pam 243 crown lever mod

[watchpt]

Hey guys,
I recently bought a noob pam243L V2. What was interesting about this watch was that the lever pin on the crown was modded to look more like the gen. I didn't know this was a tell until I looked closer to the gen. This tell is on the latest Noob 243M V2 as well. The gen's lever pin is more rounded.
My pam 243L V2


Comparison of the modded Lever pin and my unmodded noob pam243M V2

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Have fun modding your lever pins!

Update 8/22/13
As promised, here are the results of my lever pin mod

First my unmodded Noob pam 243MV2

My modded lever

And a comparison between unmodded/modded/gen

 

[Niek]

Nice one

 

[ALE7575]

Really interesting mod and easy to do it
I'm going to include it in PAM GUIDE
Thanks for sharing it watchpt

ALE

 

[watchpt]

Well I guess since the 187G didn't work out I figure I can contribute this to the forum!:thud:

Really interesting mod and easy to do it
I'm going to include it in PAM GUIDE
Thanks for sharing it watchpt

ALE

 

[smokiedabong]

My pam 243L V2

Looking at a gen pic yours seem to be a little to rounded

 

[smokiedabong]

I also notice that the round part of the minute hand, the one around the canon pin is a little concave instead of perfectly flat like on the gen. I think this is a bigger issue than the sharp lever as it is really noticeable when there's any reflection on that hand, looks bad and poorly executed.
I've raised this issue before regarding the 243 rep as it is really bothersome to me but everyone is just ignoring it like they are blind and focus on more minor issues.

 

[ALE7575]

I also notice that the round part of the minute hand, the one around the canon pin is a little concave instead of perfectly flat like on the gen. I think this is a bigger issue than the sharp lever as it is really noticeable when there's any reflection on that hand, looks bad and poorly executed.
I've raised this issue before regarding the 243 rep as it is really bothersome to me but everyone is just ignoring it like they are blind and focus on more minor issues.

I know about this flaw, because you have already talk about it in other posts.
But honestly, this is the first time that I clearly realize this difference in a pic, because watchpt gen pic shows clearly the concave shape.
I understand you have realized this flaw and now your eyes are searching for that every time you see the watch, But understand too that it is a flaw to be seen under a special light conditions and not easy to be detected.
Anyway the flaw is there and I agree with you.
I would appreciate if you have more clear pics to see the flaw to be included in PAM GUIDE. I cannot do it without better info.

Maybe this flaw is in other PAM models too. Have you realize that in other models?

ALE

 

[watchpt]

Well, I personally think it's more lighting than anything.
Here is a pick of my rep from an angle.

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Here's another pic with the same lighting as the gen posted

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And here's a pic of the gen with similar lighting to my original pics. Notice the same curvature of the hands?

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[watchpt]

Well I was inspired by the original modder and have decided to attempt this mod myself on my 243M V2. Based on his advice, I ordered the flat micro diamond file and some 3M 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper. I should be doing it this Thursday. I'll take pics of the process. If I mess up then look for a sales thread for a 243 with a messed up crown lever. Wish me luck! :sofa:

 

[watchpt]

Hey guys, I updated my original post with the results of my modification attempt

 

[rols16610]

cool mod :cheers:

 

[rolexhead]

Thanks for this! gonna try it unk: