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25 January 2013, 03:27 AM | #1 |
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DSSD or Pam 233
Ok, I know this is a Panerai discussion forum, but we are on a Rolex Forum. Have a 233, and keep lusting after a DSSD. Funds only allow for one. Love the 233, but something keeps eating at me that Panerai's ship might have sailed. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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25 January 2013, 03:29 AM | #2 |
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DSSD all the way!!!
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25 January 2013, 03:41 AM | #3 |
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233. DSSD is heavy.
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25 January 2013, 03:54 AM | #5 |
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233 Dot dial is the way to go.
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233. any version. no doubt!
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25 January 2013, 04:44 AM | #8 |
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Dssd is not my cup of tea ... but you are lusting for it then by all means get it !
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25 January 2013, 05:01 AM | #9 |
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Don't have to think about this......233.
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25 January 2013, 05:39 AM | #10 |
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233, not even a second of deliberation on that one.
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25 January 2013, 06:20 AM | #11 |
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DSSD for sure...
owned 233 and DSSD. I keep coming back to DSSD. good luck!
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25 January 2013, 06:23 AM | #12 |
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Couldn't decide ... they are both awesome and there is really nothing else I want.
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25 January 2013, 06:28 AM | #13 |
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233 !!!
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25 January 2013, 06:30 AM | #15 |
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Well, the Panerai shipped has sailed. Then again, perhaps so has the DSSD ship too... :-)
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25 January 2013, 06:47 AM | #16 |
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The bracelet on the DSSD is a mismatch to the watch.
233 is money.
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25 January 2013, 06:58 AM | #17 |
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Mik, I have to disagree with you here ... the bracelet on the DSSD is perfection! Especially considering the old school tapered lugs. Just my opinion of course.
233 is money indeed! Interesting, I never thought of these pieces as either/or as they are so different. It would be really tough for me to pick one ... hard pressed I might go with the 233 by a hair ... but ask me again tomorrow.
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But we both know the 233 is money!
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Love them both...
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Having tried one on I think the DSSD rocks - as a matter of fact, it will be my first Rolex when the time comes Having said that, I won't part with my 233 for any other watch (well, maybe a 203... ), so the DSSD will have to wait 'till funds allow. In any event, I wish you luck; may the better watch (in your current* pov) win *For now anyway, as WISes & watches enjoy a back & forth love affair
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PAM 233 One of first "flagship" models of Richemont's OP P.2002 handwound 8-day movement with PR indicator, date and GMT complications (in-house certified in six positions) 44mm "1950" case, domed sapphire crystal, sandwich dial with vivid green Super LumiNova, exhibition caseback Crown guard, 100M Price: €11K Possible downside(s): Low water resistance, bracelet not an option, ... DSSD (116660) Tribute to the original 1960s Deep Sea Rolex 3135 automatic 50hr PR with anti-magnetic "parachrom" hairspring, date complication and functional bezel (COSC certified in six positions) Beefy 43mm case with ceramic & platinum bezel, 5mm (slightly) domed sapphire crystal, iconic Sub dial, vivid blue Chromalight (in-house?) lume, Titanium caseback Crown guard, triple-lock crown, "Ring Lock", gas escape valve, 3900M Price: €10K Possible downside(s): possibly top-heavy, "relatively" thin bracelet, ...
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25 January 2013, 07:00 AM | #21 |
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Well, hmmmmm. I live in the Deep South and I had a Panerai 243. No one knew what the darn thing was. Might has well have been wearing some cheap junk from Wal-Mart.
Rolex DeepSea now. Instantly recognizable. Everybody seems to want to see it. It is just more fun to have on. |
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I bought the DSSD and the 233 a couple of months ago as I just could not decide between the 2!!
They are now my most worn 2 watches in my rotation, you cant go wrong with either and I would try and get both! Sorry, I wasnt much help. Regards. |
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I don't have a 233, wish I did, but I do have a PAM and a DSSD, both get a long well.
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Curious as to the comparison. Why not the 24, 25, 243, 305? Diver vs diver. Not that its any of my biz but I was in a similar boat. |
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25 January 2013, 08:43 AM | #27 |
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233 dot dial
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25 January 2013, 09:15 AM | #28 |
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233!
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25 January 2013, 09:37 AM | #29 |
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233 even though its not on my list of pam's to get. :D
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233 gets my vote!
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