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Old 29 January 2014, 09:10 AM   #1
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422 vs 233 dome question

I have been curious on what are more distinct domeness of the sapphire crystal between 422 and 233. The website states that 422 has 3mm thick sapphire formed of corundum while 233 has 2mm thick sapphire. I only held a 233 up close and have not seen 422 in person. For my fellow WIS, who have seen both in person side by side, can you tell me which has more distinct domeness between the 2? probably also which crystal distorts less or more. Thank you all for the help and knowledge.

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Old 29 January 2014, 11:35 AM   #2
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Check out how versatile the 233 is with a strap change:
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It looks awesome with anything you put on it.
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Old 29 January 2014, 12:37 PM   #3
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The pam 422 is also sapphire not plexi glass which is a huge plus IMHO.
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Old 29 January 2014, 09:59 PM   #4
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I have the 233, it's a fantastic watch, i strongly encourage you...
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Old 30 January 2014, 12:33 AM   #5
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The 233 is much more domed. In fact I'd say the 422 has gently curved edges rather than a dome shape. You definitely get more distortion on the 233.
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Old 30 January 2014, 09:34 AM   #6
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the 422 has a very nice "high-rise" crystal...


but the 233 is dome-a-licious...


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You definitely get more distortion on the 233.
... But your Fiddy is king of the [PAM-] domes, Mike I think the only dome I've seen that will top that is the T-39 Superdome of a 1665...
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Old 1 February 2014, 03:06 AM   #7
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Very cool picture of the 233 dome!
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Old 2 February 2014, 01:01 AM   #8
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233 all day...

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Old 2 February 2014, 01:10 AM   #9
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