wheaton26 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 well curiosity just got the better of me the other day. against my own will, i removed the case back of my genuine pam 091. i was surprised to see a gold ring around the inside, but even more surprising was the hand written markings! here's what is written (in marker) on the inside of my case back: X III 1533352 2-6 initially i assumed that the first # (X III) represented the movement but after some research, i found out that X III would actually represent a gmt model ... the 091 is an OP III calibre. i then thought that the second # (153352) might be a serial # ... but again after checking it out, that is not right either. finally, i may be correct with the third # (2-6). this watch was serviced prior to my purchase. i can only assume that 2-6 stands for february 2006? i posted this on paneristi and members commented that some watch makers initial their work. the numbers could represent their id # from the factory etc. it's pretty cool, if you think about it. a little personal touch direct from the factory that made it all happen in the first place! i just thought i'd share this with my fellow rwg'ers. maybe some of you have had similar experiences with your watches? here are a couple of poor pictures to help explain. p.s. the movement looks sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 i know that watchsmiths when they do repairs on the watch leave some markings...but this is definitely something else...i always tought that markings left by watchsmits are smaller....a lot smaller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Ok be honest... how many rep owners just popped their casebacks and reached for a sharpie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Ok be honest... how many rep owners just popped their casebacks and reached for a sharpie?lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Oh my god! Should I be scared? Ok be honest... how many rep owners just popped their casebacks and reached for a sharpie? Not me! I reached for Photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Come on, does nobody find it funny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Come on, does nobody find it funny? it's a little hard to read, but no matter what it says ... i think it's hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 before it was developed into a watch it was an ancient indian burial ground. and or the missing Pharoh's tomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 it's a little hard to read "ha ha now you have avian flu, imperialist running dog" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 "ha ha now you have avian flu, imperialist running dog" I opened my Bentley and inside was an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guesswho Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 "ha ha now you have avian flu, imperialist running dog" i thought it was very funny it must just be our british sense of humour lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Pug that was a great pic!! LOL! (must be a british thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I opened one of my reps. on the inside of the cover in handwriting it said "help, I'm being held captive"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I opened up one of my watches and inside was a Asian 21 jewel movement..........should I be concerned Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I opened up one of my watches and inside was a Asian 21 jewel movement..........should I be concerned Ken .....very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I suspect different AD's label differently. When I got a Breguet back from Breguet they had attached a classy sticker with the date on it. The next guy who serviced it and was an authorized repaired person commented on it. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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