PAM382 VSF V2 bezel assembly + DIY realign the bezel

[Rufctr2]

I have always been a big fan of 382. I had to have 5 or 6 of all the different batches. Currently we are at the VSF v2. I had a first VSF V2 in July of last year, and I bought a new one just before CNY. For having both, I will say that we are at 2.1. The difference is the AR and the last receipt does not have an outside AR. As I use it as a true toolwatch, I prefer not to have an external AR.
The "default" of VSFv2 is the shape of the G, and we can do nothing about it. Some are also delivered with a misaligned bezel (12-center-30), so i took pictures to show how to make a super rep an almost perfect watch. The VSF v2.1 :

The tool i used :

and now the bezel. It's just a cap and we can easily realign it :

As the bezel is now off, i checked the other part of the bezel assembly to see if the feeling can be better. So i removed the stainless part:

There is inside the stainless part a groove with the bezel spring retainer. I forgot to take the pict, but there is the same groove on the case :

So i checked this spring and the VSF one is really tiny :/ (0,2mm). It's only in steel, not even in stainless steel, and mine was completely broken after two months (and several sessions under water!)

I bought on the bay a bezel spring retainer "SPRING WIRE LOCK FOR VOSTOK AMPHIBIAN KOMANDIRSKIE WATCH BEZELS"
Ø - 0.5 mm - 8X11mm sides
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/10PC-Stainl...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

This spring is in stainless steel and with good thickness for the bezel and case groove.

Inside the groove :

If you open the spring, you will get a "lighter" bezel feeling. Now you just have to do the opposite way to replace the bezel :

The best way to align the bezel was to do it with the 12 pearl at 6 (sorry for the wrong angle for the picture):

And now the PAM382 is even better for 10€ delivered and 10 minutes of your time.

With the new spring, the feeling is way better, firm and precise. I didnt test it on other Submersible but i suppose the other VSF V2 should be identical.

 

[klockjohan]

Nice and descriptive guide with plentiful pictures! Kudos to your effort.

 

[up_right]

Bravo!

 

[Arthur Dore]

I want to buy a pam 382 Vsf but I don't know where. Could you help me where could I?

 

[KOT1917]

I want to buy a pam 382 Vsf but I don't know where. Could you help me where could I?

Follow this link and read everything there is.
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/trusted-dealers

Any TD will likely get 382 for you. The main thing is to familiarize yourself with how they work, rules, and the correct website and email addresses.

This is a large forum, and there is a place for everything, including such questions. (This is not it)

 

[Arthur Dore]

Follow this link and read everything there is.
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/trusted-dealers

Any TD will likely get 382 for you. The main thing is to familiarize yourself with how they work, rules, and the correct website and email addresses.

This is a large forum, and there is a place for everything, including such questions. (This is not it)

Tnks My friend!

 

[Rupert Fripp]

KOT1917 or any other experts - is this the same bezel removal technique of the vsf Pam968?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KOT1917]

Hello.

I have not seen a photo report on the remove bezel PAM968 VSF yet, but I suppose the device should be analogous, or very similar, and the principle of disconnection itself is the same.
However, the bezel itself is structurally different due to the presence of a ceramic insert. An example of how it looked from another factory can be seen here:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/panerai/7765206-pam-684-bezel-fail-advise-needed