mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey guys Well the love of my new pam 005 has been short lived. I've just got it and gently swirled it in my hand to get it going but it would stop after about 5 seconds. I did this about 4 times and now I can't get it to start ticking. I tried winding slowly clockwise, it clicks but the crown seems to snap back when winding. Any suggestions? Im not sure if I need to send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey guys Well the love of my new pam 005 has been short lived. I've just got it and gently swirled it in my hand to get it going but it would stop after about 5 seconds. I did this about 4 times and now I can't get it to start ticking. I tried winding slowly clockwise, it clicks but the crown seems to snap back when winding. Any suggestions? Im not sure if I need to send it back. It's not an auto mmm. You have to fully wind it. PAMs don't wind much with a single spin of the crown because that big ol' crown guard gets in the way. Probably 60-100 winds to fully wind it. Don't be affraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I totally forgot about that! I'll give it a go! My first pam, can you tell?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Its gone stiff and won't let me wind it anymore. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 What do you mean......? Once it's fully wound, it stops, then you lock the lever in place, that is, after adjusting the time! It should be good for 36-48 hours, then you wind it again! Or you could wind it every morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 That what I did. I wound until it stopped, set the time, locked the lever. Still not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 OO......bang it in the palm of your hands several times............it works for me all the time, if not, time to go back to Guangzhou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 That what I did. I wound until it stopped, set the time, locked the lever. Still not working How many times did the crown turn before it stopped? EDIT - totally off topic, but I love seeing a Hike post right above mine...Ass overload!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Quite a lot. Maybe 70 half turns. I've given it a gentle whack and still nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Quite a lot. Maybe 70 half turns. I've given it a gentle whack and still nothing. It sounds like you got a full wind. Maybe open the caseback and see if a mounting screw or something has fallen out and is obstructing the balance wheel? I'd at least take a look before sending it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Before you open the watch, first consult your dealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think I'll send it back such a bummer to have this happen to my first pam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Sorry to hear! It happens sometimes, but speak with your dealer prior to sending it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks for the advice. I've sent him an email. This is my first dud rep watch. I was desperately waiting for this watch and now I have to send it back! Thanks for your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadToucha Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Man that sucks, i hope you won't be waiting too long to have it back on your wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Mine was the same but i've had this before on these. I took the back off and it started working so I blew the hairspring and checked the balance wheel was free and it has been fine ever since. It was running at around +20mins per hour for the first few hours but it has settled down to being fine over the last 24 hours. Fingers crossed! If I ever find a 6497-2 I might be tempted if the price is right otherwise it might have to be a tourby 6497-1 at some point as this watch is worth the investment in my opinion! If you are not confident then send it back to your dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Mine was the same but i've had this before on these. I took the back off and it started working so I blew the hairspring and checked the balance wheel was free and it has been fine ever since. It was running at around +20mins per hour for the first few hours but it has settled down to being fine over the last 24 hours. Fingers crossed! If I ever find a 6497-2 I might be tempted if the price is right otherwise it might have to be a tourby 6497-1 at some point as this watch is worth the investment in my opinion! If you are not confident then send it back to your dealer. Did you use a caseback tool or did you find some other house hold item that did the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Did you use a caseback tool or did you find some other house hold item that did the job? I ALWAYS use a rubberball and that has always worked for me And You will NEVER scratch the caseback And last always use some silicon graese on the o-ring to make it more waterproof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 How many times did the crown turn before it stopped? EDIT - totally off topic, but I love seeing a Hike post right above mine...Ass overload!!! Ass overload isn't all that life has to offer...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Ass overload isn't all that life has to offer...lol Says a camel toe expert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I've tried everything to get this thing working. No luck. If I took it to a local watchsmith and they were willing to work on it, would it cost much to fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Did you use a caseback tool or did you find some other house hold item that did the job? Try a wad of duct tape (sticky side out). It works pretty well and it won't scratch the case. Ass overload isn't all that life has to offer...lol Couldn't agree more tech! Temporary sig change in you honor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Fixed it! Jewel had moved out of place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 There you go! Good job! We know you could do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Fixed it! Jewel had moved out of place Nice! Feels good to fix it, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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