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I have an older Shinola Runwell 47 I purchased used. Most recent battery change, a small set screw that secured the metal flap that holds the battery fell out - it’s tiny, and it’s gone.

I see Ronda 1069 movements sell for less than $20. Best guess o...

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I have an older Shinola Runwell 47 I purchased used. Most recent battery change, a small set screw that secured the metal flap that holds the battery fell out – it’s tiny, and it’s gone.

I see Ronda 1069 movements sell for less than $20. Best guess on what my fave watch repair place would charge to replace the movement? A new quartz runwell would cost nearly $600. I’m going to find out when I bring the watch in tomorrow; I’m debating DIY, though I think that would be a little beyond my skills.

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]]> Why do some spring bars rust? https://rkwatchservice.com/why-do-some-spring-bars-rust/ Tue, 20 May 2025 14:55:18 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/why-do-some-spring-bars-rust.5627825/ 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 tried to change out a dive strap on a Certina PH500m this morning, and it failed. It's had the same strap since not long after I bought it. One spring bar was fine; the other is rusted, both ends, and it's stuck. I use a Bergeon spring bar tool, nice hardened tips, and I was concerned I was going to damage the tool. This has only happened to me once before, same situation - watch that always had the same bracelet on it, never had occasion to change it out. I'll have to spritz it with WD40...

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I tried to change out a dive strap on a Certina PH500m this morning, and it failed. It's had the same strap since not long after I bought it. One spring bar was fine; the other is rusted, both ends, and it's stuck. I use a Bergeon spring bar tool, nice hardened tips, and I was concerned I was going to damage the tool. This has only happened to me once before, same situation – watch that always had the same bracelet on it, never had occasion to change it out. I'll have to spritz it with WD40…

Why do some spring bars rust?

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]]> Strap ideas for this Certina watch https://rkwatchservice.com/strap-ideas-for-this-certina-watch/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:45:47 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/strap-ideas-for-this-certina-watch.5613397/ 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 ordinarily on the bracelet, but I like variety. I like this tropic style for the summer, but I’m looking for something a little nicer. Just ordered a (used? Fell off a truck?) Hirsch performance (James) strap on eBay - damn, those have gotten expe...

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Any other ideas? I looked at sailcloth options, but i felt like too many people think they’re stiff. Straight leather doesn’t fit my needs, i want to…

Strap ideas for this Certina watch

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