Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 12, 2021 Anyone else had issues removing the screws... Trying to change the strap and it ain't budging!! Any tips and tricks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 12, 2021 Me !!! ended up WD40 spray and brute force - all OK now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted February 12, 2021 Tut tut. just send me the watch, I’ll look after it for you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 12, 2021 Yup... Tried to unscrew one, bottom of screw broke in case... At my w/smith at the moment, he will drill fucker out... Will put springbars then... Oh, watch also came DOA, balance wheel is off. It is not Sead's fault of course. I know Rob.. I did criticise 911 a lot b4... Now I have it... Fair enough. @BadApple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Simonix said: Tut tut. just send me the watch, I’ll look after it for you.... Touche... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jonnybaws said: Touche... Don't do it! All of our watches already belong to him!!! Oh... Or to you... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Jibuti said: Yup... Tried to unscrew one, bottom of screw broke in case... At my w/smith at the moment, he will drill fucker out... Will put springbars then... Oh, watch also came DOA, balance wheel is off. It is not Sead's fault of course. I know Rob.. I did criticise 911 a lot b4... Now I have it... Fair enough. @BadApple Cough cough....... I take it using other people’s criticism bit you on the arse but my observations made you buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,746 Posted February 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Jonnybaws said: Anyone else had issues removing the screws... Trying to change the strap and it ain't budging!! Any tips and tricks? same method as used for cyclops removal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 13, 2021 43 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: same method as used for cyclops removal I'll go find my hammer and chisel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jonnybaws said: I'll go find my hammer and chisel Just get bigger hammer... Some idiot did put too much glue on threads... And... CG screws were screwed by thought ... Lost nearly both of them. Yes, Stu did fight cyclop once... Stabbed that girl right between the eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 235 Posted February 13, 2021 I can't tell you how distressing I find this thread. Had this problem with a bastardin Santos XL. It's not a good place to be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, tonyh7 said: I can't tell you how distressing I find this thread. Had this problem with a bastardin Santos XL. It's not a good place to be. Well... WD did not help, at least to me... Screw broke in 1st second... Had no option. But springbars always help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 13, 2021 I may opt for the easier solution, cut the rep strap out, its shite anyway... may give easier access to the pesky screws... hopefully it doesn't turn into CyclopsGate 2... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 13, 2021 20 minutes ago, Jonnybaws said: I may opt for the easier solution, cut the rep strap out, its shite anyway... may give easier access to the pesky screws... hopefully it doesn't turn into CyclopsGate 2... And then get the Gen strap from Panerai like I did or buy my Gen PAM Derby strap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, BadApple said: And then get the Gen strap from Panerai like I did or buy my Gen PAM Derby strap I'll get another strap from @TanGo 838 but in the meantime I do have a Horus tan rubber that would look rather nice on it! Now, where's my Stanley knife? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jonnybaws said: I'll get another strap from @TanGo 838 but in the meantime I do have a Horus tan rubber that would look rather nice on it! Now, where's my Stanley knife? I was being selfish - you buy my gen PAM and then with the money I buy another from @TanGo 838 - either way she wins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 13, 2021 Houston, we have a problem!! Cut the strap off clean but the damn screws are seethed!! Ordered some WD40.. tune in next week for the latest installment of Jonny does watch repair! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, BadApple said: I was being selfish - you buy my gen PAM and then with the money I buy another from @TanGo 838 - either way she wins I see what you did there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 13, 2021 Patience JonnyBoy...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenixboy 13,366 Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Jonnybaws said: Houston, we have a problem!! Cut the strap off clean but the damn screws are seethed!! Ordered some WD40.. tune in next week for the latest installment of Jonny does watch repair! well at least you can put a nato on it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefla 3 Posted February 13, 2021 Besides the issues with the screws, how do you gentlemen like the rest of the watch? Is it worth buying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Chefla said: Besides the issues with the screws, how do you gentlemen like the rest of the watch? Is it worth buying? Beautiful...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAIRlab_DC 6 Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Chefla said: Besides the issues with the screws, how do you gentlemen like the rest of the watch? Is it worth buying? Pinned topic "PAM REFERENCE /REVIEW GUIDE"+Searchbar top right corner+Trusted Dealers section=an answer that works for you. Edited February 13, 2021 by HAIRlab_DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted February 16, 2021 Good old WD40... Screws now out ready for the strap on the way from @TanGo 838 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
