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Shikar · 3 November 2012, 05:01 AM

A few years ago got the 112....then dropped it on the floor when it was 2 weeks old, spend $1.4k to get the little dent on the crown guard fixed from Panerai.....few months later took it back to AD and got the 312.
The 312 I wore only 10 days out of the last 1.6 years....it was just not a comfortable watch on my wrist

, so tomorrow the 233 will land at my home...lets see how it works out....

Regards.

Cru Jones · 3 November 2012, 05:13 AM

From what people say, the 233 wears better than the 312, so, enjoy! It's a great piece.

kilyung · 3 November 2012, 05:48 AM

I prefer my 233 to the 312. It's very comfy.

travisb · 3 November 2012, 05:56 AM

233 brings it to another level.

Looking foward to pics.

Travelller · 3 November 2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikar

...spend $1.4k to get the little dent on the crown guard fixed from Panerai... tomorrow the 233 will land at my home...

Good luck with your incoming 233

- I appreciate you not giving up on Panerai

p.s. $1.4k... for what, a crown guard replacement? Really? Man, that's obscene...

Shikar · 3 November 2012, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Good luck with your incoming 233

- I appreciate you not giving up on Panerai

p.s. $1.4k... for what, a crown guard replacement? Really? Man, that's obscene...

Panerai wanted to do a full service + replacement of the crown guard =$1.4K
Since the watch fell, they mandated the service etc it to keep the watch under warranty. It took 4 months, which is what really irked me!

Regards.

TAKUYA · 3 November 2012, 07:20 AM

Congrats!

what part in Texas you're living? we can meet up and take some 233 pics together

rolex170 · 3 November 2012, 07:39 AM

233 felt way more comfortable when I tried it on at the AD...that may be my next watch ;)

myclue · 3 November 2012, 07:45 AM

good luck with the incoming PAM!

nauticajoe · 3 November 2012, 08:18 AM

Congrats in advance on the 233!

Can't wait for the wrist shot.

Psmith · 3 November 2012, 09:58 AM

Good luck with the 233

DiverAsia · 3 November 2012, 10:06 AM

Congrats! Hoping the 233 brings you better luck.
Can't wait for some wrist shots.
Cheers!

rulessapt · 3 November 2012, 12:33 PM

Trust the 233 arrives safely.

Then strap that big boy to your wrist, take some pics, post 'em here and DON'T take the watch off, okay ;-)
Well if you do, make sure you're on carpet or a rug.

Wear it well.

Cheers
Richard

Shikar · 3 November 2012, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the encouragement. I have never even seen the 233 in real, much less tried it on, but I trust your judgement.
Will update you tomorrow. Right now the 1 week old DSSD stays on the wrist.

Regards.

iLLGT2 · 3 November 2012, 01:44 PM

Good luck, 233 is more comfy than my ex 359....

Glenn422 · 3 November 2012, 02:58 PM

I did compared the 233 and 312 as well. I find the 233 more comfortable as the 312 sits very high on the wrist, not to my liking..

Shikar · 4 November 2012, 02:24 AM

The 233 is here and on the wrist. As always your guidance was right. This watch is very comfortable and wears much smaller than the 312. :)

Regards.

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TAKUYA · 4 November 2012, 02:30 AM

kilyung · 4 November 2012, 02:40 AM

WatchTimes · 4 November 2012, 05:25 AM

Congrats, I really loved my 233 and will have to replace it with another very soon!

A PAM243 is my main daily wearer

nick c · 4 November 2012, 05:30 AM

Congrats 233 is one of the best panerai

travisb · 4 November 2012, 05:37 AM

Super nice!

I LOVE the 233! It will be mine one day.

Psmith · 5 November 2012, 12:11 AM

Congrats - very nice

DiverAsia · 5 November 2012, 12:35 AM

Amazing! You got to be happy looking down at that 233 on your wrist.
Cheers! Wear it in good health!

B. Doggy · 5 November 2012, 01:07 AM

The 233 is a good choice. The fang personally gets to me though.

Travelller · 5 November 2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikar

The 233 is here and on the wrist. As always your guidance was right. This watch is very comfortable and wears much smaller than the 312...

Looking good & glad to hear you're happy with the way it wears

Were you able to hold on to the DSSD too? I hope so, it's also a killer watch

Shikar · 5 November 2012, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Looking good & glad to hear you're happy with the way it wears

Were you able to hold on to the DSSD too? I hope so, it's also a killer watch

Oh yes. The DSSD is now 2 weeks old and going nowhere but my wrist or the safe. It's sitting with its other brothers in the safe for now.

Regards.

skipp231 · 5 November 2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikar

Oh yes. The DSSD is now 2 weeks old and going nowhere but my wrist or the safe. It's sitting with its other brothers in the safe for now.

Regards.

Congrats on the 233. Might pick one up myself. As for the DSSD, it's a shame for a 2 week old watch to be in the safe. You can always wear it on the other wrist..assuming you don't already have a piece there!

Shrinkdial · 5 November 2012, 03:29 PM

Big congrats, you have done well.
JUST BE CAREFUL OK!

I have a friend and he has wrecked three fountain pens he got as replacements- something always went wrong, dropped on floor, put in rubbish bin by accident....he feels cursed.
So be careful please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shikar

The 233 is here and on the wrist. As always your guidance was right. This watch is very comfortable and wears much smaller than the 312. :)

Regards.

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Shikar · 10 December 2012, 01:47 PM

The 233 is still the right choice even after the immediate honeymoon is over!
Fantastic functional wearable Panerai for sure. Evenings on OEM croc and days on OEM rubber. Awesome watch.

Wearing the DSSD now, the 233 is in the safe. Never buy 2 new watches a week apart as its annoying when each one screams to be worn!!

Regards.

3 November 2012, 05:01 AM	#1
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	My ongoing Pam journey.... A few years ago got the 112....then dropped it on the floor when it was 2 weeks old, spend $1.4k to get the little dent on the crown guard fixed from Panerai.....few months later took it back to AD and got the 312. The 312 I wore only 10 days out of the last 1.6 years....it was just not a comfortable watch on my wrist , so tomorrow the 233 will land at my home...lets see how it works out.... Regards.

3 November 2012, 09:58 AM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Good luck with the 233 __________________

3 November 2012, 10:06 AM	#12
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Congrats! Hoping the 233 brings you better luck. Can't wait for some wrist shots. Cheers! __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

4 November 2012, 05:25 AM	#20
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,547	Congrats, I really loved my 233 and will have to replace it with another very soon! A PAM243 is my main daily wearer __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

5 November 2012, 12:11 AM	#23
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - very nice __________________

3 November 2012, 05:13 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,606	From what people say, the 233 wears better than the 312, so, enjoy! It's a great piece.

3 November 2012, 05:48 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I prefer my 233 to the 312. It's very comfy.

3 November 2012, 05:56 AM	#4
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,440	233 brings it to another level. Looking foward to pics.

3 November 2012, 07:20 AM	#7
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 DATE-JUST41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 50,179	Congrats! what part in Texas you're living? we can meet up and take some 233 pics together

3 November 2012, 07:39 AM	#8
rolex170 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Oliver Location: East Coast USA Watch: 16200, 312 Posts: 99	233 felt way more comfortable when I tried it on at the AD...that may be my next watch ;)

3 November 2012, 07:45 AM	#9
myclue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Jersey Watch: Submariner Posts: 424	good luck with the incoming PAM!

3 November 2012, 08:18 AM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats in advance on the 233! Can't wait for the wrist shot.

3 November 2012, 12:33 PM	#13
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Trust the 233 arrives safely. Then strap that big boy to your wrist, take some pics, post 'em here and DON'T take the watch off, okay ;-) Well if you do, make sure you're on carpet or a rug. Wear it well. Cheers Richard

3 November 2012, 12:52 PM	#14
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Thanks for the encouragement. I have never even seen the 233 in real, much less tried it on, but I trust your judgement. Will update you tomorrow. Right now the 1 week old DSSD stays on the wrist. Regards.

3 November 2012, 01:44 PM	#15
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	Good luck, 233 is more comfy than my ex 359....

3 November 2012, 02:58 PM	#16
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	I did compared the 233 and 312 as well. I find the 233 more comfortable as the 312 sits very high on the wrist, not to my liking..

4 November 2012, 02:24 AM	#17
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	The 233 is here and on the wrist. As always your guidance was right. This watch is very comfortable and wears much smaller than the 312. :) Regards. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351959836.648607.jpg

4 November 2012, 02:30 AM	#18
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 DATE-JUST41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 50,179

4 November 2012, 02:40 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873

4 November 2012, 05:30 AM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats 233 is one of the best panerai

4 November 2012, 05:37 AM	#22
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,440	Super nice! I LOVE the 233! It will be mine one day.

5 November 2012, 12:35 AM	#24
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Amazing! You got to be happy looking down at that 233 on your wrist. Cheers! Wear it in good health! __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

5 November 2012, 01:07 AM	#25
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The 233 is a good choice. The fang personally gets to me though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

10 December 2012, 01:47 PM	#30
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	The 233 is still the right choice even after the immediate honeymoon is over! Fantastic functional wearable Panerai for sure. Evenings on OEM croc and days on OEM rubber. Awesome watch. Wearing the DSSD now, the 233 is in the safe. Never buy 2 new watches a week apart as its annoying when each one screams to be worn!! Regards.

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