Chipped the glass on my PAM 164

[Razman]

Hi Friends

I accidentally chipped the glass of my Pam 164 while walking through a door in my office. My immediate concern is whether (a) this chipping of the glass will affect the water resistance and (b) whether this presents any safety issues in terms of any sapphire glass particles sticking on my fingers everytime they come into contact with the chipped glass

Secondly, I have been informed by the Panerai shop in Dubai ( I live in Pakistan so Dubai is the closest panerai dealer) that it will take 28 days for the glass to be replaced. Do any of you have any idea how much it usually costs ?

I am attaching a picture of the watch. The chipped portion is just before the 7 o'clock position.

[xbox]

Very difficult to see from that pic, unless its the fingernail size area from 6-7, or is that just a reflection?

The crystal won't continue to flake - is it sharp to the touch?

[Razman]

Thanks Xbox. It's the chip just below L before 7 o clock. No it is not sharp to touch.

[xbox]

So, I would say that its simply a cosmetic issue.

Unfortunate, annoying, but just cosmetic

[nick c]

I see it if it betters you then fix it

[Cru Jones]

sorry to hear. but, looks like a cosmetic chip?

[stockae92]

if you are worried, you can have the watch pressure testing just to be sure

[jedmonds]

My coworker had dropped his PAM104 and shattered the glass. The replacment for the glass alone was $330 American. $180 for labor including gasket replacement.

[stockae92]

they didn't do the whole movement service?

Rolex would require a whole movement service to done with that in case pieces of glass got into the movement

[jedmonds]

Originally Posted by stockae92

they didn't do the whole movement service?

Rolex would require a whole movement service to done with that in case pieces of glass got into the movement

They did a whole movement service and replaced the dial, total was 1200ish. I just quoted him for the glass replacement. It was done by Chatel in Carmel CA.