Del 4,463 Posted November 10, 2012 I just noticed today that the crystal on my PAM390N is not prressed in evenly - see pic below. Do you think I could get this pressed in fully or would the crystal need to be removed first and then reinstalled? I've worn this several times and never noticed, now it's all I see...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 10, 2012 I'd guess it'd need to be removed and reseated, although, of course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 10, 2012 maybe, but it's more likely it's a crimped gasket, or a crystal that is too thin / bezel too deep so they couldn't press it fully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 10, 2012 Bummer Del, shit likes that makes me crazy and ruins the joy of wearing the rep. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 10, 2012 Bummer Del, shit likes that makes me crazy and ruins the joy of wearing the rep. :( I find that being slightly myopic helps in this hobby... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted November 10, 2012 I had the same problem with a rolex sub, my local jewelery did re-insert the glass correctly i only paid 35 euro's for it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks guys. I'm not really skilled enough to try to re-seat the crystal myself but I'll maybe try to get it seen to locally or send it to an expert at some point. I've got a gen Panerai Asso strap incoming from Strap Daddy for it so I'd like the crystal fixed if possible. Can't have a wonky crystal and a gen strap in the same combo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted November 10, 2012 Come to cph and we'll sort it out for ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted November 10, 2012 Feel your pain mate.... my 111 has a white dust speck under crystal at around '12' actually never noticed before this week, and only visible at certain angles...... as you say everytime I look at it now I zoom in on it!! I don't have the bottle to attempt stuff like that either, but it will need sorting out, as it does drive you mental! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 10, 2012 Bummer Del, shit likes that makes me crazy and ruins the joy of wearing the rep. :( I find that being slightly myopic helps in this hobby... Myopic, is that an ancient civilization? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 10, 2012 Come to cph and we'll sort it out for ya Perhaps I could just send the watch? Feel your pain mate.... my 111 has a white dust speck under crystal at around '12' actually never noticed before this week, and only visible at certain angles...... as you say everytime I look at it now I zoom in on it!! I don't have the bottle to attempt stuff like that either, but it will need sorting out, as it does drive you mental! I'm going to stop inspecting my watches so closely. Nothing good can come from it........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 10, 2012 Come to cph and we'll sort it out for ya Perhaps I could just send the watch? Feel your pain mate.... my 111 has a white dust speck under crystal at around '12' actually never noticed before this week, and only visible at certain angles...... as you say every time I look at it now I zoom in on it!! I don't have the bottle to attempt stuff like that either, but it will need sorting out, as it does drive you mental! I'm going to stop inspecting my watches so closely. Nothing good can come from it........... Yeah right Del, LOL. Like I'm going to stop be obsessive compulsive, he he. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 10, 2012 Come to cph and we'll sort it out for ya Perhaps I could just send the watch? Feel your pain mate.... my 111 has a white dust speck under crystal at around '12' actually never noticed before this week, and only visible at certain angles...... as you say every time I look at it now I zoom in on it!! I don't have the bottle to attempt stuff like that either, but it will need sorting out, as it does drive you mental! I'm going to stop inspecting my watches so closely. Nothing good can come from it........... Yeah right Del, LOL. Like I'm going to stop be obsessive compulsive, he he. I know. Who am I trying to kid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted November 10, 2012 Come to cph and we'll sort it out for ya Perhaps I could just send the watch? Feel your pain mate.... my 111 has a white dust speck under crystal at around '12' actually never noticed before this week, and only visible at certain angles...... as you say everytime I look at it now I zoom in on it!! I don't have the bottle to attempt stuff like that either, but it will need sorting out, as it does drive you mental! I'm going to stop inspecting my watches so closely. Nothing good can come from it........... Maybe that's not a bad idea :') hope you'll get this fixed soon without paying to much money for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 10, 2012 Bummer Del, shit likes that makes me crazy and ruins the joy of wearing the rep. :( I find that being slightly myopic helps in this hobby... Myopic, is that an ancient civilization? No, they were the Mayonnaise, I think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 10, 2012 Bummer Del, shit likes that makes me crazy and ruins the joy of wearing the rep. :( I find that being slightly myopic helps in this hobby... Myopic, is that an ancient civilization? No, they were the Mayonnaise, I think... Ah thanks, blame it on public education... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robznet 0 Posted November 10, 2012 Shouldn't be taking such brilliant photos Del, maybe you might not have picked it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted November 10, 2012 Hey Del, I read a thread once where someone stood on their rep in stocking feet to resolve this issue... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 10, 2012 I didn't even see this in my pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted November 10, 2012 Hey Del, I read a thread once where someone stood on their rep in stocking feet to resolve this issue... Yup, for the DSSD. Don't fancy trying that on a PAM though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robznet 0 Posted November 10, 2012 I didn't even see this in my pics! Oh well.............that's my theory shot down in flames! Seriously though Del, once you have seen a flaw, it's the only thing you will see when you look at that watch, hope you get it sorted mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkGlass 83 Posted November 10, 2012 Del if you have a local Debenhams and they have an in store watch guy try there, our local one sorted out the uneven crystal on a DSSD that I think you and I both got from Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted November 10, 2012 I have a crystal press on route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964boy 54 Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks guys. I'm not really skilled enough to try to re-seat the crystal myself but I'll maybe try to get it seen to locally or send it to an expert at some point. I've got a gen Panerai Asso strap incoming from Strap Daddy for it so I'd like the crystal fixed if possible. Can't have a wonky crystal and a gen strap in the same combo! Ever the perfectionist. Bum deal though. Is this a new hobby for the del boy. Gen strap collector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
