{*PCTeam*} Summary of the best TUTORIALS - A work in progress

[kilowattore]

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...mary-of-the-best-tutorials-a-work-in-progress

Summary of the best TUTORIALS
A work in progress​

The purpose of this thread is to gather all (or almost) the available tutorials regarding our PAMs. Including them in a single thread is a good way to make them easier to find and to consult.

This is a work in progress, to be completed with new started or found tutorials. I will update the Summary with the new additions.

All of you guys are encouraged to help with this thread. Please let me know any missing or new info so that I will be able to keep the thread up to date for the benefit of all.
Therefore the main job starts from this moment.

Thanks in advance for your kind cooperation

Let's go


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BUILDING AND DECASING

HOW TO LUME A SANDWICH DIAL. FULL EDITION - by alvinado
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/39033-how-to-lume-a-sandwich-dial-full-edition
Decasing a Radiomir and re-luming the dial

[How to] Crystal sealing and waterproofing - by Wiz
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/53486-how-to-crystal-sealing-and-waterproofing
For those who swim here's a great tutorial by the great Wiz

throw this thing in the water - or - waterproofing in a few words and pics - by fredl187
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/256210-throw-this-thing-in-the-water-or-waterproofing-in-a-few-words-and-pics
Another nicely written tutorial on waterproofing, thanks fredl187!

Simple fix for loose PAM dress plate - by Sirlordcomic
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/196109-simple-fix-for-loose-pam-dress-plate
Loose plates on those decorated movements? Here's the fix!

quick fix for stripped crown guard screws ~ worked like a charm - by pete2528ca
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/25399-quick-fix-for-stripped-crown-guard-screws-~-worked-like-a-ch
Another useful and easy fix, if you accidentally stripped your CG screws this can save the day!


COSMETIC MODS

Cannon pinion

A Detailed Tutorial on PAM Cannon Pin Modification - by Onzenuub (original thread posted by Francisco)
https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/topic/2766-a-detailed-tutorial-on-pam-cannon-pin-modification/
Modding a CP using gen ETA parts by Francisco (this thread has the links to cousinsuk and the needed ETA part numbers)

How to fix a recessed Cannon Pinion. - by cybee
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/32615-how-to-fix-a-recessed-cannon-pinion
Similar method as Francisco's, from Cybee

HOW TO: Swap a PAM Base Dial with 6497 movement - by Co-Axial
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/97426-how-to-swap-a-pam-base-dial-with-6497-movement
Dial changing

Crown guard

Modding the Crown Guard Pin of PAMs - by Onzenuub (original post by Francisco)
https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/topic/3488-modding-the-crown-guard-pin-of-pams/
Modding the CG pin by Francisco. This might be a bit outdated given the current quality of noob CGs, but yet it could be useful

CG Pin Mod gone wrong - Had to do a quick fix (lots of pics) - by al4743
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/37587-cg-pin-mod-gone-wrong-had-to-do-a-quick-fix-lots-of-pics
CG pin modding McGyver style

WatchDude's PAM CG Pin Mod - by Watchdude13
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/25371-watchdude-s-pam-cg-pin-mod
Another CG pin mod

Pictorial - PAM Lever DIY Mod. Easy to do, superior results! - by Swatchman
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/24473-pictorial-pam-lever-diy-mod-easy-to-do-superior-results
An interesting method to tighten the CG pin/lever

My Honpo 28A Almost Done and Even Closer to Gen... - by Grimlocktime
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/209800-my-honpo-28a-almost-done-and-even-closer-to-gen
Another amazing build from Grimlocktime with a very interesting way to shorten a DLC'ed CG pin

GENLIKE Crown Pin Mod - by kampachi
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/220836-genlike-crown-pin-mod
Do you have a noob v3/4 case or one of the most recent CGs that do not need to be refinished? Here's an easy solution to recess the CG pin without removing the upper factory finish!

Refinishing

BRUSHING and POLISHING damaged bezels-Tutorial - by ALE7575
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/replica-watch-general-discussion/81356-brushing-and-polishing-damaged-bezels-tutorial
A brilliant tutorial about removing scratches and rebrushing/repolishing with lots of info about the different types of sandpaper.

How to restore & maintain a brushed/satin finish. - by gioarmani7428
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/42762-how-to-restore-maintain-a-brushed-satin-finish
Very well written brushing tutorial

Removing scratches from titanium watch - by Ama Iro
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/191493-removing-scratches-from-titanium-watch
Titanium gets scratched pretty easily, this could be of help

Restoring a plexi crystal - by foxindebox
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/195302-restoring-plexi-crystals
If you want to keep those 372 and 448 plexis like new...

Swap your crystal without removing the movement! TUTORIAL (PIC HEAVY) - by Que Tip
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/217339-swap-your-crystal-without-removing-the-movement-tutorial-pic-heavy
An interesting tutorial, it's for the Rolex guys but I think it might be adapted to Panerai crystals as well

How to fix a scratch on a PAM crown guard without taking the crown off - by fortis Persicum
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/167698-how-to-fix-a-scratch-on-a-pam-crown-guard-without-taking-the-crown-off
Easy and interesting method.

PAM390 Case & CG "Finishing" - by tr0y
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/206883-pam390-case-cg-finishing
An interesting discussion, with contributes from tr0y and Dochere2 regarding polishing methods with Dialux and a dremel tool.

Introduction to buffing and polishing - video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMuWrI-sCj8
A great video tutorial about buffing and polishing a watch case, very informative!

DIY Plating on a budget. - by Mikey2008
https://www.repgeek.com/tutorials-for-diy-er/259396-diy-plating-budget.html
Great DIY about plating metals, it includes links to the items used so you don't have to search for them

Quick tut: PAM177 scratch fix - by aututto
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/272410-quick-tut-pam177-scratch-fix
Cheap and easy way to fix your scratched titanium case. Very well done.

Reluming

How to: relume a sandwich dial (and make it glow like a torch) - by Wiz
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/68579-how-to-relume-a-sandwich-dial-and-make-it-glow-like-a-torch
Another detailed and professional tutorial by Wiz

HOW TO LUME A SANDWICH DIAL. FULL EDITION - by alvinado
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/39033-how-to-lume-a-sandwich-dial-full-edition
Decasing a Radiomir and re-luming a sandwich dial

Watch hand restoration - video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXV6JfZ7lnA
Damaged hands? Here's the fix!

DIY - A few tips on hands ageing - by kilowattore
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/234777-a-few-tips-on-ageing-hands
My way of aging hands

Submersibles - Pearl and bezel mods

{*PCTeam*} KW Pam 389 pearl mod in photos - by PolonusTM
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/200231-pcteam-kw-pam-389-pearl-mod-in-photos
Unhappy with your sub's pearl? Polonus obtained very good results this way!

Reluming of Pearl PAM 243 - by skratcha
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/271634-reluming-of-pearl-pam-243
A guy asking for help is the reason for an awesome post by Slaughterer62 explaining with extreme detail how to relume a pearl. This is one of the reason why this forum is so great!

Two Ways to Tighten Rotating Bezel (Dental Floss and Silver Foil) - by mysterio
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/331945-pcteam-two-ways-to-tighten-rotating-bezel-dental-floss-and-silver-foil
The best techniques to fix this common issue can be found here

6497 TUTORIALS

Noobs Guide to the 6497 [3 parts] - by cwazy1
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/the-6497-6498/128257-cwazy1-s-entry-noob-guide-to-the-6497-3-part-video
Nice tutorial by cwazy with videos, part 1 of 3 with links to all three videos

VIDEO HOW TO: Adjust timing on the 6497 and 7750 and general adjustment on 21J/2836 - by cwazy1
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/106775-video-how-to-adjust-timing-on-the-6497-and-7750
Another nice video-tutorial from cwazy

Servicing a 6497 movement & Building a watch - Part1 - by Odyseus
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/157512-servicing-a-6497-movement-building-a-watch-part1
Part 1: Taking a 6497 apart
Servicing a 6497 movement & Building a watch - Part2 - by Odyseus
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/162525-servicing-a-6497-movement-building-a-watch-part2
Part 2: re-assembling and oiling the movement

How to service your 6497 (Part 1) - by Uk Watch services
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/89977-how-to-service-your-6497-part-1
How to service your 6497 (Part 2) - by Uk Watch services
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/90013-how-to-service-your-6497-part-2
Another nice tutorial from one of our trusted watchsmiths

Easy teardown, mods and repairs to 6497 Panerai - by frigpig
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/130909-easy-teardown-mods-and-repairs-to-6497-panerai
Title says it all, very well made

Manual movement service procedure - video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnh7O22mduE
A beautiful 42 min. video showing how to properly dismantle, clean, oil and reassemble a 6497. Must see.

7750 TUTORIALS

How to fix the noisy winding construction at a PAM389 (A7750 movement) tutorial - by Chris3007
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/202767-how-to-fix-the-noisy-winding-construction-at-a-pam389-a7750-movement-tutorial
How to center the date at a PAM389 (A7750 movement) tutorial - by Chris3007
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/203245-how-to-center-the-date-at-a-pam389-a7750-movement-tutorial
How to remove the dial/movement from a KW PAM389 case. Tutorial - by Chris3007
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/203107-how-to-remove-the-dial-movement-from-a-kw-pam389-case-tutorial
Very good tutorials by Chris3007 about the decorated P.9000 based on a7750

HOW TO: Adjust your rep's timing and beat. - by gioarmani7428
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/38249-how-to-adjust-your-rep-s-timing-and-beat
Tutorial on 7750s and ETA 2836. A few pics don't show, but still helpful

VIDEO HOW TO: Adjust timing on the 6497 and 7750 and general adjustment on 21J/2836 - by cwazy1
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/106775-video-how-to-adjust-timing-on-the-6497-and-7750
Another nice video-tutorial from cwazy


ETA 2824/2836 TUTORIALS

Dismantle 2824-2 movement step by step - by Milkbread
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/the-2824-2836/207022-dismantle-2824-2-movement-step-by-step
Very well done tutorial about ETA 2824 disassembling. Must read.


P.3000 CLONE TUTORIALS

Inside the p.3000 clone V4 movement, a trip to the hell and back - by chris3007[/B]
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/253994-inside-the-p-3000-clone-v4-movement-a-trip-to-the-hell-and-back
Awesome teardown of the P.3000 clone movement, impressive!


VARIOUS INTERESTING TUTORIALS

FeloniousMonk's Strap Stitch Darkening Tutorial - by Feloniousmonk
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/194382-feloniousmonk-s-strap-stitch-darkening-tutorial
An entertaining read about dying the stitches on a strap

FeloniousMonk's Adventures in Bronzo Patination!!! - by Feloniousmonk
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/196624-feloniousmonk-s-adventures-in-bronzo-patination
Liver of sulfur and PAM bronzo - Feloniousmonk's style

FeloniousMonks Quest for the Perfect Bronzo Buckle!!! - by Feloniousmonk
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/196972-feloniousmonks-quest-for-the-perfect-bronzo-buckle
Who else could go as far as casting bronze to create a personalized buckle? A must read imho

RWI Exclusive. Rich patina on Bronze watches - by frigpig
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/126116-rwi-exclusive-rich-patina-on-bronze-watches
Patina on Bronze watches by frigpig

Just a simple home for my watches - by Timeband
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/70866-just-a-simple-home-for-my-watches/page2
How to build a watch box

Strapmaking, the Timebandit's way - by Timeband
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/133505-strapmaking-the-timebandit-s-way
Ever thought of making your own straps?

How to: Make brass buckles and vintagize them - by Timeband
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/tutorials/68615-how-to-make-brass-buckles-and-vintagize-them
Make your own buckles

Nickel plating buckles - by Timeband
https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/topic/17571-diy-nickel-plated-buckles/
Customize your buckles

My DIY photo box - by BenjaminButton
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/the-shutterbug-studio/233755-my-diy-photo-box
This cheap and easy solution will make an unbelievable improvement in the quality of your pics. Brilliant!

Panerai - Wire Lug Fix - my Experience - by thumbsarehandy
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/316307-panerai-wire-lug-fix-my-experience
A smart DIY solution to get those radiomir lugs properly fixed


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I'm sure I missed a lot of interesting stuff so please let me know about anything worth to be added to this thread by posting it here, I will update the first post ASAP.


:cheers:

 

[Ruski91]

Great idea and definitely vote for this to be a sticky! Great job putting all of this together for us!!!

 

[ALE7575]

MANY THANKS kilo

This is a really hard job, compiling all these tutorials from several fora
People should be grateful for that and you will help to get solutions for many problems

Now I hope people will cooperate with new links to complete and update the list

CONGRATS for the nice job

ALE

 

[kampachi]

Good effort mate. Been reading alot of these tuts lately. However do notice some of the tuts have outdated picture links.

 

[chris3007]

Thank you very much Kilo!!


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[co-axial]

Cool! Very helpful. Subscribed!

* sent from somewhere *

 

[kilowattore]

Good effort mate. Been reading alot of these tuts lately. However do notice some of the tuts have outdated picture links.

I checked the tutorials linked here for missing pics and they looked ok.

If you find something broken or not showing among these threads, please let me know so I can try to fix it or eventually delete an useless thread.
I'd like to keep it as readable as possible

Thank you very much Kilo!!


Sent from my iPhone 6

Chris, it was your recent tutorials that inspired this thread, so the biggest thanks goes to you and everyone else who took the time to post their how-to's!

Also a huge thanks goes to ALE for encouraging me with posting this and helping me out with the layout

 

[Bozz]

Well done mate! Great idea!

 

[Dochere2]

You are an asset for sure Kilo, keep up the awesome work!

 

[kilowattore]

Added

PAM390 Case & CG "Finishing" - by tr0y
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/pams/209605-pam390-cg-finishing-post2115172#post-2115172
An interesting discussion, with contributes from tr0y and Dochere2 regarding polishing methods with Dialux and a dremel tool.

Thanks tr0y and Dochere2

 

[shelby1501]

Thanks a lot For that Kilo! Will let you know if I find something that's not on the list. Btw this should be sticky!

 

[tr0y]

Thanks a lot for all your effort - this will sure help many people!!!

 

[bassmanz]

Great resource in one place. Ty.

 

[vanheden]

Awesome!
Stick it!

 

[kilowattore]

I checked the links today and somehow all links pointing to RWI appeared broken.
I restored the initial post with the backup copy I have on my PC and now they seem to work, but their description (the blue text you can click) is different than what I wrote.
I'm not sure what's wrong, but if any of you find anything not working or has an idea about what the problem might, please let me know

 

[Masdron]

Any of the links ending in .html are not working for me.

 

[kilowattore]

Thanks, they're not working for me either now.
Maybe something's wrong with the bb code :thinking:
I'll see if a tech guy can help me.

 

[ALE7575]

Thanks, they're not working for me either now.
Maybe something's wrong with the bb code :thinking:
I'll see if a tech guy can help me.

When the big breakdown of the old server I got the same problem with ALL the links of PAM GUIDE. More of 2000 links !!!
I had to make some modifications in the links.

You could try making some modifications in the links

For example in the first links:

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/39310-how-to-lume-a-sandwich-dial-full-edition

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/54251-how-to-crystal-sealing-and-waterproofing

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/198850-simple-fix-for-loose-pam-dress-plate

Try to change the text adding between vb/ and the number of the thread the text: showthread.php?t= deleting remeining text and changing the hyperlink accordingly

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=39310

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=54251

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=198850

Now they are working links

I don’t know if there is an easier solution

ALE

 

[kilowattore]

Links should be working now, thanks Joran for the help!

 

[ALE7575]

This Thread and its maintenance deserves an "Outstanding Post" award

In some time it will get Sticky status

Congrats Kilo
ALE