JF rep movement OP.XI for PAM127 from hont?

[KOT1917]

Good afternoon, dear participants!

I had a problem. My pam127 (presumably zf) got a breakdown of the movement, and now the local master offers repairs with a base price of $ 215 without taking into account the necessary parts.

I found: http://www.hontwatch.ru/pacc0085-platinum-plated-engraved-bridges-asian-6497-p-8191.html In general, taking into account the delivery, it will cost me $ 228
When i found out from TD what plant produced this movement, I was told that jf.

I know they make great APs, but never seen their rep pam. Moreover, I have never heard of their movements for pam. From the photo it is difficult to determine the quality of the finish and the general similarity with gen.
Any opinions about this movement?

Given the similar cost, would it be worth changing the broken movement zf to jf?

 

[superspark69]

Why not buy a cheap a6497 and use it as a donor for parts? they are about $30

 

[superspark69]

Its a very simple movement and should be a cheap fix, $215 is expensive

 

[KOT1917]

The old Asian 6497 as a donor is, however, I am not sure about the details of it. However, this is not the case, because $ 215 is asked for the fact of repair, not including parts.

 

[mysterio]

Local watchmaker - $215
Asian 6497 with decorated bridges - $188
Total - $403

At that total cost, I would rather just purchase a Noob PAM127. If you can purchase an 6497 movement, just swap out the bridges from the broken watch so you can save on the movement. However, there is still the matter of servicing, which to me looks like the watchmaker is charging you too much for a replica.

 

[KOT1917]

I did not specify the cost of replacing the movement, but I suspect that it should be cheaper to repair. Alternatives: repair for $ 215+ or new for 228 and replacement, for example for $ 50-100 If you take a cheap 6487, you will have to pay for the replacement of bridges in any case, and I'm not sure that it will be cheap. I assume that +/- $ 100 should go. At the same time I will lose, because at the moment there is a fast movement 6497/2, as well as what I consider to buy, besides this, the ETA engraving under the balance .... Regarding the fact that the master asks a lot: perhaps, but I have nothing to compare with.

 

[KOT1917]

As a result, 2 questions are formed: - To what extent can repair 6497 cost, with respect to the failure itself? - Is there any information or experience with the JF movement presented on the hont?

 

[mysterio]

As a result, 2 questions are formed: - To what extent can repair 6497 cost, with respect to the failure itself? - Is there any information or experience with the JF movement presented on the hont?

1. Only a watchmaker can reply to that, of which there aren't many here. Then there's the matter of you not describing the problem with your PAM127 except for breakdown which can mean any number of things. It's like asking how much is an operation at the hospital and expecting them to answer.
2. AFAIK, no one has any experience. JF only released 2 PAMs, both of them using the P.9000 automatic custom movement with gen function but with the balance wheel @9 instead of @7 like the gen. The 6497 is a manual-wind movement.

 

[KOT1917]

Regarding the essence of the damage, I can not specifically answer, because I personally did not see the damage. I can only describe the symptoms, and this is not so simple. I suppose that this may be the loss of the tooth of the peacetish tribe. I asked about the cost, due to the assumptions of the participants that the voiced cost value may be overestimated, and therefore there is an idea of ​​normal.
???? Regarding the operation in the hospital, I think the spread is bigger, because anyone who operated was at the lowest price, but there is no maximum price, because you cannot buy a new life, but you can watch.????

However, thanks a lot for the answer.

In any case, I understood your advice that you need to contact an additional master to check the price on these issues. And the fact that 6497 from JF is not only unknown to me!)

 

[KOT1917]

If I have to decide to buy a new movement from hont, I will give current photos, since no one has ever seen this.

 

[mysterio]

I would suggest asking other TDs and get a quote. The price is a bit too steep IMHO.

 

[KOT1917]

Well, first I’ll clarify the situation with the master, find out the specifics of the breakdown, find out in other workshops about the prices for repairs, and I will decide .... Thanks for the tips. Nice to feel the support.