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Chris Stark, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/chris-stark/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:20:20 +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 Chris Stark, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/chris-stark/ 32 32 Studio Underd0g Watches https://rkwatchservice.com/studio-underd0g-watches/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:56:15 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/studio-underd0g-watches.5468574/ 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 must have missed this release since it sold out quickly, last year I think.

Four interesting flavors.

British designed.

Seagull ST-190 mechanical movement.

The Hodinkee article doesn't mention it but I believe the chronos are 38.5mm.

Anybod...

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I must have missed this release since it sold out quickly, last year I think.

Four interesting flavors.

British designed.

Seagull ST-190 mechanical movement.

The Hodinkee article doesn't mention it but I believe the chronos are 38.5mm.

Anybody pony up for one of these?

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(photo from Hodinkee)

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]]> New Rolex Calibre 7135 https://rkwatchservice.com/new-rolex-calibre-7135/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:40:51 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/new-rolex-calibre-7135.5621144/ 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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While everyone is salivating (or not) over the new models that Rolex just released like the Land-Dweller, what caught my eye is the new Calibre 7135 movement that apparently runs at 5Hz. I do not recall Rolex ever releasing a Hi-Beat movement before or why they decided it necessary this time.

According to what I've read Rolex applied for 16 patents and the movement is somewhat thinner than previous movements.

One of the main features is something Rolex is calling a Dynapulse...

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According to what I've read Rolex applied for 16 patents and the movement is somewhat thinner than previous movements.

One of the main features is something Rolex is calling a Dynapulse…

New Rolex Calibre 7135

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]]> Any Recommendations for This Dial? https://rkwatchservice.com/any-recommendations-for-this-dial/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:12:15 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/any-recommendations-for-this-dial.5619707/ 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 inherited this mid-90's Rolex Day-Date (President) from my late father and I'm curious if the dial can be saved.

I really have no idea what may have caused the damage (moisture or heat or both?) but it doesn't look nearly this bad on the wrist.

Do you think that Rodico putty will help or what should be done? The little specs appear concerning.

Otherwise, the watch seems to be running rather well.

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I inherited this mid-90's Rolex Day-Date (President) from my late father and I'm curious if the dial can be saved.

I really have no idea what may have caused the damage (moisture or heat or both?) but it doesn't look nearly this bad on the wrist.

Do you think that Rodico putty will help or what should be done? The little specs appear concerning.

Otherwise, the watch seems to be running rather well.

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]]> Carl F. Bucherer Closed? https://rkwatchservice.com/carl-f-bucherer-closed/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:20:14 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/carl-f-bucherer-closed.5618916/ 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 assuming I missed some threads on the closing of Bucherer last month by Rolex?

Sad to see them go.

"It’s the end of an era, as Carl F. Bucherer (CFB) is to be discontinued, reports Swiss business publication Bilanz. The decision comes in the wake of Rolex’s landmark acquisition of Bucherer, announced in August 2023, which represented one of the most significant shifts in luxury watch retail in recent decades...

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I'm assuming I missed some threads on the closing of Bucherer last month by Rolex?

Sad to see them go.

Carl F. Bucherer Closed?

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