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Ceepe, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/ceepe/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:50:03 +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 Ceepe, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/ceepe/ 32 32 I just picked up a used Cartier Drive ultra flat. I’m pumped. I believe a few members have one. https://rkwatchservice.com/i-just-picked-up-a-used-cartier-drive-ultra-flat-im-pumped-i-believe-a-few-members-have-one/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:47:35 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-just-picked-up-a-used-cartier-drive-ultra-flat-im-pumped-i-believe-a-few-members-have-one.5632781/ 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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I do like both the Tonneau and Tortue case shapes more, but they are much more expensive watches.

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I do like both the Tonneau and Tortue case shapes more, but they are much more expensive watches.

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]]> My dad just found his dad’s Breitling and gave it to me. It’s a co pilot. https://rkwatchservice.com/my-dad-just-found-his-dads-breitling-and-gave-it-to-me-its-a-co-pilot/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:23:43 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/my-dad-just-found-his-dads-breitling-and-gave-it-to-me-its-a-co-pilot.5631382/ 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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It appears they re issued this a few years ago. I've never been into Breitling but I really like this watch. I need to get it serviced and maybe the crystal replaced. It's either 1950's or 1960's it appears. Does anyone know about these watches? There is not much online because the newer one is what comes up.

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]]> I put a baby Patek on a blue alligator strap with painted gold https://rkwatchservice.com/i-put-a-baby-patek-on-a-blue-alligator-strap-with-painted-gold/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:27:33 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-put-a-baby-patek-on-a-blue-alligator-strap-with-painted-gold.5629633/ 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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to somewhat match the gold dial and etched gold indices. Do you like it? It came on a black vintage alligator but it was too small, so I got a new black Lizard, which is nice. But I wanted to see how a more contemporary strap looked.

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The shadows are marks in the crystal courtesy of the previous owner. But I got a deal on it. And the dial is perfect. I will replace the crystal at some point.

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]]> What do you think of Sea-Gull as part of a modest 12 watch collection https://rkwatchservice.com/what-do-you-think-of-sea-gull-as-part-of-a-modest-12-watch-collection/ Sat, 24 May 2025 13:17:04 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/what-do-you-think-of-sea-gull-as-part-of-a-modest-12-watch-collection.5628336/ 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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featuring as low a value watch as an 89 dollar late Pope Francis Swatch (having changed from the original Casio), to as nice as a few 1960's Rolex's and one 1960's Patek.

6 vintage, 6 contemporary. One modern watch slot left. If I had the means, it would be the Moser Pioneer 40mm in Arctic Blue. But the vintage watch train ran the operation into the ground and I must wait until next year to move forward. However I'd like to fill the final spot in the box for the meantime.

I value the...

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featuring as low a value watch as an 89 dollar late Pope Francis Swatch (having changed from the original Casio), to as nice as a few 1960's Rolex's and one 1960's Patek.

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]]> How do you feel about Breguet numerals? https://rkwatchservice.com/how-do-you-feel-about-breguet-numerals/ Thu, 22 May 2025 13:58:17 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/how-do-you-feel-about-breguet-numerals.5628105/ 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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I'm liking them. Does this give you Journe vibes? Or no? I'm trying to figure out if I drain the watch account on a different watch or keep saving for this or similar.

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I'm liking them. Does this give you Journe vibes? Or no? I'm trying to figure out if I drain the watch account on a different watch or keep saving for this or similar.

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]]> If one is posting about 4-5k watches does that go here or in expensive forum? https://rkwatchservice.com/if-one-is-posting-about-4-5k-watches-does-that-go-here-or-in-expensive-forum/ Tue, 20 May 2025 13:24:33 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/if-one-is-posting-about-4-5k-watches-does-that-go-here-or-in-expensive-forum.5627820/ 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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It's seems it's right in the middle. I only ask because the level of hostility about the 3-6k priced watches on the general forum seems pitched.

Are people angry everywhere?

Are we new to forums? It seems forum manners are missing on Watchyouseek. You can be critical, but do in a way which doesn't make one sound like an angry person with limited means. My god. Every thread has the aggressive poster. It doesn't bother me, It's just interesting sociologically.

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It's seems it's right in the middle. I only ask because the level of hostility about the 3-6k priced watches on the general forum seems pitched.

Are people angry everywhere?

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]]> I have been looking for a dial with patina. I found it this weekend. https://rkwatchservice.com/i-have-been-looking-for-a-dial-with-patina-i-found-it-this-weekend/ Mon, 19 May 2025 12:47:55 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-have-been-looking-for-a-dial-with-patina-i-found-it-this-weekend.5627697/ 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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Fell in love. The bracelet will be too small so it will need to go on a strap. I'm actually thinking of yellow suede. Do you think that would work? There was a mint condition blue dial sunburst datejust in Paris i also saw, but this one was too unique to pass up. Anyone into tropical dials?

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]]> My integrated bracelet interest continues. https://rkwatchservice.com/my-integrated-bracelet-interest-continues/ Wed, 14 May 2025 13:22:22 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/my-integrated-bracelet-interest-continues.5627054/ 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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This just arrived from Italy. I love it so much. The size is prefect. I posted that Blue UG ellipse I also recently got, but this one is larger and I find the vertically oriented shape more pleasing than the horizontal. The thing is so thin, it's amazing they got an automatic in it. It's super accurate and held power with minimal wear so far. These are a real buy, I think.

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]]> I received my art watch from vintage 911 builder Rich of ROCS Auto https://rkwatchservice.com/i-received-my-art-watch-from-vintage-911-builder-rich-of-rocs-auto/ Fri, 09 May 2025 00:30:58 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-received-my-art-watch-from-vintage-911-builder-rich-of-rocs-auto.5626346/ 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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The design/watch operation is called, AKAROCS. The cars are Rocs Auto. Rich modifies new Seiko watches in a similar aesthetic to his 911 builds. I deeply love everything he makes.

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The design/watch operation is called, AKAROCS. The cars are Rocs Auto. Rich modifies new Seiko watches in a similar aesthetic to his 911 builds. I deeply love everything he makes.

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]]> I recently purchased a Patek Calatrava 3426. I can’t find much information. https://rkwatchservice.com/i-recently-purchased-a-patek-calatrava-3426-i-cant-find-much-information/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:52:36 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-recently-purchased-a-patek-calatrava-3426-i-cant-find-much-information.5625193/ 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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I'm trying to figure out the lug width before I have the watch to measure it. I ordered an 18mm strap, but I now see an Ai prompt that it's a 19mm strap. It's confusing because there are so many variations. This is a three piece case. Even the case size varies, some list it as 33mm, some 32mm. There is little information online about many Patek models, unless I don't know where to go? Does anyone have any idea what lug width this watch has?

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