Best aftermarket Crown Guard for PAM111

[Pombok]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to upgrade the crown, crown guard and crown guard lever for my PAM111. Can anyone recommend the best (most gen-like) source?

From my own research I'm looking at the following:

https://ewatchparts.com/parts-acces...panerai-pam-111-luminor-marina-44mm-1166.html


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[spankster23]

Out of curiosity, what's wrong with yours. The 111 v3 crown guard is pretty damn good out of the box...

 

[Pombok]

My CG lever does not sit flush to the CG, this was not picked up in my QC since the photos were angled as such to exclude the view. This outcome surprised me as I used Lucy, who's supposed to be famous for QC. I've contacted her a number of times to supply a replacement CG/lever, however she's not delivering any results after a few months of emails...

Photo of my CG:

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[mysterio]

Even if the pictures were "angled as such to exclude the view", you could have requested another set so as to re-include the view. Try other TDs for the CG. I would be doubtful with the fit of CGs purchased outside of the TD supply chain.

 

[Pombok]

Even if the pictures were "angled as such to exclude the view", you could have requested another set so as to re-include the view. Try other TDs for the CG. I would be doubtful with the fit of CGs purchased outside of the TD supply chain.

Quite right and lesson learned on my behalf, hopefully some other forum members can read this and also be better equipped when checking their QC.

I may ask Ryan at InTime to get the CG.


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[spankster23]

Quite right and lesson learned on my behalf, hopefully some other forum members can read this and also be better equipped when checking their QC.

I may ask Ryan at InTime to get the CG.


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Get in touch with Davidsen (DSN) trusted dealer here... He will have a crown guard to sell you...

 

[Maron]

I made sure to ask specific angles

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[Pombok]

I made sure to ask specific angles

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A work of art [emoji108]


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[Dinkis]

Try DSN. He is very knowledgeable and has good prices and ships fast


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[Maron]

A work of art [emoji108]


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Thanks I think I got a good example. The only thing I wonder about was maybe scratch on the base of the minute hand. But my buddy pressured me into accepting because he wants his watch! Lol

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[mysterio]

Ah, the impatient friends. I know the feeling. LOL

 

[jamsie]

I wanted to add some help here folks with regard to sourcing replacement parts for a PAM111 or other models, specifically around the CG or crown bridge... I reached out to several folks on here including some of our MODS...no one has them. David (DSN) explained to me that NOOB is 'cracking down' on parts availability (Guess NOOB thinks they are SWATCH Group now).

@spankster23 Thank you for taking care of me with advice & more...

So after going the rounds looking for a CG I am going to defer to the OP's find, I think they are worth a shot given the supply of parts they have... @Pombok


https://ewatchparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Panerai+crown+bridge

 

[jamsie]

I have an update with regard to the above. My recommendation is to find another source for your CG PAM needs. I picked one up from ewatchparts and they shipped quickly. When it arrived it did not have smooth machining with sharp edges, and the PIN on the face side is brushed or machined to such an extent it is washed out.
Finally, the lever inside that presses against the crown is of a different shape and too big and will not close all the way... Pics below as I am returning it today for a refund.

 

[Pombok]

Thanks for letting us know the outcome of this, very useful! I've had Ryan at intime source me a replacement CG, I should receive it next week and I'll post some pics.


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[d4m.test]

Unfortunately there is no good aftermarket CG.

If noob factory won't sell you a CG, H Factory will. Also keep checking the parts thread.

 

[mysterio]

Unfortunately there is no good aftermarket CG.

If noob factory won't sell you a CG, H Factory will. Also keep checking the parts thread.

Noob isn't selling much of anything these days.

 

[jamsie]

This will be good to see @Pombok as I would like to know if it will be an exact fit for your PAM111 V4, looks like a NOOB V4?

 

[Pombok]

This will be good to see @Pombok as I would like to know if it will be an exact fit for your PAM111 V4, looks like a NOOB V4?

Yes it is [emoji106]. I'll post some snaps next week.


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[watchismo]

I noticed that my cg on my pam113 is gone! so please update this thread as i now need a cg too :-(

 

[kilowattore]

Guys keep your eyes on the m2m section, these CG's do pop up from time to time.
If you want try and order parts through a TD, have the sensibility to ask for it when you're ready to buy a new watch. I think no TD will go out in the market to source a CG only or any other single part but if the order is more consistent you might have more luck.