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kilyung · 30 June 2013, 12:56 AM

Hey guys, in my search for my next Panerai, I saw a 127 for sale with a stripped lug screw (great price if you can repair it, replace the case cheaply, or live with the damage) . I'm no stranger to Panerai screws, having owned many such cases, but the new quick change system on my 233 has spoiled me. I don't recall having any problems when I owned screwed cases but I always backed it out CCW before tightening and a quality screwdriver IS A MUST. Have you had or heard of many issues with screw holes? It won't dissuade me from getting one but I thought it was a good topic to review.

advocatia · 30 June 2013, 03:09 AM

No problems with my 422 but I am very careful. I personally would not buy a watch with stripped lugs.

elazarus · 30 June 2013, 06:45 AM

I don't see the value in a Panerai watch that has the stripped lug screw.......

To replace the case would be extremely expensive.......and I would also wonder what else was neglected by the previous owner(s).

Elliot

PamMan · 1 July 2013, 08:16 AM

All depends on the price, maybe use spring bars and save some cash.

accce · 1 July 2013, 08:19 AM

Can you send it to the factory to fix. Solder the hole and re tap it.

TurboWatch · 1 July 2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by accce

Can you send it to the factory to fix. Solder the hole and re tap it.

I've got a 233 K series that had the same problem. Sent it to Panerai, they replaced the case.

Kiy : I'd stay away from the watch unless it's a low dollar model, and you can get cheaply ( like 30%-40% off )

Cru Jones · 2 July 2013, 07:04 PM

mike, you're not going to be happy with a defective lug, even if there is a work-around. unless the discount covers the cost of a new case (which i imagine it doesn't), i would stay away and get a pristine example. with the 127, no reason to not aim for the best.

30 June 2013, 12:56 AM	#1
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Stripped lugs an issue? Hey guys, in my search for my next Panerai, I saw a 127 for sale with a stripped lug screw (great price if you can repair it, replace the case cheaply, or live with the damage) . I'm no stranger to Panerai screws, having owned many such cases, but the new quick change system on my 233 has spoiled me. I don't recall having any problems when I owned screwed cases but I always backed it out CCW before tightening and a quality screwdriver IS A MUST. Have you had or heard of many issues with screw holes? It won't dissuade me from getting one but I thought it was a good topic to review.

30 June 2013, 03:09 AM	#2
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	No problems with my 422 but I am very careful. I personally would not buy a watch with stripped lugs.

30 June 2013, 06:45 AM	#3
elazarus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Elliot Lazarus Location: Austin, TX Watch: Pam 2A/Daytona Posts: 55	I don't see the value in a Panerai watch that has the stripped lug screw....... To replace the case would be extremely expensive.......and I would also wonder what else was neglected by the previous owner(s). Elliot

1 July 2013, 08:16 AM	#4
PamMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: US Posts: 9	All depends on the price, maybe use spring bars and save some cash.

1 July 2013, 08:19 AM	#5
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Can you send it to the factory to fix. Solder the hole and re tap it.

2 July 2013, 07:04 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	mike, you're not going to be happy with a defective lug, even if there is a work-around. unless the discount covers the cost of a new case (which i imagine it doesn't), i would stay away and get a pristine example. with the 127, no reason to not aim for the best.

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