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Old 24 May 2012, 03:03 AM   #1
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Watch = PAM 233, Seller = DAVIDSW, Feeling on delivery day = PRICELESS!!


I have been wanting to cross over to the dark side for a while and now I have finally did it with the PAM 233 N which I purchased from our good friend DAVIDSW mainly because of the movement (8 days) and the case (1950). After wearing the 233 around I see why everyone falls in love with the brand, I can't believe that I waited this long to cross over. Since I got the bug I have been looking for a Radiomir and I could not decide on which one to add to my collection, so after some extensive research, I finally narrowed the hunt down to two watches that could represent Panerai in my collection. The first watch is the PAM 384 Radiomir Ceramic and the second watch is the PAM 339 Radiomir Composite I am clearly torn between the two so if anyone has experience with either of these watches to give me some insight as to which one to go with, I would appreciate it.
I plan on purchasing one this June.
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Old 24 May 2012, 03:13 AM   #2
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That is one fine timepiece. Big congrats
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Old 24 May 2012, 03:27 AM   #3
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Great piece. And seller! :-) Congrats!
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Old 24 May 2012, 03:32 AM   #4
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Welcome to the Dark Side! A GREAT piece to start with too! I love me some 233. If I ever flip my 372, it would be for that.
Thinking of joining the Rolex side soon myself. How does the 233 feel compared to your Rolex? Let us know how the rotation goes.
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One of the great watches from (IMHO) the greatest seller.
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Old 24 May 2012, 03:59 AM   #6
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Welcome to the Dark Side! A GREAT piece to start with too! I love me some 233. If I ever flip my 372, it would be for that.
Thinking of joining the Rolex side soon myself. How does the 233 feel compared to your Rolex? Let us know how the rotation goes.
Thank you!
I Have several Rolex watches and other brands , but as we all know that when we acquire a new time piece the others get neglected, normal rotation will cease for a while. As for comparing, I am quite shocked how light it feels first of all and how low it sits on the wrist for a 44mm.
This is the "only" watch that I immediately went out and purchased multiply straps for, right out the gate.
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Old 24 May 2012, 04:05 AM   #7
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One of the great watches from (IMHO) the greatest seller.
Looking on this forum and seeing comments from members such as yourself really helped me make my choice. I know we see a lot of polls like 312 vs 233 and so on, some members might see them as repeating an not needed, but for someone who is on the fence about a model, these polls and members comments are very much needed.

Thank you!
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Old 24 May 2012, 04:21 AM   #8
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Beauty...congrats and enjoy!
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Old 24 May 2012, 04:22 AM   #9
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Thank you!
I Have several Rolex watches and other brands , but as we all know that when we acquire a new time piece the others get neglected, normal rotation will cease for a while. As for comparing, I am quite shocked how light it feels first of all and how low it sits on the wrist for a 44mm.
This is the "only" watch that I immediately went out and purchased multiply straps for, right out the gate.
Yes, I agree. The 233 sits very comfortably on the wrist. It's slimmer because of the manual wind. Love the the domed crystal too. Have fun with all the strap combos!
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Old 24 May 2012, 04:22 AM   #10
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Old 24 May 2012, 05:09 AM   #11
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Awesome piece! Awesome seller! Well done. 233 is an ultimate reference.
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Old 24 May 2012, 05:10 AM   #12
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Nice choice. Congrats!
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Old 24 May 2012, 05:19 AM   #13
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Old 24 May 2012, 05:36 AM   #14
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Love that one. Congrats! Maybe someday....
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Old 24 May 2012, 05:59 AM   #15
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Welcome to the 233 club!
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Old 24 May 2012, 06:01 AM   #16
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Breathtaking, Absolutely breathtaking!
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That's a great watch!

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Old 24 May 2012, 06:30 AM   #18
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Nice pickup...233 is a modern Panerai classic...and David is tops...

in terms of your Rad choice...
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the Cali has moved on..but I love the 190 and 339
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Old 24 May 2012, 06:36 AM   #19
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Love it! Congrats.
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Old 24 May 2012, 01:55 PM   #20
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Nice pickup...233 is a modern Panerai classic...and David is tops...

in terms of your Rad choice...
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the Cali has moved on..but I love the 190 and 339
I just love your PAM 339, I would have brought one already but I was scared away by all the talk I found about it's recall and faded issues. That is the only reason I am considering the PAM 384.
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Excellent choice. Love mine. Congrats!
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Old 24 May 2012, 02:01 PM   #22
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Yes, I agree. The 233 sits very comfortably on the wrist. It's slimmer because of the manual wind. Love the the domed crystal too. Have fun with all the strap combos!
I Have a couple of Gunny Straps and a few Zergun Straps on the way and I will post Pics when they arrive. My wife thinks I'm crazy but I assured her that this is normal on this forum. Ha! Ha!
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Nice choice. Congrats!
Thank you for the great compliment, it's hard to feel buyers remorse when everyone agrees with your purchase, if only my wife could fall for the brand like I did.
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Old 24 May 2012, 02:20 PM   #24
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Excellent choice. Love mine. Congrats!
Thank you very much! I look forward to sharing it with this forum as I proceed to dress it up.
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Looking on this forum and seeing comments from members such as yourself really helped me make my choice. I know we see a lot of polls like 312 vs 233 and so on, some members might see them as repeating an not needed, but for someone who is on the fence about a model, these polls and members comments are very much needed.

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You're very welcome. Thanks for the kind words and enjoy that beautiful watch.
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Welcome to the club.
Outstanding piece & seller, congrats on great choices!
Strap collecting takes the fun factor to a whole new level & the best part is it doesn't get old. Highly addictive, enjoy the ride.
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