Vintage & Pocket watches Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/vintage-pocket-watches/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:55:49 +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 Vintage & Pocket watches Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/vintage-pocket-watches/ 32 32 Duward Diplomatic Dublin — model D-95420 — Year of production? https://rkwatchservice.com/duward-diplomatic-dublin-model-d-95420-year-of-production/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:17:09 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/duward-diplomatic-dublin-%E2%80%94-model-d-95420-%E2%80%94-year-of-production.5646318/ 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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Tomkat13

Hello WUS community,

I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me with a bit of vintage watch sleuthing.

The watch in the photo is a Duward Diplomatic Dublin, model number D-95420. I’ve tried to track down production information but haven’t been ...

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Hello WUS community,

I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me with a bit of vintage watch sleuthing.

The watch in the photo is a Duward Diplomatic Dublin, model number D-95420. I’ve tried to track down production information but haven’t been able to find anything definitive regarding its year of manufacture.

If anyone has period catalogs, brand knowledge, or has come across this exact model before, I’d be grateful for any info or even a rough production range.

Thanks in advance…

Duward Diplomatic Dublin — model D-95420 — Year of production?

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New pickup + new approach (vintage Seiko): 1969 gold KS 56KS. Anyone else running a hard cap? https://rkwatchservice.com/new-pickup-new-approach-vintage-seiko-1969-gold-ks-56ks-anyone-else-running-a-hard-cap/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:27:29 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/new-pickup-new-approach-vintage-seiko-1969-gold-ks-56ks-anyone-else-running-a-hard-cap.5646323/ 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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Oz28

Hey all 👋

Just grabbed a King Seiko 5625-7000 (SGP, 1969) — near-NOS plating, original silver dial, serviced — all for AUD$850 delivered from Japan to Australia, and a nice brand new Hirsch camelgrain strap. I’ve been hunting a clean gold KS for what ...

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Hey all 👋

Just grabbed a King Seiko 5625-7000 (SGP, 1969) — near-NOS plating, original silver dial, serviced — all for AUD$850 delivered from Japan to Australia, and a nice brand new Hirsch camelgrain strap. I’ve been hunting a clean gold KS for what seems forever, and this one finally popped up. Usually they have plating loss, especially around the lugs.

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Identification of a Resios pocket watch movement https://rkwatchservice.com/identification-of-a-resios-pocket-watch-movement/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:28:48 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/identification-of-a-resios-pocket-watch-movement.5645891/ 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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mzooltan

Hello watch enthusiasts,

I’m trying to identify the movement of a Resios pocket watch, made in Switzerland, with service markings from November 15, 1950. I’d greatly appreciate any information on the manufacturer or type of the movement.

Thanks in ad...

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Hello watch enthusiasts,

I’m trying to identify the movement of a Resios pocket watch, made in Switzerland, with service markings from November 15, 1950. I’d greatly appreciate any information on the manufacturer or type of the movement.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Borgel Cushion Case Watches https://rkwatchservice.com/borgel-cushion-case-watches/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:13:56 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/borgel-cushion-case-watches.5645750/ 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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Shadoobey

For a long time, I've been interested in a 1930s cushion case watch in precious or semi-precious metal, and in particular I really like the Borgel-cased models produced by J.W. Benson. I'm thinking about the threaded bezel type like this one,...

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For a long time, I've been interested in a 1930s cushion case watch in precious or semi-precious metal, and in particular I really like the Borgel-cased models produced by J.W. Benson. I'm thinking about the threaded bezel type like this one, buit in silver:

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All the examples I've seen with this case are marked J.W. Benson, and most have Cyma/Tavannes movements. The case dimensions are usually reported as 28mm across with 18mm lugs.

I really have 2…

Borgel Cushion Case Watches

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Junk Box Rescues https://rkwatchservice.com/junk-box-rescues/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:17:37 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/junk-box-rescues.5645671/ 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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Lancastrian

Watches rescued from the junk box. One is a 1950s 'Roamer Chronometre' with H.Samuel on the dial. The other is a 1970s H.Samuel 'Everite' watch. H.Samuel was a UK high street jeweller, selling established watch brands and commission...

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Lancastrian

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Watches rescued from the junk box. One is a 1950s 'Roamer Chronometre' with H.Samuel on the dial. The other is a 1970s H.Samuel 'Everite' watch. H.Samuel was a UK high street jeweller, selling established watch brands and commissioning own-brand watches from many mid-range Swiss makers: it is stil in business.

The Roamer Chronometer is in desperately poor external condition and looks like the previous owner cherished it 'to death'. The gold plate has almost gone…

Junk Box Rescues

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Any chance of identifying old stop watch? https://rkwatchservice.com/any-chance-of-identifying-old-stop-watch/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:58:06 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/any-chance-of-identifying-old-stop-watch.5645473/ 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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otomoton

I've got an old stopwatch I rescued from work. Google image search would have me believe it's a 70s Sportex / Heuer stopwatch. I personally find it unlikely since I dont see any that don't have numbers on the dial.
I mostly just play w...

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otomoton

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I've got an old stopwatch I rescued from work. Google image search would have me believe it's a 70s Sportex / Heuer stopwatch. I personally find it unlikely since I dont see any that don't have numbers on the dial.
I mostly just play with it as kind of a fidget at work, but if it is indeed a Heuer or something with some value I'd likely try to replace it's missing crystal.
Anyone have any insights?

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Looking to purchase a vintage King Seiko… https://rkwatchservice.com/looking-to-purchase-a-vintage-king-seiko/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:07:03 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/looking-to-purchase-a-vintage-king-seiko.5645377/ 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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InMyHead

So, Ive always liked vintage watches, but have only ever purchased one, which was a vintage Seiko Tuna. Great experience, but ended up selling it. I am, again, wanting to purchase a vintage Seiko, and was hoping someone here could tell me if they feel ...

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So, Ive always liked vintage watches, but have only ever purchased one, which was a vintage Seiko Tuna. Great experience, but ended up selling it. I am, again, wanting to purchase a vintage Seiko, and was hoping someone here could tell me if they feel this could be a decent deal, or not? I won't say price, but it's under $800.

Recently restored King Seiko 5625. New crystal, dial, service and a light polish.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Enicar Haul Inbound! https://rkwatchservice.com/enicar-haul-inbound/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:40:28 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/enicar-haul-inbound.5645252/ 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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Shadoobey

In Japan, Enicars are extremely common and surprisingly cheap, with the main downside being that most of them were in chromed and plated cases, which aged terribly. Stainless cases are quite rare and command a significantly higher price, and water resi...

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Shadoobey

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In Japan, Enicars are extremely common and surprisingly cheap, with the main downside being that most of them were in chromed and plated cases, which aged terribly. Stainless cases are quite rare and command a significantly higher price, and water resistant ones even more so. I’m very lucky to own a solid 18k cased Ultrasonic, but I’d love to have a stainless one as well.

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Luckily, I managed to find a very poorly marketed and photographed auction, with…

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Just got my Waltham Crescent Street serviced at PJ’s Watch Repair! https://rkwatchservice.com/just-got-my-waltham-crescent-street-serviced-at-pjs-watch-repair/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:23:53 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/just-got-my-waltham-crescent-street-serviced-at-pjs-watch-repair.5644976/ 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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MKTime

Well, after about 3 months, my pocket watch is back in my hands! PJ's in Frederick, MD did a FANTASTIC job of servicing the watch. It required a new winding arbor (or whatever the arbor for the mainspring is) and a healthy deep cleaning - as it ...

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Well, after about 3 months, my pocket watch is back in my hands! PJ's in Frederick, MD did a FANTASTIC job of servicing the watch. It required a new winding arbor (or whatever the arbor for the mainspring is) and a healthy deep cleaning – as it was VERY hard to wind before service.

It always kept great time – but now, it's running even better than ever! I can't praise PJ's enough – if you've got a pocket watch, they're definitely a great shop for restoration and servicing these beauties…

Just got my Waltham Crescent Street serviced at PJ's Watch Repair!

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Unknown watch movement with 3 Bridges https://rkwatchservice.com/unknown-watch-movement-with-3-bridges/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:29:22 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/unknown-watch-movement-with-3-bridges.4711645/ 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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Killerfish

Hello, I got this watch and can't Identify it. I really like this movement

Markings are

15. Jewels
3 Adjts
Patent 38757
Swiss Made

And the watch has fixed bars. The caseback has no signs and seems to be not original. Size is approx. 30mm

I sea...

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Hello, I got this watch and can't Identify it. I really like this movement

Markings are

15. Jewels
3 Adjts
Patent 38757
Swiss Made

And the watch has fixed bars. The caseback has no signs and seems to be not original. Size is approx. 30mm

I searched on ranfft and online but found nothing, could someone help me? Thank you very much.:-!

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