What causes the mysterious intermittent movement that occurs in my PAM, which has an automatic movement?
Most automatic Panerai watches use a Valjoux 7750 as the base movement. Although this movement is certainly robust and well suited to the purpose of filling out a huge hunk o’ Panerai, it also carries with it a characteristic “wobble.” There is nothing wrong with the watch, you are simply feeling the easily spun rotor go around. Many enjoy this “mystery movement,” as it reminds one that the watch is “alive” to some extent. A: Yes, this is normal; it is a “service gap” used to remove the bezel with a tool. Note to self: don’t try this at home!
