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Psmith · 5 February 2013, 09:16 PM

Old thread but great photos

kilyung · 6 February 2013, 12:44 AM

I never got the allure of the 270. Both watches have the same three barrels and give the same 10.3 days of PR. Beyond automatic winding and a bigger thickness, there's not much else to differentiate the two models.

jvo300 · 6 February 2013, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I never got the allure of the 270. Both watches have the same three barrels and give the same 10.3 days of PR. Beyond automatic winding and a bigger thickness, there's not much else to differentiate the two models.

You forgot the significantly higher price tag on the 270!

BTW, I like your new photo, Mike. Looks like you got your brows waxed and highlighted your hair. It's a great look for a caveman.

iLLGT2 · 6 February 2013, 09:24 AM

233 for sure !!

bugawako · 6 February 2013, 11:10 AM

Thanks for pointing out all the differences first of all. I've always loved the 233

QuantumMechanic · 6 February 2013, 06:35 PM

I never saw the point of having a power reserve indicator on the the 270 dial.

Some pics...

Royalex · 15 March 2013, 02:48 AM

Another vote for 233

drchuck72 · 18 March 2013, 03:56 AM

233 for me. I am realizing how beautiful the manual movements look when the rotor for the automatic movement isn't in the way.

sea-dweller · 18 March 2013, 07:31 AM

Great photos!

David S · 18 March 2013, 01:52 PM

270 for me. I like having the number 9.

Watchdog · 19 March 2013, 02:55 AM

Really nice photos. For me, it's the 233.

nim · 8 June 2013, 10:33 AM

233 dot dial for sure
i somehow feel panerai made a mistake on discontinuing the dot dial for the 233
the AM/PM with an additional arrow just looks too busy
they should just bring back the dot dial
classic

nycpassat · 8 June 2013, 10:41 AM

Pam 233 with PM/AM indicator all the way!

Mlpugh · 9 June 2013, 02:15 PM

270! Love the 9 and thickness.. It's a perfect for traveling.

TimeOnHand · 10 June 2013, 07:24 AM

Both great, but on my smaller wrist the 233 works best!

Philipp777 · 2 July 2013, 08:26 AM

270 for me

Piquet · 2 July 2013, 09:34 AM

I bought the 270 in the logic that automatic and 10 day power reserve must be better then 8 (10>8!)

firstly the power reserve is the same on both watches, secondly if you're only winding it once a week, why do you need an auto

the auto winding function means the back sticks out a lot more so it doesn't sit as flush to the wrist as the 233 does

so i bought then 270 then wished i'd bought the 233, sold the 270 bought a 233 dot and loved it, but sold it when i moved to 47mm

i really liked the dot dial, i never quite understood why the am/pm in at a level lower then the dial, but then it doesn't move

watchguru007 · 5 August 2014, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommysol

Showing the subtle differences of the PAM 270 vs PAM 233. Notice the bigger font size of the 12 & 6 on the PAM 233. The longer hour markers on the PAM 233. The lesser calibration on the PAM 270 power reserve. The larger power reserve circle indicator on the PAM 233. The thicker minute hand of the PAM 270. And of course the more obvious differences, the AM/PM indicator differences and the and the absence of the "9" on the PAM 233.

Which dial do you like better?

Forward to August 2014, with the advent of the 533, would be interesting to get everyone's take comparing all 533, 270 and 233...

jhcam8 · 6 August 2014, 04:49 AM

I've had both and liked both. Just try one - you'll probably end up wanting the other one too.

jhcam8 · 6 August 2014, 04:50 AM

I've had both and liked both. Just try one - you'll probably end up wanting the other one too.

Matt C · 6 August 2014, 09:09 AM

233 for me as well. I like the power reserve but it makes more sense to have that complication on a manual movement. Even though I own a 171 with power reserve. Also love the dot indicator as opposed to the am/pm.

5 February 2013, 09:16 PM	#31
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Old thread but great photos __________________

6 February 2013, 06:35 PM	#36
QuantumMechanic "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 53	233 + DOT for me I never saw the point of having a power reserve indicator on the the 270 dial. Some pics...

18 March 2013, 03:56 AM	#38
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	233 for me. I am realizing how beautiful the manual movements look when the rotor for the automatic movement isn't in the way. __________________ 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

10 June 2013, 07:24 AM	#45
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Both great, but on my smaller wrist the 233 works best! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

2 July 2013, 09:34 AM	#47
Piquet Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 33	233 I bought the 270 in the logic that automatic and 10 day power reserve must be better then 8 (10>8!) firstly the power reserve is the same on both watches, secondly if you're only winding it once a week, why do you need an auto the auto winding function means the back sticks out a lot more so it doesn't sit as flush to the wrist as the 233 does so i bought then 270 then wished i'd bought the 233, sold the 270 bought a 233 dot and loved it, but sold it when i moved to 47mm i really liked the dot dial, i never quite understood why the am/pm in at a level lower then the dial, but then it doesn't move

6 February 2013, 12:44 AM	#32
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I never got the allure of the 270. Both watches have the same three barrels and give the same 10.3 days of PR. Beyond automatic winding and a bigger thickness, there's not much else to differentiate the two models.

6 February 2013, 09:24 AM	#34
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	233 for sure !!

6 February 2013, 11:10 AM	#35
bugawako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 322	Thanks for pointing out all the differences first of all. I've always loved the 233

15 March 2013, 02:48 AM	#37
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	Another vote for 233

18 March 2013, 07:31 AM	#39
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great photos!

18 March 2013, 01:52 PM	#40
David S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Patek 5712 Posts: 43	270 for me. I like having the number 9.

19 March 2013, 02:55 AM	#41
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,709	Really nice photos. For me, it's the 233.

8 June 2013, 10:33 AM	#42
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	233 dot dial for sure i somehow feel panerai made a mistake on discontinuing the dot dial for the 233 the AM/PM with an additional arrow just looks too busy they should just bring back the dot dial classic

8 June 2013, 10:41 AM	#43
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	Pam 233 with PM/AM indicator all the way!

9 June 2013, 02:15 PM	#44
Mlpugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 66	270! Love the 9 and thickness.. It's a perfect for traveling.

2 July 2013, 08:26 AM	#46
Philipp777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Russia-Moscow Posts: 6	270 for me

6 August 2014, 04:49 AM	#49
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	I've had both and liked both. Just try one - you'll probably end up wanting the other one too.

6 August 2014, 04:50 AM	#50
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,067	I've had both and liked both. Just try one - you'll probably end up wanting the other one too.

6 August 2014, 09:09 AM	#51
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	233 for me as well. I like the power reserve but it makes more sense to have that complication on a manual movement. Even though I own a 171 with power reserve. Also love the dot indicator as opposed to the am/pm.

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