PAM 111 crown setting/winding problem

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Hello, and heads up, novice seeking help/advice.

I bought a PAM 111 in Bangkok last month (sold as a V4, Noob edition).

It has a problem... when I pull the crown out to set time, the crown does not set back into the case after setting time, it just springs back out. However, after waiting for a couple minutes the crown can be pushed back down. I've tried tightening the crown release screw...

Also, when winding there is a definite 'snap' or 'click' sound on occasion and winding seems a bit tense.

I've taken the watch to a couple of horologists but they won't repair reps.

Any help or info would be most appreciated... I've searched all across the forum(s) but haven't succeeded in fing any info.
Thanks

 

[spankster23]

Try loosening the crown release screw 2 turns, take out the crown and put a bit (small amount) of grease on the stem. Put it back in and wiggle it around a little. you will feel if it is sitting in the keyless works properly or not. Tighten down the crown screw and try again. This might take a few try's to get it. If you can't the keyless works is buggered up and needs to be "reset" repaired.

 

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Thanks for the quick reply.

What kind of grease do you use?

 

[spankster23]

Silicone based grease, such as KT22 micro lubricant. For this you may be able to find something locally. You want a white silicone based grease. Such as an O-ring grease.

 

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Just to finish this thread...

The problem was a worn down winding pinion.

I bought an ETA part off ebay, gave the entire watcha full service, and since has worked great.movment gained about 10sec/per day once the oils got distributed evenly.


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