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david7979 · 26 July 2009, 12:13 AM

Members,

Yesterday, I have received Brand New 312 that I ordered for my father. He has always wanted Panerai 233 but at the moment I could not afford to purchase 233 so I got him the 312...

He liked the 312 as well, but he couldnt get over 233 for some reason...

to me they both look the same except for the PR dial on 233...

I am thinking about saving up more money and get him what he originally wanted....

or should I just give him 312??? It was already hard for me to save money to buy 312...

not sure what to do at the moment...

Trurolexer · 26 July 2009, 12:56 AM

Hello David...
My advice is don't push yourself for purchase 233 if that's burden you.
I believe your Father will love 312.
312 is perfect watch, so you don't need to buy him 233 for this moment.
Maybe someday if you already afford (I know you can) to buy one, you can flip the 312 and replace it with 233.
You're a GREAT son, your Old Man will be proud.

david7979 · 26 July 2009, 01:53 AM

Thank you...

I saw a slightly used 98% 233 recently sold on Ebay for $8100. so that is only $700 more than 312... so I was going to add bit more and try to get him what he wanted originally...

Trurolexer · 26 July 2009, 02:45 AM

$8,100 for 233? That's a GREAT deal!!! Almost impossible!!!

david7979 · 26 July 2009, 02:59 AM

I know.. it ended yesterday...

Nica64 · 26 July 2009, 03:53 AM

David you're a great son!

the 312 will make your father proud and happy because is coming from his son. Just let me tell you a personal story, a couple of years ago my kids bought me a watch and now every time I look at it makes me very proud and happy.

The 312 is a great watch too congratulations to you and your dad and welcome to the wonderful world of Panerai!!

Great advise by TR maybe one day you can flip the 312 for a 233!!

tuisquash · 26 July 2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by david7979

Members,

Yesterday, I have received Brand New 312 that I ordered for my father. He has always wanted Panerai 233 but at the moment I could not afford to purchase 233 so I got him the 312...

He liked the 312 as well, but he couldnt get over 233 for some reason...

to me they both look the same except for the PR dial on 233...

I am thinking about saving up more money and get him what he originally wanted....

or should I just give him 312??? It was already hard for me to save money to buy 312...

not sure what to do at the moment...

i'm sure your father is a great man because you are a great son, if my son give me a pam, don't matter the model, i 'll be veeeeery happy.
give it to him and congrats to both of you.

gone2vegas · 26 July 2009, 01:36 PM

it's the thought that counts. I'm sure your dad will be pleased with either.

Bebot · 26 July 2009, 02:17 PM

David you are a great son.

However, if you decide to give him 233 instead and don't know what to do with that 312, I am here for you brother.

allanofcalifornia · 26 July 2009, 03:01 PM

Your father should love any watch you give him!! I know I would!!

Allan

Zed · 26 July 2009, 08:41 PM

David...
8300 is an amazing unheard of price for a 233... but in your case.. the watch is not important... the fact that you are geeting your old man a PAM will be overwhelming for him.. i am sure... he will be over the moon... i would be.. and the 312 is a very good looking pam... inhouse mvmt too... a great watch indeed...
do not burden your self.. he will not be disapointed.. i am sure he will be overjoyced...

keep us posted on his reaction.. (hope my kids grow up to be as thoughful as you are)

argee1977 · 26 July 2009, 09:18 PM

Give your dad the 312, tell him that you plan to swap it in a few months for a 233, then see if he bonds with it, the reason i say this is a lot of people don't really like a watch until they wear it for a while, so you might find out he likes the 312 and wants to keep it in the end.

If he doesn't then just stick an ad on paneristi and here for a swap, you might end up having to pay a couple of grand but at least you've tried and used the 312

tuisquash · 26 July 2009, 10:28 PM

if possible, take some pics to show us the reaction of your dad. i'm, sure he will love the gift.

david7979 · 29 July 2009, 01:32 AM

Thank you all for your kindness. I am sure my father will be very happy but it is me who wanted to get him what he wanted for long time... thats all... I am still searching for 233 and trying to see if I can sell my 312 for decent price... or trade will be better....

26 July 2009, 12:13 AM	#1
david7979 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 31	Panerai 312 or 233??? Just received 312... Members, Yesterday, I have received Brand New 312 that I ordered for my father. He has always wanted Panerai 233 but at the moment I could not afford to purchase 233 so I got him the 312... He liked the 312 as well, but he couldnt get over 233 for some reason... to me they both look the same except for the PR dial on 233... I am thinking about saving up more money and get him what he originally wanted.... or should I just give him 312??? It was already hard for me to save money to buy 312... not sure what to do at the moment...

26 July 2009, 03:53 AM	#6
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	David you're a great son! the 312 will make your father proud and happy because is coming from his son. Just let me tell you a personal story, a couple of years ago my kids bought me a watch and now every time I look at it makes me very proud and happy. The 312 is a great watch too congratulations to you and your dad and welcome to the wonderful world of Panerai!! Great advise by TR maybe one day you can flip the 312 for a 233!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

26 July 2009, 01:36 PM	#8
gone2vegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 303	it's the thought that counts. I'm sure your dad will be pleased with either. __________________ It's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care. PAM 312

26 July 2009, 09:18 PM	#12
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Give your dad the 312, tell him that you plan to swap it in a few months for a 233, then see if he bonds with it, the reason i say this is a lot of people don't really like a watch until they wear it for a while, so you might find out he likes the 312 and wants to keep it in the end. If he doesn't then just stick an ad on paneristi and here for a swap, you might end up having to pay a couple of grand but at least you've tried and used the 312 __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

26 July 2009, 10:28 PM	#13
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	if possible, take some pics to show us the reaction of your dad. i'm, sure he will love the gift. __________________ panerai and rolex

26 July 2009, 12:56 AM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Hello David... My advice is don't push yourself for purchase 233 if that's burden you. I believe your Father will love 312. 312 is perfect watch, so you don't need to buy him 233 for this moment. Maybe someday if you already afford (I know you can) to buy one, you can flip the 312 and replace it with 233. You're a GREAT son, your Old Man will be proud.

26 July 2009, 01:53 AM	#3
david7979 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 31	Thank you... I saw a slightly used 98% 233 recently sold on Ebay for $8100. so that is only $700 more than 312... so I was going to add bit more and try to get him what he wanted originally...

26 July 2009, 02:45 AM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	$8,100 for 233? That's a GREAT deal!!! Almost impossible!!!

26 July 2009, 02:59 AM	#5
david7979 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 31	I know.. it ended yesterday...

26 July 2009, 02:17 PM	#9
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	David you are a great son. However, if you decide to give him 233 instead and don't know what to do with that 312, I am here for you brother.

26 July 2009, 03:01 PM	#10
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Your father should love any watch you give him!! I know I would!! Allan

26 July 2009, 08:41 PM	#11
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	David... 8300 is an amazing unheard of price for a 233... but in your case.. the watch is not important... the fact that you are geeting your old man a PAM will be overwhelming for him.. i am sure... he will be over the moon... i would be.. and the 312 is a very good looking pam... inhouse mvmt too... a great watch indeed... do not burden your self.. he will not be disapointed.. i am sure he will be overjoyced... keep us posted on his reaction.. (hope my kids grow up to be as thoughful as you are)

29 July 2009, 01:32 AM	#14
david7979 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 31	Thank you all for your kindness. I am sure my father will be very happy but it is me who wanted to get him what he wanted for long time... thats all... I am still searching for 233 and trying to see if I can sell my 312 for decent price... or trade will be better....

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