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skeen · 11 July 2008, 08:02 AM

I'm unable to change the strap on my 104. On one side the pin releases just fine, but on the other, not at all, no matter how hard I push. Am I neglecting to do something here?

Thanks - I'm hoping there isn't something wrong with the watch. I just wanted to try out the included rubber strap.

Thani · 11 July 2008, 08:09 AM

take it to your AD?

skeen · 11 July 2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Thani

take it to your AD?

Damn, I was hoping it wouldn't come to that. I don't want to be without it after having just purchased it!

leopardprey · 11 July 2008, 08:23 AM

While pushing in the push button, try pushing in the lug pin on the opposite side. The lug pin just may not be seated. If that does not work, you might want to try a very very micro drop of oil into the push button (to help loosen things up and oil the spring) (WD40 would work also, but just a little bit). Also try a little bit of oil/wd40 on the lug pin side as well. If all above does not work, then take to AD.

Launch Mini · 11 July 2008, 08:23 AM

Try tapping gently on the lugs, then gently push the pusher in and then try sliding out the pin.

skeen · 11 July 2008, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the tips guys, but no dice I'm afraid. :( I'll take it back tomorrow and see if there's anything they can do.

TswaneNguni · 12 July 2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skeen

Damn, I was hoping it wouldn't come to that. I don't want to be without it after having just purchased it!

Mine was -40s/day from the AD.Had it regulated by the Vendome service centre and now its VERY accurate.Take it back and I am sure they will sort out that pin quickly.

skeen · 12 July 2008, 06:59 AM

Good news - took it back, and it turns out the pin was just very stiff. The AD said it should loosen up - they had probably never taken it out before. Enjoying it on rubber right now!

pwrslider · 12 July 2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by skeen

Good news - took it back, and it turns out the pin was just very stiff. The AD said it should loosen up - they had probably never taken it out before. Enjoying it on rubber right now!

glad it worked out.....I never actually wore mine on the rubber!! Been changing leather for years!!

skeen · 6 September 2008, 02:20 AM

I'm not very happy. The problem persisted, causing me to snap off both sides of the plastic tool. I took it back to my AD, and he said he would get a new pin, and plastic tool in (assuming it was the pin that was the problem).

As my girlfriend was off from work today, she went to pick it up (a week later) and was given only one half of the plastic tool, as for some reason the AD thought I had told him I snapped off just one side.

In any event, I don't see why you provide only one half of the tool. What on earth is being done with the other half?

Additionally, my girlfriend tells me that when he demonstrated to her removing the pin, he could not get either side out! So I'm going straight there after work to get the other half of the tool, and see what condition these pins are in.

This is unacceptable. My AD is a nice guy, but sometimes I get the impression he's just making excuses. Should these pins not be pretty easy to get out? Could someone at least confirm that?

skeen · 6 September 2008, 02:49 AM

Bit of an update - seems that because my AD thought I had snapped off just one side, Panerai sent out just one side of the plastic tool. He's going to take the other half out of another box and order a replacement for that.

So, I'm happy with that. Let's just hope the pin is finally okay! I am glad to finally have my watch back on my wrist though - but very anxious to try out the G10 strap I ordered and have not been able to put on!

Ranfni · 8 September 2008, 12:01 AM

the pins should slide out easily on the 104...never had an issue with mine

ninja5000 · 15 September 2008, 02:05 AM

worked just fine out of the box

scarabei · 1 November 2017, 12:41 AM

I know this is an old thread, but in case anyone is searching for the same thing on Google, Tri-Flow lubricant can do wonders to the PAM push buttons. Just put a drop on the button directly and inside the lug hole. Let it sit for about an hour. Voila! Push buttons work like new. Of course if it's mechanical damage, you are SOL.

Here is the link to the product I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Leeq · 1 November 2017, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Try tapping gently on the lugs, then gently push the pusher in and then try sliding out the pin.

Do this

fania123 · 1 November 2017, 02:15 AM

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brandrea · 1 November 2017, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fania123

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nigelUK · 1 November 2017, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fania123

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fullcourt · 1 November 2017, 09:27 AM

lol

nick c · 1 November 2017, 09:36 AM

Happy Halloween 🎃

11 July 2008, 08:02 AM	#1
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Cannot change strap! I'm unable to change the strap on my 104. On one side the pin releases just fine, but on the other, not at all, no matter how hard I push. Am I neglecting to do something here? Thanks - I'm hoping there isn't something wrong with the watch. I just wanted to try out the included rubber strap.

11 July 2008, 08:23 AM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Try tapping gently on the lugs, then gently push the pusher in and then try sliding out the pin. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

15 September 2008, 02:05 AM	#13
ninja5000 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: california Posts: 94	My 104 worked just fine out of the box

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11 July 2008, 08:09 AM	#2
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	take it to your AD?

11 July 2008, 08:23 AM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	While pushing in the push button, try pushing in the lug pin on the opposite side. The lug pin just may not be seated. If that does not work, you might want to try a very very micro drop of oil into the push button (to help loosen things up and oil the spring) (WD40 would work also, but just a little bit). Also try a little bit of oil/wd40 on the lug pin side as well. If all above does not work, then take to AD.

11 July 2008, 08:38 AM	#6
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Thanks for the tips guys, but no dice I'm afraid. :( I'll take it back tomorrow and see if there's anything they can do.

12 July 2008, 06:59 AM	#8
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Good news - took it back, and it turns out the pin was just very stiff. The AD said it should loosen up - they had probably never taken it out before. Enjoying it on rubber right now!

6 September 2008, 02:20 AM	#10
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	I'm not very happy. The problem persisted, causing me to snap off both sides of the plastic tool. I took it back to my AD, and he said he would get a new pin, and plastic tool in (assuming it was the pin that was the problem). As my girlfriend was off from work today, she went to pick it up (a week later) and was given only one half of the plastic tool, as for some reason the AD thought I had told him I snapped off just one side. In any event, I don't see why you provide only one half of the tool. What on earth is being done with the other half? Additionally, my girlfriend tells me that when he demonstrated to her removing the pin, he could not get either side out! So I'm going straight there after work to get the other half of the tool, and see what condition these pins are in. This is unacceptable. My AD is a nice guy, but sometimes I get the impression he's just making excuses. Should these pins not be pretty easy to get out? Could someone at least confirm that?

6 September 2008, 02:49 AM	#11
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Bit of an update - seems that because my AD thought I had snapped off just one side, Panerai sent out just one side of the plastic tool. He's going to take the other half out of another box and order a replacement for that. So, I'm happy with that. Let's just hope the pin is finally okay! I am glad to finally have my watch back on my wrist though - but very anxious to try out the G10 strap I ordered and have not been able to put on!

8 September 2008, 12:01 AM	#12
Ranfni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Panerai AP Posts: 433	the pins should slide out easily on the 104...never had an issue with mine

1 November 2017, 12:41 AM	#14
scarabei "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Andrey Location: Vienna, VA Watch: 116610 Posts: 149	I know this is an old thread, but in case anyone is searching for the same thing on Google, Tri-Flow lubricant can do wonders to the PAM push buttons. Just put a drop on the button directly and inside the lug hole. Let it sit for about an hour. Voila! Push buttons work like new. Of course if it's mechanical damage, you are SOL. Here is the link to the product I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 November 2017, 09:36 AM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	Happy Halloween 🎃

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