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28 February 2019, 01:58 PM | #1 |
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Anyone have a PAM 692, please read
I have 4 PAMs submersibles, and my 692 bezel is loose, my PAMs 305 (Titanium) and 508 (Ceramic) are almost identical in style, However, the bezels are tight.
By loose, I mean, there is “play” before it engages, when trying to rotate the bezel. I called the NY Boutique and they said it’s normal because of the BMG materials. Anyone on this forum had a similar experience with their 692? Feedback would be appreciated. Todd |
28 February 2019, 02:06 PM | #2 |
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Mine has a bit of wiggle, nothing unusual. Are you saying you have rotational play/slack?
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28 February 2019, 03:40 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the response. I would say there is a bit of a wiggle. No play or slack once it engages to the initial “click” to rotate. However there is wiggle before the initial click, which I don’t have on my other submersibles with the same rotating bezel, but as I said, with a different type of materials.
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28 February 2019, 03:42 PM | #4 |
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My local AD just sold there one and only 692 they got as part of their allowcation, otherwise, I’d compare with a new one. I really don’t want to send into PAM under warranty, the last PAM I sent in under warranty took over 8 weeks to get back.
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1 March 2019, 11:30 AM | #6 |
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Yes, good idea. I was thinking of doing that but not very tech savvy and not sure I can upload. But will try.
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I saw this thread this morning. I’ve just had a play with a 692 at the OP boutique in London and the bezel does indeed have a bit of play in it before engagement. I couldn’t measure it but at the outer circumference of the bezel the play was about 1mm.
What I will say is that I wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t read this thread first, seems normal to me. Forget about it and wear that piece like you stole it!
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3 March 2019, 05:39 AM | #8 |
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Anyone have a PAM 692, please read
My 692 bezel has minimal wiggle that is comparable to my 389. Does anyone else's 692 show swirls that are only visible when reflecting bright light?
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3 March 2019, 11:24 PM | #9 |
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It's pretty common. Panerai calls it a feature not a defect. I honestly don't buy their claim. The movement of the bezel gives a feel of cheapness to the watch. Besides that, and a super noisy rotor, I am in love with the BMG
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