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jldc · 18 February 2014, 12:34 PM

I have about a two year old PAM 183 that I purchased through TRF in early 2012. It was used at that time and was purchased from a private seller, not one of the trusted sellers. Therefore, it is older than two years, but since it came with open papers, I don't really know for sure how old it is.

This weekend the winding became abruptly rough and the watch is not running long before stopping, so it will need repair. I believe it is out of warranty and don't want to "fudge" the papers, just get it fixed correctly and at a reasonable price.

There is a local watchmaker here that I have used for minor things (like putting a new bezel insert on a GMT I used to own, but I have no real experience with his more complex work. Alternatively, I could use an online watch repair service (such as??) or send to Panerai.

Advice?
Thanks in advance.

L

kilyung · 18 February 2014, 02:51 PM

It's a simple 6497 so any reputable watchmaker can fix it. Heck even I can work on an ETA 6497.

Cru Jones · 18 February 2014, 03:12 PM

With a 6497, a little legwork upfront to find a good watchmaker and you'll save lots of money and wait time. One of the true benefits of not having one of OP's in house movements (although I'm sure OP's service center financial statements wouldn't agree).

mfer · 19 February 2014, 03:14 AM

I would recommend calling abc watchwerks in CA. Reasonable and it will get done perfectly.

lapince · 1 March 2014, 08:25 AM

Any watchmaker can do it on such a movement, just make sure they have the right tool to open the caseback and won't make a big scratch on it

18 February 2014, 12:34 PM	#1
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	Pam 183 Repair Help I have about a two year old PAM 183 that I purchased through TRF in early 2012. It was used at that time and was purchased from a private seller, not one of the trusted sellers. Therefore, it is older than two years, but since it came with open papers, I don't really know for sure how old it is. This weekend the winding became abruptly rough and the watch is not running long before stopping, so it will need repair. I believe it is out of warranty and don't want to "fudge" the papers, just get it fixed correctly and at a reasonable price. There is a local watchmaker here that I have used for minor things (like putting a new bezel insert on a GMT I used to own, but I have no real experience with his more complex work. Alternatively, I could use an online watch repair service (such as??) or send to Panerai. Advice? Thanks in advance. L

19 February 2014, 03:14 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I would recommend calling abc watchwerks in CA. Reasonable and it will get done perfectly. __________________ member#3242

18 February 2014, 02:51 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	It's a simple 6497 so any reputable watchmaker can fix it. Heck even I can work on an ETA 6497.

18 February 2014, 03:12 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	With a 6497, a little legwork upfront to find a good watchmaker and you'll save lots of money and wait time. One of the true benefits of not having one of OP's in house movements (although I'm sure OP's service center financial statements wouldn't agree).

1 March 2014, 08:25 AM	#5
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Any watchmaker can do it on such a movement, just make sure they have the right tool to open the caseback and won't make a big scratch on it

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