Marky1012 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 I was walking to the station in the rain on my way home from work and I felt something go on my wrist. My PAM 111H had separated at the top of the strap, as a result of the screw in lug pin (can someone tell me what it is called?) coming out of the lugs. I had noticed that it was not screwing in properly and had come loose once before. I have checked the threads in the lug and one side has deteriorated. So, I am left with a watch that I might not be able to wear again - which I am not happy about! I am thinking there may be a solution, although I don't think there is much I can do about the thread inside the lug, there may be something I can do with a spring bar as a replacement. What do you think? I there another option? Anything you guys can suggest would be appreciated. I'm not technical so it will need to be simple!
vlydog Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 They are called lug screws. I striped out a lug once and had a friend re-tap the lug so that I was able to use the screw again. Alternatively, you could use a spring bar, with a mock screw head, in place of the lug screw.
Drulee Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Not a problem, even gens suffer from this. There are spring bars available for PAMs on eBay. When inserted they look just like a lug screw (screw head on one side, flat end on other). Just do a search for "Panerai springbars" Argh, vlydog beat me to the punch, exact same posting time though Edited December 2, 2009 by Drulee
vlydog Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 I have an extra set in my parts bin. PM me your address and I will get you out a pair.
TeeJay Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 The above has already covered the mechanics, but something I must add, is that having springbars in a PAM makes it much easier to swap straps The only problem which comes with that, is choosing which strap to wear
Marky1012 Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks guys, help and advice much appreciated. I never fail to be impressed with the helpfulness and the generosity of this forum. Ironically, Tee-Jay, I have just purchased a couple of straps for the watch!
TeeJay Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks guys, help and advice much appreciated. I never fail to be impressed with the helpfulness and the generosity of this forum. Ironically, Tee-Jay, I have just purchased a couple of straps for the watch! The springbars will make that all the more fun
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