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Spencer · 10 December 2009, 09:42 AM

So I am down to one of these two watches (as of now

) as my next watch purchase. Which do you prefer? Bear in mind my current collection is an SS Sub Date, SS White Dial Daytona, AP ROO Black Dial, and a Brietling Crosswind Special.

Panerai 233

Or….

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time

WatchTimes · 10 December 2009, 09:52 AM

I have owned a 233 and am NOT impressed with the VC
Overpriced for the movement. I was looking at a VC and
the more I looked into it the more let down with it I was.
You are paying for the case and the VC name
(same with the AP version but the AP has more of a demand
if you go to sell someday)
If you really want the dual time get the AP RO Dual Time.
If you want a VC Id look at others.
I owned a 233, it was a NIGHTMARE! Was in Panerai Service center for
almost 6 mths.... NEVER AGAIN!

Sorry.... Wish I had a better suggestion.....

Spencer · 10 December 2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

I have owned a 233 and am NOT impressed with the VC
Overpriced for the movement. I was looking at a VC and
the more I looked into it the more let down with it I was.
You are paying for the case and the VC name
(same with the AP version but the AP has more of a demand
if you go to sell someday)
If you really want the dual time get the AP RO Dual Time.
If you want a VC Id look at others.
I owned a 233, it was a NIGHTMARE! Was in Panerai Service center for
almost 6 mths.... NEVER AGAIN!

Sorry.... Wish I had a better suggestion.....

Hmmmm… that’s a great call on the AP DT, as a self prescribed “AP Guy”, why didn’t I consider that…? I love the PAM 233 and most people have good things to say about it, however it is good (or unfortunate) to hear some negative about it, makes you think some more…

esm · 10 December 2009, 10:53 AM

between the two, I would go with the VC.

I'm biased maybe because I have my eyes on a VC overseas automatic.
The resale value would probably be the same between these two models.

vukotab · 10 December 2009, 11:14 AM

VC all the way!

JJ Irani · 10 December 2009, 11:16 AM

No contest - VC all the way - what a watch and what a superb bracelet!!

WatchTimes · 10 December 2009, 12:29 PM

Now one thing I do agree about is the bracelet on the VC that is a GREAT bracelet.

esm · 10 December 2009, 12:35 PM

yes a great bracelet and very comfortable. One thing I was not too keen was the "clasp". it was a hassle for me....

cody p · 10 December 2009, 01:05 PM

based on aesthetics, i prefer the vc.

Spencer · 11 December 2009, 03:22 AM

Wow, I would've thought more of you guys would say PAM. And yes, I do agree, the VC bracelet is arguably one of the nicest SS bracelets on the market.

topcat30093 · 11 December 2009, 07:09 PM

My choice would be for the Pam.

bcacncnc · 11 December 2009, 07:44 PM

I would go for the VC, despite being a PAM fan.

Spencer · 12 December 2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

I would go for the VC, despite being a PAM fan.

Why's that? Not a fan of the 233?

turillo · 12 December 2009, 04:30 AM

I vote Panerai!

View Poll Results: Which Watch Should be My Next Purchase?
Panerai 233	8	44.44%
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time	10	55.56%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

10 December 2009, 09:42 AM	#1
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Which should be my next purchase...? So I am down to one of these two watches (as of now) as my next watch purchase. Which do you prefer? Bear in mind my current collection is an SS Sub Date, SS White Dial Daytona, AP ROO Black Dial, and a Brietling Crosswind Special. Panerai 233 Or…. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

10 December 2009, 09:52 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have owned a 233 and am NOT impressed with the VC Overpriced for the movement. I was looking at a VC and the more I looked into it the more let down with it I was. You are paying for the case and the VC name (same with the AP version but the AP has more of a demand if you go to sell someday) If you really want the dual time get the AP RO Dual Time. If you want a VC Id look at others. I owned a 233, it was a NIGHTMARE! Was in Panerai Service center for almost 6 mths.... NEVER AGAIN! Sorry.... Wish I had a better suggestion..... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

10 December 2009, 11:14 AM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	VC all the way! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

10 December 2009, 11:16 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	No contest - VC all the way - what a watch and what a superb bracelet!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 December 2009, 10:53 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	between the two, I would go with the VC. I'm biased maybe because I have my eyes on a VC overseas automatic. The resale value would probably be the same between these two models.

10 December 2009, 12:29 PM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Now one thing I do agree about is the bracelet on the VC that is a GREAT bracelet. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

10 December 2009, 12:35 PM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	yes a great bracelet and very comfortable. One thing I was not too keen was the "clasp". it was a hassle for me....

10 December 2009, 01:05 PM	#9
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	based on aesthetics, i prefer the vc.

11 December 2009, 03:22 AM	#10
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Wow, I would've thought more of you guys would say PAM. And yes, I do agree, the VC bracelet is arguably one of the nicest SS bracelets on the market. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

11 December 2009, 07:09 PM	#11
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	My choice would be for the Pam. __________________

11 December 2009, 07:44 PM	#12
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I would go for the VC, despite being a PAM fan. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

12 December 2009, 04:30 AM	#14
turillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: AP, Omega, Posts: 257	I vote Panerai!

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