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21 August 2021, 08:08 AM | #1 |
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Finally Pam 233 discontinued..
How this will effect the sales of Pam233 in the used market? Do you think that prices will go up like the hulk or will their prices stay the same?
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21 August 2021, 08:36 AM | #2 |
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It could go up, or go down. Ten years from now could be double, or the same. Hard to tell on demand, check back in a few years,
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21 August 2021, 08:47 AM | #3 |
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Feel like PAMs have taken a hit with the whole in-house thing kicking around
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21 August 2021, 01:57 PM | #4 |
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233 is a fine watch. IMHO one of the best watches in the last 25 years. Pure design. If they are not making new ones the existing watches could only be more valuable. For me, not what is is worth, just that it is so well done.
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21 August 2021, 10:43 PM | #5 |
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Gotta say, i went with the 1033 with 9011 movement and she has been the most erratic timekeeper of any timepiece ever owned after over two decades as an enthusiast. And yes, it's been to service, twice.
Basically, it is inconsistent for the first 48 hours of use until it 'settles down'. Yesterday was day 1 and the 1033 was gaining a lot of time (30 seconds after a few hours). So I 'reset' it last night and this morning it is behind about 20 seconds. So just reset it again and we'll see it goes during today. In hindsight, wish I had gotten the 233 instead of the 1033. Ah well.
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22 August 2021, 01:00 AM | #6 |
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233
Shows to be available for purchase on USA website for the past week!
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Quote:
https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collec...mt---44mm.html
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22 August 2021, 11:52 PM | #8 |
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Another “breaking news” post. Oh, nope, it wasn’t. But, it got attention!
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22 August 2021, 11:55 PM | #9 |
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So it hasn’t been discontinued
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23 August 2021, 01:00 AM | #10 |
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Well... for the moment it is in stock.
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23 August 2021, 05:56 AM | #11 |
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To the OP - Where did you hear it was discontinued? I just did an internet search on “Panerai 233 discontinued” and found pasts going back as far as 2008 on various forums where sales people had claimed it was discontinued/etc. - seems a perennial rumor.
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23 August 2021, 09:02 AM | #12 |
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Regardless, it's a terrific Panerai reference.
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23 August 2021, 11:10 AM | #13 |
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I got one when they first came out, was a great hype watch. I still love the shape more than the size, and the tunnel strap works wonderfully with it. However when PAM came out with so many models like the 510 with more basic 8 day movements, the value of the 233 took a hit.
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25 August 2021, 09:03 AM | #14 |
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26 August 2021, 01:36 AM | #16 |
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I have the even more exclusive Fiddy 127. It hasn’t moved the needle on price appreciation in around 18 months. So I’m not sure a mass produced piece like the 233 will fair better. I could be wrong and have no idea what price the 233 is at compared to retail.
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Likely not discontinued, but since we are talking about it, here is a gratuitous wrist shot of my favorite pam.
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26 August 2021, 08:26 AM | #19 |
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26 August 2021, 08:29 AM | #20 |
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26 August 2021, 12:45 PM | #21 |
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Gorgeous watch and strap!
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26 August 2021, 09:11 PM | #23 |
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26 August 2021, 09:22 PM | #24 |
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I wanted to buy one from my local AD. They told me it is discontinued and 1359 also discontinued.
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28 August 2021, 07:26 PM | #25 |
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28 August 2021, 08:35 PM | #26 |
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Panerai join the scarcity game; hold on tight the ride just began
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28 August 2021, 09:31 PM | #27 |
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PAM 312 has been discontinued since 2018
Discontinued is effective when demand is high and production is low,
but if it was discontinued after hundreds of thousands being pumped in, it will not have much desirable outcome. |
29 August 2021, 01:58 AM | #28 |
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I like the 233 it is fantastic
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29 August 2021, 02:07 AM | #29 |
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It could spike a little but PAM is watered down with so many similar models. They just don't appreciate well or quickly. Always has been a more niche brand so enthusiasts might pay more but regular ole' Joes will look at alternatives quick. The demand just isn't there.
Definitely taking the pessimist side here.
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9 September 2021, 09:03 PM | #30 |
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233 is my favorite Pam I own, the dot dial once properly serviced with newly designed parts hopefully rises in price.
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