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newrolexman · 27 January 2010, 12:42 AM

My Pan 88 has the deployment buckle and there is a tiny tiny screw which needs loosening when I change straps.

I lost the screw last weekend and it took me hours to find it on the floor with a magnet and lots of patience.

Where do I buy 20 or more of these small flea size screws that hold the strap in place?

If you lose the screw you cannot wear the watch with the deployment buckle.

No Panerai dealers seem to have this tiny screw. They have to be less than $1.00 since they are so tiny.

Thanks for your help

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mfer · 27 January 2010, 01:31 AM

I'd try calling the boutique in Beverly Hills. I don't think you need 20 however. Maybe 1 or 2.

Also, I found it really helps to have a large clean work surface when doing any watch work. I have a large board that I stapled some rough felt to. Keeps those parts from flying all around.

A tool that also helps pushing those screws out slowly is this...
http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Sizing-R...0&sr=8-2-fkmr1

newrolexman · 27 January 2010, 03:25 AM

this is the culpert screw here in the photo.

the only tool i need for this pannie is the provided screw driver.

I will seach more for these screws. They are very easy to lose.

m_reign · 27 January 2010, 03:59 AM

Contact your local Panerai boutique, they should have some in stock.

ersnyder · 27 January 2010, 05:25 AM

The key to not losing the screw is never taking it out in the first place. It only needs to be loosened a turn or two and the pin will slide out.

newrolexman · 27 January 2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

The key to not losing the screw is never taking it out in the first place. It only needs to be loosened a turn or two and the pin will slide out.

i must not have the technique down correctly.

i called my AD and he is ordering 2 screws for me. he said it is a PITA and he uses small tweezers to complete the change.

i will be on my 3rd screw once I receive the 2 from him.

kind of a weak link in the chain for my watch is useless now with the deployment mechanism. I need to buy some straps with the buckles.

ersnyder · 29 January 2010, 03:33 AM

Loosen the screw a turn or two and see if the pin slides out. If it doesn't, loosen another 1/2 turn and try again. Continue in 1/4 - 1/2 turn increments until you learn how much it takes for the screw threads to clear the pin. That should prevent ever needing to replace the screw because it will stay in the threads enough to secure it.

newrolexman · 29 January 2010, 04:31 AM

my dealer also sells Ernest Benz and he said the Benz deployment has NO screw to deal with since its a better design.

I told him I had no interest in a Ernest Benz watch. I love the Panerai.

I have fiddled with the band changes for a year. My wife has a 049 and does band changes frequently. The flea size screw really gives me problems. My eye sight is not good anymore and sometimes I cant get the tiny screw driver head into the screw head.

Talk abt frustrating. Maybe I ll get the same magnification head set my eye doc has... lol

Some screws are on the way and I ll just practice more.

I am not going to buy deployment buckles for each band,, NO way.

maybe the engineering will change in time so the not so fortunate (vision impaired) can change bands when necessary.

27 January 2010, 12:42 AM	#1
newrolexman Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,083	Need Information on Deployment Screws My Pan 88 has the deployment buckle and there is a tiny tiny screw which needs loosening when I change straps. I lost the screw last weekend and it took me hours to find it on the floor with a magnet and lots of patience. Where do I buy 20 or more of these small flea size screws that hold the strap in place? If you lose the screw you cannot wear the watch with the deployment buckle. No Panerai dealers seem to have this tiny screw. They have to be less than $1.00 since they are so tiny. Thanks for your help D

27 January 2010, 01:31 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I'd try calling the boutique in Beverly Hills. I don't think you need 20 however. Maybe 1 or 2. Also, I found it really helps to have a large clean work surface when doing any watch work. I have a large board that I stapled some rough felt to. Keeps those parts from flying all around. A tool that also helps pushing those screws out slowly is this... http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Sizing-R...0&sr=8-2-fkmr1 __________________ member#3242

27 January 2010, 03:25 AM	#3
newrolexman Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,083	this is the culpert screw here in the photo. the only tool i need for this pannie is the provided screw driver. I will seach more for these screws. They are very easy to lose.

27 January 2010, 03:59 AM	#4
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	Contact your local Panerai boutique, they should have some in stock.

27 January 2010, 05:25 AM	#5
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	The key to not losing the screw is never taking it out in the first place. It only needs to be loosened a turn or two and the pin will slide out.

29 January 2010, 03:33 AM	#7
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	Loosen the screw a turn or two and see if the pin slides out. If it doesn't, loosen another 1/2 turn and try again. Continue in 1/4 - 1/2 turn increments until you learn how much it takes for the screw threads to clear the pin. That should prevent ever needing to replace the screw because it will stay in the threads enough to secure it.

29 January 2010, 04:31 AM	#8
newrolexman Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,083	my dealer also sells Ernest Benz and he said the Benz deployment has NO screw to deal with since its a better design. I told him I had no interest in a Ernest Benz watch. I love the Panerai. I have fiddled with the band changes for a year. My wife has a 049 and does band changes frequently. The flea size screw really gives me problems. My eye sight is not good anymore and sometimes I cant get the tiny screw driver head into the screw head. Talk abt frustrating. Maybe I ll get the same magnification head set my eye doc has... lol Some screws are on the way and I ll just practice more. I am not going to buy deployment buckles for each band,, NO way. maybe the engineering will change in time so the not so fortunate (vision impaired) can change bands when necessary.

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