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bill_2517 · 16 February 2009, 05:35 PM

I've made a scratch on the crystal and would like to replace it.
But I don't wanna pay for complete overhaul at AD and I know that Pam has no logo or serial engraved on the crystal. So, I think about buying a very high grade crystal outside AD. So, I'd like to know whether the quality of the crystal are the same or not? And next time if I send my watch to service at AD, Will they know the crystal is not original? Thanks

GBJIV · 16 February 2009, 06:02 PM

Why not just have Panerai replace it with an original?

bill_2517 · 16 February 2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

Why not just have Panerai replace it with an original?

Yes I'd love to. But the AD will include the complete overhaul service in the package. I dont want to prematurely overhual my watch. As far as I know, the price of crystal (original from AD) may be around 1/3 or 1/4 of the total charge.

GBJIV · 16 February 2009, 07:01 PM

There are independent watchmakers with parts accounts. Perhaps that is an avenue? I would hate to see you use a non standard part and then have any trouble with the watch later on either with warranty or having Panerai service. If it were Rolex... they would simply not service it unless it was all original.

Bob Ridley here in the states told me a few months ago that he can service Panerai and he is well respected. That might be a stretch from Thailand - not sure. but, there might be other options. Just a thought.

Good Luck with it!

Trurolexer · 16 February 2009, 08:00 PM

How your crystal get scratch?

16 February 2009, 05:35 PM	#1
bill_2517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 2	Panerai crystal I've made a scratch on the crystal and would like to replace it. But I don't wanna pay for complete overhaul at AD and I know that Pam has no logo or serial engraved on the crystal. So, I think about buying a very high grade crystal outside AD. So, I'd like to know whether the quality of the crystal are the same or not? And next time if I send my watch to service at AD, Will they know the crystal is not original? Thanks

16 February 2009, 06:02 PM	#2
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Why not just have Panerai replace it with an original? __________________ Jackson

16 February 2009, 07:01 PM	#4
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	There are independent watchmakers with parts accounts. Perhaps that is an avenue? I would hate to see you use a non standard part and then have any trouble with the watch later on either with warranty or having Panerai service. If it were Rolex... they would simply not service it unless it was all original. Bob Ridley here in the states told me a few months ago that he can service Panerai and he is well respected. That might be a stretch from Thailand - not sure. but, there might be other options. Just a thought. Good Luck with it! __________________ Jackson

16 February 2009, 08:00 PM	#5
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	How your crystal get scratch?

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