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WTB Case Back for Ladies Pan Am [message #19183]

Tue, 03 December 2024 22:50

koskid
Messages: 37
Registered: March 2014
Location: San Francisco

Gruen Apprentice

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

koskid
Messages: 37
Registered: March 2014
Location: San Francisco

Gruen Apprentice

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

Jenneke
Messages: 1921
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

Nice that you saved a ladies! I find these models misleadingly small. My dials look way worse too 🤣

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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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

JackW
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Registered: May 2013
Location: Denver

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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

koskid
Messages: 37
Registered: March 2014
Location: San Francisco

Gruen Apprentice

The movement serial number is 1I-25349. Attached are photos of the Guildite back I got for the watch.

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