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redSLED, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/redsled/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:28:35 +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 redSLED, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/redsled/ 32 32 !! Show us your watch against a different/unexpected background !! https://rkwatchservice.com/show-us-your-watch-against-a-different-unexpected-background/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:29:40 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/show-us-your-watch-against-a-different-unexpected-background.5560407/ 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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You know, I wasn't climbing an Icelandic mountain or sunbathing in Fiji or holding my pet wombat, so I didn't have an interesting background today to photograph my watch against.

I've done the 'watch-with-coffee' shot, so toda...

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You know, I wasn't climbing an Icelandic mountain or sunbathing in Fiji or holding my pet wombat, so I didn't have an interesting background today to photograph my watch against.

I've done the 'watch-with-coffee' shot, so today was small office supplies on fake oak melamine desk.

Show us your watch in a different, unexpected or strangely interesting setting/background – on wrist or not!!

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]]> Which would you pick as your 3rd blue watch? https://rkwatchservice.com/which-would-you-pick-as-your-3rd-blue-watch/ Mon, 19 May 2025 20:32:35 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/which-would-you-pick-as-your-3rd-blue-watch.5627729/ 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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Like the title says, this opinion thread is simply asking which of the 3 pre-chosen automatic blue watches would you pick as your 3rd blue watch and why - as info-tainment for the rest of us, and for any considerations I've failed to consider.
My affordables collection is limited to 12 watches (I am at 9), of which only 3 can be blue watches, and I'm stuck in finalizing my final blue watch choice at this time.
And yes, I do realize that I'm pushing the affordable boundary here with the...

Which would you pick as your 3rd blue watch?

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Like the title says, this opinion thread is simply asking which of the 3 pre-chosen automatic blue watches would you pick as your 3rd blue watch and why – as info-tainment for the rest of us, and for any considerations I've failed to consider.
My affordables collection is limited to 12 watches (I am at 9), of which only 3 can be blue watches, and I'm stuck in finalizing my final blue watch choice at this time.
And yes, I do realize that I'm pushing the affordable boundary here with the…

Which would you pick as your 3rd blue watch?

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]]> Choosing Perfect Watch with Attire – Riddle Solved! https://rkwatchservice.com/choosing-perfect-watch-with-attire-riddle-solved/ Mon, 19 May 2025 02:09:21 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/choosing-perfect-watch-with-attire-riddle-solved.5627638/ 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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Although I posted the below info as a thread reply elsewhere, this crucial answer will help anyone who might be agonizing with their OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) in solving the riddle of which perfect watch goes with one's chosen attire:

If you ascribe numerics to the acronym letters, OCD, you can derive an equivalent meaning for OCD:

O = 15
C = 3
D = 4
15 + 3 + 4 = 22
# equiv. meanings = 2: OCD = xxx (unknown)
# unknown meanings = 1
Therefore, solving for xxx:
OCD x 2 + 1 = xxx -->...

Choosing Perfect Watch with Attire - Riddle Solved!

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If you ascribe numerics to the acronym letters, OCD, you can derive an equivalent meaning for OCD:

O = 15
C = 3
D = 4
15 + 3 + 4 = 22
# equiv. meanings = 2: OCD = xxx (unknown)
# unknown meanings = 1
Therefore, solving for xxx:
OCD x 2 + 1 = xxx –>…

Choosing Perfect Watch with Attire – Riddle Solved!

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]]> NEW Timex MK1 Automatic Done Well https://rkwatchservice.com/new-timex-mk1-automatic-done-well/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 22:38:48 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/new-timex-mk1-automatic-done-well.5619750/ 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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Man, I'm really liking this new 40mm MK1 Automatic. Lower down on my wish list were a few military style homage watches resembling Hamilton's Khaki Field watches, but I have now crossed them all off the list. Other than its attractive laid-out dial (and no date - good), IMO, this MK1 really checks all the boxes for me because it finally has ALL 3 ELEMENTS that I deem necessary for a proper field watch:

1-12 numerals
13-24 PM numerals / military time
5, 10, 15-55 minute outer...

NEW Timex MK1 Automatic Done Well

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Man, I'm really liking this new 40mm MK1 Automatic. Lower down on my wish list were a few military style homage watches resembling Hamilton's Khaki Field watches, but I have now crossed them all off the list. Other than its attractive laid-out dial (and no date – good), IMO, this MK1 really checks all the boxes for me because it finally has ALL 3 ELEMENTS that I deem necessary for a proper field watch:

1-12 numerals
13-24 PM numerals / military time
5, 10, 15-55 minute outer…

NEW Timex MK1 Automatic Done Well

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]]> Ditched: Fake Croc Brown Leather ‘Old Man Strap’ https://rkwatchservice.com/ditched-fake-croc-brown-leather-old-man-strap/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:17:02 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/ditched-fake-croc-brown-leather-old-man-strap.5619144/ 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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From a few months ago, I bought the girlfriend a purple crosshatch patterned leather strap so she could ditch the fake crocodile brown leather 'old man strap' for her second vintage Omega. She calls it her 'Birkin' strap (luxury women's handbag brand). The watch definitely looks fresher and 20 times better IMO.

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]]> Show your watch paired nicely with your shirt/sweater/jacket/shoes! https://rkwatchservice.com/show-your-watch-paired-nicely-with-your-shirt-sweater-jacket-shoes/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:00:51 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/show-your-watch-paired-nicely-with-your-shirt-sweater-jacket-shoes.5580384/ 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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When just a close up wrist shot might be a tad boring . .

Show your watch & shirt/sweater/jacket/shoes combo, or other clothing combo - let's see your watch fashion sense! (Really, this is just another gratuitous watch photo thread.)

I'm guessing we'll see some interesting and unexpected shots . . .

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When just a close up wrist shot might be a tad boring . .

Show your watch & shirt/sweater/jacket/shoes combo, or other clothing combo – let's see your watch fashion sense! (Really, this is just another gratuitous watch photo thread.)

I'm guessing we'll see some interesting and unexpected shots . . .

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