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watchersam, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/watchersam/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:25:10 +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 watchersam, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/watchersam/ 32 32 1975 Seiko 6138 Kakume https://rkwatchservice.com/1975-seiko-6138-kakume/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:31:45 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/1975-seiko-6138-kakume.5646232/ 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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Beautiful Kakume. All original minus crystal. Serviced mid 2024.
Original Stelux bracelet fits 7.4" wrist (also in great condition)

Absolutely zero moisture intrusion.
Dial is flawless, case unpolished with sharp lines. Movement is clean and runs...

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Beautiful Kakume. All original minus crystal. Serviced mid 2024.
Original Stelux bracelet fits 7.4" wrist (also in great condition)

Absolutely zero moisture intrusion.
Dial is flawless, case unpolished with sharp lines. Movement is clean and runs like new.

I have owned many vintage Seiko chronos and this one is by far the most solid. Resets to zero and is nice and crisp. Movement feels tight with no wear.

Happy to take PayPal service and goods.
I have sold on here a couple of times and…

1975 Seiko 6138 Kakume

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]]> Has anyone tried Bas & Lokes straps? https://rkwatchservice.com/has-anyone-tried-bas-lokes-straps/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:55:21 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/has-anyone-tried-bas-lokes-straps.5486640/ 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'm looking at strap options for the Longines Majetek.
I really like what I see from Basandlokes but was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them?

They are pricey, but I like that they are an aus maker.

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I'm looking at strap options for the Longines Majetek.
I really like what I see from Basandlokes but was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them?

They are pricey, but I like that they are an aus maker.

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]]> The new Maen Skymaster https://rkwatchservice.com/the-new-maen-skymaster/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:22:08 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/the-new-maen-skymaster.5631865/ 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'm a sucker for panda dials with a steel bezel. And this new Skymaster from Maen looks really promising, if only they made it in a 41mm. But apart from that I think they have nailed the design.

Pics from their website

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I'm a sucker for panda dials with a steel bezel. And this new Skymaster from Maen looks really promising, if only they made it in a 41mm. But apart from that I think they have nailed the design.

Pics from their website

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]]> Modern PVD coating, long term wear? https://rkwatchservice.com/modern-pvd-coating-long-term-wear/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:09:54 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/modern-pvd-coating-long-term-wear.5617779/ 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 am curious, how good is modern pvd technology?
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Has anyone had experience with modern pvd coating over a few years or so? In particular gold tone PVD.

I hear it is way better than plating tech back in the day, and thin plates of real gold is a lot...

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I am curious, how good is modern pvd technology?
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Has anyone had experience with modern pvd coating over a few years or so? In particular gold tone PVD.

I hear it is way better than plating tech back in the day, and thin plates of real gold is a lot softer than modern gold tone pvd.

Apart from deep scratches, has anyone seen actual gold pvd wear through to the case?

Strictly speaking basic pvd coating, not the ice hardened and diamond-like stuff

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