melvinkjones, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/melvinkjones/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:38:24 +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 melvinkjones, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/melvinkjones/ 32 32 FS: Seiko Seiko 5 7009 8160 on leather strap – Rare Seiko 5 watch with white dial and Breguet numerals – good condition https://rkwatchservice.com/fs-seiko-seiko-5-7009-8160-on-leather-strap-rare-seiko-5-watch-with-white-dial-and-breguet-numerals-good-condition/ Fri, 16 May 2025 14:58:25 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-seiko-seiko-5-7009-8160-on-leather-strap-rare-seiko-5-watch-with-white-dial-and-breguet-numerals-good-condition.5625738/ 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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FS: Seiko 5 7009 8160 on leather strap - Rare Seiko 5 watch with white dial and Breguet numerals - good condition

For Sale: $125
Price includes 3-day trackable priority mail shipping via USPS to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

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FS: Seiko 5 7009 8160 on leather strap – Rare Seiko 5 watch with white dial and Breguet numerals – good condition

For Sale: $125
Price includes 3-day trackable priority mail shipping via USPS to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Unique Seiko 5 with white dial and Breguet numerals.
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal has a couple scratches/marks and more significant cracks near the 12, 12.30, and 2.30 marks.
Could probably use a new crystal – replacement acrylic…

FS: Seiko Seiko 5 7009 8160 on leather strap – Rare Seiko 5 watch with white dial and Breguet numerals – good condition

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FS: Seiko SRP307 2nd Generation Black Monster – shark’s teeth with no Prospex X on dial – full kit – great condition – spare links https://rkwatchservice.com/fs-seiko-srp307-2nd-generation-black-monster-sharks-teeth-with-no-prospex-x-on-dial-full-kit-great-condition-spare-links/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:12:00 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-seiko-srp307-2nd-generation-black-monster-sharks-teeth-with-no-prospex-x-on-dial-full-kit-great-condition-spare-links.5625904/ 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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FS: Seiko SRP307 2nd Generation Black Monster - shark's teeth with no Prospex X on dial - full kit - great condition - spare links

For Sale: $345
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Fantastic representative of the Monster line
Gorgeous silver case, black dial, white indices with very powerful lume
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal in good shape; hairline scratches on bezel
Bracelet and clasp show some...

FS: Seiko SRP307 2nd Generation Black Monster - shark's teeth with no Prospex X on dial - full kit - great condition - spare links

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FS: Seiko SRP307 2nd Generation Black Monster – shark's teeth with no Prospex X on dial – full kit – great condition – spare links

For Sale: $345
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Fantastic representative of the Monster line
Gorgeous silver case, black dial, white indices with very powerful lume
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal in good shape; hairline scratches on bezel
Bracelet and clasp show some…

FS: Seiko SRP307 2nd Generation Black Monster – shark's teeth with no Prospex X on dial – full kit – great condition – spare links

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Seikos with (non-mod) skeleton hands https://rkwatchservice.com/seikos-with-non-mod-skeleton-hands/ Thu, 08 May 2025 15:08:58 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/seikos-with-non-mod-skeleton-hands.5626271/ 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 acquired this vintage Crown (caseback says 15002) primarily because of the dial and hands.

I don't remember seeing too many other Seikos with non-mod skeleton hands - I only remember them being used for GMT hands on the Prospex Kinetic GMTs (SUN019/SUN021/SUN023 etc) and the Spacewalk (SPS005).

Does anyone have other Seikos that came with OEM skeleton hands?

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I acquired this vintage Crown (caseback says 15002) primarily because of the dial and hands.

I don't remember seeing too many other Seikos with non-mod skeleton hands – I only remember them being used for GMT hands on the Prospex Kinetic GMTs (SUN019/SUN021/SUN023 etc) and the Spacewalk (SPS005).

Does anyone have other Seikos that came with OEM skeleton hands?

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FS: Seiko 5126 8070 – Cushion Case Seiko 5 on OEM Bracelet w/extra link https://rkwatchservice.com/fs-seiko-5126-8070-cushion-case-seiko-5-on-oem-bracelet-w-extra-link/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:19:04 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-seiko-5126-8070-cushion-case-seiko-5-on-oem-bracelet-w-extra-link.5622651/ 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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FS: Seiko 5126 8070 - Cushion Case Seiko 5 on OEM Bracelet w/extra link

For Sale: $135
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Interesting Seiko 5 in cushion case
Watch runs...

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FS: Seiko 5126 8070 – Cushion Case Seiko 5 on OEM Bracelet w/extra link

For Sale: $135
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Interesting Seiko 5 in cushion case
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal, bracelet all in good shape.
Sunburst-type dial catches and reflects light
Sized for my 6.75" wrist; comes with another link
Lug width: 18mm
Quickset works well for date; no quickset option for day other than rotating…

FS: Seiko 5126 8070 – Cushion Case Seiko 5 on OEM Bracelet w/extra link

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FS: Seiko 6119 8093 Caribbean Blue dial on beads-of-rice bracelet – Dutch day wheel https://rkwatchservice.com/fs-seiko-6119-8093-caribbean-blue-dial-on-beads-of-rice-bracelet-dutch-day-wheel/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:01:14 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-seiko-6119-8093-caribbean-blue-dial-on-beads-of-rice-bracelet-dutch-day-wheel.5622645/ 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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FS: Seiko 6119 8093 Caribbean Blue dial on beads-of-rice bracelet - Dutch day wheel

For Sale: $150
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Straightforward Seiko 5 with gorgeous dial in shade I have seen referred to as 'Caribbean Blue'
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal, bracelet all in good shape.
Sized for my 6.75" wrist via an extender; three more microadjust positions on clasp along with sliding extender.
Lug...

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FS: Seiko 6119 8093 Caribbean Blue dial on beads-of-rice bracelet – Dutch day wheel

For Sale: $150
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Straightforward Seiko 5 with gorgeous dial in shade I have seen referred to as 'Caribbean Blue'
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal, bracelet all in good shape.
Sized for my 6.75" wrist via an extender; three more microadjust positions on clasp along with sliding extender.
Lug…

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FS: Seiko Crown Second Setting – Not Running – Service Needed or For Parts – on leather Seiko B18 band https://rkwatchservice.com/fs-seiko-crown-second-setting-not-running-service-needed-or-for-parts-on-leather-seiko-b18-band/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:25:46 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-seiko-crown-second-setting-not-running-service-needed-or-for-parts-on-leather-seiko-b18-band.5622658/ 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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FS: Seiko Crown Second Setting - Not Running - Service Needed or For Parts - on leather Seiko B18 band

For Sale: $245
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Unique vintage ...

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FS: Seiko Crown Second Setting – Not Running – Service Needed or For Parts – on leather Seiko B18 band

For Sale: $245
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Unique vintage Seiko Crown "Second Setting" with all arabic numeral indices
Cannot advance crown in winding position.
Can pull crown to setting position and rotate hands.
Watch needs service or can be used for parts.
Caseback reads "Seiko Crown J14096 ED"…

FS: Seiko Crown Second Setting – Not Running – Service Needed or For Parts – on leather Seiko B18 band

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FS: Alpina Extreme Diver 300 Orange on bracelet – Full Kit – excellent condition – spare links – AL-525LBO4V26B https://rkwatchservice.com/fs-alpina-extreme-diver-300-orange-on-bracelet-full-kit-excellent-condition-spare-links-al-525lbo4v26b/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:05:31 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-alpina-extreme-diver-300-orange-on-bracelet-full-kit-excellent-condition-spare-links-al-525lbo4v26b.5622634/ 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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FS: Alpina Extreme Diver 300 Orange on bracelet - Full Kit - excellent condition - spare links - AL-525LBO4V26B

For Sale: $695
No trades
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buye...

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FS: Alpina Extreme Diver 300 Orange on bracelet – Full Kit – excellent condition – spare links – AL-525LBO4V26B

For Sale: $695
No trades
Price includes trackable shipping via USPS Ground Advantage to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

Alpina Extreme Diver with visually appealing orange accents.
Dial is deep glossy black.
Signed crown. Alpina logo integrated into second hand and screws along bezel.
Watch runs well, no issues.
Crystal, bracelet all in good shape.Bracelet…

FS: Alpina Extreme Diver 300 Orange on bracelet – Full Kit – excellent condition – spare links – AL-525LBO4V26B

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Yobokies Anvil – curved ends – 22mm for Seiko SKX007 / SKX009 https://rkwatchservice.com/yobokies-anvil-curved-ends-22mm-for-seiko-skx007-skx009/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:06:21 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/yobokies-anvil-curved-ends-22mm-for-seiko-skx007-skx009.5577973/ 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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Great looking, rugged bracelet for the Seiko SKX007 or SKX009
Worn a couple times
Just prefer cloth straps for this, personally

Currently sized for 6.75" wrist; has four extra links to enlarge as necessary
Clasp has holes for microadjust

Price i...

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Great looking, rugged bracelet for the Seiko SKX007 or SKX009
Worn a couple times
Just prefer cloth straps for this, personally

Currently sized for 6.75" wrist; has four extra links to enlarge as necessary
Clasp has holes for microadjust

Price includes shipping to domestic USA

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Looking for help finding 18mm canvas single pass watch straps with metal keepers but without metal eyelets https://rkwatchservice.com/looking-for-help-finding-18mm-canvas-single-pass-watch-straps-with-metal-keepers-but-without-metal-eyelets/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:12:45 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/looking-for-help-finding-18mm-canvas-single-pass-watch-straps-with-metal-keepers-but-without-metal-eyelets.5614534/ 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 enjoy wearing vintage watches that have 18mm lug widths, but I don't have a lot of luck with the fit of the two piece leather straps that seem to be the go-to for those kind of watches. I like the feel of canvas, the simplicity of single-pass, and I don't want metal eyelets so I can tuck it back in like a nato if it has a long tail (the eyelets make that impossible).

I found a couple nice options at CWC with their Vintage Style Canvas Watch strap - I just had to cut away the extra keeper...

Looking for help finding 18mm canvas single pass watch straps with metal keepers but without metal eyelets

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I enjoy wearing vintage watches that have 18mm lug widths, but I don't have a lot of luck with the fit of the two piece leather straps that seem to be the go-to for those kind of watches. I like the feel of canvas, the simplicity of single-pass, and I don't want metal eyelets so I can tuck it back in like a nato if it has a long tail (the eyelets make that impossible).

I found a couple nice options at CWC with their Vintage Style Canvas Watch strap – I just had to cut away the extra keeper…

Looking for help finding 18mm canvas single pass watch straps with metal keepers but without metal eyelets

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SNK791 – Seiko 5 with beautiful ice blue dial – on OEM bracelet w/3 extra links and hang tag https://rkwatchservice.com/snk791-seiko-5-with-beautiful-ice-blue-dial-on-oem-bracelet-w-3-extra-links-and-hang-tag/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:43:18 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/snk791-seiko-5-with-beautiful-ice-blue-dial-on-oem-bracelet-w-3-extra-links-and-hang-tag.5606199/ 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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FS: Seiko SNK791 on OEM bracelet - Rare Seiko 5 with gorgeous ice blue dial and blue second hand - excellent condition - 3 spare links and hang tag

For Sale: $299
Price includes 3-day trackable priority mail shipping via USPS to USA.
Shipping to other...

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FS: Seiko SNK791 on OEM bracelet – Rare Seiko 5 with gorgeous ice blue dial and blue second hand – excellent condition – 3 spare links and hang tag

For Sale: $299
Price includes 3-day trackable priority mail shipping via USPS to USA.
Shipping to other countries to be paid by buyer.

I am a private collector of watches. I have sold several watches and accessories through Watchuseek, and many more watches and bracelets through eBay (120+ transactions),and will provide references upon request…

SNK791 – Seiko 5 with beautiful ice blue dial – on OEM bracelet w/3 extra links and hang tag

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