VSF PAM1074

[Kup1712]

Zf Seamaster A8800 rotor silencing [steps photos included]

With help of fellow RWI member I did a rotor silencing. It’s an relatively easy job to do. I don’t know if this was already posted, but until now I couldn’t find anything on the forum. It is a huge improvement! See the photos below (how they’re uploaded in the right order).

forum.replica-watch.info

It is for omega rotor, but the steps and bearings are the same. Be careful, use just 2-3 micro drops of oil/lube.

 

[Commander Straker]

Open Case Back

-Q-tip

-Silicone (tits) grease

https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Choice-Silicone-Regulator-6-Ounce/dp/B007XAVC5M

Dip the Q-tip in, small amount, and press the grease inside the bearings.

Close Case Back

Thanks a lot, @johnlogan!

 

[korky7]

I have ordered one of these guys. The watch looks pretty accurate besides the movement and the lume color. Overall it looks great in my opinion.

 

[Marbe78]

I have ordered one of these guys. The watch looks pretty accurate besides the movement and the lume color. Overall it looks great in my opinion.

I want to read your opinions, I think it is a very interesting release if we forget about the movement, lume and pearl

 

[johnlogan]

Blue leather strap and stitching is not on par with GEN! If the blue rubber is included I will switch to that.

 

[Commander Straker]

NORMAN

I want to read your opinions, I think it is a very interesting release if we forget about the movement, lume and pearl

I know this may be sacrilege for some, but the older I get and the more experienced in this game, the less important to me is the accuracy of a rep. Build quality is critical of course, but some reps that misfire look better than the original. For example, I love blue lume (Omega) and for some reason much prefer it to green (Panerai). A Pam rep with blue lume works better for me than a green one faithful to the original (another reason why a genius like @Belkin12 is so useful).

I have never been called out with a rep, I guess because 99% of people can barely identify the brand, let alone know if it's 21 or 31 jewels.

 

[johnlogan]

NORMAN

I know this may be sacrilege for some, but the older I get and the more experienced in this game, the less important to me is the accuracy of a rep. Build quality is critical of course, but some reps that misfire look better than the original. For example, I love blue lume (Omega) and for some reason much prefer it to green (Panerai). A Pam rep with blue lume works better for me than a green one faithful to the original (another reason why a genius like @Belkin12 is so useful).

I have never been called out with a rep, I guess because 99% of people can barely identify the brand, let alone know if it's 21 or 31 jewels.

On a side note to this! The 1074 from a craftsmanship standpoint is a very very nice piece for the price. A micro brand bronzo with the same movement quality will cost 2 or more times as much!

 

[Commander Straker]

On a side note to this! The 1074 from a craftsmanship standpoint is a very very nice piece for the price. A micro brand bronzo with the same movement quality will cost 2 or more times as much!

Do you have one in hand already @johnlogan? If so, how's the dial?

 

[TagHeuerFan1963]

On a side note to this! The 1074 from a craftsmanship standpoint is a very very nice piece for the price. A micro brand bronzo with the same movement quality will cost 2 or more times as much!

Are these movements easily serviced?

 

[johnlogan]

Are these movements easily serviced?

Yes, for a watch smith that takes REPs. Im not a movement guy but think its based on the A7750.

 

[johnlogan]

Do you have one in hand already @johnlogan? If so, how's the dial?

Still awaiting QCs. My statement was based on earlier VSF Bronozs, watches that I deem super REPs. Watches that only look better and more GEN every time I use them.

 

[Commander Straker]

Still awaiting QCs. My statement was based on earlier VSF Bronozs, watches that I deem super REPs. Watches that only look better and more GEN every time I use them.

I will buy one, what's not to love? Personally I'd prefer a closed case back, but you can't have everything!

I've fallen for bronze, but my Pam 382 is still too big. So, for months now I've been wearing a Bell and Ross 42mm full bronze diver that I picked up from Josh. The patina's kicked in and it's fantastic, I can't take it off!

 

[manphibian]

I have these in hand. I have a load of pics but just need somewhere to upload them

 

[Kup1712]

Use https://imgbb.com/

 

[manphibian]

 

[Commander Straker]

I have these in hand. I have a load of pics but just need somewhere to upload them

In the meantime, what do you think of the 1074 @manphibian? How's the dial?

 

[weathermanGTS]

a question regarding the strap, as I am getting a new custom one: is it 22/22mm or 22/20mm? I want to re-use the buckle hence the question

 

[johnlogan]

Did your TD provide a blue rubber strap ?
Thanks for the pics btw - pls post more brother !

 

[johnlogan]

a question regarding the strap, as I am getting a new custom one: is it 22/22mm or 22/20mm? I want to re-use the buckle hence the question

I know this doesn’t help but historically PAM use 20mm buckle on 40-42mm watches!

 

[weathermanGTS]

I know this doesn’t help but historically PAM use 20mm buckle on 40-42mm watches!

I think so too, just wanted to have a confirmation before I'll get a new $200 custom strap