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View Poll Results: Hmm... a triple threat poll.
233 14 48.28%
292J - pig dial 7 24.14%
Keep the Rolex trifecta intact for now, wait a year. 8 27.59%
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Old 19 August 2010, 04:45 AM   #1
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233 or 292J?

An opportunity presented itself...

A 233 or spend a little more for a 292J Pig dial?

I may have to lose 1 of my Rolexes...

Or should I just wait a year or less and keep my trifecta of Rolexes and pick either Pam up at a later date?
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Old 19 August 2010, 04:58 AM   #2
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I'd vote 292, not pig, but hey, that's me. I'm not caught up in the collectability.
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:01 AM   #3
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I'd wait it out. Keep your Rolex collection in tact.
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:03 AM   #4
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The movement in the 233 is way more complicated ( better?) than that in the 292.
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:04 AM   #5
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Joey...it is a good time to buy...and the 233 pricing has really soften...so much so that I am tempted to work a trade of my 312 for a 233...
but..the piggy..ahh..the piggy..
great looking watch and very collectable...but..its too far gone in pricing to justify..
keep all your pieces and wait bud...i don't see pricing firming...
unless its a CRAZY good deal...
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:25 AM   #6
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keep the rolex, and get a 292 later.

pig or no pig if your call. but i rather have a less complicated movement and knowing that minor issue (out of warranty) can be fixed by any decent watch maker. btw, no need to polish the case is a major plus :D
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Old 19 August 2010, 06:39 AM   #7
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233 for me. I've also considerd what Phil mentioned- getting a 233 for my 312. There are just so many things I love about the 312 though...
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Old 19 August 2010, 07:07 AM   #8
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Don't do anything and hold your Rolex watches unless you've got a deal on a 233 that you can't refuse.
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Old 19 August 2010, 09:22 AM   #9
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As always, the crew does have good points. Thanks fellas. I think I'm in a good place with my trifecta, I don't think anything rash needs to be done unless the deal is waaaay too good to pass up.
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Predictably, I voted for the 292.

However, I would rather wait for a pigless 292 if it meant not having to break the Rolex trifecta.

Good luck, bro.
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I loved the 312 but had to flip for the 233. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE. Trust me.
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Predictably, I voted for the 292.

However, I would rather wait for a pigless 292 if it meant not having to break the Rolex trifecta.

Good luck, bro.
Really? Go pigless and keep the trifecta?
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Old 19 August 2010, 10:42 AM   #13
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Really? Go pigless and keep the trifecta?
Absolutely!

IMHO I don't think the price difference justifies the logo. And if keeping the trifecta means having to forgo the "collectibility" of the pig, then so be it.

Tough decision, Joey. Good luck!
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Jib... You are wise, good sir. But in 15 years... Will I be kicking myself?
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Old 19 August 2010, 10:56 AM   #15
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I'd go for the 233, or 292 no pig.. But that comes back down to what you'd like to use daily... I don't find myself wanting to use the 292 daily.
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Old 19 August 2010, 10:59 AM   #16
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Jib... You are wise, good sir. But in 15 years... Will I be kicking myself?
Thanks, bro.

It's a tough call, but I would have a tough time breaking up a trio like yours.

FWIW, if you are hedging your bet on collectibility, I would think you have done a great job in getting a GV and Daytona.
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