Michael Day, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/michael-day/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:00:16 +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 Michael Day, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/michael-day/ 32 32 Expensive Watches with movements that don’t match https://rkwatchservice.com/expensive-watches-with-movements-that-dont-match/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:11:47 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/expensive-watches-with-movements-that-don%E2%80%99t-match.5644705/ 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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Just looking at an article now online about the new Purple Wild One. I noticed some time ago now that Norquain had stopped using the Kenissi calibres and started instead using a pretty standard SW200. But their pricing is the same. Otherwise, this appe...

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Just looking at an article now online about the new Purple Wild One. I noticed some time ago now that Norquain had stopped using the Kenissi calibres and started instead using a pretty standard SW200. But their pricing is the same. Otherwise, this appears to be the same watch. While my immediate reaction is that I’m not touching this and it’s a bit rich considering what they were offering previously, perhaps I’m a bit harsh. Perhaps there are plenty of others that ask this much for a watch…

Expensive Watches with movements that don’t match

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Trading to the side rather than up or down https://rkwatchservice.com/trading-to-the-side-rather-than-up-or-down/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:14:53 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/trading-to-the-side-rather-than-up-or-down.5642745/ 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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So last year I bought the Tudor Monochrome. Lovely watch, but I am finding I don’t wear it all that much. Now when trading watches with a dealer obviously they need to make money so I’m looking at a cross trade. My 2024 in immaculate condition for a si...

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So last year I bought the Tudor Monochrome. Lovely watch, but I am finding I don’t wear it all that much. Now when trading watches with a dealer obviously they need to make money so I’m looking at a cross trade. My 2024 in immaculate condition for a similar condition Pelegos 39. They wanted 2K AUD for the trade and they have agreed to 1.5K AUD.

Am I mad or would you do the same?

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Rolex Firsts … https://rkwatchservice.com/rolex-firsts/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:34:24 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/rolex-firsts-%E2%80%A6.5638998/ 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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Rolex “Firsts” that they have marketed. Yes I’m a Rolex fan and own a few. But … and you may be aware of more.

First automatic watch

First waterproof watch

First dive watch

First GMT watch

First watch on Everest

First HRV Watch

First date wind...

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Rolex “Firsts” that they have marketed. Yes I’m a Rolex fan and own a few. But … and you may be aware of more.

First automatic watch

First waterproof watch

First dive watch

First GMT watch

First watch on Everest

First HRV Watch

First date window

Each of the above has been proven to be incorrect. I love it when some fan boy rattles off one of these. Cannot jump on it quicker. 🤣

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Breitling B31 on custom wheels https://rkwatchservice.com/breitling-b31-on-custom-wheels/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:12:53 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/breitling-b31-on-custom-wheels.5637444/ 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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The new Top Time B31 on a custom strap from @seventhcreation. I bought this on the bracelet and had this one made up to look like the OEM (but better IMO). Also went with a take on the Breitling yellow variation on the back and through the front.

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The new Top Time B31 on a custom strap from @seventhcreation. I bought this on the bracelet and had this one made up to look like the OEM (but better IMO). Also went with a take on the Breitling yellow variation on the back and through the front.


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