T9000 0 Posted March 1, 2011 My Pam 113 wasn't winding. In the crown-closed position, turning the crown would only move the hands. I was on the edge and desperate... I'm a complete noob, so I read some 'how tos' on here, bought a few tools and took a deep breath. An hour later and after taking the watch apart, disassembling sections of the movement, almost losing a few microscopic screws (and that tiny spring............jumpy little fucker), reassembling everything and then putting the watch together, I was able to wind it sucessfully. I'd been close to spending (an admittedly paltry) £40 on a replacement movement, so while this kinda thing is probably like a walk in the park to many of you, I'm feeling pretty frikkin' smug right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted March 1, 2011 You're very brave guy, T9000!!! I'd never do it myself. Glad you fixed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! Did you find out what caused the trouble? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted March 1, 2011 well done - I'm not brave enough to attempt it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T9000 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! Did you find out what caused the trouble? A few things, I think. The setting lever was loose, and the gear (?) wasn't making contact with the setting wheel. The good news was that I didn't have to get in behind the dial, because frankly that would've been me fucked... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T9000 0 Posted March 1, 2011 well done - I'm not brave enough to attempt it! Well...........a new movement can be had for £40 delivered, so I figured "what's the worse that could happen..?" and fortunately it didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! Did you find out what caused the trouble? A few things, I think. The setting lever was loose, and the gear (?) wasn't making contact with the setting wheel. The good news was that I didn't have to get in behind the dial, because frankly that would've been me fucked... A bit like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T9000 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! Did you find out what caused the trouble? A few things, I think. The setting lever was loose, and the gear (?) wasn't making contact with the setting wheel. The good news was that I didn't have to get in behind the dial, because frankly that would've been me fucked... A bit like this? Yeah. I don't know how to remove the dial / hands, for a start... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted March 1, 2011 where do you find the movement for 40 bones? just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T9000 0 Posted March 1, 2011 where do you find the movement for 40 bones? just curious. I found a few sources, eBay being one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! Did you find out what caused the trouble? A few things, I think. The setting lever was loose, and the gear (?) wasn't making contact with the setting wheel. The good news was that I didn't have to get in behind the dial, because frankly that would've been me fucked... A bit like this? Yeah. I don't know how to remove the dial / hands, for a start... Overlooked that you didn't remove the dial, probably not a loose winding pinion which caused the problem then. Anyway, good to hear your where able to fix it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T9000 0 Posted March 1, 2011 Congrats! Did you find out what caused the trouble? A few things, I think. The setting lever was loose, and the gear (?) wasn't making contact with the setting wheel. The good news was that I didn't have to get in behind the dial, because frankly that would've been me fucked... A bit like this? Yeah. I don't know how to remove the dial / hands, for a start... Overlooked that you didn't remove the dial, probably not a loose winding pinion which caused the problem then. Anyway, good to hear your where able to fix it! Thanks. I think that simply taking stuff off and then putting everything back together and tightening the screws did the trick...............a bit like re-booting your computer before you call the repair guy out for a fault Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
