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topcat30093 · 12 June 2011, 04:34 PM

I would like to get some unbiased opinions & views from the members. So have posed this question on this forum.

Long story short for background info, approx 7 weeks ago I bought a new Pam 312 everything was going fine, I had even been bitten by the strap bug and had bought about 6 of them Wind on until this week, when too my utter dismay after wearing it solidly for the previous 48 hrs it just stopped, one second it was working and then about 3/4 hrs later it had stopped.

Now I am not here to ask for your views regarding this matter, but upon my choice, which doesn't include a 312.

But instead centres around two further Pams and an IWC.

My choices are the newer 321, the manual 233 or an IWC Big Pilot.

I like the piece to be sturdy and robust with a date and a PR, but do not have to many concerns whether it's an automatic or manual piece.

The watch would be worn as a daily beater.

I would be very grateful for your views & opinions on my choices.

Thank you and regards

Tony

WatchTimes · 13 June 2011, 01:39 AM

I owned a 233 and service with Panerai was a NIGHTMARE!
I will never own another Panerai.

While I know service is the same repair facility here in the US
I have never had a problem with my IWC watches.

mfer · 13 June 2011, 02:38 AM

Only you can decide Tony. All depends how they fit. If "I" had to choose one of those three, I'd get the 233.

Paracentesis · 13 June 2011, 05:29 AM

Robust daily beater = a steel Rolex, I would say. I would never even consider buying a Panerai. IWCs are nice, but the big pilot is just too big. IMO.

View Poll Results: Which one??
Panerai 321	1	5.56%
Panerai 233 (either dial version)	3	16.67%
IWC Big Pilot	9	50.00%
Other make or model	5	27.78%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

12 June 2011, 04:34 PM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Which one to get to get??? I would like to get some unbiased opinions & views from the members. So have posed this question on this forum. Long story short for background info, approx 7 weeks ago I bought a new Pam 312 everything was going fine, I had even been bitten by the strap bug and had bought about 6 of them Wind on until this week, when too my utter dismay after wearing it solidly for the previous 48 hrs it just stopped, one second it was working and then about 3/4 hrs later it had stopped. Now I am not here to ask for your views regarding this matter, but upon my choice, which doesn't include a 312. But instead centres around two further Pams and an IWC. My choices are the newer 321, the manual 233 or an IWC Big Pilot. I like the piece to be sturdy and robust with a date and a PR, but do not have to many concerns whether it's an automatic or manual piece. The watch would be worn as a daily beater. I would be very grateful for your views & opinions on my choices. Thank you and regards Tony __________________

13 June 2011, 01:39 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 owned a 233 and service with Panerai was a NIGHTMARE! I will never own another Panerai. While I know service is the same repair facility here in the US I have never had a problem with my IWC watches. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 June 2011, 02:38 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Only you can decide Tony. All depends how they fit. If "I" had to choose one of those three, I'd get the 233. __________________ member#3242

13 June 2011, 05:29 AM	#4
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Robust daily beater = a steel Rolex, I would say. I would never even consider buying a Panerai. IWCs are nice, but the big pilot is just too big. IMO.

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