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P_Diddy

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  2. Tube on Panerai Crown for Handwind, Flush to Watchcase!

    in Watch Repair & Upgrade

    Posted · Edited by P_Diddy

    #1

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    #2

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    My watch looks exactly the same as #2 and the Crown is BANG in the middle between watch case and inner edge of Crown guard.

    THERE IS MORE GAP THAN IT SHOULD BE, genuine PAM the gap is no more 25% whilst the Rep PAM gap is 50%, visually BIG gap!

    I 'handled' 3 genuine PAM handwind including a PAM 111.

    All three handwind PAMs had a SMALL gap between watch case and Crown, for all intended purposes it was 'almost 'flush.

    There was NO discernible gap and I also had a go at handwinding the genuine PAM movement and it feels so smooth like turning the crown to set the time compared to ratcheting feeling when winding Asian Unitas movements. Also when the gen PAM movement is fully wound its like a fully tightened screw, IMPOSSIBLE to turn anymore you would need to to HERCULES to turn it anymore when its fully wound!

    Anyway I digress and THERE WAS NO DISCERNIBLE GAP between watchcase and Crown for Genuine PAM handwind.

    After studying the 3 genuine handwind PAMs I conclude for Rep PAM handwinds the the top of the tube PROTRUDES too much from watch case and the Crown does not sit enough over the top of the tube. In fact the top of the gen tube is 50% shorter and a different shape more like a hexagonal short nut if that makes sense!

    Crown on rep PAM 111 NOT close to being FLUSH

    Any other advice other than 'matched tube and Crown"/

    It seems the problem that the Crown does not "sit enough" over the top of tube when the Crown is depressed in?

    is it possible that the stem is too long or the rep tube is too long [i.e the bit that sticks out from end of watch case]

    the gen PAM tube is way shorter and sticks out 50% less than the Rep tube

    Advice and comments please

    Don't want to spoil your modding plans but spacing #1 is the correct spacing ;)

  3. Tube on Panerai Crown for Handwind, Flush to Watchcase!

    in Watch Repair & Upgrade

    Posted

    I have done a search and can't find anything on how to perform the following Mod before anyone Jumps in on this thread!

    Thanks to HD on his wonderful CG tutorial where I have plagiarised the following photos for illustration purposes.

    Both PAMs are handwind movement and there appears to be some inconsistencies in manufacturing by the factories.

    The "bit" I'm referring to it the part of the tube that the thread sits in.

    The 1st pic shows the tube protruding from the watchcase 'too much'

    The 2nd pic shows the tube flush to the watchcase, "perfect"

    QUESTION for all you modders out there, how can I modify that part of the tube so the Crown sits FLUSH against the watch case?

    Before anyone says its not possible for Crown to be flush to watchcase for PAMs then please take a look at any of the Getat MM PAMs, about as flush to the watchcase work as you can get.

    All discussion and tips would be welcomed.

    This will be my first steps in modding

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  7. How to restore & maintain a brushed/satin finish.

    in Watch Repair & Upgrade

    Posted

    http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/7/1118/1342.aspx

    would any of these be recommended for rebrushing an omega bracelet and a rolex datejust?

    if so which one would be best?

    thanks

    J

    What is the difference between a 'finishing pad' and generic 'Scothbrite pads'?

    I have read on gen forums that many owners are using Scotchbrite pads to re-store brushed finish on steel bracelets?

    Are the two pads similar or are there big differences?

    Cheers

  16. A BK YM with a new WM9 dial.

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted · Edited by P_Diddy

    What's the beef with all the less than positive comments about this BK YM?

    I have a WM9 v2 Sub and its almost perfect apart from the SELs.

    This BK YM looks very good to me [the Swiss Made tick marks differ on the gen depending on the year made]

    Aside from the tick marks, what do others see that differs on the gen compared to this BK YM?

    Does the bezel on this click as loud as on the Sub and is it uni-directional?

    Cheers

    PD

  19. WM9 .. what version are you sporting ?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    I have searched but can't find this post, anyone have a link to this post?

    thanks

    Changing out SEL's is not a simple task. The SEL is comprised of three pieces and you have to separate them with something like a razor, remove them and then put the bracelet back together with the new SEL's. Ubi showed a quick brief pictorial a year ago or so- it's not for the feint of heart. Also, I'm not sure that it can be done on all SEL's.

  20. WM9 .. what version are you sporting ?

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted

    Earlier in this thread By-Tor mentioned that he did this swap, maybe he can chime in with his view :thumbsupsmileyanim:

    There is no easy way to remove/replace the end links. Your best bet is to buy a MBW or TW Best bracelet and swap it. These end links fit tight in my experience. However these will have solid mid links. The gen has hollow mid links.

  24. China, HK & GZ

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Fascinating insight ......... I admire your honesty and humility.

    Its true we know only a fraction about the rep world and you personally have witnessed what most of us will probably never see.

    look forward to reading more from your personal insights :thumbsupsmileyanim:

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