312 vs 233 Service cost

[underdog33]

Hi,

I've never owned a Panerai but I'm contemplating about purchasing the Panerai 312 vs 233. I've read many of the threads about both of these beautiful pieces and the pro's and con's about both of them. However, I couldn't find information about the cost of servicing them. Like Rolexes and Omega's, does Panerai recommend getting these watches serviced every 5 years?

[pegaki]

in singapore, the cost of servicing the 233 is SGD1,000 (=USD800)

[kilyung]

312 is about $500

[robisan]

I don't know exact cost of servicing but yes any mechanical watches are recommended to be serviced at 5yrs time.

[Cru Jones]

i have no information, but i would imagine the 233 is more expensive to service (more complicated, more expensive), but, i wouldn't let service costs be the determinative factor here.