Disassembly/assembly of a Pam

[faberjay111]

Let me know if you need anything bud?

Hi SJ,

Thanks! I need some skill!! This is driving me nuts. I tried again this afternoon for a couple of hours. ARGHHH!!

Grimlock sent me a really detailed pm on how to do it(thanks GL!). I think that it will work but I need Rodico and better tweezers. I ordered a whole bunch of stuff from ebay and esslingers.

I will try again when the stuff arrives. If by then, I still haven't been able to get the movement tabs and screws in....and I still haven't shot myself out of frustration...I may be coming around to your house!!

 

[cybee]

How the hell do you get the little tabs into the hole...then, how do get the screws to go in the small holes!!!????

I place small screws on some rodico then center it over the hole or just practice picking up the screw with tweezers a few times until you are proficient at centering it over the hole. It's frustrating I know.

I have disassembled mine Pam 177 and when I turn the casing. The movement wouldn't came out.
I have remove the Crown Stem and the Movement Holder.
Is there anything I miss out?

You might need a small tool to gently pry the movement loose out of the case. Sometimes they are tightly fitted. That's about all I know.

 

[Subjeff]

Hi SJ,

Thanks! I need some skill!! This is driving me nuts. I tried again this afternoon for a couple of hours. ARGHHH!!

Grimlock sent me a really detailed pm on how to do it(thanks GL!). I think that it will work but I need Rodico and better tweezers. I ordered a whole bunch of stuff from ebay and esslingers.

I will try again when the stuff arrives. If by then, I still haven't been able to get the movement tabs and screws in....and I still haven't shot myself out of frustration...I may be coming around to your house!!

Just let me know... You have my number. :cheers:

 

[faberjay111]

While I am waiting for the tools and Rodico to arrive, I just have a question.

Where can I buy the gaskets for the caseback and the little o-ring for the stem? Mine didn't have them.

 

[nomismak]

You might need a small tool to gently pry the movement loose out of the case. Sometimes they are tightly fitted. That's about all I know.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Cybee, will give it try.
Cheers......:cheese:

 

[faberjay111]

I used a small ball and peen hammer...came right out!

 

[faberjay111]

Where can a buy a new movement?

 

[faberjay111]

...and a crystal?

 

[faberjay111]

Hey guys...I DID IT!! I was so stumped with getting the movement tabs and the screws in, so I ordered a better set of tweezers and Rodico. After a week of waiting for the Rodico to arrive. I started immediately. It worked!

I followed all the instructions you guys gave me. It took a few tries, but I eventually got it!

I can't describe the feeling I had when the first screw was finally all the way in(with the movement tab aligned properly)!!

Thanks guys!!

Here are some pictures.

At the start...this was the easy part,





The gen dial and hands...



The Eddie Lee caseset from BMW760(Thanks!)



The little buggers that drove me insane!!!



My little workdesk...




I wore the Volcano while trying this. Actually, this was the right watch because I really felt like exploding at this point!



The assembly attempt again...



Success!!!





On the strap and ready to be worn!



My baby is back on my wrist!!




Thanks everyone!!

 

[faberjay111]

I am now ready to accept all watch repair and modding jobs!!

Send with confidence!:thumbsup:

 

[frigpig]

You so need an new case back! H0035........drives me nutz! :lol:

 

[frigpig]

Also its of note that the 113 was never xxxx/2000 but has only ever been xxx/500 or xxx/700 depending on the year.

DSN has correct serial number case backs BTW.

 

[faberjay111]

Also its of note that the 113 was never xxxx/2000 but has only ever been xxx/500 or xxx/700 depending on the year.

DSN has correct serial number case backs BTW.

Thanks! I didn't realize casebacks were so important! I will contact DSN. I also need to contact him for hands for my 202a build!

This is so cool! I am actually thinking of builds now!

Thanks FP...and everyone else for helping me out.