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6 October 2012, 08:16 PM | #91 |
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Rich.... I want THIS strap! Now this I'll buy!
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6 October 2012, 08:24 PM | #92 |
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6 October 2012, 09:58 PM | #93 |
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7 October 2012, 02:23 AM | #94 | |
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8 October 2012, 07:35 PM | #95 |
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After driving myself mad, I have gone for the 233 and am just waiting for it now, cant wait. Now just going to get obsessed with the different straps I can get.
Now just need my Rolex Daytona 116509 or 116519 and then my watch collection will be complete. I also have the iwc big pilot and iwc portifino. |
8 October 2012, 07:42 PM | #96 |
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Congrats James...
The 233 is a great choice to your mighty fine collection... I love the versatility of the 233 with straps. Here are a few of my fav straps to go with the 233: the original black tunnel strap, OEM black buffalo, OEM JV in tan, OEM gator in burgundy; Ted Su French Ammo with dive buckle... the list goes on and on...
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Congrats on your incoming 233!!!
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Strap-wise, the fun start now Let me say that you can't go wrong with Rich (Toshi straps UK) - his stuff is tops Oh and I'm sure you'll get a kick out of this... - you a funny guy! Your collection will never be complete - it's a dynamic love affair this WIS business...
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8 October 2012, 10:12 PM | #99 |
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Congratulations! I look forward to the day I can say I have a 233 on the way. I'm in love with that watch, and pics like those that Travelller posts, makes me want it more.
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8 October 2012, 10:28 PM | #100 |
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My exact thoughts!
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9 October 2012, 01:27 AM | #101 |
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I love both , nice watch ...
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9 October 2012, 06:37 AM | #102 |
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9 October 2012, 08:56 AM | #104 |
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I decided on a 311 over the 233 - a 275 would have worked also, but found the 311 first. I like the extra complication.
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10 October 2012, 09:38 PM | #106 |
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It's funny, as the owner of the 233, I should be the one* to give you the most important info on the 372...
The 372, although labeled "1950" by OP, is most likely the first "Luminor" case produced by OP that is a literal copy of the venerable 6154, aka Egiziano piccolo... The sides of the 372's case is sharply curved (a gentle "crease", for lack of a better term), just like the 6154 (and to a lesser extent, the 6152). The 6152/1 has no such crease and is closer to OP's "1950" cases. The only glaring difference is that the 6154 had no Crown Guard. A total of 30 6154s were made in 1954, all with the Rolex 618 caliber. While almost all 3646 (Radiomirs) had steel hands, the 6152/4 series used brass; hence the use of gold hands in the 372. furthermore, the 6154 were equipped exclusively with Radium dials - hence the off-colors on the 372 Perhaps the most interesting difference of the 6154 was it's overall height of ~15mm vs. the 6152/1's 19mm(!) Maybe one of you 372 owners could let us know the approximate thickness *Considering they were made exclusively for the Egyptian Navy, one would think that Ahmed should be the one writing this... Speaking of Ahmed... YES, the 6154 had a PLEXI crystal...
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Disclaimer: The above is my own "observation" and driven by the sleek case alone.
Officially, the 372 is based on the 6152/1 -> Luminor (Tritium paste) / plexi / crown guard / serial # between the lugs / brass hands. OP describes the case as "rounded, cusp-shaped" with "slimmer lugs".
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I just measured my 233 over the center of the dome and it comes out to 17.5mm. That number is fact (I used calipers). I tried to eyeball the actual components and came up with approx. 3.5+8+3.5+2.5 (lower bezel, case, upper bezel, crystal). I also tried to get an approx. via ratios from the photo below with pshop: 3.2 7.7 3.2 3.4... Last but not least (since we're on the topic of case thickness): 6152................ Case only, 7.4 overall, 16.8 6152/1............................ 7.2, ......... 18.7 6154............................... 5.7, ......... 14.7
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13 October 2012, 03:09 AM | #109 |
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372 for sure.
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21 October 2012, 07:08 AM | #110 |
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1st picture - all arrived safely from David SW - great service and communication, also arrived safely through. 1 st strap already ordered which I will share when it comes
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When you go to post, scroll down to the "Additional Options" box and select "manage attachments". Use the browse and upload buttons.
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16 March 2014, 11:40 AM | #113 |
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372 if you want true penerai heritage classic
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20 March 2014, 11:37 AM | #114 |
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233 is the best IMO, really great watch...
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23 December 2017, 10:54 AM | #117 |
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Holy thread revival, Batman!
Although OP has made his choice, be interesting to see how the opinions would go “today”. I’d go 372. Nick, don’t you dare!
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1 January 2018, 08:19 AM | #119 |
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233 vs 372
233-1950
Dome face, just perfect. |
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