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ar7iste, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/ar7iste/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:50:59 +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 ar7iste, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/ar7iste/ 32 32 SOTC and thoughts after a decade – Picture heavy https://rkwatchservice.com/sotc-and-thoughts-after-a-decade-picture-heavy/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:33:57 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sotc-and-thoughts-after-a-decade-picture-heavy.5630606/ 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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ATTENTION: very long post. Feel free to comment on what you like, dislike, what you would add, keep, remove. It's ok if you don't read everything. All pictures are mine. Cheers!

Well, it has been quite a horological journey for me. And I think I have reached a turning point. I honestly thought I had reached it multiple times before (see...

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ATTENTION: very long post. Feel free to comment on what you like, dislike, what you would add, keep, remove. It's ok if you don't read everything. All pictures are mine. Cheers!

Well, it has been quite a horological journey for me. And I think I have reached a turning point. I honestly thought I had reached it multiple times before (see…

SOTC and thoughts after a decade – Picture heavy

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]]> [For Sale] Longines 13ZN – ULTRA RARE!! – Reference 5646 18k gold https://rkwatchservice.com/for-sale-longines-13zn-ultra-rare-reference-5646-18k-gold/ Fri, 23 May 2025 22:50:21 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/for-sale-longines-13zn-ultra-rare-reference-5646-18k-gold.5620852/ 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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Hello everyone,

For sale is the legendary Longines 13ZN, Reference 5646 in 18k gold, from 1948.
This is a true horological masterpiece, a collector's watch that will forever stay in the history of watchmaking as one of the greatest chronograph movements ever produced.

The 13ZN is a column wheel flyback chronograph housed in an oversized 38mm case which was very rare at the time. Everything works as intended. Please refer to the pictures for the condition, but feel free to reach out for any...

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[For Sale] Longines 13ZN – ULTRA RARE!! – Reference 5646 18k gold

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]]> MRG B5000BA on a rubber strap? Possible? https://rkwatchservice.com/mrg-b5000ba-on-a-rubber-strap-possible/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:12:27 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/mrg-b5000ba-on-a-rubber-strap-possible.5622005/ 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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Hello everyone,

Pretty new to G Shocks, but I am about to purchase a MRG B5000BA-1. I just wanted to know if you think the rubber strap from the newer B5000R-1 would fit? Also, any idea if it is even possible to buy it? I am about to contact Casio dir...

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Also, would there be any reason not to buy the MRG B5000BA-1 in the first place? I love the material, the construction, and I want a high end precision tool that can take a…

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]]> New watch alert! – What have I done? Who have I become? https://rkwatchservice.com/new-watch-alert-what-have-i-done-who-have-i-become/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:30:09 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/new-watch-alert-what-have-i-done-who-have-i-become.5621064/ 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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Well well well, sometimes you find out that you have to break mental barriers to reach happiness. For me, spending a little too much time on watch forums, it was definitely trying to avoid the massive sentiment that people have towards a certain brand. And to be fair, the brand itself doesn't help its reputation with its choice of ambassadors, advertising campaigns, certain design choices and pricing.

But, in the end, each piece deserves to be examined for its own merits, and one collection...

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But, in the end, each piece deserves to be examined for its own merits, and one collection…

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]]> [WTS] BNIB MB&F M.A.D Editions MAD 1S Blue – still in box https://rkwatchservice.com/wts-bnib-mbf-m-a-d-editions-mad-1s-blue-still-in-box/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:11:55 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/wts-bnib-mb-f-m-a-d-editions-mad-1s-blue-still-in-box.5613797/ 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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Selling a MAD 1S (slim) blue. Great way to get into MB&F without the 100k price tag.

The watch comes with everything, it is brand new, still in box, untouched and unworn.
Reviews are available online, I didn't want to get the watch out of the box to take more pictures just to be safe (or I would end up keeping it).

Asking $4100 Shipped CONUS only. No trades please (unless it is one I cannot refuse).

PM for any question.
Thanks for reading!

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Selling a MAD 1S (slim) blue. Great way to get into MB&F without the 100k price tag.

Asking $4100 Shipped CONUS only. No trades please (unless it is one I cannot refuse).

PM for any question.
Thanks for reading!

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]]> PS horology – first watch, the Tsuba https://rkwatchservice.com/ps-horology-first-watch-the-tsuba/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:15:50 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/ps-horology-first-watch-the-tsuba.5604628/ 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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Peter Speake Marin is back making watches!

His new project, the Tsuba is a polarizing new integrated bracelet watch. I personally love that approach and attention to detail in the case and bracelet. Not too sure about the movement choice but it keeps ...

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Peter Speake Marin is back making watches!

What do you all think? Regardless of this model, it’s very cool to see this great watchmaker who has done so much for the industry and to educate the public back at work…

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