PAM127 Fiddy - suggestions on what to do

[Reynald]

Hi all,

I have a PAM127 fiddy which would have to be at least 12+ years old now. The front glass needs to be replaced (misty fog around the inside edges). Tried to have it buffed but apparently the coating inside has had it.

I have also tried to find a replacement for it but my eBay searches and watchparts ordered don't fit. After returns and refunds i'm back to the start on it. Still have a range of straps, and surprisingly, still works pretty well (never been serviced).

What do you think I should do? Throw it? Sell it? Use it as a door stop?

 

[Raddave]

Hi all,

I have a PAM127 fiddy which would have to be at least 12+ years old now. The front glass needs to be replaced (misty fog around the inside edges). Tried to have it buffed but apparently the coating inside has had it.

I have also tried to find a replacement for it but my eBay searches and watchparts ordered don't fit. After returns and refunds i'm back to the start on it. Still have a range of straps, and surprisingly, still works pretty well (never been serviced).

What do you think I should do? Throw it? Sell it? Use it as a door stop?

Id contact Prof

 

[Phoenixboy]

sell it to me, problem solved

 

[Reynald]

sell it to me, problem solved

...i'm listening

 

[Reynald]

If anyone is interested, photos of the watch

https://imgur.com/OAXhFZ2
https://imgur.com/GpEqFZK
https://imgur.com/fdjJ73f
https://imgur.com/FSK0oFV
https://imgur.com/WKWGc90
https://imgur.com/Oe3qZAo
https://imgur.com/UfO6qAr
https://imgur.com/uz07BIH

 

[pamdude]

Your crystal looks good, not much distortion. If you buy a replacement today there might be a chance that will distort the view. I'd try clean the glass if possible instead.

 

[Reynald]

Your crystal looks good, not much distortion. If you buy a replacement today there might be a chance that will distort the view. I'd try clean the glass if possible instead.

I had a watchmaker try to clean the inside of the crystal. Apparently the inside coating is damaged. It's not something that can be buffed out or cleaned...so I am told.

 

[Seadwellermike]

Pop the crustal out and polish the piss outa it, it’s totally fixable! The watch is dope AF btw!

 

[Rx4Time]

I've used cape cod cloth to remove anti-reflective coatings before. If you're able to remove the movement then you can do it while the crystal is still attached to the case.

 

[Reynald]

I've used cape cod cloth to remove anti-reflective coatings before. If you're able to remove the movement then you can do it while the crystal is still attached to the case.

Ah ok, I may try that if I decide to keep it. I am thinking about selling it now. It is quite large for me. I've downsized all my timepieces now.

 

[pamdude]

As far as I know the movement is front loading, meaning you have to pop the bezel/crystal in order to de-case. I know WSO on eBay has 127 sapphire but again it's a hit or miss.

 

[Reynald]

If i get time ill do some research and maybe see if I can work out how to remove myself for cleaning. Just depends if I sell it before hand.