how to repair a gen PAM 104 after a drop

[pandaexpress]

Hi guys,
I dropped a Gen 104 on the floor and now its not working. (every attempt to wind it just turns the hands and when I close the crown - the minute hand goes back to some random number).

Now should I ship it to a Panerai authorized repair center or would a third-party person/company work? What is your advice?

Thanks very much

 

[idinwo01]

If it's gen, send it to an authorized repair center. That will be the most legitimate service, and if you ever plan to resell, will probably look the best to potential buyers

 

[frodostar]

DONT ATTEMPT KEEP WINDING!!! if anythings come loose it will destroy the insides!! take it to anyone who knows what there doing, i use a good watchmaker as i dont like AD prices but each to there own!

 

[pandaexpress]

Yeah, i put it away for now. I was mainly asking it for the price - since not so long ago I don't like AD prices either (had to deal with Hublot once, paid $70 for a rubber pusher that can be bought on ebay for like $15).
But I am not sure if a third-party watchmaker will be familiar with the PAM and have access to gen parts.

 

[karesz501]

The PAM104 uses an OPIII which is a slightly modified ETA 7750 movement. Taking it to a professional is no harm. Just my 2 cents, I only use AD repairs on my gens if its under warranty.

Yeah, i put it away for now. I was mainly asking it for the price - since not so long ago I don't like AD prices either (had to deal with Hublot once, paid $70 for a rubber pusher that can be bought on ebay for like $15).
But I am not sure if a third-party watchmaker will be familiar with the PAM and have access to gen parts.