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Pam 372SF p3000 movement not winding very smooth is it normal ?

Netbis71

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Hi Guys,

Yesterday, I have received two watches. PAM417kw and 372sf-p3000v2. I've noticed that p3000 movement is not winding up as silky smooth as a6497 on 417kw. Is it normal for clone p3000 movement to be little stiffer to wind since it is not even ETA clone ? It keeps very good time since last night at least.

I had to open up the watch, because one screw on the bridge was loose half way, no damage. I checked all reachable screws if they were tight, but I am afraid to remove bridge plates to see if the rest of the movement gears under the plates are all tight. I had similar issue in the past after 4 months of use with A6497, where gears screws had to be tighten up, but screws were all reachable from the top.

P3000 came like this from TD, and I am not sure if I have to take it to the watch repair for a check up. I have all the tools to do basic service, but I am just a beginner and was going to take a old soviet era watch apart first and see if I can put it back together, before I touch any PAM rep.

I know there is no parts for P3000 clone, so if anything breaks watch is dead inventory.

Here is the picture of the movement from my recent purchased 372 SF.

I'm really happy with my purchases, waited a month for get these, so as long as it is normal I will just keep an eye on it, PAM372 SF is really, really nice watch, these black dials have beautiful light metallic tint in sunlight that is hard to catch on pictures.

Thank you.




 

spankster23

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there are two barrels in the P3000. So it will take double the winds, and it can seem more stiff to wind for sure. The gear train under the bridge is VERY difficult to piece back together. if all the screws are tight wear it and see how it goes...
 

Netbis71

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It is for sure a popular watch and movement. Not that often any are offered in sales section so it's a good sign.

Did you have movement serviced yet ?
 

slaughterer62

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My 372SF winds very easily. Check to see if the winding stem is positioned in the middle of the tube. If it is rubbing against it, then it can make it harder to wind the watch.
 

Netbis71

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My 372SF winds very easily. Check to see if the winding stem is positioned in the middle of the tube. If it is rubbing against it, then it can make it harder to wind the watch.
I don't think its rubbing against the tube because i released the cg lever and when turned the other way it is smooth just kind of rough when winding up the springs.