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Old 10 August 2009, 06:29 PM   #31
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+1 (233) - Last comment spot on
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Old 11 August 2009, 02:30 AM   #32
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IMHO if it is your first PAM and on a budget, then the 312 will never go wrong
If you own any PAM other than those 1950, than go for 233 anytime

For myself, I am saving up $$$ for the 233 now. I love the 270 too, but has been priced way out of my budget
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Old 11 August 2009, 01:04 PM   #33
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233, but...

...I still like the chrono models better!
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Old 12 August 2009, 10:33 AM   #34
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In person it doesn't get better than the 233.

The 312 doesn't do it for me like the 233. In fact, the boutique just called me tonight to see if I wanted a 312!
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Old 13 August 2009, 08:53 AM   #35
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233 for me!
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Old 13 August 2009, 10:31 AM   #36
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312.

had owned 2 233s before... now i have the 312.
better looking dial wins it for me.
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Old 13 August 2009, 05:59 PM   #37
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Based on looks alone? I prefer the 312 for its clean and classic Panerai look. However, both of those watches being on my wish list, which one do I want more??

Answer: Which ever one becomes available to me first!
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Old 14 August 2009, 03:05 PM   #38
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233 for me...
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Old 15 August 2009, 12:19 AM   #39
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I never voted! How did I miss this.

Love 'em both, but 233 for the dome!

I'm a sucker for that.
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Old 15 August 2009, 04:22 AM   #40
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312 definitely...simplicity at its best!
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Old 15 August 2009, 05:17 AM   #41
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Poll update...

In a dramatic shift...the Poll is at:

PAM 233 19 votes

Pam 312 16 Votes

Let's keep the post going...make it the longest in TRF history! :)

Please vote!
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Old 18 August 2009, 04:30 AM   #42
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Thanks for ll of your posts and replies...over 1200 views...wow! nt

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Old 23 August 2009, 02:14 AM   #43
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233 hands down if you are not considering the pricing, but if you are then 312 is a better value for the money watch.
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Old 23 August 2009, 02:23 AM   #44
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tough decision.. 233

i just picked up a 312 from my ad an hour ago. I also own a 233 which i havent broken out yet due to me waiting for a strap that should be here any day now.. My vote would have to go to the 233, the domed crystal and 8 day movement is superior and well worth the money... The 312 dial is much more cleaner but only has a 3 day power reserve and is a automatic movement.. Being spoiled with a 8 day movement, you cant compare...
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Old 23 August 2009, 06:45 AM   #45
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I'd have to say the 312 as well.
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Old 27 August 2009, 05:32 PM   #46
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Update on poll...

PAM 233 21 votes

PAM 312 17 votes

Anymore votes?
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Old 28 August 2009, 05:59 AM   #47
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tom i like the mvmt of 233 as i sad the first day, but my vote is 312(cleaner dial).
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Old 28 August 2009, 06:07 AM   #48
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233 hands down....
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Old 3 September 2009, 02:10 AM   #49
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PAM 233 22 votes

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Old 9 September 2009, 06:33 PM   #50
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233 for me(though there were issues with the PR indicator).Still the domed crystal and manual movement rules
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Old 9 September 2009, 07:01 PM   #51
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Old 26 September 2009, 10:04 AM   #52
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I love both of them and for a long time was planning on eventually getting the 233. I sya eventually because I would prefer to first pay that much money in securing a AP (I did), then a Rolex (also got one) then perhaps a VC then a Panerai. But now that they released the 312 it will definitely be on my current list, before the VC.

Sure I would have loved it to have the 233 dome crystal but but inhouse movement + sandwich dial + clean dial + 1950 case outweigh the need to pay so much for a "noob" watch movement maker. IMHO.
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Old 26 September 2009, 10:07 AM   #53
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312. 233 is a wonderful watch, but way too busy for my taste.
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Old 27 September 2009, 07:01 AM   #54
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312 is better....
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Old 27 September 2009, 11:07 AM   #55
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312 for me; just picked up mine last week! LOVING it
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Old 27 September 2009, 07:53 PM   #56
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Poll update...

We now have a tie!

The poll totals are as follows:

PAM 233 23 votes

PAM 312 23 votes
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Old 27 September 2009, 08:25 PM   #57
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We now have a tie!

The poll totals are as follows:

PAM 233 23 votes

PAM 312 23 votes
I would say that's as close as it gets.So,either is a great buy!! .... and when in doubt buy a PAM 111 !!!

Adios !!
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Old 28 September 2009, 01:30 AM   #58
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Although it's a bit biased as I now own a 312 and have not yet held the 233, I have to say that it seems to me the 312 is the ideal wearers watch. The 233 seems more of a collectors item to me (partially due to its price and it's more domed crystal). I think the 312 is the best blend of modern and vintage.

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Old 28 September 2009, 01:55 AM   #59
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I would say that's as close as it gets.So,either is a great buy!! .... and when in doubt buy a PAM 111 !!!

Adios !!
Well said, Chris...
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Old 28 September 2009, 01:57 AM   #60
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Oh yeah, still choosing for 312.
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