PAM 24 Bezel question....anyone had one of the numbers come loose?

[Mthwatch]

I'm thinking of purchasing an H serial pam 24 and its in awesome shape, great deal...only the "30" marker on the bezel has come loose and rotated a bit. Does anyone know if this is something that can easily be fixed, or does the entire bezel need replacing? Any insight would be very helpful.

[hflee55]

so far nothing of such has happened to mine. but i reckon, the bezel has to be changed.

[Mthwatch]

That's what I figured...anyone know how much a bezel replacement will set you back?

Originally Posted by hflee55

so far nothing of such has happened to mine. but i reckon, the bezel has to be changed.

[GBJIV]

I would have the Panerai Service Center take a look at it and give you an estimate prior to buying it. I think that it would have had to be knocked pretty hard at some point... Be careful - sometimes a good price can cost you so much more...

[Trurolexer]

I think you need to replace your bezel.
Bring your watch to Panerai Service Center.

[Mthwatch]

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

I think you need to replace your bezel.
Bring your watch to Panerai Service Center.

Well, it's not my watch yet. I'm considering buying it. It looks like it's in great shape aside from the rotated numbers. From what I've gathered it seems as though they're screwed into something. Apparently you may be able to pop the bezel off and then screw the raised numbers back down. Just wondering if anyone can confirm this...thanks.

It's entirely possible that it's just come loose - I don't think it necessarily had to be hit hard to have it move - especially if they're just screwed in place. But I'd like some confirmation of that before I pull the trigger...