Panerai PAM 111 – New Watch Day Photos!

[Ifcowscouldfly]

Hi all, I just received my PAM 111 from Intime and I thought I’d share some photos with you guys!

In case you guys are wondering, I have a 7 inch wrist size and I’ve replaced the stock strap with one from Jacob Straps (a Master Camel Jupiter strap, which was a bit lighter in colour than I expected based on his website, but will hopefully darken in time).

Hope you guys like the photos!

 

[kitwbs]

Micro screw is missing as I can’t see it.

 

[mysterio]

Micro screw is missing as I can’t see it.

Yep. Ifcowscouldfly I would open the caseback and try and shake the watch on a clean surface to see if a screw comes out. The screw being small as it is, can muck up the movement if not removed. Can you check the QC pictures if it was there prior to shipment?

 

[Ifcowscouldfly]

kitwbs mysterio Thanks for the help guys! I've set out my QC photo of the caseback below. Would you be able to let me know what I should look for?

 

[ShovelnTC]

Looking at the QC it looks like it may have been there but screwed all the way out but you pic looks like its definately missing so I'd be opening her up to try to find it.

 

[kitwbs]

I think I can see the screw but it’s quite a distance from the dagger.

 

[Ifcowscouldfly]

I think I can see the screw but it’s quite a distance from the dagger.

Thanks! I'm not familiar with this movement, I don't suppose you could take a screenshot and circle what I should be looking for?

 

[ShovelnTC]

Here's mine, You can see mine is poking through on both sides but you can't see anything on either side of yours.

The QC pic may have it similar to mine but your own pic shows nothing which is why we are concerned that yours may have unscrewed and fallen into thecase.

 

[mysterio]

That's the problem with cosmetic parts such as this screw. It may fall out of place and get stuck inside. It's not totally non-functional as it serves as a stopper for the dagger but it's real function is to push the dagger into the optimal position for regulation.

 

[Ifcowscouldfly]

Here's mine, You can see mine is poking through on both sides but you can't see anything on either side of yours.

The QC pic may have it similar to mine but your own pic shows nothing which is why we are concerned that yours may have unscrewed and fallen into thecase.

Thanks for the very detailed photo! I can see what you mean now and it is rather concerning!

Any thoughts on the best way to open up the caseback without any special tools? I've tried twisting it but the damn thing just won't open.

Appreciate everyone's help!

 

[mysterio]

Thanks for the very detailed photo! I can see what you mean now and it is rather concerning!

Any thoughts on the best way to open up the caseback without any special tools? I've tried twisting it but the damn thing just won't open.

Appreciate everyone's help!

Duct tape ball. Works everytime.

 

[moneysaver]

Hi all, I just received my PAM 111 from Intime and I thought I’d share some photos with you guys!

In case you guys are wondering, I have a 7 inch wrist size and I’ve replaced the stock strap with one from Jacob Straps (a Master Camel Jupiter strap, which was a bit lighter in colour than I expected based on his website, but will hopefully darken in time).

Hope you guys like the photos!

Beautiful! Considering a 111 vs. A 390

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[domiffm]

Additionally the lever is not touching the swan neck.

 

[mysterio]

Additionally the lever is not touching the swan neck.

That's a non-issue. The swan neck is as faux as the micrometer screw. They serve no real functional purpose. You would need to mod (bend) the swan neck to touch the dagger. You can't push the dagger to touch the swan neck because that could mess up regulation (your watch's sweet spot might be at that position but it's not always the case especially for a faux swan neck).

 

[domiffm]

You would need to mod (bend) the swan neck to touch the dagger.

Yes, exactly. That‘s what the OP need (or could) to do. Of course you must do that very gently and using the upper part of it. I had the same issue on my V4 and Domi helped me out here. Now the two parts are „touching“ each other like gen. Of course it’s not functional.

 

[cometome]

Is the movement not a clone? Why does the little lever not actually work? I was trying to figure out what it does haha. Does it usually affect the beat rate? I have just gotten a 111 but I didn't know how to read the watch test thing and now I'm worried about 1.1 beat rate and 12+- 294

 

[Ifcowscouldfly]

I just wanted to thank everyone on the thread who advised me re the micro screw. I bought a case back opener ball and opened up the back, gave it a good shake and the screw fell out! Hopefully no damage has been done and I can wear the watch with peace of mind .

 

[234BUDs]

How's the Lume once it gets dark and you're just out with the boys? Is it still a torch or do you need to give it a quick light first? Thanks

 

[chocolito]

I just wanted to thank everyone on the thread who advised me re the micro screw. I bought a case back opener ball and opened up the back, gave it a good shake and the screw fell out! Hopefully no damage has been done and I can wear the watch with peace of mind .

There seems a lot of disappearing micrometric screws on these PAM111 lately. The screw missing doesn't effect the day to day running of the watch . However you did the right thing shaking it out , it can wedge in the movement , stopping it winding . The owner keeps forcing the wind and breaks the movement. Enjoy the watch great rep .