PAM 390: what happened inside?

[gigi77]

Heard some rattling, opened it and saw this two parts, what should I do?

Thanks a lot!

 

[superspark69]

It’s the movement holding screw that holds the movement down to the case. Needs putting back on. If you look just below the Officine Panerai writing in between the plates you will see the screw hole, with a groove in the case for the metal tab to go into and then screw it down.

 

[gigi77]

It’s the movement holding screw that holds the movement down to the case. Needs putting back on. If you look just below the Officine Panerai writing in between the plates you will see the screw hole, with a groove in the case for the metal tab to go into and then screw it down.

Thanks a lot!

Can it be done without removing anything?

 

[superspark69]

Yes

 

[superspark69]

If you look at the direct opposite of the case you will see the other one and see how it is supposed to fit.

 

[gigi77]

Ok I just checked better: the screw is broken and half of it is inside the hole.

Can I ignore this?

I opened it because it seemed to hold less charge lately and I heard that noise. Could it be related?

 

[domiffm]

You can not ignore this. If the movement is not attached on both sides, the movement will move loose within the case. You (or better your watchsmith) need to drill out the hole and get the stucked piece out of the hole. Then you can use a new screw and attach the movement also on this side again to the case.

 

[gigi77]

You can not ignore this. If the movement is not attached on both sides, the movement will move loose within the case. You (or better your watchsmith) need to drill out the hole and get the stucked piece out of the hole. Then you can use a new screw and attach the movement also on this side again to the case.

Thanks for the info! To try to find a strategy (since I live in a rep-unfriendly place regarding watchsmiths) what could happen if I keep using it? Will it destroy the movement or will it work “not so well”? In the rotation I use this Pam once every 3-4 weeks... the “charge problem” is not that relevant.

 

[JOP]

Before anyone drill or press anything, try a screwdriver with a small drop of epoxy glue on its edge.
Anything to avoid machining inside the case

Thanks for the info! To try to find a strategy (since I live in a rep-unfriendly place regarding watch smiths) what could happen if I keep using it? Will it destroy the movement or will it work “not so well”? In the rotation I use this Pam once every 3-4 weeks... the “charge problem” is not that relevant.

opticians are far more used to this exactly bolt situation and most likely they will have develop tools and techniques about

 

[kilowattore]

Worst case scenario buy a new Asian 6497-2 high beat and swap the engraved bridge in. Voilà new movement for cheap

 

[gigi77]

Before anyone drill or press anything, try a screwdriver with a small drop of epoxy glue on its edge.
Anything to avoid machining inside the case



opticians are far more used to this exactly bolt situation and most likely they will have develop tools and techniques about

Good idea about opticians! Thanks

 

[gigi77]

Worst case scenario buy a new Asian 6497-2 high beat and swap the engraved bridge in. Voilà new movement for cheap

Grazie Kilo, it is not a lucky perios for my reps

I did not imagine that the movement could be destroyed by a missing screw, the movement seems quite stable with one and a half in place. But as you say, the worst that can happen is a new movement ... and your work to install it. Lol

Let's see what happens.