greekgod Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hello every one.. Some of you are aware that I got my first rep watch about 2 weeks ago .. a Pan 318 K series from Andrew. The watch has been working perfect and I understand that if something has to go wrong it normally happens in the first week or so. ... Now today I found the watch to be running 15 mins behind time around late afternoon time.... and the time shown was 14:35... whereas it was 14:50. Anyways I thought I had not wound the watch and adjusted the time ...now exactly an hour later I find the watch is again 15 mins behind stuck at 15:35..The watch can not be wound anymore and the seconds seem to be working ok .. Please I need some guidance here as to what I should do .. I have not got the watch serviced or anything after it arrived...I like it a lot and cant believe its broken already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hello every one.. Some of you are aware that I got my first rep watch about 2 weeks ago .. a Pan 318 K series from Andrew. The watch has been working perfect and I understand that if something has to go wrong it normally happens in the first week or so. ... Now today I found the watch to be running 15 mins behind time around late afternoon time.... and the time shown was 14:35... whereas it was 14:50. Anyways I thought I had not wound the watch and adjusted the time ...now exactly an hour later I find the watch is again 15 mins behind stuck at 15:35..The watch can not be wound anymore and the seconds seem to be working ok .. Please I need some guidance here as to what I should do .. I have not got the watch serviced or anything after it arrived...I like it a lot and cant believe its broken already!! Hi, First of all, the watch is not broken! The watch movement is running very slow and needs adjusting. You can either do this yourself by opening the case back and adjusting the (sorry the proper technical terms are lost in my brain) regulator pin located by the mainspring. But, I advise you not to take my advice above and the best thing to do is to get the movement serviced. The movements are usually very dirty and not oiled correctly. A proper service will allow you to enjoy the watch much more. Btw the 318 is extremely sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hey lobster thanks very much. Also just letting you know that now the way has basically stopped or moves by a fraction and shows 15:55 hrs. The seconds hands are running smooth. Also the wind is stuck at full charge! Basically I'll get it serviced. Thanks very much mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I mean the watch not the way** stupid iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yep, a service should definitely fix it. Things like this can happen and it has happened to me too. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yep, a service should definitely fix it. Things like this can happen and it has happened to me too. Good luck Thanks very much lobster again.. Ill get it serviced and let you know how I went...cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I believe that this is a common problem with these Asian 6497-1 movements. I had one with exact the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks dutchguy..but I think mine is a 7750 moment. So does urs work fine now after the service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks dutchguy..but I think mine is a 7750 moment. So does urs work fine now after the service? If we are talking about the PAM318, Brooklin Bridge Luminor Marina with Logo, you also have a manual wind 6497 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 If we are talking about the PAM318, Brooklin Bridge Luminor Marina with Logo, you also have a manual wind 6497 movement. Yes sorry lack of knowledge here ... you are right ... but I still need find someone to service it .. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabler Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Hi Greek, so having problems with your new baby..... Like Lobster says, have it service by a local rep friendly watchsmith, but before you need to do some numbers: maybe is better to buy a new 6497 beating at 21600 bph wich is not as noisy as the 18000 bph. Search in Getat and other places the possibility to buy one. I think that for 40-70$ range you can have a new quieter movement. For me is the only mod needed to that watch. Edited May 17, 2011 by pabler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi Greek, so having problems with your new baby..... Like Lobster says, have it service by a local rep friendly watchsmith, but before you need to do some numbers: maybe is better to buy a new 6497 beating at 21600 bph wich is not as noisy as the 18000 bph. Search in Getat and other places the possibility to buy one. I think that for 40-70$ range you can have a new quieter movement. For me is the only mod needed to that watch. I second that Pabler. You are right, if you going for a service, buy a better asian movement while you are at it. Alternatively ask your watchsmith whether he has one in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Humm one finds out new things everytime ... Yes Pabler unfortunately I am experiencing some issues. BUt thats great advise I search for it now. At the moment the issue is of finding a watch smith in Sydney. Its just that I want to visit one who has worked on Pan reps before, otherwise there are plenty around. Thx Pabler and Lobster..I am searching for a enw moment as well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynl Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Getat's seagull A6497-2 with 21,600 bph is definetely the way to go... Cost is $40 and best Asian 6497 no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Getat's seagull A6497-2 with 21,600 bph is definetely the way to go... Cost is $40 and best Asian 6497 no doubt! Ok so if Getat is the best place to buy ill ge it from there ..unless i can get it in sydney somewhere? Also I pm you in regards to the address of ur watch guy if you dont mind sharing the contact ...thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Guys will this be the correct moment to get? "17 Jewels Blue Screw Balance Hand-winding Asian 6497 Movement with Decoration" http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do I am not sure if this link takes u the correct place but with in moment menu of the site this is the very first option its a seagull 6497 21,600 bph. it costs $38 just want to confirm thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Yes, that is the one. Just ordered one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I read I don't remember where that if you service the movement it will be less noisy. Anyone experimented that? My 177 is great but so noisy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 U mean service the existing Asian 6947 Unitas or the seagull?? @dutchy thanks for the conformation mate will get one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 U mean service the existing Asian 6947 Unitas or the seagull?? @dutchy thanks for the conformation mate will get one soon. I believe he's referring to Pabler's post about the 318's 6497-1 movement being noisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 ok. Thx mrboobbastick. Would it be possible to get a Swiss Unitas for the same watch?? Any real advantages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Yes, it would be possible to put in a Swiss 6497-1 or 6497-2 in. Advantages, imo not realy. The 6497-1 cost at least twice as much over the seagull one and as far iv'e read so far there is not much of quality difference. The 6497-2 will set you back 500$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 wow! not I think I will stick with seagull 6497-2. and UPDATE! the watch has stopped again!errrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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