STARSTELLA, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/starstella/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sat, 16 May 2026 05:15:52 +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 LIP 666 Devil Diver with new LIP in-house Caliber R26 Movement!! https://rkwatchservice.com/lip-666-devil-diver-with-new-lip-in-house-caliber-r26-movement/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:52:11 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/lip-666-devil-diver-with-new-lip-in-house-caliber-r26-movement.5672751/ 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 don't think I've seen one of these on the preowned market yet. LIP just released these last fall and are rarely seen in the USA let along on the used market. Current MSRP is $1150.00 and kind of a pain to get into the USA. Import fees and m...

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I don't think I've seen one of these on the preowned market yet. LIP just released these last fall and are rarely seen in the USA let along on the used market. Current MSRP is $1150.00 and kind of a pain to get into the USA. Import fees and most EU sellers don't want to ship to the US.

The R26 movement is the first new in house movement from LIP in France in decades.

  • Manufactured self-winding mechanical gauge 26 mm in diameter and 5.92 mm thick.
  • Clockwork brass treated by…

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Time Arrow Benrus Type 2 homage https://rkwatchservice.com/time-arrow-benrus-type-2-homage/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:51:49 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/time-arrow-benrus-type-2-homage.5672748/ 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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Really nicely done Benrus Trpe 2 homage.

Hand built to order in the US. "They" say it's the most accurate homage in terms of dimensions. The case was developed with an original in hand for reference. 19mm lugs and all. The updates are a...

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Really nicely done Benrus Trpe 2 homage.

Hand built to order in the US. "They" say it's the most accurate homage in terms of dimensions. The case was developed with an original in hand for reference. 19mm lugs and all. The updates are a ceramic bezel insert and sapphire ctuystal being powdered by DG813 22 jewel movement. It makes some great noises when winding.. loud clutch. Decent lime-not seiko lume but better than most Doxas I've owned :)

Will ship on quality leather & canvas strap. I…

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LIP Nautic Ski Super Compressor (Internal bezel)automatic-38mm with RARE Gray dial https://rkwatchservice.com/lip-nautic-ski-super-compressor-internal-bezelautomatic-38mm-with-rare-gray-dial/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:51:30 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/lip-nautic-ski-super-compressor-internal-bezel-automatic-38mm-with-rare-gray-dial.5672752/ 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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Rare Gray dial LIP Nautic Ski in the 38mm stainless case. Full kit from 2018. I've never seen another gray dial on the market. Most are blue or black. Overall a solid 95% condition or better. Original 18mm tropic strap is unworn. Miyota under the ...

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Rare Gray dial LIP Nautic Ski in the 38mm stainless case. Full kit from 2018. I've never seen another gray dial on the market. Most are blue or black. Overall a solid 95% condition or better. Original 18mm tropic strap is unworn. Miyota under the hood. I love the longines legend but in terms of super compressor cases with internal bezels, these wear so much nicer.

$600.00 shipped. Venmo or PayPal please.

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Rare LIP Big Block vintage diver-Unique and just weird! https://rkwatchservice.com/rare-lip-big-block-vintage-diver-unique-and-just-weird/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:51:03 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/rare-lip-big-block-vintage-diver-unique-and-just-weird.5672755/ 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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Stumbled on to this one a few years back on eBay. It's been a labor of love. What started as a vintage diver that just needed "service" (per the seller) turned into a new old stock dial and a new movement all together . There's one ...

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Stumbled on to this one a few years back on eBay. It's been a labor of love. What started as a vintage diver that just needed "service" (per the seller) turned into a new old stock dial and a new movement all together :). There's one of these on Chrono24 for like $1000.00. Thick and chunky. I've never seen another!

Brand: Lip
Model: DIVER 20 ATM BIG-BLOCK
Genre: Men's
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: INT 7526/1
Case material: Stainless Steel
Diameter without crown: 40 mm
Diameter with crown: 42…

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FSOT Rare Belair Sea Pearl 600 1554 Skin Diver Vintage-All Stainless https://rkwatchservice.com/fsot-rare-belair-sea-pearl-600-1554-skin-diver-vintage-all-stainless/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:50:47 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fsot-rare-belair-sea-pearl-600-1554-skin-diver-vintage-all-stainless.5668597/ 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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Not often see. "Rare" if you are looking for them I suppose some might say.

38mm All stainless case from the late 60s-don't see this often. 19mm lugs, screw down case back. Amazing glossy dial (seemingly impossible to take a good pic of...

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Not often see. "Rare" if you are looking for them I suppose some might say.

38mm All stainless case from the late 60s-don't see this often. 19mm lugs, screw down case back. Amazing glossy dial (seemingly impossible to take a good pic of) with thick applied markers. PUW Swiss Automatic movement and an amazing domed crystal. Seems to keep reasonable time. winds and sets smooth.

Case is fantastic. Casebook looks great. Bezel insert is pretty nice. the only issues are a could chips in the…

FSOT Rare Belair Sea Pearl 600 1554 Skin Diver Vintage-All Stainless

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<SOLD> Seiko 6105-8000 Original Willard “Apocalypse Now” Viet Nam era https://rkwatchservice.com/sold-seiko-6105-8000-original-willard-apocalypse-now-viet-nam-era/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:50:21 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sold-seiko-6105-8000-original-willard-apocalypse-now-viet-nam-era.5674516/ 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 don't really "want" to sell this minty example of the original "Apocalypse Now" watch from the late 60s but I tend to collect within brands and its such slippery slope to go down the seiko rabbit hole that I cou...

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I don't really "want" to sell this minty example of the original "Apocalypse Now" watch from the late 60s but I tend to collect within brands and its such slippery slope to go down the seiko rabbit hole that I could easily be watch broke in a couple hours :)

This has to be one of the nicest OG "Slim Willards" I've ever seen. Nicer than 98% of those advertised elsewhere in my opinion. The case is really clean. a couple original dings as you would expect from a 60 year old diver. All…

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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…

Ultra Rare and highly collectable LeJour

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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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