Guest REPPIN Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 How long have your PAM Reps lasted, and where did you get them from. I have had a 111 CHEAP rep that i got almost a year ago, it gets about 1-2 days a week. And still working fine. But i just got a new 111 from Andrew and was hoping for at least that long. How long have you guys had your PAM reps, and what model are they, and where did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Maybe i'm jaded, but I am hoping my reps last a lifetime. I stay away from plate, and I opt for ETA when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I must have had my fiddy for at least 18 months now and it is still fine Except the exploding glass saga, but there is really no reason why a hand wind would not last i life time, i would love to have a Ziggy service on all my watches and then i would expect all the swiss chiss swiense ones to work for ever with subsequent servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Maybe i'm jaded, but I am hoping my reps last a lifetime. I stay away from plate, and I opt for ETA when possible. You mean, you're NOT jaded! You're still hopeful like a child. I also share your perhaps misguided wishes, hoping against hope my babied reps will last a lifetime. I am just about to write the collector, but though we have taken it to 3 watchmakers, there is nothing that can be done with the brandnew Omega SMP 007 my dad just got. The first arrived DOA, and the second died in the second week. But that's 1 out of 50, so not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REPPIN Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I stay away from plate What does that mean??? I agree with you on the Swiss ETA though, my first 111 rep was nothing compared to the ETA movement on my new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 You mean, you're NOT jaded! You're still hopeful like a child. I also share your perhaps misguided wishes, hoping against hope my babied reps will last a lifetime. I am just about to write the collector, but though we have taken it to 3 watchmakers, there is nothing that can be done with the brandnew Omega SMP 007 my dad just got. The first arrived DOA, and the second died in the second week. But that's 1 out of 50, so not bad. You are wise beyond your years. Its always the gifts that don't work. Funny... But not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I think in general all reps will work for quit a while as long as you tread them right and get them derviced after a period of use . Also when you store them in your watch box and don't use them they can get dried out. Remember it's all mechanical with lot's of small pieces working tightly together . They need some treadment once and a while. Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubus Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 my oldest PAM is an asian cheapo from Andrew bought back in early 2006, its over 1,5yr and this one still runs flawlessly. I can add that it had been my daily beater for more than one whole year And its life wasnt easy for sure Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 If you take care of your watch and service it every few years, there is no reason why it should not last a lifetime and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I must have had my fiddy for at least 18 months now and it is still fine Except the exploding glass saga, but there is really no reason why a hand wind would not last i life time, i would love to have a The Zigmeister service on all my watches and then i would expect all the swiss chiss swiense ones to work for ever with subsequent servicing. I second that!! I hope The Zigmeister never retires. I think most of us would be lost without him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 If they arrive working (i.e. and set/wind etc. for a few days), I have yet to have one fail. Mostly high quality movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Most live on performing well - a couple I damaged myself and 2 died very quickly of unknown causes. I found it was just not worth the money to have them repaired. Such is life. Just another excuse to buy more. I lose and then I win. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc283 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 My PAM 177 with Swiss ETA 6497 still runs like a charm. I bought it in september 2005. So it's 2 years old and never had a service of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 during my rep collecting that now lasts for more than two years I have had 10+ PAMs in my hands...had only minor problems with them...and all of them are still running strong...some of them are with me some have been sold to friends...just last week I sold my first rep that I got, the PAM029...still running strong...it was one of the most accurate reps I have ever had...this week I got a 2893 029 so this last one was free to go...it was an improvement in mvt quality... I have/had PAMs with swiss and asian movements...they have been really reliable...maybe I was lucky...but this is my experience...you'll hear different stories... good luck in your future purchases... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Of all the pams I own the only ones with problems have been the ones with the 7750 movement, shocker! The unitas wheter asian or swiss have all been very reliable for me with or without servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsea Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 For Pams... Swiss Unitas is a workhorse movement so no worries here as long as your watch is a swiss unitas... and if you have Asian unitas, if it breaks... no worries, it won't fail completely. you can still buy a swiss raw unitas movt for less than $80. your watchsmith can take parts from new movt and add it to your broken movement But on the other hand, I don't think same about A7750's if they last 10 years. that would be great. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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