m4rcus Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Hello, from sunny Florida... I bought this watch off of ioffer a few weeks ago (before I knew about the RWG forums): Supposed to be a PAM111H. Now I see that it has a dial close to the PAM127 instead of the PAM111H, the minutes hand is slightly tilted up, the pinion is recessed, and the crown guard is not brushed. Oh well, you live and you learn. I did have it serviced and it is running nicely. Just got a nice black strap for it too, just wish it had the right dial. That's all for now from the new guy. -- M Edited July 24, 2006 by m4rcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Welcome. That dial is a 111 dial not a 127 dial. The 111h has a sandwich dial. Most come without brushed CG's. And almost all come with a recesed pin. We upgrade our watches to eliminate the recessed pins. Photo from panerai.com Edited July 24, 2006 by Cucumber_Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the welcome. I think that the dial on my watch is not exactly correct. The 1 in the 12 is not the same as the picture in your post. Maybe I'm mistaken on the model numbers. Dunno? Anyway, I have a lot to learn. I would like to upgrade the CG (that seems easy enough), but fixing the recesed pin is way out of my league right now. Edited July 24, 2006 by m4rcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 You have indeed a beautiful watch. May I ask how much you paid? Welcome btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 You have indeed a beautiful watch. May I ask how much you paid? Welcome btw! Thanks! Sure, I paid $225 plus $16 for 2 day shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Thanks! Sure, I paid $225 plus $16 for 2 day shipping. What is the sellers ID on iOffer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 The seller I got it from was m-bryan4523. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikel Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Hi welcome, you can take off the crown guard & take a nail file (not the metal one) to get it brushed. Got to do it gently...works perfect for me. Edited July 24, 2006 by Maikel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Seems like he has a good selection. But since you now joined "our community", there's no need for other dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hi welcome, you can take off the crown guard & take a nail file (not the metal one) to get it brushed. Got to do it gently...works perfect for me. I might get the nerve up to try that. I was actually thinking about getting this tool to do it though: Bergeon Scratch Removal Pen It's suposed to create a brushed look on a shiny metal surface. But you guys probably already know that. Seems like he has a good selection. But since you now joined "our community", there's no need for other dealers. You are correct. I didn't know about RWG when I bought off of ioffer. No more need for that anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hi M4rcus and welcome to RWG I too believe you did very well with that watch, so don't be too hard on yourself. If you really must brush the crown gaurd then get the Bergeon Pen, not because there isn't a thousand other ways to do it (including steel wool) but because that is one handy little tool that you will use time and again in this hobby. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Thanks Ken. I'll probably get the tool soon. Right now I'm looking for a quality Base PVD. That should keep busy for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujmijn Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 what's his account on ioffer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 what's his account on ioffer? m-bryan4523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Quality PVD, see Davidsenjpn in our trade area. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) I might get the nerve up to try that. I was actually thinking about getting this tool to do it though: Bergeon Scratch Removal Pen It's suposed to create a brushed look on a shiny metal surface. But you guys probably already know that. You are correct. I didn't know about RWG when I bought off of ioffer. No more need for that anymore! Th e"pen" uses a bundle of glass fibres. It works. But wear gloves... steal a pair of disposable polythene gloves from the deisel pump of your local petrol station. Unless you enjoy having your hands full of tiny invisible glass-fibre splinters... Edited July 25, 2006 by Highflyingclive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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