TXPDX, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/txpdx/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:54:34 +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 TXPDX, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/txpdx/ 32 32 Cheap quality DC Comics watch https://rkwatchservice.com/cheap-quality-dc-comics-watch/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:33:45 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/cheap-quality-dc-comics-watch.5618679/ 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 stumbled onto a picture of the watch and found there are/were several character versions (Batman, Robin, Nightwing, etc.). I wish to learn more about them, but I'm finding nothing. Your help will be appreciated.

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I stumbled onto a picture of the watch and found there are/were several character versions (Batman, Robin, Nightwing, etc.). I wish to learn more about them, but I'm finding nothing. Your help will be appreciated.

Edit: Nevermind.

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1966 Timex 21 Self-Wind https://rkwatchservice.com/1966-timex-21-self-wind/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:49:27 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/1966-timex-21-self-wind.5617771/ 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 was searching for a 1966 Timex Marlin as a companion to a couple of reissues that I have, when I stumbled onto this '66 21. The more I read about these watches and their place in the Timex line-up, the more I was convinced that I wanted it, so it's on the way now. 🤩
Hopefully, it performs as well as the seller described.

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I was searching for a 1966 Timex Marlin as a companion to a couple of reissues that I have, when I stumbled onto this '66 21. The more I read about these watches and their place in the Timex line-up, the more I was convinced that I wanted it, so it's on the way now. 🤩
Hopefully, it performs as well as the seller described.

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Timex advice request https://rkwatchservice.com/timex-advice-request/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:35:49 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/timex-advice-request.5617699/ 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 stumbled onto this Timex watch dated 1969, which is described as "fully refurbished".

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The issue that the dial doesn't align with the case in the reference catalog or any other watch I've found online of the same model and year.

I inquired with the seller, asking if maybe it was assembled using various Timex parts and received the following response:

"While the catalogs that can...

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I stumbled onto this Timex watch dated 1969, which is described as "fully refurbished".

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The issue that the dial doesn't align with the case in the reference catalog or any other watch I've found online of the same model and year.

I inquired with the seller, asking if maybe it was assembled using various Timex parts and received the following response:

"While the catalogs that can…

Timex advice request

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Thoughts about compliments… https://rkwatchservice.com/thoughts-about-compliments/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:06:05 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/thoughts-about-compliments.5616546/ 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 interest has always been in affordable dress watches (preferably Bulova or Timex), which are either vintage, reissues or have a retro vibe, as opposed to diver, field, sport, I'm sure you get the picture. Last night, I went to dinner with a friend wearing a Bulova Robie House.

The young lady who was serving us, complimented the watch and proceeded to ask a few questions about it. She then paused and hesitantly asked if it was expensive. I replied that "expensive" is relative, but...

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My interest has always been in affordable dress watches (preferably Bulova or Timex), which are either vintage, reissues or have a retro vibe, as opposed to diver, field, sport, I'm sure you get the picture. Last night, I went to dinner with a friend wearing a Bulova Robie House.

The young lady who was serving us, complimented the watch and proceeded to ask a few questions about it. She then paused and hesitantly asked if it was expensive. I replied that "expensive" is relative, but…

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Tank Solo vs Must Value https://rkwatchservice.com/tank-solo-vs-must-value/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:25:55 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/tank-solo-vs-must-value.5615467/ 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've read multiple times online that the Solo is holding its resale value better than the Must, due to its desirability for it's more classic design and better components. Is this really the case?

Is it possible that what's being referred to is the Must de Cartier which preceded the Solo, not the Must which followed it?

If it's the current Must, which components are better in the Solo? I understood that the current Must has some design styling borrowed from the Louis?
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I've read multiple times online that the Solo is holding its resale value better than the Must, due to its desirability for it's more classic design and better components. Is this really the case?

Is it possible that what's being referred to is the Must de Cartier which preceded the Solo, not the Must which followed it?

If it's the current Must, which components are better in the Solo? I understood that the current Must has some design styling borrowed from the Louis?
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Cartier Tank Solo Large from Chrono24 https://rkwatchservice.com/cartier-tank-solo-large-from-chrono24/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:16:08 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/cartier-tank-solo-large-from-chrono24.5615165/ 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, I'm purchasing my first Cartier Tank, by which I've been fascinated since I was an adolescent. It'll be the most I've invested in a watch thus far, so I'm being (overly?) cautious about it.
There are several listed on Chrono24 from dealers in Hong Kong with apparently perfect reviews and with box and papers. These are a few examples:

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Hello, I'm purchasing my first Cartier Tank, by which I've been fascinated since I was an adolescent. It'll be the most I've invested in a watch thus far, so I'm being (overly?) cautious about it.
There are several listed on Chrono24 from dealers in Hong Kong with apparently perfect reviews and with box and papers. These are a few examples:

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Cartier Tank Solo Large from Chrono24

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Cartier Tank Solo Large strap(s) https://rkwatchservice.com/cartier-tank-solo-large-straps/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:11:19 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/cartier-tank-solo-large-strap-s.5615010/ 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, I'm interested in purchasing a Cartier Tank Solo Large. It would be my first Cartier and I wish to know if there's a longer high quality lizard strap to which the Cartier deployant buckle can be attached?
I've read that the original strap fits about a 7" wrist, but my wrist is about 8 1/4". Your insight will be greatly appreciated.

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Hello, I'm interested in purchasing a Cartier Tank Solo Large. It would be my first Cartier and I wish to know if there's a longer high quality lizard strap to which the Cartier deployant buckle can be attached?
I've read that the original strap fits about a 7" wrist, but my wrist is about 8 1/4". Your insight will be greatly appreciated.

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