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Recon · 8 May 2018, 09:34 AM

I own a pam005 that I've been using as a tool watch for around 4years now.
I did the most stupid thing today and accidentally cracked my wrist on a metal door frame.
Now I have this massive ding on the bezel at 6 o'clock. I did not baby my panerai by any means,
so it already had numerous small scratches and scuffs, but nothing this large. So the question is,
is the pam005 constructed so that the bezel is able to be separated from the main case, or is it
integrated as part of the case?? If I dropped it off at the NYC boutique for service, would they be able to replace the bezel?
And how much would this cost me? I plan on wearing it a little more until I am ready to send it away for a comprehensive check-up/service.

The OG Beef · 8 May 2018, 10:10 AM

The bezel can be replaced. Couple hundred, tops.

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RJK · 8 May 2018, 10:25 AM

It’s replaceable, separate from the case. If it were me, I’d try polish to blend in the ding scratches until you send it in for service....at which time you can have it replaced along with the service they’ll perform on your movement.

Obviously it’s not going to “buff out”, but it’ll look much less noticeable.

Ruud Van Driver · 8 May 2018, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The OG Beef

The bezel can be replaced. Couple hundred, tops.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RJK

It’s replaceable, separate from the case. If it were me, I’d try polish to blend in the ding scratches until you send it in for service....at which time you can have it replaced along with the service they’ll perform on your movement.

Obviously it’s not going to “buff out”, but it’ll look much less noticeable.

Great posts, guys! I have a small scuff in the bezel of my 689; no one else would notice it, only me. However, I can now sleep at night knowing the bezel can be replaced having previously been fretting about getting it polished, which I really wanted to avoid

Cru Jones · 8 May 2018, 04:40 PM

Aaaah, the joy of not having an integrated bezel....an easy and cheap fix at service time. ;-)

If you can't wait until then, maybe try a really light Cape Cod rub to smooth out the rough edges?

fullcourt · 8 May 2018, 10:04 PM

enjoy it....watches get dinged all the time

8 May 2018, 09:34 AM	#1
Recon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New York Watch: ALS 1815 Chrono Posts: 36	Panerai Luminor Bezel Ding..any solutions? I own a pam005 that I've been using as a tool watch for around 4years now. I did the most stupid thing today and accidentally cracked my wrist on a metal door frame. Now I have this massive ding on the bezel at 6 o'clock. I did not baby my panerai by any means, so it already had numerous small scratches and scuffs, but nothing this large. So the question is, is the pam005 constructed so that the bezel is able to be separated from the main case, or is it integrated as part of the case?? If I dropped it off at the NYC boutique for service, would they be able to replace the bezel? And how much would this cost me? I plan on wearing it a little more until I am ready to send it away for a comprehensive check-up/service.

8 May 2018, 10:25 AM	#3
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	It’s replaceable, separate from the case. If it were me, I’d try polish to blend in the ding scratches until you send it in for service....at which time you can have it replaced along with the service they’ll perform on your movement. Obviously it’s not going to “buff out”, but it’ll look much less noticeable. __________________ "The body will never go where the mind has never been" Rolex SD 126600, Seiko Golden Tuna SBBN 040, PAM 579, JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono GMT NS in Yellow, DSSD, Sinn U1000S, Doxa T-Graph, Doxa 750 Caribbean, PAM 190 "8-Days", PAM 162,TT DJ (Left to me by Dad)

8 May 2018, 10:04 PM	#6
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	enjoy it....watches get dinged all the time __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

8 May 2018, 10:10 AM	#2
The OG Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United States Posts: 370	The bezel can be replaced. Couple hundred, tops. Sent from Beef’s iPad using Tapatalk

8 May 2018, 04:40 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	Aaaah, the joy of not having an integrated bezel....an easy and cheap fix at service time. ;-) If you can't wait until then, maybe try a really light Cape Cod rub to smooth out the rough edges?

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