PAM 036 Crystal

[keeler]

Hi everyone. I'm a returning (dormant) member from a long time ago, and after asking for a bit of advice please.

So following a party night out, my rep PAM 036 now requires a crystal replacement (don't ask, but it involved way too much lager out with pals [emoji58]).

Is this a economically available part to replace, and is the process a DIY?

Any advice/help/parts links are very much appreciated.

Regards!

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[jonathanw]

1st step would be to take out the crystal from the case (is it shattered to pieces or just broken but still holds its shape?)

Measure it and look for an aftermarket one maybe a WSO or a Clark, or ask prof Steve for one. You will normally need a fitting gasket for that too, and I wouldn't advice a DIY route ... sounds simple but it's not THAT simple and/or cheap for the lay man, heres why:

First you'd need a CB opener or sticky ball , screwdrivers, tweezers, petri dishes, etc, and actually learn how to decase the movement (remove CG, CB, movement tabs and screws, and holder, unwind the balance, remove the crown and stem and here you can break your keyless work if you dont know what youre doing.

you would then need a crystal press to put back the new crystal, the cheap presses can break your new crystal, the good ones are expensive and would also need the plates for the press as they come on different sizes for the different crystal diameters..

The dial will get lints , fibers and dust so you need a dust blower tool and Rodico cleaning putty for that too, and a lot of practice, magnifying goggles and head lamp , so better to pay $70 bucks to a local profesional WS to do it for you in 30 minutes! otherwise you can end up with a bunch of cheap tools and paraphernalia you are not gonna use again and hopefully if lucky a new correctly installed crystal but very probably a dirty dial and/or hands!

That's my opinion based on experience, hope it helps .


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[kilowattore]

1st step would be to take out the crystal from the case (is it shattered to pieces or just broken but still holds its shape?)

Measure it and look for an aftermarket one maybe a WSO or a Clark, or ask prof Steve for one. You will normally need a fitting gasket for that too, and I wouldn't advice a DIY route ... sounds simple but it's not THAT simple and/or cheap for the lay man, heres why:

First you'd need a CB opener or sticky ball , screwdrivers, tweezers, petri dishes, etc, and actually learn how to decase the movement (remove CG, CB, movement tabs and screws, and holder, unwind the balance, remove the crown and stem and here you can break your keyless work if you dont know what youre doing.

you would then need a crystal press to put back the new crystal, the cheap presses can break your new crystal, the good ones are expensive and would also need the plates for the press as they come on different sizes for the different crystal diameters..

The dial will get lints , fibers and dust so you need a dust blower tool and Rodico cleaning putty for that too, and a lot of practice, magnifying goggles and head lamp , so better to pay $70 bucks to a local profesional WS to do it for you in 30 minutes! otherwise you can end up with a bunch of cheap tools and paraphernalia you are not gonna use again and hopefully if lucky a new correctly installed crystal but very probably a dirty dial and/or hands!

That's my opinion based on experience, hope it helps .


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Everything he said

 

[d4m.test]

Thanks guys for the valued info, really appreciate it.
The crystal has a crack across it from 9 to 3 o clock positions.

I suppose it's time to trawl the net and look for spares.
Are you aware of any UK RWI forum users who are repairers, or any good sources for spares on the net?

Thanks in advance for any info.


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[kilowattore]

Assuming you own a DSN 036, you could ask davidsen for a spare, he should have one

 

[kilowattore]

As far as a UK repair shop I would not know but any watchsmith can replace a crystal

 

[d4m.test]

Hi kilowattore, thanks for the reply.
Is davidsen a forum member?

I'm unsure of the version/factory source of the watch, as it was a gift.

Could you/anyone I'D it please?

Any help is very much appreciated.

Regards.

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[kilowattore]

Not from that pic, sorry.
Is that a polished steel case?

 

[dadog13]

Looks like a sandwich dial. Not a 036..


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[kilowattore]

Looks like a sandwich dial. Not a 036..


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True, though no other dial with the MM LP inscription and seconds at 9 comes to my mind. Maybe a very early rep or a fantasy cheap one.

 

[d4m.test]

It's got a polished case, yes.
I have had it quite some years, but as mentioned, it was a gift and so, I've no idea when it was sourced from.

I would like to repair it if possible, as it has a degree of sentiment attached, but I'm not gonna waste the cost of a new watch on it.

Here's the rear of it.

Thanks for the help everyone

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[mysterio]

The only thing that's remotely a PAM036 is the text on the dial (not even the complete dial) as the movement and case screams PAM111 H-series.