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Old 17 June 2018, 04:39 AM   #1
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Help me decide Rolex 126600 or PAM233

I know completely different watches but I’m torn on which to get next. Opinions welcome!


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Old 17 June 2018, 04:47 AM   #2
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Old 17 June 2018, 05:26 AM   #3
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i actually would get the Pam
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Old 17 June 2018, 06:32 AM   #4
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This is a tough one for sure, i would go with the 233, just because I’m not a fan of the cyclops on the seadweller itself
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Old 17 June 2018, 07:07 AM   #5
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Really depends on what else is in the collection. On paper, the 233 has so much more going for it, but the SD50 also is a really special watch.
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Old 17 June 2018, 07:50 AM   #6
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Old 17 June 2018, 09:17 AM   #7
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Old 17 June 2018, 10:21 AM   #8
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Old 17 June 2018, 11:20 AM   #9
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Old 17 June 2018, 01:25 PM   #10
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Go for the 43. I had the 233.
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Old 17 June 2018, 02:05 PM   #11
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Really depends on what else is in the collection. On paper, the 233 has so much more going for it, but the SD50 also is a really special watch.


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Old 17 June 2018, 02:38 PM   #12
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Old 17 June 2018, 11:28 PM   #13
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SD43 all the way.
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:47 AM   #14
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Old 18 June 2018, 01:41 AM   #15
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I would personally go for the 233. But as mentioned above, comes down to what else you have in your collection.

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Old 18 June 2018, 02:36 AM   #16
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233 all the way. Good size, great complications, strap changes, dome, exhibition back, 8 day manual wind
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Old 18 June 2018, 08:14 AM   #17
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As of right now, I could care less about Rolex and go for the 233. More enjoyable to wear and strap changes make it fun.

The SD43 if you do not I tend to keep. BTw, you can get a 233 for 50% less than a SD43.
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Old 18 June 2018, 04:00 PM   #18
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Get the 233 if it's pre-owned, get the SD43 if it's new and at RRP.
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Old 19 June 2018, 07:42 AM   #19
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I’d get both. I did :)
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Old 19 June 2018, 08:12 AM   #20
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233 or any (non due) Panerai over a Rolex.
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Old 19 June 2018, 10:30 AM   #21
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Old 19 June 2018, 04:00 PM   #22
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Does this help?
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Old 19 June 2018, 10:08 PM   #23
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Old 20 June 2018, 11:03 AM   #24
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Between those two...the Rolex.
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Old 20 June 2018, 11:06 AM   #25
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Old 20 June 2018, 09:07 PM   #26
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Old 20 June 2018, 10:26 PM   #27
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SD43 hands down. I am a Panerai fan and have handled and worn a friends 233 before but it does not compare to the SD43 in my opinion. But then again it does not cost the same either. The cost of ownership on the 233 will be significant. Between depreciation and service this will be a costly watch unless you love it and are will to go forward. The SD43 is bulletproof for the most part and will retain most of it's value, if not all right now. The choice is simple for me.
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Old 21 June 2018, 03:48 AM   #28
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Help me decide Rolex 126600 or PAM233

Thanks for the input. Ended up going with the SD43. Got extremely lucky with my AD having one in-stock that they were willing to part with.

Terrible pic from my office. Just picked it up on the way into work.




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Old 21 June 2018, 05:47 AM   #29
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Congrats! Either one would have been a good addition.
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233 between these two.
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