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universaldav · 26 September 2020, 04:19 AM

Hello all. So after a long time I finally decided to go today and scratch the itch as they say. I went to an AD this afternoon to view a pre owned PAM384, it’s the watch that has stuck in my mind over the years and when I popped it on I was sold. Haggled a bit, reached agreement and paid for the watch.
Prior to leaving with it on my wrist the salesman wound the watch up (it was fully discharged but had been serviced in 2019) and took it away for a quick clean. Seemed to be taking a while so I looked over and saw a bit of a commotion as the manager type was now tapping the case back and frantically turning the crown. Several minutes later the salesman brings over the watch and says the seconds hand is not working! Lo and behold it’s broken! He gives me the option to have the watch sent off for repair ASAP and ring me as soon as it is ready. Obviously I made them refund me straight away and walked out with a feeling of deflation. It has left a sour taste in my mouth, aesthetically the 384 does it for me, does the manual movement fill me with confidence though? I am unsure. What you guys think, stick with the 384 but buy another online or go automatic and maybe get the new 1661?
I also got to try on the 1616 today which was cool, bit pricey for me and also a tad ill fitting due to my wrist size (6.75 but rather flat), 384 and 44mm luminor were perfect though.

enjoythemusic · 26 September 2020, 05:57 AM

I'd get it. She'll come with free full factory service / service warranty. Sounds like a win to me.

KatGirl · 26 September 2020, 06:02 AM

I would have stuck with the purchase and let them service it for me.

universaldav · 26 September 2020, 06:29 AM

Thanks, technically I still have my name to the watch so will get a call when it comes back. It had been serviced in July 2019. How long a service warranty do you get? Also just checking, would like to put a rubber strap on it, I need 26/22mm?

Nikrnic · 26 September 2020, 06:29 AM

I agree, get a full service, not just a quick repair then you'll be all set for quite awhile.

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Bucky · 26 September 2020, 07:32 AM

My 233 had a full service in 2019 as it stopped working and only worn a few times since and then a week after the year warranty ran out it stopped again. I took it back to the boutique as they were going to take care of it and honour the warranty. A week later they called me and said it had just been magnetized. If you like the watch go for it and get them to give it a full service and will come back great.

zion_rasta · 26 September 2020, 09:55 AM

He broke the mainspring

1William · 26 September 2020, 08:23 PM

If the watch works upon return and you still want it why not.

universaldav · 27 September 2020, 02:33 AM

Have managed to get a 2018 one on a nicer strap for £500 less, arrives on Tuesday!

1William · 27 September 2020, 10:29 PM

Good deal. Post some pictures and give us your thoughts when it arrives.

universaldav · 17 October 2020, 10:15 PM

Will do, still sub 10 posts so need to reach that before I can upload some photos

26 September 2020, 04:19 AM	#1
universaldav "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	Finally treated myself but left empty handed! Hello all. So after a long time I finally decided to go today and scratch the itch as they say. I went to an AD this afternoon to view a pre owned PAM384, it’s the watch that has stuck in my mind over the years and when I popped it on I was sold. Haggled a bit, reached agreement and paid for the watch. Prior to leaving with it on my wrist the salesman wound the watch up (it was fully discharged but had been serviced in 2019) and took it away for a quick clean. Seemed to be taking a while so I looked over and saw a bit of a commotion as the manager type was now tapping the case back and frantically turning the crown. Several minutes later the salesman brings over the watch and says the seconds hand is not working! Lo and behold it’s broken! He gives me the option to have the watch sent off for repair ASAP and ring me as soon as it is ready. Obviously I made them refund me straight away and walked out with a feeling of deflation. It has left a sour taste in my mouth, aesthetically the 384 does it for me, does the manual movement fill me with confidence though? I am unsure. What you guys think, stick with the 384 but buy another online or go automatic and maybe get the new 1661? I also got to try on the 1616 today which was cool, bit pricey for me and also a tad ill fitting due to my wrist size (6.75 but rather flat), 384 and 44mm luminor were perfect though.

26 September 2020, 05:57 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	I'd get it. She'll come with free full factory service / service warranty. Sounds like a win to me. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

26 September 2020, 09:55 AM	#7
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	He broke the mainspring __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

26 September 2020, 06:02 AM	#3
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,148	I would have stuck with the purchase and let them service it for me.

26 September 2020, 06:29 AM	#4
universaldav "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	Thanks, technically I still have my name to the watch so will get a call when it comes back. It had been serviced in July 2019. How long a service warranty do you get? Also just checking, would like to put a rubber strap on it, I need 26/22mm?

26 September 2020, 06:29 AM	#5
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I agree, get a full service, not just a quick repair then you'll be all set for quite awhile. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

26 September 2020, 07:32 AM	#6
Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 601	My 233 had a full service in 2019 as it stopped working and only worn a few times since and then a week after the year warranty ran out it stopped again. I took it back to the boutique as they were going to take care of it and honour the warranty. A week later they called me and said it had just been magnetized. If you like the watch go for it and get them to give it a full service and will come back great.

26 September 2020, 08:23 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	If the watch works upon return and you still want it why not.

27 September 2020, 02:33 AM	#9
universaldav "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	Have managed to get a 2018 one on a nicer strap for £500 less, arrives on Tuesday!

27 September 2020, 10:29 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Good deal. Post some pictures and give us your thoughts when it arrives.

17 October 2020, 10:15 PM	#11
universaldav "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 28	Will do, still sub 10 posts so need to reach that before I can upload some photos

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