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TraserH3, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/traserh3/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:54:07 +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 TraserH3, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/traserh3/ 32 32 Got my first REAL dive watch… https://rkwatchservice.com/got-my-first-real-dive-watch/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/got-my-first-real-dive-watch.5621963/ 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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Behold the Scubapro Galileo 3 diving computer 🤣😂😅

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Behold the Scubapro Galileo 3 diving computer

You know the saying goes "no one actually dives with a luxury diving watch these days, they use a diving computer…" Well being a fan of diving watches, I thought to myself…

Got my first REAL dive watch…

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]]> What’s going to happen to Sinn USA (watchbuys) pre-orders? https://rkwatchservice.com/whats-going-to-happen-to-sinn-usa-watchbuys-pre-orders/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:59:48 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/whats-going-to-happen-to-sinn-usa-watchbuys-pre-orders.5621433/ 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 pre ordered the U15 and gave a $900 non-refundable deposit. I wonder what's going to happen now with the tariffs? Are they going to still honor the original price at the time of pre-order?

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I pre ordered the U15 and gave a $900 non-refundable deposit. I wonder what's going to happen now with the tariffs? Are they going to still honor the original price at the time of pre-order?

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]]> SLA037 Owners Thread https://rkwatchservice.com/sla037-owners-thread/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:49:39 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sla037-owners-thread.5237440/ 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 received my SLA037 which is my second Seiko, the first being a mini turtle PADI. So I'm not too familiar with Seiko watches but what drew me to this piece is as I've explained on post #111 of the "Why does this cost so much thread"-- what I think is the exceptional future value and collectibility of this particular piece. And of course the design is what pulled me in for a closer look initially. On a paper, the SLA037/SBEX009 is an absolute looker.

In person, the first word I'd describe...

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I received my SLA037 which is my second Seiko, the first being a mini turtle PADI. So I'm not too familiar with Seiko watches but what drew me to this piece is as I've explained on post #111 of the "Why does this cost so much thread"– what I think is the exceptional future value and collectibility of this particular piece. And of course the design is what pulled me in for a closer look initially. On a paper, the SLA037/SBEX009 is an absolute looker.

In person, the first word I'd describe…

SLA037 Owners Thread

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]]> Why is it so hard to find a 36mm watch with screw down crown? https://rkwatchservice.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-a-36mm-watch-with-screw-down-crown/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:53:38 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-a-36mm-watch-with-screw-down-crown.5619803/ 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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Why is it so hard to find a NON-micro brand, 36mm watch with screw down crown on bracelet?
Why the big brands ignore this formula?

Hot take: This is also why the Explorer is so popular and Rolex was smart enough to see their mistake and bring back the...

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Why is it so hard to find a NON-micro brand, 36mm watch with screw down crown on bracelet?
Why the big brands ignore this formula?

Hot take: This is also why the Explorer is so popular and Rolex was smart enough to see their mistake and bring back the 36mm a couple years back.

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]]> Breitling references catalog https://rkwatchservice.com/breitling-references-catalog/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:05:53 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/breitling-references-catalog.5618863/ 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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Is there a website or fansite that tracks all of the references and dial variations over the years?
I found out there are a bunch of LE Japan chronomats released in the past but cannot find a comprehensive database on what has been released.

Cheers!

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Cheers!

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]]> Box and “lcd tablet” https://rkwatchservice.com/box-and-lcd-tablet/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:07:41 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/box-and-%E2%80%9Clcd-tablet%E2%80%9D.5618176/ 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 you buy a Breilting with box and papers, you may be surprised at what paper means. Something interesting that will go into a watch history book one day… I just realized up until a couple years ago Breitling used a mini digital LCD screen as the warranty card.
It comes with the watch and It’s a little tablet with a screen that has a sealed battery and one time programming contacts used by the AD to activate the warranty.

once activated, the screen will permanently display the model…

Box and “lcd tablet”

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]]> 300T Aristera (the lefty Doxa) https://rkwatchservice.com/300t-aristera-the-lefty-doxa/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:35:53 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/300t-aristera-the-lefty-doxa.5616224/ 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 received the Aristera lefty watch recently. I’ve always wanted a 300T in orange dating back to 2019 when Doxa had stock issues and I settled on a Sharkhunter (btw just as nice). Fast forward when the Atistera came out I thought it’s perfect opportuni...

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After receiving it and checking it out over some time I realized something profound. And that is there really isn’t anything special with this particular lefty watch due to several…

300T Aristera (the lefty Doxa)

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]]> Sea Emerald (green sunburst dial) https://rkwatchservice.com/sea-emerald-green-sunburst-dial/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:34:27 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sea-emerald-green-sunburst-dial.5615195/ 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 noticed something that will blow your mind….

on the green sea emerald, the indices are applied and not painted! I think all other color dials have painted indices.

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I just noticed something that will blow your mind….

on the green sea emerald, the indices are applied and not painted! I think all other color dials have painted indices.

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]]> New OEM Seiko King Turtle Bracelets (2 units) https://rkwatchservice.com/new-oem-seiko-king-turtle-bracelets-2-units/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:34:54 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/new-oem-seiko-king-turtle-bracelets-2-units.5612875/ 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,
Up for sale are 2 genuine OEM Seiko king turtle bracelets. I pulled these from 2 different king turtles and never used the bracelets. Wrappers and tags are still on the bracelets.
Width is 22mm. It does not come with spring bars.

Price: $60 shi...

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Price: $60 shipped for EACH. Only to CONUS and only PayPal. IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you pay, I need until immediate following Saturday to get to post office. Thanks for looking!

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