243 QC pics

[timefollower1]

i rejected mine also HV was fitted wrong have to wait till after CNY

 

[Bonesey]

I think even on gens the He marking is not always in the same place. I wouldn't have rejected just for that.

 

[Bonesey]

Look at this gen 187

 

[Jake48]

I think even on gens the He marking is not always in the same place. I wouldn't have rejected just for that.

You are correct. Here are some Gen pics. The more Gens you look at the more you will see that the He valve is all over the place as far as alignment goes...

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f29/465706d1309747198-fsot-panerai-pam-243-k-img_1705.jpg

http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22337

http://watchtraders.com/images/watchimages/12699/PAM243K_2_1.JPG

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=204756

 

[mike 8]

I received my tracking number. Order "shipped"
Lets hope they all make the last chopper out before the partying starts
Angus did stick to his time table. opcorn:

 

[timefollower1]

I refused mine also cause bezel numbers were not fitted correctly alot of the Pam243 watches were rushed to meet the shipping deadline.

 

[Jake48]

I received my tracking number. Order "shipped"
Lets hope they all make the last chopper out before the partying starts
Angus did stick to his time table. opcorn:

Sweet. Post up some pics when you receive it. I asked if they could straighten my crooked markers before shipping, but if this would delay my watch to go ahead and ship it as is. Never heard back...

Hope I didn't get caught up in the CNY deadline

 

[trksh-bzr]

ok, it sounds like we can expect that these were rushed a bit before CNY, we need to get a good thread of DIY up soon

I can't wait to see my lovely scew marker watch

 

[COLDI]

haha mine were sent out without qc pics. I can only hope!!

 

[mike 8]

Bonesey -

I have been thinking about how to straighten the markers without removing the bezel. If they are in fact screwed in and held by the tension of the tightened screw behind the bezel here is a simple solution that may work. Basically, you could use some masking tape similar to how you unscrew a watch case back, using the sticky side of some tape and pressure.

I would take a small FLAT jewelers file and wrap some masking tape around the end, sticky side out. Hold the watch firmly in one hand and then press the tip of the jewelers file wrapped in tape to the very top of the marker with the thumb of my other hand. Then, being careful not to catch the bezel with the tape wrapped flat side of the jewelers file, apply pressure to the top of the file on top of the marker and twist it in the direction you want to rotate the marker. If the markers are held by slight tension from the screw, you may be able to move them slightly in the direction you need.

You will also get an idea on how tight or loose they are being held in the bezel by doing this. If you can't move them this way, you will undoubtedly have to remove the bezel. If my watch comes with the crooked markers I am going to try this before I remove the bezel.

If you don't have a jewelers file small enough you might get away with using the corner of a credit card with tape wrapped around the credit card sticky side out or maybe the eraser end of a pencil that is still flat and wrapped with tape. it will depend on how much pressure is needed to move the marker.

Jake I would be interested to see how that turns out.
Maybe start a thread w/pics..

 

[dutchguy2]

The He valve can be turned around with something sticky.

 

[Jake48]

OK, It's going on three days now since I replied to the QC pics from Angus. Never heard back. How many have got conformation of shipping? If we haven't been confirmed for shipping by now, do you think we missed the CNY deadline?

I was hoping to get this watch next week...

 

[Bonesey]

If you confirmed QC pics, or even if you didn't, they all should have been shipped before the post office closes for CNY. I think that was the 20th it closes, Angus shipping agent stopped working on the 17th or 18th i believe. Tracking details might be a bit slow coming through.

 

[Jake48]

If you confirmed QC pics, or even if you didn't, they all should have been shipped before the post office closes for CNY. I think that was the 20th it closes, Angus shipping agent stopped working on the 17th or 18th i believe. Tracking details might be a bit slow coming through.

Thanks Bonesey - Fingers crossed... I asked if they could try and straighten the crooked markers before shipping, but if they couldn't get it done before the CNY to go ahead and send it anyway. Hope it translated well...

Here is the QC pic. The 15 & 30 are crooked.

 

[Klockis]

Crocked markers seems to be a very common problem with these Noob 243.
I just rejected one for that reason and went with a H-favtory 243 instead to beat the CNY deadline..
Will see if that was the right decition?

 

[dutchguy2]

I enjoy my H-fac 243 every day for the last week. It was worth every penny (and I paid full price).

Except missing crooked markers I don't see much difference between the two ;-)

 

[OiRogers]

I got my QC Pics from Angus a few days ago... my 45 looks like it's about 3degrees off perfect... might be angle of the shot, might be a few degrees off.
Either way, it looks damn good and I have a tracking number for my new 243 and 127... they both shipped prior to CNY as Angus promised.

Now to go back to lusting over a new 187.... Really want, but can't decide if I need to upgrade over my older model.

 

[Bonesey]

I've still not received a tracking number for my 243. Angus said to me in PM that his shipping agent was coming in on the 18th to pick up a few late confirmed watches and mine to ship them out. Even if it doesn't make it out of the country I'm not too bothered. My 217 is in the UK and released from customs, my 390 should be on the way and I have a package heading over from the states

 

[Jake48]

Well, I am starting to lose faith.... Placed my order on the 13th, got confirmation of the order, payment and the QC pics followed shortly after. Sent an email to Doris telling her it was OK to ship on the 16th. It's now the AM of the 20th over there. Never heard another word after the QC email sent to me on the 16th

Still have fingers crossed, but not looking like Angus is going to make good on his promise for this one. Oh, well, been doing this long enough to know that in the world of reps, as long as I get the watch, I'll be happy.

A lot happier if I had it next week, but happy when I get it none the less...

 

[MK08]

I completely missed the first cut, I'll have to get by on everyone else's pics till everything gets going again mid-Feb. Maybe by then some of the kinks with bezel markers and the cannon pinion will be sorted out.