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Gigaton Punch · 30 June 2017, 12:55 AM

If I want the dot dial, which series is best? Are there any known issues with particular series? Also, does anyone have a list of the series and their respective years?

Thanks!

jdog19 · 30 June 2017, 01:04 AM

I believe H, I, and J were dot dials, the am/pm were anything after K (I may be wrong), and I've seen multiple postings and reviews that the I series had movement issues, possibly the J series, too. I have an N series that has recently lost only 8 seconds in over a week.

MrLy · 30 June 2017, 01:32 AM

I had an "I" 2006 and believe this is the first production year. There were issues but it was random. I never had those issue myself, I no longer have it but if I were to choose again I'll choose the dot vs the pm/am and done crystal..

Here's a link might help you. Good luck!

http://www.paneraisource.com/article...ers.shtml#year

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jagwap · 30 June 2017, 01:39 AM

I believe my dot is a K series, and I had trouble. All fixed under warrantee, twice: stopped and jumping hour busted.

The last problem was a splash from a wash basin (yes a splash) caused fogging under the dome. That was expensive, and unforgivable in a diving heritage watch.

I still love the 233, but I am cautious about recommending Panerai.

nick c · 30 June 2017, 03:18 AM

Yes the I series it's the dot dial. L series it was replaced

Al1969 · 30 June 2017, 07:29 AM

I currently have an I series with no issues at all.

Halothane · 30 June 2017, 10:40 AM

The 233 Dot Dial is my favorite Panerai but it has known issues. I've contemplated buying pre-owned but I would factor in the cost of service. With current prices I haven't pulled the trigger. I've looked at the new AM/PM models and they just don't sing to me like the dot dial. I'm hoping for a re-launch one day!

Moving Chicane · 30 June 2017, 11:59 AM

I miss my dot dial; the (AKA: my new) AM/PM just isn't as simple and sexy (to me).

Coffes4closers · 17 July 2017, 02:22 AM

I actually prefer the am/pm dial. The dot dial looks a bit unbalanced to my eyes.

30 June 2017, 12:55 AM	#1
Gigaton Punch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 136	Pam 233 - Which series? If I want the dot dial, which series is best? Are there any known issues with particular series? Also, does anyone have a list of the series and their respective years? Thanks!

30 June 2017, 11:59 AM	#8
Moving Chicane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SoCal. Watch: PAM233 Dot Dial Posts: 165	I miss my dot dial; the (AKA: my new) AM/PM just isn't as simple and sexy (to me). __________________ Current Rolex Stable: OG BLNR (2014) 116508 (Black Dial) 41mm Starbucks

30 June 2017, 01:04 AM	#2
jdog19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 134	I believe H, I, and J were dot dials, the am/pm were anything after K (I may be wrong), and I've seen multiple postings and reviews that the I series had movement issues, possibly the J series, too. I have an N series that has recently lost only 8 seconds in over a week.

30 June 2017, 01:32 AM	#3
MrLy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: David Location: Washington DC Watch: PAM 360 Posts: 103	I had an "I" 2006 and believe this is the first production year. There were issues but it was random. I never had those issue myself, I no longer have it but if I were to choose again I'll choose the dot vs the pm/am and done crystal.. Here's a link might help you. Good luck! http://www.paneraisource.com/article...ers.shtml#year Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2017, 01:39 AM	#4
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I believe my dot is a K series, and I had trouble. All fixed under warrantee, twice: stopped and jumping hour busted. The last problem was a splash from a wash basin (yes a splash) caused fogging under the dome. That was expensive, and unforgivable in a diving heritage watch. I still love the 233, but I am cautious about recommending Panerai.

30 June 2017, 03:18 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Yes the I series it's the dot dial. L series it was replaced

30 June 2017, 10:40 AM	#7
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,283	The 233 Dot Dial is my favorite Panerai but it has known issues. I've contemplated buying pre-owned but I would factor in the cost of service. With current prices I haven't pulled the trigger. I've looked at the new AM/PM models and they just don't sing to me like the dot dial. I'm hoping for a re-launch one day!

17 July 2017, 02:22 AM	#9
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	I actually prefer the am/pm dial. The dot dial looks a bit unbalanced to my eyes.

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