[noob]PAM Manual Wind

[takashi]

Let me ask you very newbie questions:
Do you need to release the lever in the crown guard in order to wind the watch? It seems that without opening it, I can still wind the crown. Is this the proper way winding it (without opening the lever)?

 

[geopatr69]

Well I have done it both ways and have not had any problems

 

[Repmaniac]

I usually release the lever. When the lever is closed, it compresses the stem seal a little bit, which gives it it's waterproof-ness(?) If you wind it when the lever is closed, you create friction on the little rubber "O"-ring sealy-thing, which could wear down/damage the seal. It's just kinda a "don't ask for trouble" thing.

Honestly, I don't know for sure if it damages the seal over time or not, but it seems that it would. Plus, flippin' the little lever is fun!

 

[Roeod4]

Listen to the goat!

The lever opens for a reason and that is one of them.

 

[Faber]

i dont open the lever...specially because if you keep open it so much for sure it will be someday loose...

 

[takashi]

OK roger that! It seems that when the lever is closed, I can feel some resistance (due to the O ring that you've mentioned).