PAM Casebacks

[luckie]

Do they screw off or pop off. I know it's a simple question but I'll never know unless I ask. right? I guessing screw off but just want to be sure.

 

[jcrry2]

they screw on and off

 

[ShiroTenshi]

Screw off, I believe there will be a slot for a case knife if its a pop off.
They even got a case back remover, which I think is kindda redundant.
http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/panerai-caseback-opener-for-44mm-pams/

 

[madcatlancelot]

The caseback remover is an excellent tool to open the watch without scratching the casebacks. PAM casebacks are screwed in very tightly so you can't unscrew them with your bare hand. At the minimum, you will need a sticky ball to open them.

I have one of these caseback remover tool and it helps me a lot.

 

[trailboss99]

Why redundant?

Watchbitz has then as well and 18 dollars cheaper: http://www.watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=315

 

[frigpig]

2 words. Racket ball......or is that one word? :thinking:

 

[ShiroTenshi]

Why redundant?

Watchbitz has then as well and 18 dollars cheaper: http://www.watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=315

I thought that a rubber ball would do a similar job. Granted, that I have not YET remove a PAM case back. Will the PAM back remover be a must?

 

[Mambo]

I threw away my sticky ball and bought a case back remover instead , ....
Should have done this earlier , LOL

 

[trailboss99]

I thought that a rubber ball would do a similar job. Granted, that I have not YET remove a PAM case back. Will the PAM back remover be a must?

While you may get the back off (if it hasn't been tightened fully) there is no way you will get it as tight as it should be when you put it back on. Do it with a sticky ball and it will leak. It won't even be fully rain proof. Sticky balls are not tools they are toys.

 

[AHX]

While you may get the back off (if it hasn't been tightened fully) there is no way you will get it as tight as it should be when you put it back on. Do it with a sticky ball and it will leak. It won't even be fully rain proof. Sticky balls are not tools they are toys.

Have to disagree here. While I definitely do not recommend it, I've been in a spa for quite a while wearing my PAM005 Noob with PAM111 H Factory caseback tightened by the rolled up sticky tape ball trick. Not a drop inside the watch.

Again, while I don't recommend submerging it if you've not used a proper tool, it would definitely be at least rainproof if not more.

 

[luckie]

Should I grease the o ring(if there is one) before replacing the back?