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Mdt · 14 June 2013, 04:14 AM

Hi guys,

So, I've made my decision, I'm going for the 233, I'd like to order it with the Brown Aligator strap, preferably on an adjustment buckle.

My question is can anyone recommend the best place to buy in the UK and what's the likely lead time? Oh, and what are my chances of a discount?

Thanks,
M

ralpie · 14 June 2013, 04:50 AM

Nice watch. Your chances of a discount are 100% if you buy it from a trusted seller here. Some of them ship to the UK (I know that DavidSW does).

Robatmass · 14 June 2013, 07:09 AM

But don't forget to add the 20% VAT to the price if buying from the US..

Travelller · 14 June 2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mdt

...going for the 233, I'd like to order it with the Brown Aligator strap, preferably on an adjustment buckle...

Congratulations on a fine choice

There's been a few threads on fellow UK members buying "locally" - I suggest you search for those. Please also bare in mind that each Panerai comes with it's own dedicated strap(s) - you can't order yours with any (other) OEM strap - unless, of course, you're prepared to pay for it as well... .

Don't fret though, there are many excellent aftermarket strap makers (one of my favorites is in the UK) that will set you up with what you want for your 233

RUpanerai · 14 June 2013, 12:26 PM

If you buy it from a local AD you should be swap out the buckle for a brown gator and deployant but be prepared to pay a higher price. 233 is a great watch and is an awesome choice. If you need help finding one I can hook you up if you can arrange shipping from the US.

nim · 14 June 2013, 02:23 PM

233 is a great if not the best choice

BZA · 14 June 2013, 05:31 PM

Hi there can recommend UK AD who will at least discuss discounts (majority won't!)
Just got my new PAM 25 there. Will send you a PM

100thmonkey · 14 June 2013, 05:45 PM

Id ring Berrys at Nottingham or Try Blowers

travisb · 14 June 2013, 07:08 PM

You made an excellent choice in going with the 233.

Looking foward to the incoming.

TimeOnHand · 14 June 2013, 07:27 PM

Love the 233

nycpassat · 14 June 2013, 11:37 PM

Try out the provided Tunnel strap first and then decide later if you want to buy aftermarket or OEM. Personally, the Tunnel is my favorite on the 233.

F.Works · 15 June 2013, 01:22 AM

For me the Pam that represents all of Panerai´s 1950 case.. Take also the black leather strap.

Mdt · 15 June 2013, 05:24 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys.

Another thought I've had is that I'll be travelling on business soon and flying out of Heathrow and I see that Watches of Switzerland has stores in T1,3,4. Does anyone know if they would be willing to order a 233 in for me and would it attract a VAT free price I.e 20% off list?

Thanks again or all our help.

m

BZA · 18 June 2013, 03:32 PM

Hi M,

Watches of S. Won't sell Panerai at the airport. Try the AD I told you about via Private Message.

DiverAsia · 20 June 2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mdt

Hi guys,

So, I've made my decision, I'm going for the 233, I'd like to order it with the Brown Aligator strap, preferably on an adjustment buckle.

My question is can anyone recommend the best place to buy in the UK and what's the likely lead time? Oh, and what are my chances of a discount?

Thanks,
M

wow, no messing around huh?
Straight to a seriously beautiful 233.
Good luck, post pics when you get it. Hard not to find a fan of the 233 here on this forum.
Cheers!

Cru Jones · 20 June 2013, 02:26 PM

Nice one! You will love the 233.

Re: straps, my experience with ADs is that while they are very stingy with discounts, they will offer a strap or two to sweeten the deal if you ask.

Good luck and looking forward to the pix!

Mr Singh · 25 June 2013, 01:49 AM

Congrats on deciding to go for the 233!

Panerai don't allow watches to be sold in duty free at all and they can't order one for you either. Your best bet will be to go to any AD as more or less all of them have a 233 in stock.

Like someone said above some of the AD's will offer you a free strap to sweeten the deal, so it would be worthwhile ordering the brown alligator as the freebie. I believe an Alligator os around £290 and a leather strap is around £160.

Also Harrods will be willing to swap the strap for you to one of the limited ones they have in stock if you wished to do so.

leekimbo · 26 June 2013, 06:07 PM

Good choice. Bought mine in November 2012 from Panerai Boutique. Got 5 pct discount plus an additional strap of my choice and a buckle. Worn mine eversince. Love it!

kilyung · 26 June 2013, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

Panerai don't allow watches to be sold in duty free at all and they can't order one for you either. Your best bet will be to go to any AD as more or less all of them have a 233 in stock.

You could also checkout your local Costco. Someone recently saw a 233 for sale at one.

Mr Singh · 27 June 2013, 04:33 AM

Haha a 233 at Costco? Really??

They only have this one available in the UK Costco... Not sure of the model number but I believe its a 312 on a steel strap

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product...s_3.9.1/140510

AH0RSEY · 27 June 2013, 04:41 AM

Blowers have a few ( t'is where mine came from and I love it ).....not the cheapest of Dealers but Ian and Mark are good guys. Or my local AD is Berrys in Leeds although they never seem to have what I want in.

Great choice!!!! mine says hi!!!! ( sorry about crap photo and light but was in car )

elazarus · 30 June 2013, 07:14 AM

Markus Tsopp of watches.de is a great seller and your wouldn't have to worry about VAT etc.

Elliot

14 June 2013, 04:14 AM	#1
Mdt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 16	Decision made....233...where to buy? Hi guys, So, I've made my decision, I'm going for the 233, I'd like to order it with the Brown Aligator strap, preferably on an adjustment buckle. My question is can anyone recommend the best place to buy in the UK and what's the likely lead time? Oh, and what are my chances of a discount? Thanks, M

14 June 2013, 05:31 PM	#7
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Hi there can recommend UK AD who will at least discuss discounts (majority won't!) Just got my new PAM 25 there. Will send you a PM __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

14 June 2013, 07:27 PM	#10
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Love the 233 __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

18 June 2013, 03:32 PM	#14
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Hi M, Watches of S. Won't sell Panerai at the airport. Try the AD I told you about via Private Message. __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

26 June 2013, 06:07 PM	#18
leekimbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1	pam 233 Good choice. Bought mine in November 2012 from Panerai Boutique. Got 5 pct discount plus an additional strap of my choice and a buckle. Worn mine eversince. Love it!

14 June 2013, 04:50 AM	#2
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,405	Nice watch. Your chances of a discount are 100% if you buy it from a trusted seller here. Some of them ship to the UK (I know that DavidSW does).

14 June 2013, 07:09 AM	#3
Robatmass Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Robert Location: Oulu, Finland Watch: Panerai 183 Posts: 22	But don't forget to add the 20% VAT to the price if buying from the US..

14 June 2013, 12:26 PM	#5
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	If you buy it from a local AD you should be swap out the buckle for a brown gator and deployant but be prepared to pay a higher price. 233 is a great watch and is an awesome choice. If you need help finding one I can hook you up if you can arrange shipping from the US.

14 June 2013, 02:23 PM	#6
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	233 is a great if not the best choice

14 June 2013, 05:45 PM	#8
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 356	Id ring Berrys at Nottingham or Try Blowers

14 June 2013, 07:08 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	You made an excellent choice in going with the 233. Looking foward to the incoming.

14 June 2013, 11:37 PM	#11
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	Try out the provided Tunnel strap first and then decide later if you want to buy aftermarket or OEM. Personally, the Tunnel is my favorite on the 233.

15 June 2013, 01:22 AM	#12
F.Works "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Spain Watch: PAM 343 Posts: 102	For me the Pam that represents all of Panerai´s 1950 case.. Take also the black leather strap.

15 June 2013, 05:24 PM	#13
Mdt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 16	Thanks for all the responses guys. Another thought I've had is that I'll be travelling on business soon and flying out of Heathrow and I see that Watches of Switzerland has stores in T1,3,4. Does anyone know if they would be willing to order a 233 in for me and would it attract a VAT free price I.e 20% off list? Thanks again or all our help. m

20 June 2013, 02:26 PM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Nice one! You will love the 233. Re: straps, my experience with ADs is that while they are very stingy with discounts, they will offer a strap or two to sweeten the deal if you ask. Good luck and looking forward to the pix!

25 June 2013, 01:49 AM	#17
Mr Singh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 169	Congrats on deciding to go for the 233! Panerai don't allow watches to be sold in duty free at all and they can't order one for you either. Your best bet will be to go to any AD as more or less all of them have a 233 in stock. Like someone said above some of the AD's will offer you a free strap to sweeten the deal, so it would be worthwhile ordering the brown alligator as the freebie. I believe an Alligator os around £290 and a leather strap is around £160. Also Harrods will be willing to swap the strap for you to one of the limited ones they have in stock if you wished to do so.

27 June 2013, 04:33 AM	#20
Mr Singh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 169	Haha a 233 at Costco? Really?? They only have this one available in the UK Costco... Not sure of the model number but I believe its a 312 on a steel strap http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product...s_3.9.1/140510

27 June 2013, 04:41 AM	#21
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Blowers have a few ( t'is where mine came from and I love it ).....not the cheapest of Dealers but Ian and Mark are good guys. Or my local AD is Berrys in Leeds although they never seem to have what I want in. Great choice!!!! mine says hi!!!! ( sorry about crap photo and light but was in car ) __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

30 June 2013, 07:14 AM	#22
elazarus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Elliot Lazarus Location: Austin, TX Watch: Pam 2A/Daytona Posts: 55	Markus Tsopp of watches.de is a great seller and your wouldn't have to worry about VAT etc. Elliot

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