Sleehrat, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/sleehrat/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:36:08 +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 Sleehrat, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/sleehrat/ 32 32 Aqua Terra – better crystal? https://rkwatchservice.com/aqua-terra-better-crystal/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:44:26 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/aqua-terra-better-crystal.5640613/ 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 love this watch (Ref 231.10.39.21.03.002), but I find the crystal glare a bit much which takes away from the beautiful dial. Has anyone ever replaced an Aqua Terra crystal with one with better anti-reflective coating?

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I love this watch (Ref 231.10.39.21.03.002), but I find the crystal glare a bit much which takes away from the beautiful dial. Has anyone ever replaced an Aqua Terra crystal with one with better anti-reflective coating?

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Help! ETA 955.112 – reinserting stem https://rkwatchservice.com/help-eta-955-112-reinserting-stem/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:55:17 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/help-eta-955-112-reinserting-stem.5636675/ 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 removed this movement from a Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz . Follow the instructions and push the right little button to take it out. But when re-inserting the stem, it moves in and out without resistance will not lock into place. Appreciate any and al...

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I removed this movement from a Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz . Follow the instructions and push the right little button to take it out. But when re-inserting the stem, it moves in and out without resistance will not lock into place. Appreciate any and all guidance

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AfterMarket AT Bracelets https://rkwatchservice.com/aftermarket-at-bracelets/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:18:58 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/aftermarket-at-bracelets.5635019/ 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 love my aqua terra, but I’m not crazy about the OEM bracelet - hard to get a good fit for my wrist with the clasp and I’m not crazy about the polished center links. I have been wearing the watch on rubber or leather straps and while they look really ...

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I love my aqua terra, but I’m not crazy about the OEM bracelet – hard to get a good fit for my wrist with the clasp and I’m not crazy about the polished center links. I have been wearing the watch on rubber or leather straps and while they look really good, I do like the option of putting it back on a bracelet.

I see that Forster (top photo) and Uncle Straps (bottom photo) both offer stainless options (the flat link ones look good). Do any of you have experience with these options or…

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AquaTerra Blue https://rkwatchservice.com/aquaterra-blue/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:34:26 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/aquaterra-blue.5632215/ 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 paired my AT with a blue Marine Nationale strap this morning - voila!

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I paired my AT with a blue Marine Nationale strap this morning – voila!

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Citizen ProMaster Strap Ideas https://rkwatchservice.com/citizen-promaster-strap-ideas/ Mon, 26 May 2025 01:15:07 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/citizen-promaster-strap-ideas.5628503/ 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 just opened my new ProMaster Diver and decided to ditch the diver strap (too bulky for me). I happen to have a blue Marine Nationale on hand - much better on my 7 inch wrist! Looking for more ideas☺

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I just opened my new ProMaster Diver and decided to ditch the diver strap (too bulky for me). I happen to have a blue Marine Nationale on hand – much better on my 7 inch wrist! Looking for more ideas☺

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Murph Strap Options https://rkwatchservice.com/murph-strap-options/ Sat, 24 May 2025 17:19:30 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/murph-strap-options.5628338/ 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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What are some of your favorite straps for your Murphs? Here are a few of mine.

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What are some of your favorite straps for your Murphs? Here are a few of mine.

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Hamilton Field Quartz https://rkwatchservice.com/hamilton-field-quartz/ Thu, 15 May 2025 20:08:28 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/hamilton-field-quartz.5627252/ 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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My mid-90s Hamilton Field Quartz bit the dust recently. Sent it to swatch group and they were not able to repair or replace movement. They did give me a 30% discount on the purchase of a new watch so I grabbed the new version on bracelet; switched it o...

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My mid-90s Hamilton Field Quartz bit the dust recently. Sent it to swatch group and they were not able to repair or replace movement. They did give me a 30% discount on the purchase of a new watch so I grabbed the new version on bracelet; switched it over to a Marine Nationale strap for the summer. Ready for the great outdoors!!

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HAQ Performance from Non-HAQ Movement? https://rkwatchservice.com/haq-performance-from-non-haq-movement/ Tue, 13 May 2025 19:11:23 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/haq-performance-from-non-haq-movement.5626926/ 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 have an Addiesdive Explorer homage with a Seiko VH31 movement. On a whim, I decided to track the accuracy bs atomic clock using a start date of 2-10-25. As of 5-10-25, it was 1 second behind.

Perhaps I am oversimplifying, but that seems to suggest...

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I have an Addiesdive Explorer homage with a Seiko VH31 movement. On a whim, I decided to track the accuracy bs atomic clock using a start date of 2-10-25. As of 5-10-25, it was 1 second behind.

Perhaps I am oversimplifying, but that seems to suggest that the watch will lose four seconds per year. Which puts this in HAQ territory. Have you had similar experiences with other “standard” quartz movements?

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Lower Tarrifs on China – any impact yet? https://rkwatchservice.com/lower-tarrifs-on-china-any-impact-yet/ Tue, 13 May 2025 01:11:42 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/lower-tarrifs-on-china-any-impact-yet.5626885/ 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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Any movement on pricing on AliExpress or from Chinese manufacturers since the tariffs dropped from 145% to 30%?

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Any movement on pricing on AliExpress or from Chinese manufacturers since the tariffs dropped from 145% to 30%?

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Murph on NTTD NATO https://rkwatchservice.com/murph-on-nttd-nato/ Sun, 11 May 2025 02:08:49 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/murph-on-nttd-nato.5626644/ 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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