Skip to content
  • Call 224-213-7371
RK Watch Service
  • Services
    • Battery Replacement
    • Band Repair
    • Crown Replacement
    • Crystal Replacement & Repair
    • Dial Refinishing
    • General Movement Overhaul
    • Hand Restoration
    • Precision Watch Cleaning
    • Watch Polishing
  • Brands
    • A. Lange & Söhne
    • Breitling
    • Cartier
    • Movado
    • Omega
    • Panerai
    • Patek Philippe
    • Rolex
    • TAG Heuer
  • Shop Gallery
  • Reviews
  • NEWS
  • Services
    • Battery Replacement
    • Band Repair
    • Crown Replacement
    • Crystal Replacement & Repair
    • Dial Refinishing
    • General Movement Overhaul
    • Hand Restoration
    • Precision Watch Cleaning
    • Watch Polishing
  • Brands
    • A. Lange & Söhne
    • Breitling
    • Cartier
    • Movado
    • Omega
    • Panerai
    • Patek Philippe
    • Rolex
    • TAG Heuer
  • Shop Gallery
  • Reviews
  • NEWS
  • Call 224-213-7371
Contact

Victorinox Infantry chrono instructions or manual

Afternoon all,

I just purchased a really nice Chrono, Valjoux 7750 caliber. I am trying to find any documentation, instructions, or manual on the watch. I have several chronos, but no 7750. I do not want to break anything when I go to use it. Can …

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Best “Dirty Dozen” homage under $1000?

Pictured is the one from timefactors. I love it but it’s perpetually unavailable and Eddie the owner just passed a few days ago sa…

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Best small field watch for less than $1000?

Currently, I’m looking at the Hamilton 36 mm but the lug to lug is very long. My wrist is 6.5 inches and I want something a little bit smaller. What’s the best field to watch I can get for the money? I am also intrigued by the benrus dtu-2a. It is only…

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Pilot watch interest

I have been looking at pilot style watches and would love for people to point out options I have not considered. With a price that is not over $2,700.
I have looked at the following:
TSAO Balt-pilot
Citizen Promaster Air A-T r Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Ro…

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Seriously, can a picture ever tell the whole story?…

WatchUSeek Watch Forums WatchUSeek Watch Forums text

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

NATO recommendation: replacement for old Phoenix straps …?

Hi all,

I’ve been wearing Phoenix NATOs for over 20 years, have historically bought in batches of 10 from Silverman’s. When I tried to order more recently I was dismayed to find Phoenix has stopped trading. I bought a CWC strap for a trial but find …

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Question about the GG-W-113 – Hamilton & Benrus

Anyone know when the GG-W-113 case transitioned from spring bars to fixed bars?
I believe it was some time just after 1971 but don't know what year.
Thanks.

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Could someone please share some insight? Omega Speedmaster.

Could someone please share some insight? Omega Speedmaster.
My girlfriends father passed away and she found this in his desk. We plan on eventually taking it to an AD.
The watch seems to have fixed spring bars. I’m not sure that speedy’s had those.
…

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

New CWC G-40 review and Silvermans visit

Recently I decided to stop into Silvermans while on a work trip to London. CWC has been one of my favorite watch brands over the years. I thought it would be a memorable experience to drop in and pick up their new G-40 field watch in person. I found th…

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service

Hruodland 42mm Flieger Big Pilot Watch

If anyone is thinking about getting this bargain watch, don't bother.

Because of the very straight lugs, it wears like a plank with the lugs jutting out like daggers. Even my 7.5 inch flat wrist does not work with it.

I took a chance because man…

Continue reading
News from the Watch Industry Pilots' & Military watches rk watch service
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • ...
  • 6
  • Next
Repair Services
Band Repair
Battery Replacement
Crown Replacement
Crystal Replacement & Repair
Dial Refinishing
General Movement Overhaul
Hand Restoration
Precision Watch Cleaning
Watch Polishing
Location
815 Waukegan Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
Hours

10:00AM – 5:00PM Monday-Friday

10:00AM – 3:00PM Saturday

Closed on Sundays

Call Us
  • 224-213-7371
RK Watch Service
Since 1999 the greater Chicago community has trusted RK Watch Service for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in every repair.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WATCH REPAIRS

© 2025 RK WATCH SERVICE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Visit Our Privacy Policy

×

Table of Contents

    RK Watch Service
    Types of Repairs
    BRANDS WE REPAIR
    Our Reviews
    Shop Gallery
    NEWS AND BLOGS
    Contact
    Call 224-213-7371
    Location
    Map-marker-alt

    815 Waukegan Rd
    Northbrook, IL 60062

    Free Estimates