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Mosco · 17 March 2010, 10:57 AM

Strongly considering a 270... It is so sweet - the 10-day movement is a dream of mine. Plus, in the same case as the 312 and the 320 - get to the bad part!

What do you guys think about that model? Any owners?

bigmikebee · 17 March 2010, 11:10 AM

i helped a friend get a good price on one. He loves it and feels that the few extra dollars over a 233 is the way to go. It also helps to have a 10 day when you have a nice size collection as he stated to me recently. All that winding on some of his other watchs!!!

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 11:13 AM

Mike,

if you don't mind me askin', what constitutes a 'good deal' on a 270?

zlin08033 · 17 March 2010, 11:18 AM

Greg, I'm with you, 270 is so nice... I was offered from an AD for about 23% off MSRP, I don't know is it a good deal.

Psmith · 17 March 2010, 12:21 PM

Very nice watch - imho worth going the extra over the 233, unless you really love manual winding.

Mike's friend Mark Theken has one... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=114602

Cheers

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 12:34 PM

Mark Theken has everything!

Brunotheboxer · 17 March 2010, 12:35 PM

I love the look and concept of this watch so I say go for it. I'm real good at spending other peoples money but this is a great watch bro.

ocwatching · 17 March 2010, 12:39 PM

I would look at the 233 and try winding it...I have heard its a dream...

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I love the look and concept of this watch so I say go for it. I'm real good at spending other peoples money but this is a great watch bro.

Thanks dude! No gif?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

I would look at the 233 and try winding it...I have heard its a dream...

I know Pam's manual wind is sweet, but I really want an automatic, I think.

TswaneNguni · 17 March 2010, 12:51 PM

IMO 233 > 270

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

IMO 233 > 270

Can you tell me why? Very curious....

TswaneNguni · 17 March 2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Can you tell me why? Very curious....

The 233 dial looks more balanced
Prefer the dot over the am/pm
9 next to seconds subdial,not balanced by date on the 3 o'clock side.

What I do like about the 270:The 10 day auto and the slightly more heft.

GMT function on both,not my preference.I prefer a 24h hand for the GMT function.Fot that reason I hide the GMT hand behind the hour hand on my 289.Cleaner look to the dial.

dotcomakazee · 17 March 2010, 01:13 PM

233 > 270. Winding it once a week and watching the marker creep up is very cool. Also, the 233 is a bit sleeker profile than the 312 and 320. I thought the 270 was the same size but maybe it's not.

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 01:16 PM

Chris,

is 233 a sandwich dial?

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 01:18 PM

Just noticed something - since the 233 is considered 'historic', they don't have the easy strap system do they?

Trurolexer · 17 March 2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Chris,

is 233 a sandwich dial?

Yes, 233 is sandwich dial. so sorry Buddy, I choose for 233 over 270 too.

Good luck, whatever you choose in the end.

Just remeber this : Panerai, soooo much more than a watch.

Note.Seriously you smells more Panerai than Rollie lately...

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 01:31 PM

Heru,

can you blame me? The Rolex is a love of mine, but I'm looking for affairs

Ok, side by side, I'm comparing both, and I think I like to see the '9'. Plus - 2 extra days

and an automatic movement - I think the 270 has won me over....

Trurolexer · 17 March 2010, 01:46 PM

Sooo...Go for it, Bro!!! Don't think too much. I always doing that when I want to buy a watch. Don't think twice, yeah maybe my wife will kill me, but hey...what the hell, right?

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Sooo...Go for it, Bro!!! Don't think too much. I always doing that when I want to buy a watch. Don't think twice, yeah maybe my wife will kill me, but hey...what the hell, right?

TR - good advice, my friend. 270 is on the horizon!

Psmith · 17 March 2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Yes, 233 is sandwich dial. so sorry Buddy, I choose for 233 over 270 too.

270 is a sandwich dial, but being auto it's in the Contemporary collection.

233 is Historic and does not have the new quick strap change sysstem.

Cheers

Joey_V · 17 March 2010, 04:22 PM

Greg...

Love the 270/233/275 clan. One of those will be accompanying my 312 in the future. Gotta have the bubble.

Mosco · 17 March 2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

270 is a sandwich dial, but being auto it's in the Contemporary collection.

233 is Historic and does not have the new quick strap change sysstem.

Cheers

Yep - that's another one in the 270 column! Must have the strap system!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Greg...

Love the 270/233/275 clan. One of those will be accompanying my 312 in the future. Gotta have the bubble.

I like the look of the 'bubble' too!

dotcomakazee · 18 March 2010, 01:10 AM

Incorrect...the 233 DOES have the new quick strap change system. I own one. I should know. :)

Mosco · 18 March 2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

Incorrect...the 233 DOES have the new quick strap change system. I own one. I should know. :)

Easy there, Ty!

I believe ya - just the ones I've seen didn't.

Still, the absence of the '9' is making me lean toward the 270. But boy, it is close!

mfer · 18 March 2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

270 is a sandwich dial, but being auto it's in the Contemporary collection.

233 is Historic and does not have the new quick strap change sysstem.

Cheers

Not correct. You are getting the historics confused with the old historic nomencature. They just changed it this year.

Historics = Manual
Contemporary = Automaitic
Special = Anything they want

Actually the 233 was the first one to get the strap change system. It is the only "I" series watch with the system. Everything else started in J's and up.

Greg, you need to see them side by side. The 270 has a smaller font than the 233. I like the "dot" on the 233 more than the "AM/PM" on the 270, but I love the 9 on the 270. You can still wind the 270 manually.

With all that said, I'd be exstatic with either one, but I'm leaning towards the 270 b/c of the 9.

Brunotheboxer · 18 March 2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Thanks dude! No gif?

No. This is serious.

Mosco · 18 March 2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I'd be exstatic with either one, but I'm leaning towards the 270 b/c of the 9.

Me tooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mosco · 18 March 2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

No. This is serious.

No biggie - but keep em coming!

Watchman1957 · 18 March 2010, 03:56 AM

I have owned the 270 (it was my first PAM) about 9 months ago and I love it. It is still getting more wrist time than my 2 IWC's and my other PAM, a 93D.

Brunotheboxer · 18 March 2010, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

No biggie - but keep em coming!

17 March 2010, 10:57 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Looking for the next Pam already... I'm sick.... Strongly considering a 270... It is so sweet - the 10-day movement is a dream of mine. Plus, in the same case as the 312 and the 320 - get to the bad part! What do you guys think about that model? Any owners? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 March 2010, 11:13 AM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Mike, if you don't mind me askin', what constitutes a 'good deal' on a 270? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 March 2010, 11:18 AM	#4
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,033	I love 270. Greg, I'm with you, 270 is so nice... I was offered from an AD for about 23% off MSRP, I don't know is it a good deal.

17 March 2010, 12:21 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice watch - imho worth going the extra over the 233, unless you really love manual winding. Mike's friend Mark Theken has one... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=114602 Cheers __________________

17 March 2010, 12:34 PM	#6
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Mark Theken has everything! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 March 2010, 11:10 AM	#2
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	i helped a friend get a good price on one. He loves it and feels that the few extra dollars over a 233 is the way to go. It also helps to have a 10 day when you have a nice size collection as he stated to me recently. All that winding on some of his other watchs!!!

17 March 2010, 12:35 PM	#7
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I love the look and concept of this watch so I say go for it. I'm real good at spending other peoples money but this is a great watch bro.

17 March 2010, 12:39 PM	#8
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I would look at the 233 and try winding it...I have heard its a dream... __________________ too much into watches...

17 March 2010, 12:51 PM	#10
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	IMO 233 > 270

17 March 2010, 01:13 PM	#13
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	233 > 270. Winding it once a week and watching the marker creep up is very cool. Also, the 233 is a bit sleeker profile than the 312 and 320. I thought the 270 was the same size but maybe it's not. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

17 March 2010, 01:16 PM	#14
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Chris, is 233 a sandwich dial? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 March 2010, 01:18 PM	#15
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Just noticed something - since the 233 is considered 'historic', they don't have the easy strap system do they? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 March 2010, 01:31 PM	#17
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Heru, can you blame me? The Rolex is a love of mine, but I'm looking for affairs Ok, side by side, I'm comparing both, and I think I like to see the '9'. Plus - 2 extra days and an automatic movement - I think the 270 has won me over.... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 March 2010, 01:46 PM	#18
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Sooo...Go for it, Bro!!! Don't think too much. I always doing that when I want to buy a watch. Don't think twice, yeah maybe my wife will kill me, but hey...what the hell, right?

17 March 2010, 04:22 PM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Greg... Love the 270/233/275 clan. One of those will be accompanying my 312 in the future. Gotta have the bubble. __________________ 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

18 March 2010, 01:10 AM	#23
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Incorrect...the 233 DOES have the new quick strap change system. I own one. I should know. :) __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

18 March 2010, 03:56 AM	#29
Watchman1957 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Robert Location: Jakarta,Indonesia Watch: 201/A 202/A PreA9 Posts: 243	I have owned the 270 (it was my first PAM) about 9 months ago and I love it. It is still getting more wrist time than my 2 IWC's and my other PAM, a 93D.

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