, the hands and markers form a more even circle. Both retain the black bezel and steel Oyster line, so the decision comes down to whether that everyday calendar is welcome or distracting. A quick glance at the 126610LN gives you both time and date without reaching for a phone.
The black-on-black arrangement also moves comfortably between casual clothing and a workday sleeve. There is no bright color to coordinate, and the bezel's minute markings remain visible against its dark ground. It suits someone looking for one familiar Submariner Date rather than a watch chosen mainly for a nickname or accent color.
That makes the 126610LN a useful anchor in a small rotation: it brings a date without asking the dial to carry another color. The black bezel also keeps the watch easy to read with a shirt cuff or casual outer layer.
Before dispatch, our QC team reviews the black bezel's alignment, date centering under the magnifier, dial printing and Oyster end-link fit.
