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Tommysol · 22 July 2009, 07:32 AM

5onic · 22 July 2009, 07:46 AM

Only one face picture of the 233 ? Then again that's all thats needed :-)

JF23 · 22 July 2009, 08:37 AM

I'm sure I will be in the minority here, but the clean dial of the 312 does it for me.

Great pics Tom.

lapince · 1 March 2014, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5onic

Only one face picture of the 233 ? Then again that's all thats needed :-)

Don't agree I love the 233's movement, it's 40% of the beauty of this watch

emagni · 22 July 2009, 08:31 AM

IMHO, 312 has the cleaner dial and is a little bit more attractive in that sense.

Rolko · 29 July 2011, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emagni

imho, 312 has the cleaner dial and is a little bit more attractive in that sense.

+1

Mac-Apple · 29 July 2011, 06:02 AM

312 is too perfect of a watch!!!

c2tcardin · 22 July 2009, 09:32 AM

I held them both in my hands at the AD's back in late May when I bought the 312 and they are both amazing watches. For me the 312 was the winner and at almost half the price of the 233 the price cinched it! If the 233 were a bit more reasonable in price then it would have been a much tougher decision.

B. Doggy · 22 July 2009, 10:30 AM

I have a soft spot for the 233.

tuisquash · 22 July 2009, 11:12 AM

gret watches and great pics, the 233 moviment is awesome.

brainbizz · 22 July 2009, 12:22 PM

Not a tough decision at all. If you have the cash 233.

stevenrobinson · 14 November 2009, 04:51 PM

nt

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainbizz

Not a tough decision at all. If you have the cash 233.

rotan · 22 July 2009, 12:40 PM

233! But then 312 looks great too

hflee55 · 22 July 2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotan

233! But then 312 looks great too

x2

Trurolexer · 22 July 2009, 03:54 PM

I like the clean & simplicity dial, so I choose for 312.

sniper007 · 23 July 2009, 12:20 AM

312 looks much better..

rotan · 23 July 2009, 12:47 AM

My watch with the simple dial is the 232.... Perfect simple Panerai Radiomir...

Nica64 · 23 July 2009, 10:40 AM

I don't know guys! very tough decision......

I like the 312 a lot, I'm still waiting for my AD to call

..... but the 233 is a beautiful watch.

mbording · 23 July 2009, 07:26 PM

233 hands down. Domed glass and dial layout is much more attractive and true to the Fiddy IMHO.

TswaneNguni · 23 July 2009, 07:51 PM

I have a 289,so would be inclined to go 312>233,as a personal choice.

As for 1950s casing the best are the 47mm 1950s in ss eg. 127 and the new 319 in rosegold.The 47mm 1950s are the nicest casings from Panerai.In 44mm I would vote the "normal" casing eg 111.Radiomirs in 47/48mm are also pretty nice !!

Overall,nothing beats the rosegold PAMs !!

spogehead · 24 July 2009, 05:51 AM

312, can't get my head around the 233 and the ''dome''

eddiethefish · 24 July 2009, 06:44 AM

They both look very nice. I wouldn't mind to get any of these.

danberger · 24 July 2009, 09:59 PM

both on my list of must have's ..... can't afford the 233 right now but on my AD's list for the 312

snapster · 27 July 2009, 05:50 AM

i vote for the 312.

jagwap · 7 August 2009, 12:15 PM

I had the same dilemma...

I decided it had to be the new 1950 style case. I didn't think I would like the dome on the 233/270, and liked the simplicity of the 312 dial. I also wanted an automatic, not a manual wind. The possibility of GMT and a bracelet option had me heading to the 320/329.

However, once seen in person, it all changed. The dome looks very special in the flesh. The in photographs the distortion is sometime perceived to be unattractive, but when you move it around in front of you, it is like looking through an antique glass window while walking past: you can perceive the dial detail fine, and it somehow animates it.

Also something that isn't easy to see in photos, the 312/320 are thicker in the metal part of the body, much thicker. Also the case back is very prominent. This makes them look very tall on the wrist. Even the 270 is a little bigger, leaving the 233 the best balanced look for me.

Finally, I didn't think I would like the "fang", but now I enjoy the manual wind and the way it lets you crank it back to 8 days (really more like 10+)

So you have to see them in the flesh. Then maybe you will end up stretching your original budget like I did.

Carlo Miguel · 14 August 2009, 03:05 PM

233 for me...

ghost2000 · 27 September 2009, 07:01 AM

312 is better....

Psmith · 11 November 2009, 06:19 PM

312 for me

Lovely as the 233 is, I don't like the linear power reserve meter. A circular dial would be much nicer imho...

Tommysol - add a poll to this thread, so it will be easy to see the outcome.

Cheers

dddrees · 17 April 2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

312 for me

Lovely as the 233 is, I don't like the linear power reserve meter. A circular dial would be much nicer imho...

Tommysol - add a poll to this thread, so it will be easy to see the outcome.

Cheers

X2

For some reason I don't much care for the linear power reserve indicator either.

100thmonkey · 22 December 2009, 07:53 PM

233 without doubt, that dome crystal is a work of art and it bounces light and distorts the numbers in such an enigmatic way.

And winding it slowly every sunday over breakfast is total therapy, charging it with a weeks worth of power like you charge your self up...love it

312 still lovely but not in the same league

22 July 2009, 07:32 AM	#1
Tommysol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 591	PAM 312 vs PAM 233 pics...which do you like more?

22 July 2009, 09:32 AM	#8
c2tcardin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: NH Watch: Pam 312 & DJ II Posts: 312	I held them both in my hands at the AD's back in late May when I bought the 312 and they are both amazing watches. For me the 312 was the winner and at almost half the price of the 233 the price cinched it! If the 233 were a bit more reasonable in price then it would have been a much tougher decision. __________________ Cheers, Jeff ------------------------------------------------------ PAM 312, DJ II

22 July 2009, 10:30 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I have a soft spot for the 233. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

22 July 2009, 11:12 AM	#10
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	gret watches and great pics, the 233 moviment is awesome. __________________ panerai and rolex

22 July 2009, 12:40 PM	#13
rotan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Leong Location: Singapore Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 210	233! But then 312 looks great too __________________ Rolex Batman 116710BLNR Audemars Piguet 15202ST H series

22 July 2009, 07:46 AM	#2
5onic Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Little Ann, UK Watch: Panerai 233K Posts: 96	Only one face picture of the 233 ? Then again that's all thats needed :-)

22 July 2009, 08:37 AM	#3
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	I'm sure I will be in the minority here, but the clean dial of the 312 does it for me. Great pics Tom.

22 July 2009, 08:31 AM	#5
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	IMHO, 312 has the cleaner dial and is a little bit more attractive in that sense.

22 July 2009, 12:22 PM	#11
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	Not a tough decision at all. If you have the cash 233.

22 July 2009, 03:54 PM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I like the clean & simplicity dial, so I choose for 312.

23 July 2009, 12:20 AM	#16
sniper007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: in the world Posts: 4	312 looks much better..

23 July 2009, 12:47 AM	#17
rotan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Leong Location: Singapore Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 210	My watch with the simple dial is the 232.... Perfect simple Panerai Radiomir... __________________ Rolex Batman 116710BLNR Audemars Piguet 15202ST H series

23 July 2009, 10:40 AM	#18
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	I don't know guys! very tough decision...... I like the 312 a lot, I'm still waiting for my AD to call ..... but the 233 is a beautiful watch. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

23 July 2009, 07:26 PM	#19
mbording "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 40	233 hands down. Domed glass and dial layout is much more attractive and true to the Fiddy IMHO.

23 July 2009, 07:51 PM	#20
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I have a 289,so would be inclined to go 312>233,as a personal choice. As for 1950s casing the best are the 47mm 1950s in ss eg. 127 and the new 319 in rosegold.The 47mm 1950s are the nicest casings from Panerai.In 44mm I would vote the "normal" casing eg 111.Radiomirs in 47/48mm are also pretty nice !! Overall,nothing beats the rosegold PAMs !!

24 July 2009, 05:51 AM	#21
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	312, can't get my head around the 233 and the ''dome'' __________________ Cheers Ryan

24 July 2009, 06:44 AM	#22
eddiethefish "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: eddie Location: Montebello Posts: 102	They both look very nice. I wouldn't mind to get any of these. __________________

24 July 2009, 09:59 PM	#23
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	both on my list of must have's ..... can't afford the 233 right now but on my AD's list for the 312

27 July 2009, 05:50 AM	#24
snapster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: hong kong Posts: 62	i vote for the 312.

7 August 2009, 12:15 PM	#25
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	233 <> 312? I had the same dilemma... I decided it had to be the new 1950 style case. I didn't think I would like the dome on the 233/270, and liked the simplicity of the 312 dial. I also wanted an automatic, not a manual wind. The possibility of GMT and a bracelet option had me heading to the 320/329. However, once seen in person, it all changed. The dome looks very special in the flesh. The in photographs the distortion is sometime perceived to be unattractive, but when you move it around in front of you, it is like looking through an antique glass window while walking past: you can perceive the dial detail fine, and it somehow animates it. Also something that isn't easy to see in photos, the 312/320 are thicker in the metal part of the body, much thicker. Also the case back is very prominent. This makes them look very tall on the wrist. Even the 270 is a little bigger, leaving the 233 the best balanced look for me. Finally, I didn't think I would like the "fang", but now I enjoy the manual wind and the way it lets you crank it back to 8 days (really more like 10+) So you have to see them in the flesh. Then maybe you will end up stretching your original budget like I did.

14 August 2009, 03:05 PM	#26
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	233 for me...

27 September 2009, 07:01 AM	#27
ghost2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 69	312 is better.... __________________ Officine Panerai: history on my wrist

11 November 2009, 06:19 PM	#28
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	312 for me Lovely as the 233 is, I don't like the linear power reserve meter. A circular dial would be much nicer imho... Tommysol - add a poll to this thread, so it will be easy to see the outcome. Cheers __________________

22 December 2009, 07:53 PM	#30
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 355	233 without doubt, that dome crystal is a work of art and it bounces light and distorts the numbers in such an enigmatic way. And winding it slowly every sunday over breakfast is total therapy, charging it with a weeks worth of power like you charge your self up...love it 312 still lovely but not in the same league

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