nstiesi, Author at RK Watch Service

FS: Orient Mako Solar Chronograph (Japan Version Green Sunburst Dial) – w/ extra Strap

Original Purchase: January 2024
One Owner
Originally Purchased from Ebay Japan
Full kit: Box, all links/pins, papers.
Adding extra strap (fitted silicone from AliExpress)
Epson Solar Chronograph movement.
Good condition. Worn in rotation (no dings or dents, but maybe some scuffing). Additional photos upon request.
All watch functions are good.
Great watch, but didn’t really bond with it.

FS: Boldr Venture Wayfarer – Full Kit

Originally Purchased direct from Boldr July 2022.
Titanium case, original branded NATO strap.
Miyota 8217 movement with 24-hr subdial.
200m w/ screw down crown.
Case is blasted, and as such there are shiny spots and one very small ding (pictured) from …

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FS: Affordables – Berny AM339 – Merkur (Seizenn) Jump Hour – Escapement Time Dress Watch

Berny AM339 – $60:
Uses Miyota 8215. GREAT lume for the price. Has original rubber strap and box.

Merkur Jump Hour – $75:
Really cool watch, uses Seagull ST17 movement modified for jumping hour. Original strap and box

Escapement Time $35:
Uses Seiko …

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Help me finished my half baked dial?

Hello all!

I have been building “Seiko mods” of late with AliExpress sourced parts. (Successfully, lol)

Stupidly, I got a dumb idea in my head to build a watch based on a VK67 mechaquartz….but unfortunately there are no dials available. Let’s make one, “how hard can it be?”, lol

I’m an engineer by trade and have a nice home workshop/machine shop…but it’s not exactly tailored to making small stuff.

I’ve spent the last few weeks messing about with my CNC router and came up with this…

Help me finished my half baked dial?

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