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ASH · 22 December 2009, 01:50 PM

Since the 312 has come out, there has been little love shown for the 233.

233.jpg No love for the Dome crystal.

inspires · 22 December 2009, 01:53 PM

I tried one on last week at my AD and love the domed crystal! I actually prefer the dial a lot more than the 312 and 320 as I think any PAM with a seconds hand shouldn't include the arabic numeral on the same side as well.

Much love for the 233 here!

ASH · 22 December 2009, 02:13 PM

Hey thanks for the kind words. I feel better already

sushisummo · 22 December 2009, 02:16 PM

Lots of love here......:) wish I have a 233. I personally like the 233 better then the 312.

flyinbrian · 22 December 2009, 02:24 PM

I wish I knew the whole Panerai line better. I like the watches but I am still slowly learning what is what.

s3lasinc · 22 December 2009, 03:00 PM

and i'm in the hunt for one..

s3lasinc · 22 December 2009, 03:10 PM

Pic is of my old 233. I've gone through 3.

What I meant is, I am in the hunt for another 233 AGAIN.

Perry

Trurolexer · 22 December 2009, 07:44 PM

233 is nice. I love the look of the movement.

A1000 · 22 December 2009, 07:48 PM

I tried on both the 312 and the 233 recently and went for the 312 as my first PAM. I liked both but the 312 got it on aesthetics of the dial and slightly less domed crystal. I did like the 233 and if I want a GMT then that would be in the running definitely as it's a great watch.

jvo300 · 23 December 2009, 02:03 AM

I LOVE the dome on the 233. However, I went with a 312 for two main reasons:

1) Value - It just didn't make sense for me to pay more for a 233 when the 312 was a gorgeous 1950 case with in-house movement (I wish it had the DOME!)

2) Quality Concerns - I've read more than a few issues with the 233 to make me nervous. I know that those reports still are in the minority of owners and not something that will impact most folks. For that kind of money though, I do not want to have any issues.

CorruptedSanity · 23 December 2009, 01:42 PM

Im with Jackson. I initially wanted a PAM233 but for the price charged, I could have other watches on my list like the Vacheron Constantin Overseas GMT or a Jaeger Le Coultre. So I put off buying the PAM233. Then the PAM312 was released and fit the requirement.

I on the other hand do not mind the semi dome on the pam312 as it is a daily watch and already have to watch out, imagine with a super dome.

I think Panerai intentionally put a semi dome on it because it is a daily watch. I would love a super dome in the future, perhaps on a more fancy Panerai.

A1000 · 23 December 2009, 07:18 PM

x2 I agree.

ASH · 27 December 2009, 05:31 AM

If I had the option for the 312 instead of the 233 for the price I feel the 312 is a much better value. I would want it to be a manually wound watch. BTW I do love those 312photo shots.

IMG00198-20090805-1337.jpg

brainbizz · 27 December 2009, 11:45 AM

Sorry guys apples and oranges. IMHO the 233 dot is the perfect PAM. Simple good balanced dial with domed x tal. Sure one could argue value but IMHO the 233 is that much more special. The 289 even tops the 233. In the end it is personal choice but I really do not get the comparison. IMHO the 9 looks better on a 47mm watch.

GBJIV · 29 December 2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brainbizz

Sorry guys apples and oranges. IMHO the 233 dot is the perfect PAM. Simple good balanced dial with domed x tal. Sure one could argue value but IMHO the 233 is that much more special. The 289 even tops the 233. In the end it is personal choice but I really do not get the comparison. IMHO the 9 looks better on a 47mm watch.

+1 - The one Panerai in my collection that I would not want to live without is my 233. Kind of like my Sea Dweller. Just love them.

submariner16610 · 29 December 2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinbrian

I wish I knew the whole Panerai line better. I like the watches but I am still slowly learning what is what.

same here. it's pretty confusing. a lot of models with all same look..

BealeAss · 29 December 2009, 12:54 PM

Man that's a good looking watch. I'm starting to really enjoy the beauty behind the dome and different dial/case on the 2's and 3's versus the 00's and 1's.

B. Doggy · 29 December 2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by submariner16610

same here. it's pretty confusing. a lot of models with all same look..

They'll look the same until the Pameritis sets in.

Then they'll ALL be different and you will want all of 'em.

22 December 2009, 01:50 PM	#1
ASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: El Paso Watch: PAM 233 Posts: 559	No Love for the 233 Since the 312 has come out, there has been little love shown for the 233. 233.jpg No love for the Dome crystal. __________________ SS White dial Rolex Daytona, Rolex DSSD, Rolex Milgauss GV, Panerai 233, Panerai 111, Tudor Pelagos, Casio G shock.

22 December 2009, 01:53 PM	#2
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	I tried one on last week at my AD and love the domed crystal! I actually prefer the dial a lot more than the 312 and 320 as I think any PAM with a seconds hand shouldn't include the arabic numeral on the same side as well. Much love for the 233 here! __________________ _____________ All GREEN

22 December 2009, 02:13 PM	#3
ASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: El Paso Watch: PAM 233 Posts: 559	Hey thanks for the kind words. I feel better already __________________ SS White dial Rolex Daytona, Rolex DSSD, Rolex Milgauss GV, Panerai 233, Panerai 111, Tudor Pelagos, Casio G shock.

22 December 2009, 02:16 PM	#4
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Lots of love here......:) wish I have a 233. I personally like the 233 better then the 312. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

22 December 2009, 07:48 PM	#9
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	I tried on both the 312 and the 233 recently and went for the 312 as my first PAM. I liked both but the 312 got it on aesthetics of the dial and slightly less domed crystal. I did like the 233 and if I want a GMT then that would be in the running definitely as it's a great watch. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

22 December 2009, 02:24 PM	#5
flyinbrian 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: AZ Watch: Rolex Posts: 858	I wish I knew the whole Panerai line better. I like the watches but I am still slowly learning what is what.

22 December 2009, 03:10 PM	#7
s3lasinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Perry Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 84	Pic is of my old 233. I've gone through 3. What I meant is, I am in the hunt for another 233 AGAIN. Perry

22 December 2009, 07:44 PM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	233 is nice. I love the look of the movement.

23 December 2009, 02:03 AM	#10
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I LOVE the dome on the 233. However, I went with a 312 for two main reasons: 1) Value - It just didn't make sense for me to pay more for a 233 when the 312 was a gorgeous 1950 case with in-house movement (I wish it had the DOME!) 2) Quality Concerns - I've read more than a few issues with the 233 to make me nervous. I know that those reports still are in the minority of owners and not something that will impact most folks. For that kind of money though, I do not want to have any issues.

23 December 2009, 01:42 PM	#11
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Im with Jackson. I initially wanted a PAM233 but for the price charged, I could have other watches on my list like the Vacheron Constantin Overseas GMT or a Jaeger Le Coultre. So I put off buying the PAM233. Then the PAM312 was released and fit the requirement. I on the other hand do not mind the semi dome on the pam312 as it is a daily watch and already have to watch out, imagine with a super dome. I think Panerai intentionally put a semi dome on it because it is a daily watch. I would love a super dome in the future, perhaps on a more fancy Panerai.

23 December 2009, 07:18 PM	#12
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	x2 I agree. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

27 December 2009, 05:31 AM	#13
ASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: El Paso Watch: PAM 233 Posts: 559	If I had the option for the 312 instead of the 233 for the price I feel the 312 is a much better value. I would want it to be a manually wound watch. BTW I do love those 312photo shots. IMG00198-20090805-1337.jpg __________________ SS White dial Rolex Daytona, Rolex DSSD, Rolex Milgauss GV, Panerai 233, Panerai 111, Tudor Pelagos, Casio G shock.

27 December 2009, 11:45 AM	#14
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	Sorry guys apples and oranges. IMHO the 233 dot is the perfect PAM. Simple good balanced dial with domed x tal. Sure one could argue value but IMHO the 233 is that much more special. The 289 even tops the 233. In the end it is personal choice but I really do not get the comparison. IMHO the 9 looks better on a 47mm watch.

29 December 2009, 12:54 PM	#17
BealeAss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 417	Man that's a good looking watch. I'm starting to really enjoy the beauty behind the dome and different dial/case on the 2's and 3's versus the 00's and 1's. __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso

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