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WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19183] Tue, 03 December 2024 22:50 Go to next message
koskid is currently offline  koskid
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Hello,

I found a Ladies Pan Am buried in my box of watches in need of repair. It's missing the case back and I wonder if anyone has a Guildite case baok that would fit this watch they are willing to sell.  This watch has a 210SS movement that had a broken staff, but I've taken care of that already. A couple of photos showing case dimensions are attached.

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Re: WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19184 is a reply to message #19183] Thu, 05 December 2024 19:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
koskid is currently offline  koskid
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Turns out this is not a Pan Am after all. I should have done more research. It looks like an Import 259 as Jenneke noted some years ago.

Nevertheless I have found a Guildite case back to fit and have completed servicing the movement.

Movement is a 210SS. Replaced the balance from a donor and installed a new stem. Otherwise it's running well and keeping time.

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Re: WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19185 is a reply to message #19184] Thu, 05 December 2024 22:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jenneke is currently offline  Jenneke
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Nice that you saved a ladies! I find these models misleadingly small. My dials look way worse too 🤣

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Re: WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19186 is a reply to message #19185] Sat, 07 December 2024 14:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JackW is currently offline  JackW
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Hi,
Glad you got a back. Earlier this year I acquired one of these lady's watches, and have discerned that there are two styles of them that are similar. Can you show the back on yours? I'm also curious on your movement serial number. I'll post a photo of the one I got in a new thread.


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Re: WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19191 is a reply to message #19186] Mon, 16 December 2024 18:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
koskid is currently offline  koskid
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The movement serial number is 1I-25349. Attached are photos of the Guildite back I got for the watch.

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Re: WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19192 is a reply to message #19191] Mon, 16 December 2024 18:49 Go to previous message
JackW is currently offline  JackW
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Then I would say that the case back and the movement serial are in alignment with the watch Jenneke shared, more than mine or Barney's

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