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Old 7 November 2021, 01:35 PM   #1
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Isn't PAM533 just a new version of PAM270?

Aside from the color of marker and a different strap, isn't it pretty much the same watch? Does 533 have the dome sapphire like the 270?
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Old 7 November 2021, 01:56 PM   #2
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I came here for pictures… aaaand… none!


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Old 7 November 2021, 02:21 PM   #3
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LOL. Sorry to disappoint you buddy. I am just asking a question.
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Old 7 November 2021, 02:45 PM   #4
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Yes, PAM270 was introduced in 2007 and PAM533 replaced PAM270 in 2014. They both used the same movement - P. 2003. The key differences between the two is that PAM533 uses a faux-patina markers giving it a vintage look, but the PAM270 uses domed crystal while the PAM533 doesn’t. The present model you can find domed crystal model is PAM233.

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Old 7 November 2021, 02:55 PM   #5
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Yes, PAM270 was introduced in 2007 and PAM533 replaced PAM270 in 2014. They both used the same movement - P. 2003. The key differences between the two is that PAM533 uses a faux-patina markers giving it a vintage look, but the PAM270 uses domed crystal while the PAM270 doesn’t. The present model you can find domed crystal model is PAM233.

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Nice! Congrats on your new acquisition.

Looks like you've got a 116610LV as well. That is a great looking watch.

Thank you for the clarification. The 1950 casing and the 2003 movement are pretty awesome. 233 still sits a bit lower and thinner w/o the rotor. I prefer the 533/270 over the 233.
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Old 7 November 2021, 03:04 PM   #6
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Nice! Congrats on your new acquisition.

Looks like you've got a 116610LV as well. That is a great looking watch.

Thank you for the clarification. The 1950 casing and the 2003 movement are pretty awesome. 233 still sits a bit lower and thinner w/o the rotor. I prefer the 533/270 over the 233.
Thank you for your kind comment, sorry there's a typo - I meant to say PAM533 doesn't have domed crystal and PAM270 does.
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Old 7 November 2021, 03:05 PM   #7
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Isn't PAM533 just a new version of PAM270?

Since I’m already here… Could please any of you gents help me understand whats the point for a 10 days power reserve on an automatic watch?


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Old 7 November 2021, 03:14 PM   #8
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Since I’m already here… Could please any of you gents help me understand whats the point for a 10 days power reserve on an automatic watch?


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It allows you to lay the watch down for a week’s rotation without having to wind it if you own many watches.


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Old 7 November 2021, 07:24 PM   #9
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Allright, that might work if you practice a short duration per watch. Mine is one week for each one and the +20 watches in the box don’t help either.


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Old 7 November 2021, 08:07 PM   #10
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Go for the 270 .
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Old 7 November 2021, 09:27 PM   #11
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Allright, that might work if you practice a short duration per watch. Mine is one week for each one and the +20 watches in the box don’t help either.


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That is a good problem to have.
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Old 7 November 2021, 10:54 PM   #12
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Go for the 270 .
270 has always been one of my favorites. Just looking at the difference between 533 and 270 before I decide whether to pull the trigger or not.

I will admit that the domed sapphire is a main reason that drew me to the 270.
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Old 10 November 2021, 02:52 AM   #13
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No doubts 270 wins it
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