Freeze Depth Hand on PAM193?

[jc0515]

Hi,

 

Purchased a PAM193 to fool around with from a fellow member - great transaction by the way.

 

This is listed as an Asian 2813 movement.  The "Depth" hand is using the GMT mechanism where it's running about 1/2 the speed of the hour hand - settable in first position backwards turn.  Circles counter-clockwise on set.

 

Anyway, I was wondering if my "limited" skills could enable me to freeze the depth hand in the "Off" setting.  I guess Zig is out for awhile, so any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[jc0515]

I ended up getting a hands puller and setter off the bay, and taking a whack at it myself.

 

Ended up:

 

1) Removing movement.  I this one the stem release is just a push-button, not a screw.

2) Remove all hands including Depth/GMT.  It's a depth gauge hand, but acts as a 1/2 GMT on the rep.

3) Bored out the depth hand a little using an all.  Someone had suggested a toothpick, but it wasn't enough.

4) Put a drop of superglue on the depth hand were it flares out, and "set" if to "off"

5) Put everything back, and viola!

 

Had a few moments were I though I would regret doing it myself, but all worked out in the end.  I tried to keep everything dust-free, and took my time.  I think the total cost for the puller, fine tweezers and hands press was about $14.  This movement runs great and keeps excellent time.

 

It did bother me that depth hand was moving, so I can check that off the list.  While I was in there, I was thinking about coloring the depth marker dots, similar to the original, but I only had magic markers, and I thought one success was enough, why tempt fate.

 

This guy wears big, but I'm really enjoying it.  I currently have it on a Ted Su diver, and have worn it on an ammo - both very comfortable.

[PeteM]

Its nice to see you coming back to your OP mate with an update and explaination..I am glad it worked out and well done

 

Be nice to see a pic of the after and hopefully better than the before

 

Enjoy and your right better off not tempting fate

[StormTooper4]

Nice work JC, any chance of some better pictures of your watch please

[jc0515]

...okay, I broke the unwritten rule about always posting pics.

 

Will post this week.

[jc0515]

Sorry about the pictures - not enough time to setup the light box.  I'm really enjoying this watch...more now since I satisfied my OCD by freezing the depth hand. 

 

Enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[StormTooper4]

That's a substantial looking piece for sure and that hand fix was a good idea.

That Kevlar type strap is nice. Did that come with the watch?

[jc0515]

That's a substantial looking piece for sure and that hand fix was a good idea.

That Kevlar type strap is nice. Did that come with the watch?

 

The Kevlar is a Ted Su.  I now have it in 22, 24, and 26mm.  The buckle is a substantial friction style.  It appears that the OEM one shipped with the 193 is either from Ted Su, or a copy down to the buckle.  I purchased the 22 and 24mm back when he first started manufacturing them - quite a price increase since, but just for the buckle, the straps are inexpensive.

[jc0515]

The Kevlar is a Ted Su.  I now have it in 22, 24, and 26mm.  The buckle is a substantial friction style.  It appears that the OEM one shipped with the 193 is either from Ted Su, or a copy down to the buckle.  I purchased the 22 and 24mm back when he first started manufacturing them - quite a price increase since, but just for the buckle, the straps are inexpensive.

 

 

Here is the buckle fits 24mm tongue, but is 32mm wide.

 

[jc0515]

I ended up getting a hands puller and setter off the bay, and taking a whack at it myself.

 

Ended up:

 

1) Removing movement.  I this one the stem release is just a push-button, not a screw.

2) Remove all hands including Depth/GMT.  It's a depth gauge hand, but acts as a 1/2 GMT on the rep.

3) Bored out the depth hand a little using an all.  Someone had suggested a toothpick, but it wasn't enough.

4) Put a drop of superglue on the depth hand were it flares out, and "set" if to "off"

5) Put everything back, and viola!

 

Had a few moments were I though I would regret doing it myself, but all worked out in the end.  I tried to keep everything dust-free, and took my time.  I think the total cost for the puller, fine tweezers and hands press was about $14.  This movement runs great and keeps excellent time.

 

It did bother me that depth hand was moving, so I can check that off the list.  While I was in there, I was thinking about coloring the depth marker dots, similar to the original, but I only had magic markers, and I thought one success was enough, why tempt fate.

 

This guy wears big, but I'm really enjoying it.  I currently have it on a Ted Su diver, and have worn it on an ammo - both very comfortable.

 

 

...man, I really should proofread better.  Please forgive the typos in my procedures.

[Jkay]

Just one comment ... when you work on watches, try not to use "super glue". It gives off fumes which fog crystals permanently. Hypo Cement is what I see people using, mostly.

 

OH actually two comments. GREAT JOB!!

[Watchmeister]

Looks great. That is a key fix. Kind of tough to explain why the depth guage is set at anything other than off when on dry land. Wear it well.