Gargamel35, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/gargamel35/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:46:01 +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 Gargamel35, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/gargamel35/ 32 32 Broken Panerai https://rkwatchservice.com/broken-panerai/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:46:25 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/broken-panerai.5644363/ 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, it happened. I was very lucky so far with my watches. None broke or needed any service until today.
My oldest in the collection was 18 years old Panerai Luminor Zero. I just got a new strap for it and loved wearing it again but today i felt a sn...

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Well, it happened. I was very lucky so far with my watches. None broke or needed any service until today.
My oldest in the collection was 18 years old Panerai Luminor Zero. I just got a new strap for it and loved wearing it again but today i felt a snap while winding the watch and it doesn't run any more. Now i'll need to find a good service for it and since i've read so many horror stories, it's not really a good feeling.

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Would you buy it or not? https://rkwatchservice.com/would-you-buy-it-or-not/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:00:46 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/would-you-buy-it-or-not.5641581/ 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 fell in love in a certain watch that costs..a lot (for me). I decided to sell some watches to keep my collection down in numbers and then i'll walk into a boutique, get a nice discount, because it's a brand i thought gives discounts and the...

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I fell in love in a certain watch that costs..a lot (for me). I decided to sell some watches to keep my collection down in numbers and then i'll walk into a boutique, get a nice discount, because it's a brand i thought gives discounts and the watch is in precious material which is not high in demand so they will love me as a customer and get me a very good price.

Well that was nice wishful thinking but reality was way different. I walked in couple boutiques in two countries and got 0%…

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A watch case that doubles as safe or looks like something else completely? https://rkwatchservice.com/a-watch-case-that-doubles-as-safe-or-looks-like-something-else-completely/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:21:15 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/a-watch-case-that-doubles-as-safe-or-looks-like-something-else-completely.5641504/ 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 looking for a watch case that hides it's function really well. It can be a hidden part of some furniture for example or maybe a box that holds different items, watch part itself is accessible by some sort of mechanism. Safe is ok maybe, b...

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I'm looking for a watch case that hides it's function really well. It can be a hidden part of some furniture for example or maybe a box that holds different items, watch part itself is accessible by some sort of mechanism. Safe is ok maybe, but drags attention. Basically, i want to have an access to watches easily, but they need to be hidden at the same time for anyone entering the room or worse.

Any ideas?

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Decisions, decisions (where to buy a watch) https://rkwatchservice.com/decisions-decisions-where-to-buy-a-watch/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:54:56 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/decisions-decisions-where-to-buy-a-watch.5639549/ 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've sold couple watches to finance my next single purchase. I'm set on buying a watch that costs 24.500,00 dollars (21.000,00 eur) new. First in precious metal (rose gold).
I was on holiday 2 weeks ago and tried the watch in two boutiques. ...

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I've sold couple watches to finance my next single purchase. I'm set on buying a watch that costs 24.500,00 dollars (21.000,00 eur) new. First in precious metal (rose gold).
I was on holiday 2 weeks ago and tried the watch in two boutiques. Loved it. After asking about a price, one boutique made it clear it's a fixed price and that's it. The other boutique was better. No discount, but i would get an extra strap by my choice and some merchandise items.
I didn't plan on buying it there anyway…

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Sporty watch, that can be dressy when needed https://rkwatchservice.com/sporty-watch-that-can-be-dressy-when-needed/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:18:33 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sporty-watch-that-can-be-dressy-when-needed.5637685/ 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've sold my last watch that was a clear dress piece. I'm still in the need of a dressy watch from time to time and i kind of want a white dial sporty watch too. So instead of going classic WIS way of buying 2 watches, i'm thinking of bu...

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I've sold my last watch that was a clear dress piece. I'm still in the need of a dressy watch from time to time and i kind of want a white dial sporty watch too. So instead of going classic WIS way of buying 2 watches, i'm thinking of buying one, that fits both worlds (with a strap change).

I've found three options that i really like so far so i'm putting it to the test (poll). my wrist is 6.7 inches (17cm).

Breitling B09 chronograph in rose gold.
This one is a bit out there but i really…

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Can i be scammed? How? https://rkwatchservice.com/can-i-be-scammed-how/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:47:28 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/can-i-be-scammed-how.5636952/ 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 listed a watch for sale on Ebay (German version, EU. I'm also from EU country) yesterday. Today, i've got a buy/price suggestion for 20 EUR less then my list price from someone that registered on Ebay 2 days ago. It's a weird price sug...

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I listed a watch for sale on Ebay (German version, EU. I'm also from EU country) yesterday. Today, i've got a buy/price suggestion for 20 EUR less then my list price from someone that registered on Ebay 2 days ago. It's a weird price suggestion. No message before that or anything. Watch should be shipped to Germany, but the country he's registered in is UK.

That's all i know right now. If i except the offer, how can i be scammed? He probably needs to pay the moment after he accepts (i have…

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As much as i like buying watches, i really hate selling them. https://rkwatchservice.com/as-much-as-i-like-buying-watches-i-really-hate-selling-them/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:31:26 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/as-much-as-i-like-buying-watches-i-really-hate-selling-them.5636758/ 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've sold couple watches until now up to 500$ worth and now i'm selling some in low 4 figures. And it's always the same with buyers.
First you get attacked by "traders": Do you want to trade your watch for my piece of sh** and...

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I've sold couple watches until now up to 500$ worth and now i'm selling some in low 4 figures. And it's always the same with buyers.
First you get attacked by "traders": Do you want to trade your watch for my piece of sh** and you need to add some funds too? No, thank you.

Then you get swarmed by different kind of buyers who need more pictures despite 10 to 15 already posted photos in the add.
And they usually follow up with questions about things i already described in the add too…

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Classic vintage Rolex Datejust 1601…but bigger? https://rkwatchservice.com/classic-vintage-rolex-datejust-1601-but-bigger/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:04:26 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/classic-vintage-rolex-datejust-1601-but-bigger.5635962/ 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've sold 37mm Grand Seiko SBGW231 because i felt the design made it a bit too small on my 6.7 inch wrist.

I really like vintage Rolex Datejust design with fluted bezel and a strap. But at 36mm it's even smaller. Any very simillar designs b...

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I've sold 37mm Grand Seiko SBGW231 because i felt the design made it a bit too small on my 6.7 inch wrist.

I really like vintage Rolex Datejust design with fluted bezel and a strap. But at 36mm it's even smaller. Any very simillar designs but at 38mm?

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Dress/dressy watch for around 1k https://rkwatchservice.com/dress-dressy-watch-for-around-1k/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:37:58 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/dress-dressy-watch-for-around-1k.5635188/ 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 selling couple watches from my collection and among them i also sold my go to dress watch (GS, cream dial, 37mm size) because i felt i didn't wear it enough and it still had some value. But now i feel i don't have that slot covered. ...

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I'm selling couple watches from my collection and among them i also sold my go to dress watch (GS, cream dial, 37mm size) because i felt i didn't wear it enough and it still had some value. But now i feel i don't have that slot covered. Yes i can go without a watch, but i don't feel good. My other watches are mostly sports watches/chronographs so they are not a good choice.

So maybe i would like to have low budget, but still nice/cool white dial dressy watch to grab when needed. No need…

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Chronograph that looks like this? https://rkwatchservice.com/chronograph-that-looks-like-this/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:22:47 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/chronograph-that-looks-like-this.5632652/ 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 really like the look of this Furlan Marri discontinued watch. Used prices are very high for such an unknown brand.
And i know the look is taken from Vacheron Constantine offering.

Are there any other manufacturers (vintage, used, new,...) that mad...

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I really like the look of this Furlan Marri discontinued watch. Used prices are very high for such an unknown brand.
And i know the look is taken from Vacheron Constantine offering.

Are there any other manufacturers (vintage, used, new,…) that made or make a watch like this or very close to this (White dial!)?

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