Oh no... here I go again

[cheetachrome]

After being out of the watch game (gen & rep) for several years, I've finally caved. Just received a stunning PAM360 from Angus at Puretime, and I'm already starting to accumulate a few watch tools (I used to have a full shop, restoring vintage complicated watches but got rid of absolutely everything 5 years ago). It's madness...

It's exceeded my expectation - crisp edges on the case, CG lever is tight, no play whatsoever, greased caseback & crown gaskets but I don't have a proper pressure tester so I did a hot-water test, no air released. Hell, even the movement's gorgeous.

Anyhow, been lurking for a while and just wanted to say thanks a lot (not sarcastic, I swear). This site is a great resource, and I wouldn't have had such a great first rep experience without it.

 

[OceanView]

yes we're all sick sick sick I tell you.
Welcome back to the madness!

 

[stonesix]

This is hell of a watch. Even the back case align nicely...

 

[acharria]

Sweet watch!!

 

[Chris v.]

very nice!

 

[d4m.test]

yes we're all sick sick sick I tell you.
Welcome back to the madness!

+1000 with what Oceanview said. We'all MAD!! MAD I TELL YOU!! BBwwwhhhhahahahahaha!

dave

(uh, now I have to take my meds, heh!)

 

[cheetachrome]

This is truly an addiction... and tonight I had to come clean to my wife. Flowers and a night on the town are my penance. Probably end up costing more than the Pam!

 

[cheetachrome]

Oh, and its great to be back!

 

[goin6633]

Especially the rep PAMs quality compare to past , those latest PAMs are damn good !
Welcome back !

 

[cheetachrome]

Yes, no comparison to before - the quality is orders of magnitude better. I'd say that the 360 compares favorably to many of the gens I've owned and worked on, even if there may be a few minor differences. But I haven't had the movement down, and I'm going to assume that the finish and tolerance is not to the same level as that of gens.