My very first PAM

[oysterling]

Hey folks!

With great pleasure i just finished successfully my first m2m deal on here with [MENTION=44939]rolopam[/MENTION] and I'm proud to join the Paneristi family after 3 years of collecting Rolex watches.

Nothing special to say about the watch, the PAM models really kick it in terms of quality and genlike feeling / accurancy! I decided ro go with a real classic - the PAM111 M Series.

Here you go with a few impressions of that fabulous timepiece!

And pics don't do it justice at all. To all PAM newbies out there: Don't hesitate to get one - they are great!

 

[tagthis]

Watch looks awesome.. Congrats.

 

[dragonman4]

Nice 111. The pam bug begins... Haha


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[rolopam]

Hope you will have fun with it

I always take care of her.
And I removed the blue tint of AR so yes it's a beauty !!!

 

[oysterling]

What a beauty - I'm addicted.

I already read around a bit about modding PAMs and i have pretty good skills in terms of improving and modding Rolex watches. What would you guys say would improve the watch with easy little steps. I already ordered a new caseback seal, as the stock one was very thin and already broken. I also greased the seals of the crown.

When all gaskets are sealed, the watch should be swimming- (not diving) ready, right?

What else would the more experienced crowd recommend? [emoji4]

Cheers
oysterling

 

[jonhcox]

I know a few folks that have done the same with their Pams (greased caseback O ring, both crown and tube) and headed straight to the pool with no issues. That being said, I always grease my own gaskets but still get the watch tested. I always have a nagging worry about leaks around the crystal. Had an old Noobmariner that liked to leak there until I got it fixed. Now it just sticks in my head. If you can, get a little Loctite thread locker (blue) for the CG screws and strap screws. Mine liked to work themselves out after a couple weeks.

 

[oysterling]

I know a few folks that have done the same with their Pams (greased caseback O ring, both crown and tube) and headed straight to the pool with no issues. That being said, I always grease my own gaskets but still get the watch tested. I always have a nagging worry about leaks around the crystal. Had an old Noobmariner that liked to leak there until I got it fixed. Now it just sticks in my head. If you can, get a little Loctite thread locker (blue) for the CG screws and strap screws. Mine liked to work themselves out after a couple weeks.

The Loctite definitely is a great tip! Thank you! [emoji4] I still need to find a friendly local watchsmith to do the WP testing. Never needed it before though. 1st simple step and one of the most important rules in rep collecting is GREASE THEM SEALS! [emoji1]

Thanks mate!

 

[Viper901]

Nice looking Panerai. Love it

 

[Jcgul]

Only thing you may want to mod is that CG pin... File it down just a touch so it's flush. Just remember, you can always take more off but can't put it back on! Beauty of a watch though! Congrats

 

[lmmo]

I would recommend a CG pin mod.

 

[Mush]

Very versatile watch when straps are frequently changed out. Distressed canvas to dressy gator. My guess is you will have a few more by years end.....

 

[oysterling]

Very versatile watch when straps are frequently changed out. Distressed canvas to dressy gator. My guess is you will have a few more by years end.....

I already have planned a gen rubber strap as i handed the gen today and a uber spectacularly elegant stingray. [emoji4]

Thanks for the CG pin tip guys!

 

[oysterling]

Hard to show but i completed the CG pin lowering. I also completely repolished the case, waterproofed and serviced the movement. I'm a happy camper now! What do you guys think? [emoji4]

Thanks again for the tips!

 

[SOKN]

Nice work! Beautiful!

perhaps a bit offtopic... I've noticed that some PAMs doesnt have the inscription REG. T.M. on the cg (like yours). Is there a simple rule to know what models should/should not have the REG. T.M?

 

[hublotkingpower]

Nice work! Beautiful!

perhaps a bit offtopic... I've noticed that some PAMs doesnt have the inscription REG. T.M. on the cg (like yours). Is there a simple rule to know what models should/should not have the REG. T.M?

PAM's with the REG. T.M. are usually the ones with the Luminor 1950 case (it has a slightly different shape than the normal Luminors) this one is the normal Luminor (Bettarini case) and does not have the REG. T.M. on the CG. Hope this helps

 

[SOKN]

PAM's with the REG. T.M. are usually the ones with the Luminor 1950 case (it has a slightly different shape than the normal Luminors) this one is the normal Luminor (Bettarini case) and does not have the REG. T.M. on the CG. Hope this helps

It sure did. Thanks!!

Imo the 1950 case is far more beautiful.