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chris nyc · 24 January 2018, 02:20 AM

Can someone enlighten me on this? What's the attraction exactly? Is it because it was done away with that it's more appealing? Is there more to it...

Looking at a newer 233 to purchase, but this dot dial thing has me a bit confused.

thanks!

iLLGT2 · 24 January 2018, 02:26 AM

I think its just personal preference mostly from comments I have seen (i.e., dot dial more pleasing aesthetically)...
Some people also factor in a rarity however I don't think it matters or that watch!

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 27 January 2018, 01:57 AM

Nothing special.. less crowded dial.. just it.. am pm indicator is much more usable..

chizchiz · 28 January 2018, 03:09 PM

As an owner of a dot dial I just love it. It has a much more vintage feel than the newer am/pm indicator but it’s 100% personal preference. I guess the dot is older so maybe people want to ascribe value to that, or that they will become more rare over time? If you are looking at an older green dot, make sure to read up on the “stuck fang” issue!

nigelUK · 28 January 2018, 08:57 PM

Pretty much what they have said ...

if I was looking for a 44mm Pam... This would probably be the model I would be looking for and wouldn't give a dot which indicator it had. I've owned Pams since early 2000s and aware of most of the nuances.

I think the 233 is an iconic contemporary Panerai for many reasons and a beauty ... get either version

Joearch · 29 January 2018, 02:34 PM

I recently picked up a 233. I have owned 25+ Panerai over the last 10 years. 233 is an excellent choice. I have the am pm indicztor and like the look very much. I orefer it over the dot. Best of luck.

Ruud Van Driver · 29 January 2018, 02:50 PM

The 233 is indeed an icon. Having the 689 and 737, I much prefer the am pm indicators so that's what I would choose.

zesty55 · 30 January 2018, 12:06 AM

Go with what you like. I went with a 233 'dot' because I love the look, the am/pm one didn't do it for me. It's not a think-it-through thing for me, I get watches that ignite my lizard brain. :-D

If the am/pm one cooks your eggs, get it; newer watch probably less likely to need service soon, and I heard it winds faster (I get bored halfway through winding it, that's a slow fang crawl.)

The black tunnel calfskin band is a great look, too, not sure if latest ones come with that? Panerai's website doesn't show it.

chris nyc · 30 January 2018, 12:15 AM

Thanks all. I ended up going with an S am/pm. Ultimately the dot dial didn’t really make me feel one way or another so I went with the newer version with a solid chunk of warranty remaining! :) Loving it...

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KBM · 30 January 2018, 01:10 AM

Love it, congrats. I gotta get me one of these soon...

erik asher · 30 January 2018, 01:53 AM

Congrats my man! Happy for you! The 233 is an iconic contemporary PAM!

24 January 2018, 02:20 AM	#1
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 269	233 dot dial discussion... Can someone enlighten me on this? What's the attraction exactly? Is it because it was done away with that it's more appealing? Is there more to it... Looking at a newer 233 to purchase, but this dot dial thing has me a bit confused. thanks! __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

29 January 2018, 02:50 PM	#7
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	The 233 is indeed an icon. Having the 689 and 737, I much prefer the am pm indicators so that's what I would choose. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 January 2018, 12:15 AM	#9
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 269	Thanks all. I ended up going with an S am/pm. Ultimately the dot dial didn’t really make me feel one way or another so I went with the newer version with a solid chunk of warranty remaining! :) Loving it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

24 January 2018, 02:26 AM	#2
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	I think its just personal preference mostly from comments I have seen (i.e., dot dial more pleasing aesthetically)... Some people also factor in a rarity however I don't think it matters or that watch!

27 January 2018, 01:57 AM	#3
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,645	Nothing special.. less crowded dial.. just it.. am pm indicator is much more usable..

28 January 2018, 03:09 PM	#4
chizchiz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 12	As an owner of a dot dial I just love it. It has a much more vintage feel than the newer am/pm indicator but it’s 100% personal preference. I guess the dot is older so maybe people want to ascribe value to that, or that they will become more rare over time? If you are looking at an older green dot, make sure to read up on the “stuck fang” issue!

28 January 2018, 08:57 PM	#5
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,057	Pretty much what they have said ... if I was looking for a 44mm Pam... This would probably be the model I would be looking for and wouldn't give a dot which indicator it had. I've owned Pams since early 2000s and aware of most of the nuances. I think the 233 is an iconic contemporary Panerai for many reasons and a beauty ... get either version

29 January 2018, 02:34 PM	#6
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,481	I recently picked up a 233. I have owned 25+ Panerai over the last 10 years. 233 is an excellent choice. I have the am pm indicztor and like the look very much. I orefer it over the dot. Best of luck.

30 January 2018, 12:06 AM	#8
zesty55 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: US Watch: 116710LN Posts: 272	Go with what you like. I went with a 233 'dot' because I love the look, the am/pm one didn't do it for me. It's not a think-it-through thing for me, I get watches that ignite my lizard brain. :-D If the am/pm one cooks your eggs, get it; newer watch probably less likely to need service soon, and I heard it winds faster (I get bored halfway through winding it, that's a slow fang crawl.) The black tunnel calfskin band is a great look, too, not sure if latest ones come with that? Panerai's website doesn't show it.

30 January 2018, 01:10 AM	#10
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,389	Love it, congrats. I gotta get me one of these soon...

30 January 2018, 01:53 AM	#11
erik asher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 273	Congrats my man! Happy for you! The 233 is an iconic contemporary PAM!

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