[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by JD521

I'm in the same boat...really like both models. I tried on the 533 a long time ago and need to go back to my AD to strap it on again. Love the dome on the 233 and like the ideal of a PR for a manual wind...and of course also thinner. Though with the dome on the 233 vs flat crystal on the 533, which one ultimately sits higher???
The 233 definitely has the more 'tool watch' feel in my opinion with the brushed case and the overall 'cold' feel to it. Of course, can be dressed up with a change of a strap. The 533 i think has that opposite feel. Just dressier overall I think but throw on the rubber and i think it becomes really sporty.
Man, I'm torn. Any side by side pics?!?!!?

I've been having the same problem but for me it has to be the 533. I've been trying other references for the past six months and getting quite excited over several, such as the 372, 233, 389. However, I keep coming back to the 533. I had one put away with a deposit on it, went to collect it and they brought out the 689 (which I'd previously been told I had no chance of getting). What was I supposed to do?

Three more months and I can put myself out of my misery