Crownguard size PAM111

[corpious]

Hiya guys.

As stated in the "wanted parts" section,the crownguard on my PAM111 has gone missing (along with the watch not working properly without some serious shaking from time to time) and I just found a seller on ebay selling said crownguard,I just wanted to make sure it was the right size since I'm on a ship working atm and the watch is at home.

The watch is a PAM111 V4 Noob factory Pre V.
The size of the crownguard on ebay is : Length : 23.50mm / Width 7.25mm.

Thanks in advance for any help,greatly appreciated.
/C.

 

[mysterio]

Why not source the crown guard from the TD you bought it from? The size of the crownguard might be the same, but the hole placement and the screw thread might be different enough that you may not be able to use it. I've changed CGs on PAMs where I have seen such things happen. Is the ebay vendor claiming the CG he's selling is a Noob V4 or at least Noob factory? Link to said ebay dealer?

 

[corpious]

Why not source the crown guard from the TD you bought it from? The size of the crownguard might be the same, but the hole placement and the screw thread might be different enough that you may not be able to use it. I've changed CGs on PAMs where I have seen such things happen. Is the ebay vendor claiming the CG he's selling is a Noob V4 or at least Noob factory? Link to said ebay dealer?

Hey Mysterio and thanks for your answer. It makes a lot of sense what you said and I think you just saved me 80$.

The thing is,I have always used Ryan at Intime as a TD but with my last order I went with Chazing. I asked him about the crownguard to the 111 but he replied that he could get spare parts from most factories but that Noob was not willing to do so.
After that,I didn't even bother to ask Ryan the same question since I assumed he would come up with the same answer.

Link to the ebay seller : http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROWN-GUARD-FOR-PANERAI-PAM-111-LUMINOR-MARINA-44MM-POLISH-/311022221090

Thanks again.
/C.

 

[mysterio]

Hey Mysterio and thanks for your answer. It makes a lot of sense what you said and I think you just saved me 80$.

The thing is,I have always used Ryan at Intime as a TD but with my last order I went with Chazing. I asked him about the crownguard to the 111 but he replied that he could get spare parts from most factories but that Noob was not willing to do so.
After that,I didn't even bother to ask Ryan the same question since I assumed he would come up with the same answer.

Link to the ebay seller : http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROWN-GUARD-FOR-PANERAI-PAM-111-LUMINOR-MARINA-44MM-POLISH-/311022221090

Thanks again.
/C.

Don't assume anything. While it is most likely true that the Noob factory isn't keen on selling parts (maybe they want to keep the parts internal for their own watches), it may be possible as well that other TDs may be able to get one OR they already have some in stock for emergencies (like they have a watch at the QC stage but only the CG has a dent or something and needs replacement).

As for the ebay seller, I've seen the CG and ugh, that does not look nice at all. First off, the N series CG is brushed, not polished. Second, the one on ebay, even if I were looking for a polished CG, is simply poor looking for the price of 80$.

 

[d4m.test]

Hey Mysterio and thanks for your answer. It makes a lot of sense what you said and I think you just saved me 80$.

The thing is,I have always used Ryan at Intime as a TD but with my last order I went with Chazing. I asked him about the crownguard to the 111 but he replied that he could get spare parts from most factories but that Noob was not willing to do so.
After that,I didn't even bother to ask Ryan the same question since I assumed he would come up with the same answer.

Link to the ebay seller : http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROWN-GUARD-FOR-PANERAI-PAM-111-LUMINOR-MARINA-44MM-POLISH-/311022221090

Thanks again.
/C.

Chazingtime is not one of the best TDs to deal with. I don't recommend them. I put them in the same category as perfect clones. If you want to click "add to cart" and "pay now" they are great. But in terms of a personalized, accomodating experience, go to Toro. He'll get the parts you need and you if you need help let me know.

 

[sur101]

Chazingtime is not one of the best TDs to deal with. I don't recommend them. I put them in the same category as perfect clones. If you want to click "add to cart" and "pay now" they are great. But in terms of a personalized, accomodating experience, go to Toro. He'll get the parts you need and you if you need help let me know.

I second this. Toro delivers for parts.


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[corpious]

Thanks a bunch.
Only had one purchase from Bravo of which I was very satisfied with so I'll try get in contact with him.

 

[corpious]

Quick update :

I emailed Toro and he replied within 3 minutes ... 35USD + shipping.
I think I have found my go-to TD :laugh:

Edit : So did Ryan from intime .. 2 favourite TD's ..

 

[mysterio]

Quick update :

I emailed Toro and he replied within 3 minutes ... 35USD + shipping.
I think I have found my go-to TD :laugh:

Edit : So did Ryan from intime .. 2 favourite TD's ..

See? You'll never know until you try. Good job!