PAM 233 Datewheel swap Tutorial

[szvwj]

Here's my first attempt at a tutorial. I hope it helps those of you interested in replacing the datewheel in your PAM 233.

Unscrew the 2 screws holding the Crown Guard in place and Remove the Crown Guard

Remove the Case Back. A rubber ball (like a racquet ball) has always worked well for me.

Pull out the Crown as far as it will go (to stop the watch). Next, press the Crown release button (circled in red) and pull out the Crown (you have to press the button and pull on the Crown at the same time).

Unscrew the three screws holding the movement in place (circled in red). Remove the screws along with the three tabs.

Here is a view showing the screws removed. At this point I

[IndyVader]

excellent...now I just need the DW fro my 233

[Francisco]

Very valuable post.

Thanks for sharing

Francisco.

[szvwj]

Francisco, you could probably swap the datewheel out of a 233 with your eyes closed , I'm glad you appreciate my writeup.

[chronoluvvv]

bomb-azz post !!! majorrrrrr props

[kbh]

Excellent. Maybe one of the experts could tell us what that black gunk is?

[IndyVader]

ANyone have a "black DW" for me?

mahughe1@yahoo.com

I also need my 233 re-lumed.

Indy