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skyedog · 4 April 2013, 04:38 AM

I really like the 233

psv · 4 April 2013, 04:52 AM

I have my Panerai off and on weeks. Never really have a Rolex off week ;-)

The 233 is indeed one of my fav Panerais, even though I'm no big fan of the big tang PR display. And I do have a love/hate relationship to the DSSD as well.

I dig both a lot but if I could only have one watch, it wouldn't be either of those.

p_mcgee · 4 April 2013, 10:47 AM

233, prefer the older Sea Dweller to the DSSD

RUpanerai · 5 April 2013, 01:47 AM

As cool as the Deep Sea is looking down at it, this is the reason why I HATE the watch...

It looks so goofy from the side and typically Rolex Proportions are so beautiful, personally I think this one drops the ball...

233 ALLLLLL THE WAY!!!

h999r · 5 April 2013, 05:12 AM

My 5 cents ... I prefer DSSD, unless its PAM311 different story.

Reese's TimePieces · 5 April 2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by h999r

My 5 cents ... I prefer DSSD

Same here.

Rashid.bk · 5 April 2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Reese's TimePieces

Same here.

me three.

s14roller · 5 April 2013, 12:00 PM

Prefer the 233...I have a Sub and Daytona and love Rolex, but have tried the DSSD on three times and didn't like it.

233 is one of my favorites.

Htab · 5 April 2013, 03:39 PM

Had the DSSD and sold it because it was to heavy and sat to high on my wrist. I don't have a 233 but I do have a 312 and would choose the Pam over the DSSD

Daniel Tan · 15 April 2013, 08:53 PM

DeepSea 3990 meter water proof

Gottahaverolex · 18 April 2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hbrogers

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.

I've been thinking the opposite lately, if you decide you really want a DSSD I may be interested in a straight trade with you. Hit me with a PM if you want to discuss. You can check my references on here and on Paneristi. Cheers!

Btw I'm in PA and have lots of family in Quincy , Braintree and Boston.

Maybe evn just trade for a few weeks or a month to see what we both really think before doing anything. Has it ever been done before?

bcacncnc · 18 April 2013, 11:05 AM

Nothing wrong with either, but fit and comfort would be the primary decider given their size/thickness.

Gottahaverolex · 18 April 2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bcacncnc

Nothing wrong with either, but fit and comfort would be the primary decider given their size/thickness.

I owned a 312 before I bought my DSSD and I can honestly say the Pam was much more comfortable.

bcacncnc · 18 April 2013, 11:22 AM

Hey Rich - yes I had the same feeling. I SOOOO wanted to buy the DSSD - but every time I tried it on, it was just too thick for my puny wrists. The 233 is a real stretch for me too, perhaps borderline...

redsubby · 16 May 2013, 04:19 PM

DSSD, no comparison, I'm not sure why it's even a discussion. DSSD is the best Rolex steel watch and it will beat any steel PAM by 10 folds.

Travelller · 16 May 2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by redsubby

...DSSD is the best Rolex steel watch and it will beat any steel PAM by 10 folds.

This is the most compelling argument for the DSSD I've read by far (ten-fold...).

Keep 'em comin' - you're going to be a major contributor here at TRF...

Glenn422 · 17 May 2013, 06:21 PM

233 anytime of the day :)

Royalex · 3 June 2013, 01:49 PM

As i own both, 233 is the best in term of there are no fake pams can get even close. But rolex is rolex, more recognition. My answer would be deepsea.

steveclocks · 3 June 2013, 07:03 PM

DSSD for me please !

nycpassat · 5 June 2013, 11:02 AM

my vote is for the 233. DSSD doesn't do it for me. Not a fan of the wording around the ring and the tapered bracelet.

toulouse · 5 June 2013, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

This is the most compelling argument for the DSSD I've read by far (ten-fold...).

Keep 'em comin' - you're going to be a major contributor here at TRF...

toulouse · 5 June 2013, 11:24 AM

I'd do the 233 easy. One day I hope to have one!

bry · 5 June 2013, 12:46 PM

I'd pick a Sea Dweller over the Deep Sea. But in this case, 233 all the way!

Good luck!

psv · 5 June 2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I can wear my 233 24/7. I can't say the same about the chunky DSSD.

I think this is an important fact. The DSSD is the only watch I've ever owned that I keep having to remove because it is not comfortable at the desk, when sleeping etc.

F.Works · 6 June 2013, 03:05 AM

Very , Very difficult decision. I own a DSSD and Pam 343 and 161. The 233 is the perfect Pam in the 1950 case and i think will be a classic.Otherwise the DSSD is a perfect watch to use everyday if you have a generous wrist like me.
Whatever you get . The one chosen will be good.The other will appear always at your future dreams and it doesn´t disappear until you get it

HRFdez · 6 June 2013, 03:06 AM

If I was working for Harry Stamper, I would probably get the DSSD :-)

1st amg · 8 June 2013, 01:00 AM

I too am on the fence for my third panerai or the dssd. I have tried the dssd at my local AD and love the watch. I am looking for a bracelet watch and I keep coming back to the dssd. Or I go completely sideways to another panerai or even the IWC Big pilot. This decision is driving me crazy. I am used to the bigger watches as I have the couple of Panerai and also have the likes of Bell & Ross Br-01 94, Graham Swordfish Black Knight, Uboat 50mm, so I feel the dssd would be okay for me. The multiple reviews I read from the forum members here complain about the size of the dssd, but I realize that these members don't wear a watch larger than a 40mm, please please help with this decision, never owning a Rolex will it satisfy me?

nim · 8 June 2013, 10:20 AM

i have both dssd and 233, love both
the 233 is alot more comfy on the wrist and looks more dressy
the dssd's heft and weight constantly reminds you of its fantastic 3,900m ratings
cant go wrong with either

18 April 2013, 11:05 AM	#72
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Nothing wrong with either, but fit and comfort would be the primary decider given their size/thickness. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

18 April 2013, 11:22 AM	#74
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Hey Rich - yes I had the same feeling. I SOOOO wanted to buy the DSSD - but every time I tried it on, it was just too thick for my puny wrists. The 233 is a real stretch for me too, perhaps borderline... __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

4 April 2013, 04:38 AM	#61
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	I really like the 233

4 April 2013, 04:52 AM	#62
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	I have my Panerai off and on weeks. Never really have a Rolex off week ;-) The 233 is indeed one of my fav Panerais, even though I'm no big fan of the big tang PR display. And I do have a love/hate relationship to the DSSD as well. I dig both a lot but if I could only have one watch, it wouldn't be either of those.

4 April 2013, 10:47 AM	#63
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	233, prefer the older Sea Dweller to the DSSD

5 April 2013, 01:47 AM	#64
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	As cool as the Deep Sea is looking down at it, this is the reason why I HATE the watch... It looks so goofy from the side and typically Rolex Proportions are so beautiful, personally I think this one drops the ball... 233 ALLLLLL THE WAY!!!

5 April 2013, 05:12 AM	#65
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	My 5 cents ... I prefer DSSD, unless its PAM311 different story.

5 April 2013, 12:00 PM	#68
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,246	Prefer the 233...I have a Sub and Daytona and love Rolex, but have tried the DSSD on three times and didn't like it. 233 is one of my favorites.

5 April 2013, 03:39 PM	#69
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Had the DSSD and sold it because it was to heavy and sat to high on my wrist. I don't have a 233 but I do have a 312 and would choose the Pam over the DSSD

15 April 2013, 08:53 PM	#70
Daniel Tan Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: daniel tan Location: Malaysia Watch: DSSD DJ EXPII PAM Posts: 210	DeepSea 3990 meter water proof

16 May 2013, 04:19 PM	#75
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	DSSD, no comparison, I'm not sure why it's even a discussion. DSSD is the best Rolex steel watch and it will beat any steel PAM by 10 folds.

17 May 2013, 06:21 PM	#77
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	233 anytime of the day :)

3 June 2013, 01:49 PM	#78
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	As i own both, 233 is the best in term of there are no fake pams can get even close. But rolex is rolex, more recognition. My answer would be deepsea.

3 June 2013, 07:03 PM	#79
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	DSSD for me please !

5 June 2013, 11:02 AM	#80
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	my vote is for the 233. DSSD doesn't do it for me. Not a fan of the wording around the ring and the tapered bracelet.

5 June 2013, 11:24 AM	#82
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	I'd do the 233 easy. One day I hope to have one!

5 June 2013, 12:46 PM	#83
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	I'd pick a Sea Dweller over the Deep Sea. But in this case, 233 all the way! Good luck!

6 June 2013, 03:05 AM	#85
F.Works "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Spain Watch: PAM 343 Posts: 102	Very , Very difficult decision. I own a DSSD and Pam 343 and 161. The 233 is the perfect Pam in the 1950 case and i think will be a classic.Otherwise the DSSD is a perfect watch to use everyday if you have a generous wrist like me. Whatever you get . The one chosen will be good.The other will appear always at your future dreams and it doesn´t disappear until you get it

6 June 2013, 03:06 AM	#86
HRFdez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Hector Location: Lake Placid, NY Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 390	If I was working for Harry Stamper, I would probably get the DSSD :-)

8 June 2013, 01:00 AM	#87
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,528	I too am on the fence for my third panerai or the dssd. I have tried the dssd at my local AD and love the watch. I am looking for a bracelet watch and I keep coming back to the dssd. Or I go completely sideways to another panerai or even the IWC Big pilot. This decision is driving me crazy. I am used to the bigger watches as I have the couple of Panerai and also have the likes of Bell & Ross Br-01 94, Graham Swordfish Black Knight, Uboat 50mm, so I feel the dssd would be okay for me. The multiple reviews I read from the forum members here complain about the size of the dssd, but I realize that these members don't wear a watch larger than a 40mm, please please help with this decision, never owning a Rolex will it satisfy me?

8 June 2013, 10:20 AM	#88
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	i have both dssd and 233, love both the 233 is alot more comfy on the wrist and looks more dressy the dssd's heft and weight constantly reminds you of its fantastic 3,900m ratings cant go wrong with either

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