STARSTELLA, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/starstella/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:48:32 +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 STARSTELLA, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/starstella/ 32 32 FSOT <UPDATED PICS>Zodiac Speed Dragon ZO5513 MOP Dial with pink/purple accents https://rkwatchservice.com/fsot-updated-picszodiac-speed-dragon-zo5513-mop-dial-with-pink-purple-accents/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:11:48 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fsot-updated-pics-zodiac-speed-dragon-zo5513-mop-dial-with-pink-purple-accents.5641048/ 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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This was one of the wife's favorites for a few months and then I bought her something she fell in love with. These don't seem to pop up in good shape anymore these days but here's an unusual and cheap little Spped dragon. Bezel measure 3...

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This was one of the wife's favorites for a few months and then I bought her something she fell in love with. These don't seem to pop up in good shape anymore these days but here's an unusual and cheap little Spped dragon. Bezel measure 38mm case is about 40mm and if you consider the crown or crown guards we come in about 42mm. 20mm original zodiac tropic strap in good shape for its age. Can't recall when I last replaced the battery in this one but it's in perfect working order today. I doubt…

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Zodiac Speed Dragon ZO5513 MOP Dial with pink/purple accents https://rkwatchservice.com/zodiac-speed-dragon-zo5513-mop-dial-with-pink-purple-accents/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:09:46 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/zodiac-speed-dragon-zo5513-mop-dial-with-pink-purple-accents.5641048/ 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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This was one of the wires favorites for a few months and then I bought her something she fell in love with. These don't seem to pop up in good shape anymore these days but here's an unusual and cheap little Spped dragon. Bezel measure 38mm ca...

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This was one of the wires favorites for a few months and then I bought her something she fell in love with. These don't seem to pop up in good shape anymore these days but here's an unusual and cheap little Spped dragon. Bezel measure 38mm case is about 40mm and if you consider the crown or crown guards we come in about 42mm. 20mm original zodiac tropic strap in good shape for its age. Can't recall when I last replaced the battery in this one but it's in perfect working order today. I doubt…

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Ultra Rare and highly collectable LeJour https://rkwatchservice.com/ultra-rare-and-highly-collectable-lejour/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:09:32 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/ultra-rare-and-highly-collectable-lejour.5641054/ 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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Got your attention didn't I?!

Here your chance to own an ultra rare and highly collectable LeJour Swiss made..... TONY THE TIGER watch from 1976!

OK... Maybe not rare or collectable but a cool piece of history. I think when Lejour was starting t...

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Got your attention didn't I?!

Here your chance to own an ultra rare and highly collectable LeJour Swiss made….. TONY THE TIGER watch from 1976!

OK… Maybe not rare or collectable but a cool piece of history. I think when Lejour was starting to have troubles in the 70's they would do whatever it took to keep money coming in… A partnership with Kelloggs Cerial? WHY NOT :)?

I'd say about 36mm case. Keeps decent time. No service history that I'm aware of. comes on a $35.00 18mm ZRC strap…

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<REDUCED> Rare Vostok Boctok SE020B35 with upgrades/updates custom finish https://rkwatchservice.com/reduced-rare-vostok-boctok-se020b35-with-upgrades-updates-custom-finish/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:57:40 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/reduced-rare-vostok-boctok-se020b35-with-upgrades-updates-custom-finish.5631583/ 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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Selling off this little mod I did. Started as Meranom SE020B35 that was sold in the end (2018 or so) of the run without the ratcheting bezel. It was really tired when I got. Case was rough. It’s been glass bead blast...

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Selling off this little mod I did. Started as Meranom SE020B35 that was sold in the end (2018 or so) of the run without the ratcheting bezel. It was really tired when I got. Case was rough. It’s been glass bead blasted.

The machined bezel (I’m rusty, can’t remember who was making these in the early days) was blasted and updated with black markings from gray and the pip was lumed.

Classy dial with applied markers and lume that actually stays for more than 7…

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Uncle Seiko “Lincoln” President bracelet with Seiko security flip lock upgrade buckle for SKX007/009 and 7002 https://rkwatchservice.com/uncle-seiko-lincoln-president-bracelet-with-seiko-security-flip-lock-upgrade-buckle-for-skx007-009-and-7002/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:56:12 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/uncle-seiko-lincoln-president-bracelet-with-seiko-security-flip-lock-upgrade-buckle-for-skx007-009-and-7002.5638883/ 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 added a 7002 to my collection and it came on the Uncle Seiko (Uncle Straps) President. The previous owner added the factory Seiko flip lock with divers extension. Really nice touch but I'm not much of a bracelet guy. Screw in links, 22mm soli...

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Just added a 7002 to my collection and it came on the Uncle Seiko (Uncle Straps) President. The previous owner added the factory Seiko flip lock with divers extension. Really nice touch but I'm not much of a bracelet guy. Screw in links, 22mm solid end links and currently sized for a little more than 7" but all links included. I won't say it's perfect because it is used but almost mint.

These retail for $99.00. The Seiko buckle seems to hover around $40-$50.00

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24mm Buckles and Straps from StrapSmith, Rios, Strap Culture and more https://rkwatchservice.com/24mm-buckles-and-straps-from-strapsmith-rios-strap-culture-and-more/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:22:46 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/24mm-buckles-and-straps-from-strapsmith-rios-strap-culture-and-more.5637947/ 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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Been a while since I had a pam in my box..

Buckles from top to bottom:

1) 24mm Strap Culture "Pig" buckle. This is th...

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Been a while since I had a pam in my box..

Buckles from top to bottom:

1) 24mm Strap Culture "Pig" buckle. This is the ORIGINAL… note the thickness and sharp edges… not the ebay stuff. These were like $125.00 20 years ago or so. :) Comes with original little pouch. $50.00 shipped

2) 24mm skull buckle.. This IS one of the eBay buckles… but the edges were filed to be cleaner and sharper then the whole thing was wet sanded and polished to a…

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Last of my big strap sell off…and I added some stuff! https://rkwatchservice.com/last-of-my-big-strap-sell-off-and-i-added-some-stuff/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:35:18 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/last-of-my-big-strap-sell-off-and-i-added-some-stuff.5634296/ 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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Thank you all for giving new life to some of my straps that just didn't find some lugs to call their own

These are the last of them... (I think?)

1) 22mm Helm Rolled Edge Canvas- Its blue and reversible (one side with matching stitch and the ot...

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Thank you all for giving new life to some of my straps that just didn't find some lugs to call their own :)

These are the last of them… (I think?)

1) 22mm Helm Rolled Edge Canvas- Its blue and reversible (one side with matching stitch and the other with contrast white. I'm fairly confident the Helm Canvas is the nicest mass production canvas out there. I don't think this one was worn. $18.00 shipped

2) <SOLD>20mm FKM navy blue rubber- Vented back with QR bars-Nice machined…

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Big Strap Sell Off Pt 2 Real JB Champion, ZRC, FKM, Bonetto and more! https://rkwatchservice.com/big-strap-sell-off-pt-2-real-jb-champion-zrc-fkm-bonetto-and-more/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:50:10 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/big-strap-sell-off-pt-2-real-jb-champion-zrc-fkm-bonetto-and-more.5632782/ 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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Listed large to small in terms of width. Most straps are new or like new. Some came on watches I've bought over the years. Package discounts encouraged (because who wants to run to the PO for a $10.00 scrap :) ).

1) <SOLD!> 22mm Orange FKM Tropic-New/Unworn. $14.00 shipped
2) 22mm Uncle Seiko rubber- $22.00 shipped

3)<SOLD!> 20mm Canvas single pass-Thick and chunky. bead blasted hardware. Really cool just don't have anything for it-$14.00 shipped.
4) 20mm Bonetto...

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Listed large to small in terms of width. Most straps are new or like new. Some came on watches I've bought over the years. Package discounts encouraged (because who wants to run to the PO for a $10.00 scrap :) ).

1) <SOLD!> 22mm Orange FKM Tropic-New/Unworn. $14.00 shipped
2) 22mm Uncle Seiko rubber- $22.00 shipped

3)<SOLD!> 20mm Canvas single pass-Thick and chunky. bead blasted hardware. Really cool just don't have anything for it-$14.00 shipped.
4) 20mm Bonetto…

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Helm KHURABURI in Steel with Ceramic insert https://rkwatchservice.com/helm-khuraburi-in-steel-with-ceramic-insert/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:49:05 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/helm-khuraburi-in-steel-with-ceramic-insert.5633376/ 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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Don't sleep on Helm... Most of you know it, but for those who don't, its REALLY tough to beat Helm for the money... let alone the preowned price from someone who has his eye on something pretty spendy and offered here at $265.00. Ridiculous lume, 22mm lugs make it a strap monster. The lug to lug is reasonably short and the oversized bezel make this 42mm beast wear really nicely. I tend to favor 40mm and smaller watches but this one is a gem.

Overall really nice condition but that said...

Helm KHURABURI in Steel with Ceramic insert

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Don't sleep on Helm… Most of you know it, but for those who don't, its REALLY tough to beat Helm for the money… let alone the preowned price from someone who has his eye on something pretty spendy and offered here at $265.00. Ridiculous lume, 22mm lugs make it a strap monster. The lug to lug is reasonably short and the oversized bezel make this 42mm beast wear really nicely. I tend to favor 40mm and smaller watches but this one is a gem.

Overall really nice condition but that said…

Helm KHURABURI in Steel with Ceramic insert

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18mm unbranded gold butterfly deployant buckle. Nice engine turning in finish https://rkwatchservice.com/18mm-unbranded-gold-butterfly-deployant-buckle-nice-engine-turning-in-finish/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:36:57 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/18mm-unbranded-gold-butterfly-deployant-buckle-nice-engine-turning-in-finish.5632550/ 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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This was installed on a vintage piece that I just don't wear. I think it touched my wrist twice? :)

Mid grade quality. Not amazing but I've see what crappier! :)

$13.00 shipped

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This was installed on a vintage piece that I just don't wear. I think it touched my wrist twice? :)

Mid grade quality. Not amazing but I've see what crappier! :)

$13.00 shipped

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