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CorruptedSanity · 28 September 2009, 04:10 AM

good 2 c u here TR.

B. Doggy · 28 September 2009, 08:49 AM

This says so much about the 312. Comparing this piece to Panerai's big daddy, the 233, makes it an excellent purchase!!!

Tommysol · 29 September 2009, 03:57 PM

Amazingly...the 312 took the lead in the poll as follows:

PAM 312 24 votes

PAM 233 23 Votes

rr-nyc · 11 November 2009, 02:32 PM

I'm happy to see this thread because I had my heart set on a 233 but when I saw the 312, I'm not so sure anymore.

CorruptedSanity · 11 November 2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I'm happy to see this thread because I had my heart set on a 233 but when I saw the 312, I'm not so sure anymore.

You will probably like this thread I started here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...27#post1401127

stockae92 · 11 November 2009, 05:13 PM

that "9" on the 312 does it for me :)

Joey_V · 11 November 2009, 05:18 PM

Tres Un Dois... I think that's how you say it.

Though I would not mind the 233....

Psmith · 11 November 2009, 06:19 PM

312 for me

Lovely as the 233 is, I don't like the linear power reserve meter. A circular dial would be much nicer imho...

Tommysol - add a poll to this thread, so it will be easy to see the outcome.

Cheers

johnswatch · 11 November 2009, 08:00 PM

I'm not keen on the power meter and the 233 movement issues immediately rule it out. If you're paying that sort of cash then I'd expect a bulletproof movement.

The 312 has a much cleaner dial in my opinion.

Now if they had a regular production, manual wind 50's case with all the numbers plus a discrete date function I'd be all over it.

dannyjak · 12 November 2009, 01:46 PM

312! because I just got one on the weekend haha so I am biased

I think it would have been ideal if the 312 had domed crystal.

ersnyder · 12 November 2009, 02:26 PM

312 for me but great pics of both!

Tommysol · 12 November 2009, 03:49 PM

PAM 312 30 Votes

PAM 233 23 votes

Alex_sks · 13 November 2009, 01:43 AM

312 of course...

Joey_V · 13 November 2009, 02:20 AM

312 is winning for the moment...

rotorcraft · 13 November 2009, 05:32 AM

Another vote for the 233!

The 233 movement issues were very early days apparently, and have since been thoroughly put right. You get a 2 year guarantee anyway.

They are both very nice pieces.

How about a few more pics Tommysol, maybe with the 233 on an OEM calf strap?

rr-nyc · 14 November 2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaifAlSuwaidi

You will probably like this thread I started here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...27#post1401127

Thx

rr-nyc · 14 November 2009, 08:55 AM

Well, I chose a 312. Actually, I just got home from picking up a 328L. Very low number L00XX/2000.
I already put my alligator strap from ABP and keeping the bracelet is in the box

rr-nyc · 14 November 2009, 08:57 AM

X

theken · 14 November 2009, 11:35 AM

I voted with my $$$$ for the 312 and I love it.
If $$$$$ was not an issue, I would buy the 270.
Forget about the 233...a 10K manual wind watch???

dantheman20192 · 14 November 2009, 12:53 PM

312 easily, a lot of watch for the money.

rr-nyc · 14 November 2009, 01:15 PM

I should correct myself before someone calls me out--- I meant L00XX/1000

stevenrobinson · 14 November 2009, 04:51 PM

nt

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainbizz

Not a tough decision at all. If you have the cash 233.

RedBaronF2001 · 15 November 2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Well, I chose a 312. Actually, I just got home from picking up a 328L. Very low number L00XX/2000.
I already put my alligator strap from ABP and keeping the bracelet is in the box

Why the 328 then? You could have saved on a 312.

The 328's bracelet is gorgeous and comfortable. You should wear it.

rr-nyc · 15 November 2009, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaronF2001

Why the 328 then? You could have saved on a 312.

The 328's bracelet is gorgeous and comfortable. You should wear it.

In the end, I wanted the option of having a bracelet. It would cost me more if I wanted to add one later. Besides, I already had a few straps

CorruptedSanity · 22 December 2009, 04:49 PM

We have more PAM312 owners now.

Lets revive this thread.

A1000 · 22 December 2009, 07:50 PM

The 312 has the edge for me personally. I tried both on recently and as a first PAM the 312 has a slight edge (simplicity of dial). Now if I was looking for a GMT then the 233 probably has the edge over the 320 & 321 assuming you have the extra $$!

100thmonkey · 22 December 2009, 07:53 PM

233 without doubt, that dome crystal is a work of art and it bounces light and distorts the numbers in such an enigmatic way.

And winding it slowly every sunday over breakfast is total therapy, charging it with a weeks worth of power like you charge your self up...love it

312 still lovely but not in the same league

rajunmd · 22 December 2009, 09:39 PM

pam 312. that's why it's what i'm wearing...

masterkiller · 26 December 2009, 03:21 AM

312 for me hands down, why make things harder then the are, the 312 is the PERFECT panerai according to me,

Clean dial, date, no cyclops, sandwich dial, automatic etc...

/masterkiller

Edward-K · 28 December 2009, 12:02 AM

I much prefer the 312, i'm not a fan of the power reserve indicator on the 233.
Ed

28 September 2009, 08:49 AM	#62
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	This says so much about the 312. Comparing this piece to Panerai's big daddy, the 233, makes it an excellent purchase!!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

11 November 2009, 05:18 PM	#67
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Tres Un Dois... I think that's how you say it. Though I would not mind the 233.... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 November 2009, 06:19 PM	#68
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	312 for me Lovely as the 233 is, I don't like the linear power reserve meter. A circular dial would be much nicer imho... Tommysol - add a poll to this thread, so it will be easy to see the outcome. Cheers __________________

11 November 2009, 08:00 PM	#69
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I'm not keen on the power meter and the 233 movement issues immediately rule it out. If you're paying that sort of cash then I'd expect a bulletproof movement. The 312 has a much cleaner dial in my opinion. Now if they had a regular production, manual wind 50's case with all the numbers plus a discrete date function I'd be all over it. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

12 November 2009, 03:49 PM	#72
Tommysol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 591	Poll Update PAM 312 30 Votes PAM 233 23 votes

28 September 2009, 04:10 AM	#61
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	good 2 c u here TR.

29 September 2009, 03:57 PM	#63
Tommysol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 591	Amazingly...the 312 took the lead in the poll as follows: PAM 312 24 votes PAM 233 23 Votes

11 November 2009, 02:32 PM	#64
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I'm happy to see this thread because I had my heart set on a 233 but when I saw the 312, I'm not so sure anymore.

11 November 2009, 05:13 PM	#66
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	that "9" on the 312 does it for me :)

12 November 2009, 01:46 PM	#70
dannyjak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 194	312! because I just got one on the weekend haha so I am biased I think it would have been ideal if the 312 had domed crystal.

12 November 2009, 02:26 PM	#71
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	312 for me but great pics of both!

13 November 2009, 01:43 AM	#73
Alex_sks Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong & Paris Watch: Rollie and Pam Posts: 58	312 of course...

13 November 2009, 02:20 AM	#74
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	312 is winning for the moment... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

13 November 2009, 05:32 AM	#75
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	Another vote for the 233! The 233 movement issues were very early days apparently, and have since been thoroughly put right. You get a 2 year guarantee anyway. They are both very nice pieces. How about a few more pics Tommysol, maybe with the 233 on an OEM calf strap?

14 November 2009, 08:55 AM	#77
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Well, I chose a 312. Actually, I just got home from picking up a 328L. Very low number L00XX/2000. I already put my alligator strap from ABP and keeping the bracelet is in the box

14 November 2009, 08:57 AM	#78
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	X Last edited by rr-nyc; 14 November 2009 at 09:27 AM.. Reason: Duplicate post

14 November 2009, 12:53 PM	#80
dantheman20192 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Gold Coast Posts: 64	312 easily, a lot of watch for the money.

14 November 2009, 01:15 PM	#81
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I should correct myself before someone calls me out--- I meant L00XX/1000

22 December 2009, 04:49 PM	#85
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	We have more PAM312 owners now. Lets revive this thread.

22 December 2009, 07:50 PM	#86
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	The 312 has the edge for me personally. I tried both on recently and as a first PAM the 312 has a slight edge (simplicity of dial). Now if I was looking for a GMT then the 233 probably has the edge over the 320 & 321 assuming you have the extra $$! __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

22 December 2009, 07:53 PM	#87
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 355	233 without doubt, that dome crystal is a work of art and it bounces light and distorts the numbers in such an enigmatic way. And winding it slowly every sunday over breakfast is total therapy, charging it with a weeks worth of power like you charge your self up...love it 312 still lovely but not in the same league

22 December 2009, 09:39 PM	#88
rajunmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: philippines Watch: submariner lv Posts: 21	pam 312. that's why it's what i'm wearing...

26 December 2009, 03:21 AM	#89
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	312 for me hands down, why make things harder then the are, the 312 is the PERFECT panerai according to me, Clean dial, date, no cyclops, sandwich dial, automatic etc... /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

28 December 2009, 12:02 AM	#90
Edward-K "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio/USA Posts: 96	I much prefer the 312, i'm not a fan of the power reserve indicator on the 233. Ed

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