My first ever build pam 005

[Nemrac72k]

Hi guys,

I wanted to share my first build. It isn't much but for a newbie it was nerve racking.
Sorry for the lack of pictures i was more worried about screwing something up, lol.

Parts list as follows:

Dial and hands and caseback were bought here (m2m thanks to warakrit Thank you friend)
A6497 movement
Polished case with Sapphire glass
Movement holder
Tweezers
Precision screw deivers
Hand remover and press
Rodico
Magnification glasses
Stickie ball
Pam caseback tool (got it on the bay)

Ths hobby is so much more fun and rewarding when you get into builds. I'm looking forward to my next

 

[Nickdao.njd]

Lovely looking one. Gratz mate. One more set of oiler,mixing bowl, luminous pigment,binder and there's alot more fun and nerve racking.

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[Nemrac72k]

Lovely looking one. Gratz mate. One more set of oiler,mixing bowl, luminous pigment,binder and there's alot more fun and nerve racking.

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Thank you. I would love to disassemble and reassembled an A6497 movement :hypnotized:

 

[Nickdao.njd]

And thats gonna make me sweating hard. I'm not the one that be able to work on movements atm.
But yes, give it a shower man.

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[strapviet]

And thats gonna make me sweating hard. I'm not the one that be able to work on movements atm.
But yes, give it a shower man.

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It's just like his entertainment but result is great.

 

[kilowattore]

Good job!

Of course you know that caseback makes it a 318, don't you?
I like the look of the polished CG (I would flatten that pin though), but the correct crownguard finish is brushed for this model, you can just add a brushed noob/h-fac CG if you want to go for gen look.

 

[ALE7575]

As commented by kilo you have built a PAM 318 not a PAM 005

IMO CG ruins your nice build. Try a Noob or a new H maker or KW

ALE

 

[Nemrac72k]

Good job!

Of course you know that caseback makes it a 318, don't you?
I like the look of the polished CG (I would flatten that pin though), but the correct crownguard finish is brushed for this model, you can just add a brushed noob/h-fac CG if you want to go for gen look.

lol, that show how much of a newbie i am
Thank you for the advice. I will either replace the CG or remove it and they to flaten the pin and brush the CG with scotch brite pad.

 

[Nemrac72k]

As commented by kilo you have built a PAM 318 not a PAM 005

IMO CG ruins your nice build. Try a Noob or a new H maker or KW

ALE

Thank you, any recommendations were to get one of the above mentioned CG.

 

[kilowattore]

lol, that show how much of a newbie i am
Thank you for the advice. I will either replace the CG or remove it and they to flaten the pin and brush the CG with scotch brite pad.

Better to use sandpaper in 400 to 800 or 1000 grit yo achieve straight brushing lines.
Cut a piece of sandpaper and glue it on a piece of wood. Use another piece of wood as a ruler and brush the CG always in the same direction with the same speed.

Thank you, any recommendations were to get one of the above mentioned CG.

You can ask your TD or check the m2m parts section, they come up for sale every once in a while.

 

[Nemrac72k]

Better to use sandpaper in 400 to 800 or 1000 grit yo achieve straight brushing lines.
Cut a piece of sandpaper and glue it on a piece of wood. Use another piece of wood as a ruler and brush the CG always in the same direction with the same speed.



You can ask your TD or check the m2m parts section, they come up for sale every once in a while.

Awesome. I'll give it a go, Thank you for the help

 

[Asus]

Looks pretty good, how's it running?

 

[Nemrac72k]

Looks pretty good, how's it running?

Thank you, so far it doing great. I got the movement from ebay. Hopefully it will hold up.

 

[Dochere2]

Nice work there Nemrac72k. Since you are in the stages of learning and are enjoying the build/mod process, try to clean up the edges of the inside corners of your existing CG for a nice square angle. Remove, flatten and polish that CG pin. Maybe attempt to brush the CG as well. Add a fine tip oiler to your collection with at least some general purpose watch makers oil. Finally, upgrade those tweezers!

I have a box full of 6497's sitting around in various states of decay. If you'd like to cut your teeth on pulling one apart and reassembling, shoot me a PM with your address and I'll send a donor out to you.

 

[Nemrac72k]

Nice work there Nemrac72k. Since you are in the stages of learning and are enjoying the build/mod process, try to clean up the edges of the inside corners of your existing CG for a nice square angle. Remove, flatten and polish that CG pin. Maybe attempt to brush the CG as well. Add a fine tip oiler to your collection with at least some general purpose watch makers oil. Finally, upgrade those tweezers!

I have a box full of 6497's sitting around in various states of decay. If you'd like to cut your teeth on pulling one apart and reassembling, shoot me a PM with your address and I'll send a donor out to you.

I have been looking at how the gen CG look and mine does need some work,lol. I haven't had a chance to go to the local hardware store to get sand paper. I also have been considering plastic tweezers for picking up the hands, the metal ones i have are quite sharp and i am afraid they will scatch the finish. What kind of oil and dropper would you recommend?
As for your generous offer i am afraid to accept, it is far to kind.

 

[Dochere2]

I use either Bergeon metal oilers or Jisma oilers depending on what I'm doing but the red or black set with cup for $23.70 found here would be a good place to start. For tweezers, look at product FB-1403 here, they would be the minimum I'd go with for precision work. I'd also keep a #5 on hand too, and a pair of these for the dirty work to keep your good pairs from being damaged. Brass tweezers are far gentler if you feel the need.

For the CG, a small file set for the corners (jewelers files work well), micromesh sandpaper, and 600 grit to brush finish, along with a buff stick to back the paper...

 

[Nemrac72k]

I use either Bergeon metal oilers or Jisma oilers depending on what I'm doing but the red or black set with cup for $23.70 found here would be a good place to start. For tweezers, look at product FB-1403 here, they would be the minimum I'd go with for precision work. I'd also keep a #5 on hand too, and a pair of these for the dirty work to keep your good pairs from being damaged. Brass tweezers are far gentler if you feel the need.

For the CG, a small file set for the corners (jewelers files work well), micromesh sandpaper, and 600 grit to brush finish, along with a buff stick to back the paper...

Oh man, thank you for the links those are excellent. I just last night ordered a few individual Bergeon screw drivers. I got sizes 1.0mm, 1.2, 1.4 and a 1.6mm. I was going to get the full set but it was cheaper to get just the ones i really needed. Next i will get the tweezers and oil droppers in the links. Thank you for the advice you've given me. In the future when I'm ready i will take you up on the donor movement. I'm just afraid that at this point i will probably have parts flying all around, lol.

 

[kilowattore]

Great post [MENTION=89226]Dochere2[/MENTION] glad to see you around

@OP
What he said plus a little un-professional tip: I use a small piece of rodico and a toothpick each time I need to touch hands, it's maybe lacking a bit in style but it's an effective way to avoid scratching them

 

[Nemrac72k]

Great post @Dochere2 glad to see you around

@OP
What he said plus a little un-professional tip: I use a small piece of rodico and a toothpick each time I need to touch hands, it's maybe lacking a bit in style but it's an effective way to avoid scratching them

Thank you for the tip. I was watching a youtube video (maybe you've seen it) where the guy used a piece of tape to hold the hand in place. That was interesting also. But i think the tooth pick would be better

 

[Dochere2]

Great post @Dochere2 glad to see you around

Hey there Kilo, good to see you to. I'm happy to have found some time to participate!

Nemrac72k, Kilowattore is absolutely right, rodico will become one of your best friends. Use it to clean, hold small parts, place parts, etc. I use a few different dowels, 1/8", 1/4" etc (and toothpicks each with dabs of rodico on them for just such a purpose. Also, there are a few different varieties of bergeon's rodico as well as similar products like AF's rub off compound and wouldn't you know it, I use each one of them for various different applications. I find the standard rodico to be my first go to but for heavy holding and textured dials the AF is great and the rodico premium works really well where the green leaves marks, etc.

Stay away from tape if at all possible. Tape may be convenient but the minute you leave residue on a part like a hand, or worse, remove paint, you'll appreciate the extra effort of learning more dexterous methods.