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Rex911 · 13 February 2018, 07:07 PM

Gents, i have an I series 243 which was PVD'd prior to me purchasing it a few years back. I love this watch and as most of you will have the same 'fever' as my wife calls it, I have a substantial amount of £'s invested in straps and buckles!
The issue is I am currently having it services in Liverpool U.K as the AD's wont touch it. Unfortunately the bezel spring is broken - has been for a long time. And I cant get a replacement.

I was just wondering does anyone have one knocking about?

Appreciate your help!

stockae92 · 14 February 2018, 06:19 AM

I heard stories like that about service won't touch aftermarket PVD watch. But I wonder if local watch market can get the replacement and fix it for ya?

Rex911 · 14 February 2018, 04:04 PM

Three possibilities - remove the PVD - possible but expensive, Live with a non ratcheting bezel and finally source the part......
I have had a pointer that 24/25 part may fit.....will see what happens

mjolnir2thor · 14 February 2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex911

Gents, i have an I series 243 which was PVD'd prior to me purchasing it a few years back. I love this watch and as most of you will have the same 'fever' as my wife calls it, I have a substantial amount of £'s invested in straps and buckles!
The issue is I am currently having it services in Liverpool U.K as the AD's wont touch it. Unfortunately the bezel spring is broken - has been for a long time. And I cant get a replacement.

I was just wondering does anyone have one knocking about?

Appreciate your help!

I wonder why having the watch coated in PVD would make a difference. Unless the AD is concerned that the watch internals were taken apart and do not want to be responsible for any work preformed. Would a local watch smithy work on the watch? At the very least they can order the needed part for you. Hmmm...

Rex911 · 15 February 2018, 12:14 AM

My local watchmaker is a guy called Alex from perpetua; time Liverpool UK. He has tried to source but Pan will not sell.

At the end of the day it has only been coated.....not the end of the world if it doesnt click, at least the movement wiill be serviced and sealed and pressure tested with a 2 year warranty!

13 February 2018, 07:07 PM	#1
Rex911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Culcheth, UK Watch: Panerai 243 Sub Posts: 16	243 Help Requested Gents, i have an I series 243 which was PVD'd prior to me purchasing it a few years back. I love this watch and as most of you will have the same 'fever' as my wife calls it, I have a substantial amount of £'s invested in straps and buckles! The issue is I am currently having it services in Liverpool U.K as the AD's wont touch it. Unfortunately the bezel spring is broken - has been for a long time. And I cant get a replacement. I was just wondering does anyone have one knocking about? Appreciate your help!

14 February 2018, 06:19 AM	#2
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,973	I heard stories like that about service won't touch aftermarket PVD watch. But I wonder if local watch market can get the replacement and fix it for ya? __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

14 February 2018, 04:04 PM	#3
Rex911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Culcheth, UK Watch: Panerai 243 Sub Posts: 16	Thanks Three possibilities - remove the PVD - possible but expensive, Live with a non ratcheting bezel and finally source the part...... I have had a pointer that 24/25 part may fit.....will see what happens

15 February 2018, 12:14 AM	#5
Rex911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Culcheth, UK Watch: Panerai 243 Sub Posts: 16	watch My local watchmaker is a guy called Alex from perpetua; time Liverpool UK. He has tried to source but Pan will not sell. At the end of the day it has only been coated.....not the end of the world if it doesnt click, at least the movement wiill be serviced and sealed and pressure tested with a 2 year warranty!

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