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PAM 390 A6497 movement service question

Netbis71

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Guys, question:

I recently got my first watch pam390 which has been amazing so far, superb accurate. I cant test 100% accuracy, because it has no second hand but I used Wild Sectra app and visually observed the minute hand under magnifying glass as it passed after about 24 hours thru the dial. I think it is somewhere between 1-3 seconds a day off, possibly 4 sec. max. Wild Spectra says +1 sec, but I don't think this app is very reliable. The accuracy printout I got from dealer was +1/day. Now back to the question...

Should I still visit watchmaker who will service clean, lube the movement , lets say 1 month from purchase to assure accuracy long term, or do nothing and once I observe that it is running too slow/fast then worry about it ? Sorry it may sound childish, but I did not have a mechanical watch for 20 years, and some of you have been in this game for years dealing with different movements.

Thanks.
 

DVNE

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Just wear it. Have it regukated if its running fast or slow. No need for a service unless the power reserve is low.

Now go buy a strap with that "service" money of yours. Lol
 

Ruski91

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^^ Absolutely what he said - if it aint broke, dont fix it. Enjoy your watch and if you see any significant changes, only then should you consider having it serviced. Other than that, there is no reason to. Just a waste of money.

A decent service for a 6497 would probably cost you $100, a little more and you could just get yourself another watch to enjoy as well. Just food for thought.
 

P4GTR

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Just wear it. Have it regukated if its running fast or slow. No need for a service unless the power reserve is low.

Now go buy a strap with that "service" money of yours. Lol

+1.
 

Netbis71

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New straps on order...lol.

SNPR Horween English Tan ordered.

...and this one on its way to Canada from France......can't wait, the goal of the maker was for patina to match the 390 dial under different light... .



 

kampachi

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6497 is pretty good from the factory unless you have pubes stucked inside. Unless its gaining/losing time randomly, just wear it.
 

Netbis71

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So far 3 weeks my 390N v4 has been great. Fully winded runs for 52.5 hrs, and has been keeping good time. Looks stunning on the strap above. Thanks for support on this forum, I have ordered another rep Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chrono Ronda Quartz, another superrep, this time Ryan is my dealer.
Thanks.