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243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:08 am
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!
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Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:13 am
by Panerai7
I don't have a spring knocking about but I'd love to see some pics of PVD 243 please.

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:22 am
by CGSshorty
Have you tried posting this on the Paneristi forum? It’s pretty quiet there these days, but many of the guys who are left are pretty knowledgeable.

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:34 am
by Rex911
Thanks guys....there are some pics on WUS - 911rex username, don't have watch at home is with Perpetual Time in Liverpool for service. I have placed on Paneristi.....just waiting now...

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:11 am
by mattcantwin
Panerai7 wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:13 am

I don't have a spring knocking about but I'd love to see some pics of PVD 243 please.
I took the liberty of grabbing a pic from WUS; looks sharp.


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Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:16 am
by Panerai7
mattcantwin wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:11 am
Panerai7 wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:13 am

I don't have a spring knocking about but I'd love to see some pics of PVD 243 please.
I took the liberty of grabbing a pic from WUS; looks sharp.


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Thanks Matt, looks stealthy, sharp.

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:43 am
by Rex911
Thanks, that's it.....nice piece....One of the fine chaps on paneristi suggested that 24/25 parts may be an option......any chance?

Really appreciate any help

Thanks

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:55 am
by aikiman44
That looks fantastic.

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:58 pm
by Rex911
Thanks gents, may not be to everyones taste but I really like it.......

243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:03 am
by nweash
5 posts in a year and all you want are my spare parts.

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Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:14 am
by Rex911
Never been a prolific poster on any forum......just decided to reach out and see if I could get some help or advice.......

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:41 am
by streetracer101
Can't you send it to the manufacturer and source it directly?

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Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:11 am
by Rex911
Sadly not.....the owners of the group do not sell any spares.....

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:00 pm
by DON
As the finished was altered. Panerai as you mentioned won't touch it as they don't know what else was done. Probably nothing, but they don't want you screaming that the watch was damaged during the repair.

It's like when I worked in jewellery. We never called a diamond a diamond. Only a white stone in case someone tried to pull a fast one.

Either have to find a sympathetic Panerai service agent that will look at or live with it as Panerai won't sell parts

DON

Re: 243 Help Needed - If Possible

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:31 am
by Rex911
Update - watch is now serviced - unfortuntely without bezel spring - I can live with it!

Picking up Sunday....... :grin: