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KBM · 22 March 2018, 05:10 AM

And feeling great so far.

I mentioned to a couple of friends here in the Pam subforum that March would bring news... and here it is (with 3 OEM extra straps to boot)!

I have only tried out the Asso so far (wearing it on that one right now), but the Ponte Vecchio and Black Bison are lined up for test drives soon.

Ruud Van Driver · 22 March 2018, 09:19 AM

Whoa, what an awesome way to re-join the Pamily! Huge congratulations my friend, wear that beauty in the best of health

fullcourt · 22 March 2018, 09:26 AM

sweet

KBM · 22 March 2018, 09:53 AM

Thanks much, Ruud and DP.

The size of the 233 suits me much better than my last one, it's been a pleasure to wear.

nick c · 22 March 2018, 10:27 AM

Wow, now you talking

huge congratulations

brandrea · 22 March 2018, 10:29 AM

Outstanding

Look at those deep sandwich dial numeral wells

dualcarb · 22 March 2018, 10:34 AM

Wow...what a fantastic way to make a comeback

jfestrelabr · 22 March 2018, 10:38 AM

Welcome amazing 233 dear friend.

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superdog · 22 March 2018, 11:07 AM

Beautiful. Congrats buddy.

Joearch · 22 March 2018, 01:15 PM

Super sharp 233. I picked one up a few months ago and really love it. The 233 has rekindled my Panerai flame.

Cru Jones · 22 March 2018, 04:26 PM

Big congrats! Excellent watch and great choice.

sgmgolf · 22 March 2018, 09:22 PM

Congrats and Very nice 233......and 3 great straps that pair well with it.
Enjoy!

Cheers

yannis · 22 March 2018, 09:42 PM

Congrats!

Frankie13 · 23 March 2018, 03:02 AM

My favorite watch. This will be most likely my 1st Pam. Unfortunately not many AD here in GA. The one in Atlanta Mall is a Jewelry chain I will not buy a watch from. I would also prefer to buy new.

chris nyc · 23 March 2018, 04:00 AM

welcome back....and to the 233 fam as well!

KBM · 23 March 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Wow, now you talking

huge congratulations

Thanks, Nick!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Outstanding

Look at those deep sandwich dial numeral wells

Looks amazing, right?! Thanks a lot, Brian

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualcarb

Wow...what a fantastic way to make a comeback

After making a difficult decision to sell my 422 a couple of years back, I thought for a long time about which model would bring me back to PAM. So far it feels like this is really the right one for me. Thank your for the kind words!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfestrelabr

Welcome amazing 233 dear friend.

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Thank you, brother.

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Originally Posted by superdog

Beautiful. Congrats buddy.

Thanks a lot, Seth!

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Originally Posted by Joearch

Super sharp 233. I picked one up a few months ago and really love it. The 233 has rekindled my Panerai flame.

Same happened here. Thanks, Joe!

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Big congrats! Excellent watch and great choice.

Thank you, Cru! You are one of the PAM authorities here, so that means a lot!

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Originally Posted by sgmgolf

Congrats and Very nice 233......and 3 great straps that pair well with it.
Enjoy!

Cheers

Thanks, Steve. I had a great time looking at all the OEM straps and choosing "just" these three. I'll try to post my impressions of each and detailed pics and impressions after all have been well worn.

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Originally Posted by yannis

Congrats!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Frankie13

My favorite watch. This will be most likely my 1st Pam. Unfortunately not many AD here in GA. The one in Atlanta Mall is a Jewelry chain I will not buy a watch from. I would also prefer to buy new.

I'm obviously biased, but I think it'd be a great first PAM. I went the trusted seller route, and had an impeccable experience.

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Originally Posted by chris nyc

welcome back....and to the 233 fam as well!

Thanks, Chris!

Mick8moses · 23 March 2018, 05:08 AM

congrats a beauty.

rootbeer7 · 23 March 2018, 05:29 AM

Well that’s a beauty. Congratulations

sgmgolf · 23 March 2018, 06:14 AM

"Thanks, Steve. I had a great time looking at all the OEM straps and choosing "just" these three. I'll try to post my impressions of each and detailed pics and impressions after all have been well worn."

I am wearing the Asso Brown on my 512.....it was like that strap was made for that dial......right down to the stitching on the strap matching the numbers and sticks on the dial perfectly! Can't wait to hear what you think of the other straps you have. Keep us posted!
Cheers

Frankie13 · 23 March 2018, 11:17 AM

Trusted seller new or Pre-Owned?

Dannyanderson · 23 March 2018, 11:31 AM

Such a beauty, congrats.

KBM · 23 March 2018, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie13

Trusted seller new or Pre-Owned?

Got it brand new.

KBM · 23 March 2018, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick8moses

congrats a beauty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Well that’s a beauty. Congratulations

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannyanderson

Such a beauty, congrats.

Thank you!

superstarmar · 23 March 2018, 10:58 PM

Killer watch Kauebm!!!! Looking spectacular...

Enjoy my friend !!!

chloebear · 24 March 2018, 06:21 AM

Great watch...congrats! I love how Panerai's look so different with different straps. What's the size on it? I'm trying to decide between a 42 and a 44mm version. Any thoughts on that?

aperna · 24 March 2018, 06:58 AM

what do you do now for a encore????

KBM · 24 March 2018, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Killer watch Kauebm!!!! Looking spectacular...

Enjoy my friend !!!

Thanks much, Mario!

Quote:

Originally Posted by chloebear

Great watch...congrats! I love how Panerai's look so different with different straps. What's the size on it? I'm trying to decide between a 42 and a 44mm version. Any thoughts on that?

Hey, Mike, appreciate it, my friend.

The 233 is 44mm. Panerai sizes should be looked at from a slightly different perspective, in my opinion, because of two main reasons. Firstly, Pams are supposed to look big. It's in the very concept of the watches, the brand's dna. Furthermore, Pams are big for a (historic) reason, especially the 1950 Luminors and correspondent Radiomir cases. Thus, it isn't a matter of being a large watch because its trendy, but a throwback to the line's toolish purpose of the past.

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Originally Posted by aperna

what do you do now for a encore????

Tough question, right! No idea yet.

pdnb · 24 March 2018, 03:46 PM

nice 233...nothing better if you want date, dome, and relatively thin due to the manual wind....

there is an old blog by Martin W. with the 233 and 20 different straps!...my favorites for the 233 was the JV tan, JV black, gunny egypt, simona bruno allegrini.... if could justify more pams i would have kept it. I brought on the 368 and 190....and staying with those two for the time

Urosfan · 25 March 2018, 11:38 AM

Congrats love me some 233

Wembleyisgreen · 26 March 2018, 06:10 AM

I am a big fan.

22 March 2018, 09:19 AM	#2
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	Whoa, what an awesome way to re-join the Pamily! Huge congratulations my friend, wear that beauty in the best of health __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 March 2018, 09:26 AM	#3
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	sweet __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

22 March 2018, 11:07 AM	#9
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,696	Beautiful. Congrats buddy. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

22 March 2018, 09:42 PM	#13
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

23 March 2018, 04:00 AM	#15
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 269	welcome back....and to the 233 fam as well! __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

22 March 2018, 09:53 AM	#4
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,389	Thanks much, Ruud and DP. The size of the 233 suits me much better than my last one, it's been a pleasure to wear.

22 March 2018, 10:27 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Wow, now you talking huge congratulations

22 March 2018, 10:29 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,678	Outstanding Look at those deep sandwich dial numeral wells

22 March 2018, 10:34 AM	#7
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	Wow...what a fantastic way to make a comeback

22 March 2018, 10:38 AM	#8
jfestrelabr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Felipe Location: Brazil Watch: ALL rolex models Posts: 397	Welcome amazing 233 dear friend. Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

22 March 2018, 01:15 PM	#10
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,481	Super sharp 233. I picked one up a few months ago and really love it. The 233 has rekindled my Panerai flame.

22 March 2018, 04:26 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,497	Big congrats! Excellent watch and great choice.

22 March 2018, 09:22 PM	#12
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	Congrats and Very nice 233......and 3 great straps that pair well with it. Enjoy! Cheers

23 March 2018, 03:02 AM	#14
Frankie13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: 116610LV Posts: 427	My favorite watch. This will be most likely my 1st Pam. Unfortunately not many AD here in GA. The one in Atlanta Mall is a Jewelry chain I will not buy a watch from. I would also prefer to buy new.

23 March 2018, 05:08 AM	#17
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	congrats a beauty.

23 March 2018, 05:29 AM	#18
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,961	Well that’s a beauty. Congratulations __________________ @imrootbeer7

23 March 2018, 06:14 AM	#19
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	"Thanks, Steve. I had a great time looking at all the OEM straps and choosing "just" these three. I'll try to post my impressions of each and detailed pics and impressions after all have been well worn." I am wearing the Asso Brown on my 512.....it was like that strap was made for that dial......right down to the stitching on the strap matching the numbers and sticks on the dial perfectly! Can't wait to hear what you think of the other straps you have. Keep us posted! Cheers

23 March 2018, 11:17 AM	#20
Frankie13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: 116610LV Posts: 427	Trusted seller new or Pre-Owned?

23 March 2018, 11:31 AM	#21
Dannyanderson Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 83	Such a beauty, congrats.

23 March 2018, 10:58 PM	#24
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Killer watch Kauebm!!!! Looking spectacular... Enjoy my friend !!!

24 March 2018, 06:21 AM	#25
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Great watch...congrats! I love how Panerai's look so different with different straps. What's the size on it? I'm trying to decide between a 42 and a 44mm version. Any thoughts on that?

24 March 2018, 06:58 AM	#26
aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661	what do you do now for a encore????

24 March 2018, 03:46 PM	#28
pdnb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The best coast Watch: 5726, 5212 Posts: 637	nice 233...nothing better if you want date, dome, and relatively thin due to the manual wind.... there is an old blog by Martin W. with the 233 and 20 different straps!...my favorites for the 233 was the JV tan, JV black, gunny egypt, simona bruno allegrini.... if could justify more pams i would have kept it. I brought on the 368 and 190....and staying with those two for the time

25 March 2018, 11:38 AM	#29
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats love me some 233

26 March 2018, 06:10 AM	#30
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	I am a big fan.

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