Hello I just received a PAM111 (latest noob) from a TD and its having some issues - this is my first TD order and I was pretty excited. They're being very helpful and have offered to fix it if I send it back.
The watch does work, seems to keep time but the power reserve isnt good, maybe a day. The issue is when I wind the watch it doesnt reach the point where you get resistance and you know its fully wound. It just keeps winding and every maybe 10-15 half winds you get a sort of slipping sound like something is unwinding a bit.
I'm just curious as to what the issue is though and if its something that I can fix easily, as It would take almost two months to get there and make it back to me - and I'd like to have the watch for a special occasion. I would REALLY appreciate any help.
A little background, I took it into a Timpson (the only place around me by far) and when I came back the next day the man told me that
Also if its something thats easily fixable is it something that would be possible by myself, I am comfortable with taking things apart and am quite technical but I've never repaired a watch before. I also have a cheap PAM that I could use for spares I guess if I REALLY need to (even though its a cheap one im assuming the movement is the same). Im hoping that its something not too difficult. Guess first thing would be finding out whats wrong.
Heres a pic of the Noob and the cheapie - seems to be the same movement (click through for higher res if you need):
The watch does work, seems to keep time but the power reserve isnt good, maybe a day. The issue is when I wind the watch it doesnt reach the point where you get resistance and you know its fully wound. It just keeps winding and every maybe 10-15 half winds you get a sort of slipping sound like something is unwinding a bit.
I'm just curious as to what the issue is though and if its something that I can fix easily, as It would take almost two months to get there and make it back to me - and I'd like to have the watch for a special occasion. I would REALLY appreciate any help.
A little background, I took it into a Timpson (the only place around me by far) and when I came back the next day the man told me that
Im just wondering if what he's saying is true and he's just taking a guess and if he even bothered to look."there is a cog under there [the 2 winding gears on the bottom left] that has a broken tooth which is why it keeps slipping and winding forever"
Also if its something thats easily fixable is it something that would be possible by myself, I am comfortable with taking things apart and am quite technical but I've never repaired a watch before. I also have a cheap PAM that I could use for spares I guess if I REALLY need to (even though its a cheap one im assuming the movement is the same). Im hoping that its something not too difficult. Guess first thing would be finding out whats wrong.
Heres a pic of the Noob and the cheapie - seems to be the same movement (click through for higher res if you need):