The Naf, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/the-naf/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:03:21 +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 The Naf, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/the-naf/ 32 32 Pelagos 39 running outside specs. Should I send it in https://rkwatchservice.com/pelagos-39-running-outside-specs-should-i-send-it-in/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:33:08 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/pelagos-39-running-outside-specs-should-i-send-it-in.5642029/ 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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So title says it all. My newly acquired Pelagos 39 is losing approximately 4s/day. Within Chronometer specs but not within Tudors own in-house -2/+4 specifications. Im not ordinarily a stickler for accuracy but, this is a daily wearer and the fact that...

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So title says it all. My newly acquired Pelagos 39 is losing approximately 4s/day. Within Chronometer specs but not within Tudors own in-house -2/+4 specifications. Im not ordinarily a stickler for accuracy but, this is a daily wearer and the fact that it is running slower rather than faster makes it doubly more painful. So what is the consensus? Send in and wait an awful long time to have it back 😒 or enjoy as is.

UPDATE: So following @ffritz 's helpful advice, I…

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Pelagos 39 or SPB143 & pocket savings https://rkwatchservice.com/pelagos-39-or-spb143-pocket-savings/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:56:24 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/pelagos-39-or-spb143-pocket-savings.5639743/ 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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Hi all...

Long winded posted so please bear with me. It is a forum after-all. So years ago I was obsessed with the IWC big pilot but could never justify (and still cant) the price.

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Hi all…

Long winded posted so please bear with me. It is a forum after-all. So years ago I was obsessed with the IWC big pilot but could never justify (and still cant) the price.

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I eventually came to settle on a C. Ward C8 Power Reserve (believe me, this was not a short journey 😁). Believe it or not, years down the track, the big pilot itch has been well and truly scratched. Love my C. Ward (I…

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Does the SPB143 Still use Diashield or Superhard Coating? https://rkwatchservice.com/does-the-spb143-still-use-diashield-or-superhard-coating/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:53:04 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/does-the-spb143-still-use-diashield-or-superhard-coating.5639515/ 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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Hello Seikoholics. Been a while since I posted on here. Been thinking about getting the SPB143. I believe this watch is being discontinued but please correct me if Im mistaken as it seems to be readily available here. Anyway to my query, multiple sourc...

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Hello Seikoholics. Been a while since I posted on here. Been thinking about getting the SPB143. I believe this watch is being discontinued but please correct me if Im mistaken as it seems to be readily available here. Anyway to my query, multiple sources seem to Indicate that this watch has either diashield or some other sort of super hard coating, but I can't seem to find any information on Seiko's website. Does this watch still have some sort of hard coating or was that phased out? And of…

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SPB501J New PADI 1965 Heritage Diver https://rkwatchservice.com/spb501j-new-padi-1965-heritage-diver/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:12:38 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/spb501j-new-padi-1965-heritage-diver.5631282/ 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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Hi all,

Haven't seen a thread about this yet, but if there is one please forgive me 🙏

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Thoughts? I like but not so keen on the increased price tag. Tried on the regular non limited-edition model yesterday and was surprised at how well it wore for a 13mm tall watch.

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Hi all,

Haven't seen a thread about this yet, but if there is one please forgive me 🙏

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Thoughts? I like but not so keen on the increased price tag. Tried on the regular non limited-edition model yesterday and was surprised at how well it wore for a 13mm tall watch.

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Trasker Seafarer vs C. Ward Aeolian https://rkwatchservice.com/trasker-seafarer-vs-c-ward-aeolian/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:21:08 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/trasker-seafarer-vs-c-ward-aeolian.5609208/ 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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So been contemplating a grey dial watch for me collection. The collection thus far:

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C. Ward C5 Malvern MkII - Sentimental dress watch

C. Ward C8 Power Reserve - Casual weekender

Seiko SRPL13K (Mini Samurai) - Everyday beater

So you can see my collection needs something in between my dressy watch and my casual weekender. Ideally something on a bracelet and I'm going grey for the dial coz I kinda want to steer away from another black...

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So been contemplating a grey dial watch for me collection. The collection thus far:

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C. Ward C5 Malvern MkII – Sentimental dress watch

C. Ward C8 Power Reserve – Casual weekender

Seiko SRPL13K (Mini Samurai) – Everyday beater

So you can see my collection needs something in between my dressy watch and my casual weekender. Ideally something on a bracelet and I'm going grey for the dial coz I kinda want to steer away from another black…

Trasker Seafarer vs C. Ward Aeolian

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