jclockwork Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hi, I'm new in this forum and I would like to have some info and recommendations on the following: I own PAM 196 rep fitted with 7753 movement. It's a bulk rep with the usual faults: paltry lumination (1), wrong thin font on the datewheel (2) and a thin crown (3). Any recommendations where/how to get the above three mentioned shortcomings corrected? 'Go buy a gen.' Yes, later on. Thanks in advance, jclockwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hi, I'm new in this forum and I would like to have some info and recommendations on the following: I own PAM 196 rep fitted with 7753 movement. It's a bulk rep with the usual faults: paltry lumination (1), wrong thin font on the datewheel (2) and a thin crown (3). Any recommendations where/how to get the above three mentioned shortcomings corrected? 'Go buy a gen.' Yes, later on. Thanks in advance, jclockwork Replies to your Qs... (1) Get one the trusted modders (The Zigmeister, Vac, TWP) around here to fix'er up. (2) Contact "lello" for a date wheel and install it (either by yourself or a watchsmith) (3) Start trolling the forums, eBay, TZ, and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclockwork Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Replies to your Qs... (1) Get one the trusted modders (The Zigmeister, Vac, TWP) around here to fix'er up. (2) Contact "lello" for a date wheel and install it (either by yourself or a watchsmith) (3) Start trolling the forums, eBay, TZ, and good luck! Thanks for your swift reply. Sorry for being a novice. Is lello a member? I think that widely referenced lello wheel would make a big difference. rgds, jclockwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hi, I'm new in this forum and I would like to have some info and recommendations on the following: I own PAM 196 rep fitted with 7753 movement. It's a bulk rep with the usual faults: paltry lumination (1), wrong thin font on the datewheel (2) and a thin crown (3). Any recommendations where/how to get the above three mentioned shortcomings corrected? 'Go buy a gen.' Yes, later on. Thanks in advance, jclockwork I had my 7753 196 modded, and it makes all the difference; Had The Zigmeister do the relume and install a Palp crown. I havent botherd with the date wheel though; one, it does not bother me; and two, anyone who could call it out as a rep due to the date wheel would be able to tell its a rep regardless. So, find a palp crown and have The Zigmeister do the install and relume...and talk to lello if you must have a DW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I had my 7753 196 modded, and it makes all the difference; Had ziggy do the relume and install a Palp crown. I havent botherd with the date wheel though; one, it does not bother me; and two, anyone who could call it out as a rep due to the date wheel would be able to tell its a rep regardless. So, find a palp crown and have ziggy do the install and relume...and talk to lello if you must have a DW. How does one find a Palp Crown. I need three but have had no luck contacting Palp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 How does one find a Palp Crown. I need three but have had no luck contacting Palp. thats a guud question. Not sure what the answer is...just keep an eye out I guess...sorry cant help more on that...I can tell you the palp crowns do make a HUGE improvement though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Definitely get the lume done, The Zigmeister did mine and it's transformed the watch. I've got a datewheel but I haven't had it installed yet. The watch is running at +2 sec/6 days!!! and i really don't want to have it taken apart when it's running so well. It is the most accurate watch I own rep or gen. Edited January 25, 2008 by baltic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Here is my fully 196. Mods include: Ziggy relume, Lello Date wheel and older genuine crown fitted by Ziggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sounds like I am the only one to not have a decent 196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 S- You are going to have to work on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 S- You are going to have to work on that. That is what I do Didn't you notice I follow yours these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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