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argee1977 · 16 February 2009, 12:36 AM

Well, after a lot of messing about, swapping and chasing after a 233 i finally have one, and what a watch it is, the look is perfect, the size is good and it's a nice feeling getting one after waiting so long

watchcrank · 16 February 2009, 01:02 AM

very nice, one of my favs. congrats. m

Rolexism · 16 February 2009, 01:05 AM

Big congrats,wear it in good health

mike · 16 February 2009, 01:07 AM

What a beauty.

Wonderful score.

niels74 · 16 February 2009, 02:20 AM

well done Ryan , beauty it is...

so you got writ off the bling then .. have to admit the 233 is a stunner .. congrats... ye lucky bassss...

cant wait to score one also ..

mjtql · 16 February 2009, 02:41 AM

Beautiful watch Ryan, nice choice

mfer · 16 February 2009, 02:52 AM

I knew you would get one soon. Looking real nice!!!

Big thumbs up.

Randy · 16 February 2009, 03:03 AM

Congrat's and wear in good health!

JF23 · 16 February 2009, 03:12 AM

Looks awesome Ryan...Enjoy it

magnet_UK · 16 February 2009, 03:48 AM

Congrats, it's a stunner

I tried on a used 233 at my local AD a couple of weeks ago and have to say it definitely had the wow factor

TswaneNguni · 16 February 2009, 05:17 AM

Glad you found your 233,Ryan.Big congrats !!!

GBJIV · 16 February 2009, 05:19 AM

Huge congrats! That is a great watch. I am looking forward to having one too! Very nice - Looking forward to hearing more on how you like it as you spend more time with it.

Best,

argee1977 · 16 February 2009, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

Huge congrats! That is a great watch. I am looking forward to having one too! Very nice - Looking forward to hearing more on how you like it as you spend more time with it.

Best,

There isn't much to hate about this watch, it's something i've wanted for over a year and i've not had a hint of buyers remorse yet

Now onto the straps, i need some straps to suit this watch

Nica64 · 16 February 2009, 07:34 AM

Big congrats Ryan, nice watch!!

BigHat · 16 February 2009, 08:02 AM

Congrats

Now put that strap away and get something interesting to put on it.

It's just a matter of time anyway.

GBJIV · 16 February 2009, 08:56 AM

JF's Jules Verne would look pretty sweet....?

BigHat · 16 February 2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

JF's Jules Verne would look pretty sweet....?

Quiet pls. I need to find one first.

hflee55 · 16 February 2009, 10:11 AM

many congrats!

GBJIV · 16 February 2009, 10:14 AM

BigHat, I am working on a lead - if it works out - I will let you know!

jgk200 · 16 February 2009, 11:27 AM

Big congrats... luv the 233

Trurolexer · 16 February 2009, 11:27 AM

That's The Way...Aha...Aha...I LIKE IT!!!

Andad · 16 February 2009, 05:42 PM

Very, very nice Ryan.

Enjoy wearing it.

Fred_Tan · 16 February 2009, 11:23 PM

Nice fang

argee1977 · 17 February 2009, 06:05 AM

Day two and the watch hasn't left my wrist, it was worth waiting for, i guess for once i did actually bide my time and liked what it was when i got it

gone2vegas · 17 February 2009, 07:18 AM

congrats! love that watch. hopefully it will be my next some time soon.

argee1977 · 17 February 2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gone2vegas

congrats! love that watch. hopefully it will be my next some time soon.

I hope you mean another 233 and not mine

WatchTimes · 17 February 2009, 07:44 AM

SEXY!

One ?

I see MANY favor the 8 day over the 10 day

Why is that???

argee1977 · 17 February 2009, 07:57 AM

The main reasons i chose the 8 day over the 10 were:

The 10 day is thicker.
The 10 day is automatic and i don't like the look of the rotor through the back.
The 10 day has the AM/PM indicator which spoils the dial a bit for me.

The 233 is basic and clean to look at, everything a Panerai should be, you can hide the GMT hand so that the only thing that makes it look less than basic is the reserve meter, but that's not too bad as it sits in an area where writing usually is applied.

When it comes to PAMs, basic clean looks are the key for me

WatchTimes · 17 February 2009, 08:18 AM

Hmmm, good reasons and all things I have never thought of

The reserve of both just amaze me BUT I think I rather a Auto as when I dont wear it I can just throw it on a winder...

I dont know...

Either way WOW beautiful watch and congrats!

The 8 day I want is the all new LE all black one!!! I saw
it when my AD had the Panerai show!

Nacelle · 17 February 2009, 08:44 AM

That's how to jump in with both feet...I doubt buyer's remorse will ever factor into this decision!

CONGRATS!!!

16 February 2009, 12:36 AM	#1
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Finally, a 233 Well, after a lot of messing about, swapping and chasing after a 233 i finally have one, and what a watch it is, the look is perfect, the size is good and it's a nice feeling getting one after waiting so long Attached Images __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

16 February 2009, 02:20 AM	#5
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	well well done Ryan , beauty it is... so you got writ off the bling then .. have to admit the 233 is a stunner .. congrats... ye lucky bassss... cant wait to score one also ..

16 February 2009, 02:52 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I knew you would get one soon. Looking real nice!!! Big thumbs up. __________________ member#3242

16 February 2009, 03:48 AM	#10
magnet_UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: U.K. Posts: 253	Congrats, it's a stunner I tried on a used 233 at my local AD a couple of weeks ago and have to say it definitely had the wow factor __________________ Rolex - 116520 ~ 116710LN ~ 16610LV \| Panerai - PAM00425 ~ PAM00557 \| Tudor 79220N \| Zenith EP Chronomaster 1969

16 February 2009, 05:19 AM	#12
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Huge congrats! That is a great watch. I am looking forward to having one too! Very nice - Looking forward to hearing more on how you like it as you spend more time with it. Best, __________________ Jackson

16 February 2009, 01:02 AM	#2
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	very nice, one of my favs. congrats. m

16 February 2009, 01:05 AM	#3
Rolexism "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Kong Location: CT Posts: 111	Big congrats,wear it in good health

16 February 2009, 01:07 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	What a beauty. Wonderful score.

16 February 2009, 02:41 AM	#6
mjtql Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: OH Watch: Back to the Sub Posts: 207	Beautiful watch Ryan, nice choice

16 February 2009, 03:03 AM	#8
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Congrat's and wear in good health!

16 February 2009, 03:12 AM	#9
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Looks awesome Ryan...Enjoy it

16 February 2009, 05:17 AM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Glad you found your 233,Ryan.Big congrats !!!

16 February 2009, 07:34 AM	#14
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Big congrats Ryan, nice watch!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

16 February 2009, 08:02 AM	#15
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Congrats Now put that strap away and get something interesting to put on it. It's just a matter of time anyway.

16 February 2009, 08:56 AM	#16
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	JF's Jules Verne would look pretty sweet....? __________________ Jackson

16 February 2009, 10:11 AM	#18
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	many congrats!

16 February 2009, 10:14 AM	#19
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	BigHat, I am working on a lead - if it works out - I will let you know! __________________ Jackson

16 February 2009, 11:27 AM	#20
jgk200 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: columbus, oh Watch: PAM 321 Posts: 76	Big congrats... luv the 233

16 February 2009, 11:27 AM	#21
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	That's The Way...Aha...Aha...I LIKE IT!!!

16 February 2009, 05:42 PM	#22
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	Very, very nice Ryan. Enjoy wearing it. __________________ E

16 February 2009, 11:23 PM	#23
Fred_Tan Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Tan Location: Singapore Watch: Bumble Bee Posts: 668	Congrats Nice fang

17 February 2009, 06:05 AM	#24
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Day two and the watch hasn't left my wrist, it was worth waiting for, i guess for once i did actually bide my time and liked what it was when i got it __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

17 February 2009, 07:18 AM	#25
gone2vegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 303	congrats! love that watch. hopefully it will be my next some time soon. __________________ It's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care. PAM 312

17 February 2009, 07:44 AM	#27
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	SEXY! One ? I see MANY favor the 8 day over the 10 day Why is that??? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 February 2009, 07:57 AM	#28
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	The main reasons i chose the 8 day over the 10 were: The 10 day is thicker. The 10 day is automatic and i don't like the look of the rotor through the back. The 10 day has the AM/PM indicator which spoils the dial a bit for me. The 233 is basic and clean to look at, everything a Panerai should be, you can hide the GMT hand so that the only thing that makes it look less than basic is the reserve meter, but that's not too bad as it sits in an area where writing usually is applied. When it comes to PAMs, basic clean looks are the key for me __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

17 February 2009, 08:18 AM	#29
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	Hmmm, good reasons and all things I have never thought of The reserve of both just amaze me BUT I think I rather a Auto as when I dont wear it I can just throw it on a winder... I dont know... Either way WOW beautiful watch and congrats! The 8 day I want is the all new LE all black one!!! I saw it when my AD had the Panerai show! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 February 2009, 08:44 AM	#30
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	That's how to jump in with both feet...I doubt buyer's remorse will ever factor into this decision! CONGRATS!!!

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