Speck of dust inside the xtal? [Pam089] *

[pf78]

Good day fellows, yesterday I got a uber rare pam089 through a local deal, after I unwrapped the bubble I have found a tiny speck of dust inside the xtal [bottom of the date cyclops]

Initially I thought it’s a scratch but later I’ve found out should be a tiny speck of dust inside.

My question would be is that possible to remove/relocate the tiny speck without bringing it to a watchsmith? [I have sloppy hands]

Also I would like some strap recommendation! It only came with oem rubber strap.

 

[Raddave]

Sloppy hands ?

 

[DD60]

Are you sure that is only dust?

 

[Tucker]

I have that on a couple of my 243s. I think it’s just a reflection because it’s not always visible.

 

[pf78]

Sloppy hands ?

I will break pretty much everything i touch so I avoid doing any delicate projects

 

[pf78]

Are you sure that is only dust?

I cant 'feel' the scratch from the outside so i suspect its dust from inside

 

[Raddave]

I will break pretty much everything i touch so I avoid doing any delicate projects

well then its probably best going to a watchsmith , as you will need to remove the crown guard, the stem , the movement , then put it all back together ...

 

[Raddave]

anyway im not sure i see exactly what you are talking about

 

[pf78]

I have that on a couple of my 243s. I think it’s just a reflection because it’s not always visible.

It's my day 2 of owning the watch, will see how it goes!

Did a bit of googling, someone said using a wool to lightly scrub the xtal will help[something related to static, anyone tried this method before?]

 

[Raddave]

Does it have AR ?

 

[Tucker]

It's my day 2 of owning the watch, will see how it goes!

Did a bit of googling, someone said using a wool to lightly scrub the xtal will help[something related to static, anyone tried this method before?]

Read this and Google the issue.

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f75/pam-104-scratch-date-magnifyer-normal-164865.html

 

[Hazing]

A hammer should break the crystal so you can access the dial. And the dust. Just be careful. You don’t want to damage the dial.

 

[rcom440]

Read this and Google the issue.

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f75/pam-104-scratch-date-magnifyer-normal-164865.html

“He called Panerai service center and they told him thats normal, kinda of like a security thing to tell between real and fakes.”

WTF! If it’s true, it is some crazy sh*t!