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hbk75, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/hbk75/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:32:37 +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 hbk75, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/hbk75/ 32 32 I wanted to give this watch to my wife and she says she rather have a new iwatch. https://rkwatchservice.com/i-wanted-to-give-this-watch-to-my-wife-and-she-says-she-rather-have-a-new-iwatch/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:51:34 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-wanted-to-give-this-watch-to-my-wife-and-she-says-she-rather-have-a-new-iwatch.5637146/ 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 already gave her a new iwatch 5 back in 2019. Since it is working fine and iwatch almost looks the same over the years. I thought she would like to have my like new Tudor 32mm mid size prince date which I've purchased new in year 2002.

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She says no and she would rather I upgrade her iwatch.

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]]> Would you touch up marks on bracelet links caused by clasp? https://rkwatchservice.com/would-you-touch-up-marks-on-bracelet-links-caused-by-clasp/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:06:50 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/would-you-touch-up-marks-on-bracelet-links-caused-by-clasp.5635895/ 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 have a 78790A bracelet on my 16710 which has been in use since 2006. After wearing for almost 20 years on the same micro adjustment hole. The clasp area (circle part) has rubbed and caused 2 shining marks on one of the bracelet links (arrow part).

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But I've gone abit fatter these days and have to released the pin to one slot lesser on the micro adjustments. The marks on the bracelet link is now visible on the outside instead of covered up by the clasp. Should I do some touch up to remove…

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]]> Does anyone know how to read COSC certs? My watch behaves weirdly fast after service. https://rkwatchservice.com/does-anyone-know-how-to-read-cosc-certs-my-watch-behaves-weirdly-fast-after-service/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:19:53 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/does-anyone-know-how-to-read-cosc-certs-my-watch-behaves-weirdly-fast-after-service.5633820/ 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 have sent this COSC movement ETA 2824-2 Stowa to service recently due to very tight crown. I could not set the time easily and feels like the crown would break. The shop also replaced the main spring because the low old is losing tension and does not...

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It was running at +1 second daily before sending in.

I have been testing the watch after service for 2 weeks and it is running about +5 seconds daily for the last 4 days. When I use some watch accuracy app which…

Does anyone know how to read COSC certs? My watch behaves weirdly fast after service.

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]]> Chronometer grade ETA 2824-2 movement main spring Nivaflex NM replacement? https://rkwatchservice.com/chronometer-grade-eta-2824-2-movement-main-spring-nivaflex-nm-replacement/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:38:45 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/chronometer-grade-eta-2824-2-movement-main-spring-nivaflex-nm-replacement.5633368/ 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 recently brought my watch with a chronometer grade ETA 2824-2 to service locally due to a sticky crown. I was unable to set the time easily and the crown is very tight when turning. The watch maker did a full service of the movement. While te...

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I did recalled the watch stopping after 29-30 hours after wearing it for the whole day. The watch maker told me he checked the main…

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]]> Does loctite on bracelet goes loose after encountering higher temperture? https://rkwatchservice.com/does-loctite-on-bracelet-goes-loose-after-encountering-higher-temperture/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:56:25 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/does-loctite-on-bracelet-goes-loose-after-encountering-higher-temperture.5632537/ 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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Hi. Assuming if you buy a brand new Rolex and applied loctite on the bracelet screws after sizing.

You sent in the watch for servicing after 10 over years. The watchmaker will basically put the case and bracelet into ultrasonic cleaner and then dry i...

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Hi. Assuming if you buy a brand new Rolex and applied loctite on the bracelet screws after sizing.

You sent in the watch for servicing after 10 over years. The watchmaker will basically put the case and bracelet into ultrasonic cleaner and then dry it using hair dryer or other warm air methods.

Does the heat removes the loctite on the screws?

I presume removing loctite bond means somebody heating up the links and then purposely used a screw driver to break the loctite bond on the screws…

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]]> Wolf winder quality these days? https://rkwatchservice.com/wolf-winder-quality-these-days/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:34:25 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/wolf-winder-quality-these-days.5621811/ 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 have this single winder module 1.5 purchased in year 2010 and has been using it since and it it still working except the knob are abit loose now. I think the material itself are real leather because after all these years. The leather still looks good without peeling.

Intending to buy another wolf cub 1.8 winder. I've checked and it seems like the newer model is using faux leather and seems to peel off after sometime? Anyone has experience on the wolf...

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Intending to buy another wolf cub 1.8 winder. I've checked and it seems like the newer model is using faux leather and seems to peel off after sometime? Anyone has experience on the wolf…

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]]> Would you open up the watch to clear up this speck of dust? https://rkwatchservice.com/would-you-open-up-the-watch-to-clear-up-this-speck-of-dust/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:59:37 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/would-you-open-up-the-watch-to-clear-up-this-speck-of-dust.5613266/ 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 got my Sumo back from the watch maker for a service because it was running slow by 120 seconds a day and during collection. I've noticed a large speck of dust sticking on the crystal underneath. The watch maker immediately opened up again and clear up the speck of dust. Then I check and the dial seems clean. Got it home and started wearing it. While under the sun, I've noticed a tiny white spec of dust on the edge of the dial extremely close to the chapter ring. It only appears when...

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