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nuhobby, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/nuhobby/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:28:43 +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 nuhobby, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/nuhobby/ 32 32 Paean to an Indestructible 7S36 https://rkwatchservice.com/paean-to-an-indestructible-7s36/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:57:20 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/paean-to-an-indestructible-7s36.5638070/ 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'm usually a Citizen guy, but this recent Seiko project has been so fun...

As purchased, seller's photo:

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I'm usually a Citizen guy, but this recent Seiko project has been so fun…

As purchased, seller's photo:

Initial Triage:
– Bracelet completely worn out.
– Lousy crystal — already replaced before, totally trashed again.
– Running too fast.
– Stationary bezel. Wondered if that's just the design….

First wave of my work:
– Found a gasket and a crystal in my stash that could fit — tightly.
– Basic regulation.
– Put on…

Paean to an Indestructible 7S36

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]]> Was actually surprised; this Horotec bezel removal tool worked! https://rkwatchservice.com/was-actually-surprised-this-horotec-bezel-removal-tool-worked/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:10:58 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/was-actually-surprised-this-horotec-bezel-removal-tool-worked.5634976/ 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 bought this new tool a few weeks ago. When it arrived, I thought, "it will never work." Tonight, it lifted the bezel right off a Citizen watch!

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I bought this new tool a few weeks ago. When it arrived, I thought, "it will never work." Tonight, it lifted the bezel right off a Citizen watch!

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Horotec Swiss Watch Hand Operated Rubber Bezel Remover

This is a hand operated specially designed rubber watch bezel remover. Is is made to specifically fit revolving bezels from Rolex® and other high end watches in various sizes. With this handy tool, you can safely remove many size watch bezels.

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]]> Saw a Bronze MIL SHIPS limited edition in the metal today https://rkwatchservice.com/saw-a-bronze-mil-ships-limited-edition-in-the-metal-today/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:11:47 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/saw-a-bronze-mil-ships-limited-edition-in-the-metal-today.5624156/ 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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There's a new WATCH IT store in Indianapolis that carries G-Shock, Bulova, Seiko, Citizen.

I had them let me try on the blue-ish dial, bronze case, SW220 MIL SHIPS limited edition. Oh my, how beautiful! Something to aspire to.

Blue Dial CORDURA® + HNBR Strap MIL SHIPS 98A325 | Bulova

Honoring Bulova’s storied history with the armed forces and based on a rare prototype from 1957 developed for the U.S. Navy, the Special Edition MIL-SHIPS Bronze celebrates Bulova’s 150th Anniversary and its legacy of innovation and fine craftsmanship. This newly reimagined timepiece features...

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I did not find any objection to the narrow strap when I tried it. Quite a handsome watch.

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There's a new WATCH IT store in Indianapolis that carries G-Shock, Bulova, Seiko, Citizen.

I had them let me try on the blue-ish dial, bronze case, SW220 MIL SHIPS limited edition. Oh my, how beautiful! Something to aspire to.

Blue Dial CORDURA® + HNBR Strap MIL SHIPS 98A325 | Bulova

www.bulova.com

I did not find any objection to the narrow strap when I tried it. Quite a handsome watch.

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