SOGDIVER, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/sogdiver/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:50:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png SOGDIVER, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/sogdiver/ 32 32 Vintage vs Discontinued Submariners https://rkwatchservice.com/vintage-vs-discontinued-submariners/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:49:24 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/vintage-vs-discontinued-submariners.5640620/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Comparing a 1960 5512 vs 16610 and 14060M. Have the assistance of two CW-21s to guide my
observations. Some view the early gilt dialed chapter ring 5512 as having better metals internally.
This is from a respected Rolex CW-21.
Time keeping seems good f...

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Comparing a 1960 5512 vs 16610 and 14060M. Have the assistance of two CW-21s to guide my
observations. Some view the early gilt dialed chapter ring 5512 as having better metals internally.
This is from a respected Rolex CW-21.
Time keeping seems good for all, and all three are current on service. The 5512 is my favorite watch, as it is now rare and relatively unique. No salt water time for that Rolex. The 14060M is a direct descendent of the 5513 two line
non-chronometer. Later 14060Ms were…

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]]> Blancpain FF-Rolex Submariner https://rkwatchservice.com/blancpain-ff-rolex-submariner/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:15:06 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/blancpain-ff-rolex-submariner.5636804/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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From Blancpain's 1315 Fifty Fathoms reference to iterations of the Rolex Submariner,
nothing under the sun or waves has proven better-IMHO-as dive watch (s).

Watches are like close significant mates, it is personal...but over 50 years ago my mil...

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From Blancpain's 1315 Fifty Fathoms reference to iterations of the Rolex Submariner,
nothing under the sun or waves has proven better-IMHO-as dive watch (s).

Watches are like close significant mates, it is personal…but over 50 years ago my military use
1680 Red Submariner launched a still ticking respect for a tough tool watch. One older and one newer
Submariner have not altered my opinion.

With 3 barrels, COSC + accuracy, 18K rotor and Faraday cage-the Blancpain TI Fifty Fathoms has…

Blancpain FF-Rolex Submariner

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