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hbrogers · 25 January 2013, 03:27 AM

Ok, I know this is a Panerai discussion forum, but we are on a Rolex Forum. Have a 233, and keep lusting after a DSSD. Funds only allow for one. Love the 233, but something keeps eating at me that Panerai's ship might have sailed. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

T-Rip · 25 January 2013, 03:29 AM

DSSD all the way!!!

nick c · 25 January 2013, 03:41 AM

233

toulouse · 25 January 2013, 03:46 AM

233. DSSD is heavy.

Mosco · 25 January 2013, 03:54 AM

233 Dot dial is the way to go.

jvo300 · 25 January 2013, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

233 Dot dial is the way to go.

Yep!

Cru Jones · 25 January 2013, 04:22 AM

233. any version. no doubt!

dr3ziz · 25 January 2013, 04:44 AM

Dssd is not my cup of tea ... but you are lusting for it then by all means get it !

Soultrayder · 25 January 2013, 05:01 AM

Don't have to think about this......233.

HDHNTER · 25 January 2013, 05:39 AM

233, not even a second of deliberation on that one.

sphereman · 25 January 2013, 06:20 AM

DSSD for sure...

owned 233 and DSSD. I keep coming back to DSSD.
good luck!

masterserg · 25 January 2013, 06:23 AM

Couldn't decide ... they are both awesome and there is really nothing else I want.

watchyou · 25 January 2013, 06:28 AM

233 !!!

psv · 25 January 2013, 06:30 AM

Well, the Panerai shipped has sailed. Then again, perhaps so has the DSSD ship too... :-)

Seriously, if I could only pick one and keep, it would be the DSSD, even with all its flaws.

mfer · 25 January 2013, 06:47 AM

The bracelet on the DSSD is a mismatch to the watch.

233 is money.

Travelller · 25 January 2013, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbrogers

...something keeps eating at me that Panerai's ship might have sailed...

Sounds to me like your ship has sailed in the sense that the 233 no longer really does it for you and perhaps no other PAM will do it either...*
Having tried one on I think the DSSD rocks - as a matter of fact, it will be my first Rolex when the time comes

Having said that, I won't part with my 233 for any other watch (well, maybe a 203...

), so the DSSD will have to wait 'till funds allow.

In any event, I wish you luck; may the better watch (in your current* pov) win

*For now anyway, as WISes & watches enjoy a back & forth love affair

masterserg · 25 January 2013, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The bracelet on the DSSD is a mismatch to the watch.

233 is money.

Mik, I have to disagree with you here ... the bracelet on the DSSD is perfection! Especially considering the old school tapered lugs. Just my opinion of course.

233 is money indeed!

Interesting, I never thought of these pieces as either/or as they are so different. It would be really tough for me to pick one ... hard pressed I might go with the 233 by a hair ... but ask me again tomorrow.

Kidcool · 25 January 2013, 07:00 AM

Well, hmmmmm. I live in the Deep South and I had a Panerai 243. No one knew what the darn thing was. Might has well have been wearing some cheap junk from Wal-Mart.

Rolex DeepSea now. Instantly recognizable. Everybody seems to want to see it. It is just more fun to have on.

toulouse · 25 January 2013, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kidcool

Well, hmmmmm. I live in the Deep South and I had a Panerai 243. No one knew what the darn thing was. Might has well have been wearing some cheap junk from Wal-Mart.

Rolex DeepSea now. Instantly recognizable. Everybody seems to want to see it. It is just more fun to have on.

Different strokes. I prefer that people don't know what the heck I'm wearing.

Shikar · 25 January 2013, 07:42 AM

I bought the DSSD and the 233 a couple of months ago as I just could not decide between the 2!!

They are now my most worn 2 watches in my rotation, you cant go wrong with either and I would try and get both!

Sorry, I wasnt much help.

Regards.

Rolex74 · 25 January 2013, 07:48 AM

I don't have a 233, wish I did, but I do have a PAM and a DSSD, both get a long well.

alexlt730512 · 25 January 2013, 08:43 AM

233 dot dial

drchuck72 · 25 January 2013, 09:15 AM

233!

Bane_of_your_life · 25 January 2013, 09:37 AM

233 even though its not on my list of pam's to get. :D

nauticajoe · 25 January 2013, 10:12 AM

233 gets my vote!

kilyung · 25 January 2013, 10:40 AM

I can wear my 233 24/7. I can't say the same about the chunky DSSD.

hese · 25 January 2013, 10:55 AM

for me ... DSSD ;)

Trailblazer · 25 January 2013, 11:39 AM

This is one wrist shot that does the watch justice...great shot!

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Originally Posted by watchyou

233 !!!

Trailblazer · 25 January 2013, 11:49 AM

+101

Quote:

Originally Posted by toulouse

different strokes. I prefer that people don't know what the heck i'm wearing.

Trailblazer · 25 January 2013, 11:58 AM

I had the DSSD, its a really handsome watch, pic wise and in the flesh, I could look at it all day. But imo the narrow clasp and bracelet is uncomfortable for me and that chunk of steel is quite weighty on wrist. But if you like heavy watches, DSSD is it.

Been contemplating to buy DSSD again but the thoughts of the bracelet deters.

Have fun with either!

25 January 2013, 03:27 AM	#1
hbrogers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 65	DSSD or Pam 233 Ok, I know this is a Panerai discussion forum, but we are on a Rolex Forum. Have a 233, and keep lusting after a DSSD. Funds only allow for one. Love the 233, but something keeps eating at me that Panerai's ship might have sailed. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

25 January 2013, 03:29 AM	#2
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	DSSD all the way!!! __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

25 January 2013, 03:54 AM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	233 Dot dial is the way to go. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

25 January 2013, 06:20 AM	#11
sphereman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 980	DSSD for sure... owned 233 and DSSD. I keep coming back to DSSD. good luck! __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

25 January 2013, 06:47 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	The bracelet on the DSSD is a mismatch to the watch. 233 is money. __________________ member#3242

25 January 2013, 03:41 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	233

25 January 2013, 03:46 AM	#4
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	233. DSSD is heavy.

25 January 2013, 04:22 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,531	233. any version. no doubt!

25 January 2013, 04:44 AM	#8
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	Dssd is not my cup of tea ... but you are lusting for it then by all means get it !

25 January 2013, 05:01 AM	#9
Soultrayder Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Cal Location: London Posts: 59	Don't have to think about this......233.

25 January 2013, 05:39 AM	#10
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	233, not even a second of deliberation on that one.

25 January 2013, 06:28 AM	#13
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	233 !!!

25 January 2013, 06:30 AM	#14
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Well, the Panerai shipped has sailed. Then again, perhaps so has the DSSD ship too... :-) Seriously, if I could only pick one and keep, it would be the DSSD, even with all its flaws.

25 January 2013, 07:00 AM	#18
Kidcool "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 162	Well, hmmmmm. I live in the Deep South and I had a Panerai 243. No one knew what the darn thing was. Might has well have been wearing some cheap junk from Wal-Mart. Rolex DeepSea now. Instantly recognizable. Everybody seems to want to see it. It is just more fun to have on.

25 January 2013, 07:42 AM	#20
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	I bought the DSSD and the 233 a couple of months ago as I just could not decide between the 2!! They are now my most worn 2 watches in my rotation, you cant go wrong with either and I would try and get both! Sorry, I wasnt much help. Regards.

25 January 2013, 08:43 AM	#22
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	233 dot dial

25 January 2013, 09:15 AM	#23
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	233! __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

25 January 2013, 09:37 AM	#24
Bane_of_your_life Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Watch: IWC Portofino Posts: 114	233 even though its not on my list of pam's to get. :D

25 January 2013, 10:40 AM	#26
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I can wear my 233 24/7. I can't say the same about the chunky DSSD.

25 January 2013, 10:55 AM	#27
hese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: EU Posts: 44	for me ... DSSD ;)

25 January 2013, 11:58 AM	#30
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	I had the DSSD, its a really handsome watch, pic wise and in the flesh, I could look at it all day. But imo the narrow clasp and bracelet is uncomfortable for me and that chunk of steel is quite weighty on wrist. But if you like heavy watches, DSSD is it. Been contemplating to buy DSSD again but the thoughts of the bracelet deters. Have fun with either!

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