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B. Doggy · 1 June 2009, 07:40 AM

I'm actually thinking of getting a 233 before my coveted Daytona.

argee1977 · 1 June 2009, 07:41 AM

Because it makes sense

Joelmor · 1 June 2009, 08:34 AM

I have had a SS Daytona for 4 years. I wanted it badly - like everyone else. I really love it, but for sentimental reasons (my wife gave it to me as a present). In all honesty, I don't think it's so great looking and these days I seldom wear it - it seems small. I have a Pam 233 that is terrific. It's beautiful and I much prefer it to the Daytona - just my 2 cents here. Hope I haven't offended anyone...

Joel

bodybump · 1 June 2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

I'm actually thinking of getting a 233 before my coveted Daytona.

hahahah becaeful what you wish for bryan...

louie · 1 June 2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

I'm actually thinking of getting a 233 before my coveted Daytona.

Bryan GO for it!! NO regrets!!!

Glad the 233 is on your list!

Trurolexer · 1 June 2009, 03:32 PM

GO FOR IT!!!

Zed · 1 June 2009, 06:43 PM

233 233 233 233

Lamone · 1 June 2009, 07:09 PM

Go for it!

niels74 · 1 June 2009, 07:34 PM

i have to agree after wearing the Pam.s you might find it a tat small, the daytona was on my wish list as well, yet i keep putting it back, i tried one on just b-4 i got the 127 , i personally have to say it looked quite small especially for being a Chrono.
I think you will enjoy the 233 to be honest.. :-)

tuisquash · 1 June 2009, 09:52 PM

233, and some more straps.

mfer · 2 June 2009, 12:11 AM

Just whatever you want more. They are both great watches!

B. Doggy · 2 June 2009, 01:24 AM

Boy are you guys a great influence!!!

argee1977 · 2 June 2009, 01:55 AM

I can't even look at a Daytona anymore, too small and the dials too cluttered, like everyone else i wanted one when i first got into watches, but i've been offered 3 of them in the last 2 years and don't feel they're worth buying due to what i wear these days, it would only get sold later on without much wear.

drtooth73 · 2 June 2009, 01:59 AM

no, go for 270

argee1977 · 2 June 2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by drtooth73

no, go for 270

Ah, the 270, even Panerai showed that they can mess up even the simplest of things

B. Doggy · 2 June 2009, 06:26 AM

Yeah, I'm not too into the 270 either.

karmatp · 2 June 2009, 06:32 AM

I am not a Daytona fan, I gust don't get the hype. I would take the 223 over it any day and gets some sweet straps to mix it up.

I am officially done with buying Rolex watches and the ones I have are in some serious danger of getting flipped once I start buying some Pam's.

argee1977 · 2 June 2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I am not a Daytona fan, I gust don't get the hype. I would take the 223 over it any day and gets some sweet straps to mix it up.

I am officially done with buying Rolex watches and the ones I have are in some serious danger of getting flipped once I start buying some Pam's.

It's always good to keep one, whatever is your favourite, that way it stops the desire to 'try' Rolex again

mailman · 3 June 2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I am not a Daytona fan, I gust don't get the hype.

X2

Get the 233

B. Doggy · 2 June 2009, 09:23 AM

But I want a white dial to make my collection more well rounded. I know, I know. Panerai makes some white dialed PAM's...but they just aren't my favorite.

Nica64 · 2 June 2009, 09:58 AM

Bryan, go for the 233!!

at one time or another a lot of us have been in the Daytona bandwagon but get tired of waiting.

233 all the way!!

B. Doggy · 2 June 2009, 12:28 PM

But don't you guys think it's good to have a varied collection??

In my case this would mean a white dial.

This said, my short list includes a 233 and a Daytona, it's just a matter of which one comes first.

mfer · 3 June 2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

But don't you guys think it's good to have a varied collection??

In my case this would mean a white dial.

This said, my short list includes a 233 and a Daytona, it's just a matter of which one comes first.

I do!

But your collection will still be varied either way.
With the Daytona you'll have 2 case designs and 2 colors.
With the 233 you'll have 3 case designs and 1 color.

You'll get them both eventually. Right now the 233 prices seem better to me.

The Daytona is so nice however. You really can't go wrong either way.

Joelmor · 2 June 2009, 08:21 PM

Daytonas are just "okay" for a smallish watch. I think this is generally true of most all Rolex (of which I am very bored - maybe except the new DD II President!!!). But the 233 is something really special.

Joel

B. Doggy · 3 June 2009, 01:30 AM

Now that's a nice collection mfer!!!!!

SirLoki · 3 June 2009, 09:02 AM

the 233 looks 10x better than the Daytona and probably wears better (i have not tried a 233 on yet). Me being a Rolex fan i picked the deep sea over the daytona and never looked back. So i can understand where you are coming from wanting a particular piece for so long but all of a sudden got detoured by a more stunning piece.

The daytona dial is hard to see in my opinion and the loom is very small and at times weak. The 233 has a very clear dial, easy to read and the loom is outstanding.

GBJIV · 3 June 2009, 09:26 AM

I bought the White SS Daytona first. I do love that watch. I get the best of both worlds - I guess... Because my wife stole it and wears it all the time. So, I get to wear my 233 and still look at the Daytona.

Both are great. Both should be on your list... Get one and continue to admire the other....! Good Luck...

B. Doggy · 3 June 2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

I bought the White SS Daytona first. I do love that watch. I get the best of both worlds - I guess... Because my wife stole it and wears it all the time. So, I get to wear my 233 and still look at the Daytona.

Both are great. Both should be on your list... Get one and continue to admire the other....! Good Luck...

Great advice!

I have a call into an AD for the Daytona.....but I am still thinking about it. I'll let you all know when I make a decision though. Just keep in mind that I often take my sweet time with things like this.

You don't want to know how long it took me to settle on my 190

but boy does it hit my sweet spot!!!

TswaneNguni · 3 June 2009, 01:43 PM

If the Daytona was 44-45mm,it would have been a contest.As things stand,its not.233 is the choice !!

1 June 2009, 07:40 AM	#1
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Why?? I'm actually thinking of getting a 233 before my coveted Daytona. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 June 2009, 07:41 AM	#2
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Because it makes sense __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

1 June 2009, 09:52 PM	#10
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	233, and some more straps. __________________ panerai and rolex

2 June 2009, 12:11 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Just whatever you want more. They are both great watches! __________________ member#3242

2 June 2009, 01:24 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Boy are you guys a great influence!!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 June 2009, 08:34 AM	#3
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	I have had a SS Daytona for 4 years. I wanted it badly - like everyone else. I really love it, but for sentimental reasons (my wife gave it to me as a present). In all honesty, I don't think it's so great looking and these days I seldom wear it - it seems small. I have a Pam 233 that is terrific. It's beautiful and I much prefer it to the Daytona - just my 2 cents here. Hope I haven't offended anyone... Joel

1 June 2009, 03:32 PM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	GO FOR IT!!!

1 June 2009, 06:43 PM	#7
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	233 233 233 233

1 June 2009, 07:09 PM	#8
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Go for it!

1 June 2009, 07:34 PM	#9
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	i have to agree after wearing the Pam.s you might find it a tat small, the daytona was on my wish list as well, yet i keep putting it back, i tried one on just b-4 i got the 127 , i personally have to say it looked quite small especially for being a Chrono. I think you will enjoy the 233 to be honest.. :-)

2 June 2009, 01:55 AM	#13
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	I can't even look at a Daytona anymore, too small and the dials too cluttered, like everyone else i wanted one when i first got into watches, but i've been offered 3 of them in the last 2 years and don't feel they're worth buying due to what i wear these days, it would only get sold later on without much wear. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

2 June 2009, 01:59 AM	#14
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	no, go for 270

2 June 2009, 06:26 AM	#16
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Yeah, I'm not too into the 270 either. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 June 2009, 06:32 AM	#17
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I am not a Daytona fan, I gust don't get the hype. I would take the 223 over it any day and gets some sweet straps to mix it up. I am officially done with buying Rolex watches and the ones I have are in some serious danger of getting flipped once I start buying some Pam's. __________________ My grails:

2 June 2009, 09:23 AM	#20
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	But I want a white dial to make my collection more well rounded. I know, I know. Panerai makes some white dialed PAM's...but they just aren't my favorite. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 June 2009, 09:58 AM	#21
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Bryan, go for the 233!! at one time or another a lot of us have been in the Daytona bandwagon but get tired of waiting. 233 all the way!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

2 June 2009, 12:28 PM	#22
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	But don't you guys think it's good to have a varied collection?? In my case this would mean a white dial. This said, my short list includes a 233 and a Daytona, it's just a matter of which one comes first. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 June 2009, 08:21 PM	#24
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	Daytonas are just "okay" for a smallish watch. I think this is generally true of most all Rolex (of which I am very bored - maybe except the new DD II President!!!). But the 233 is something really special. Joel

3 June 2009, 01:30 AM	#25
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Now that's a nice collection mfer!!!!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 June 2009, 09:26 AM	#27
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I bought the White SS Daytona first. I do love that watch. I get the best of both worlds - I guess... Because my wife stole it and wears it all the time. So, I get to wear my 233 and still look at the Daytona. Both are great. Both should be on your list... Get one and continue to admire the other....! Good Luck... __________________ Jackson

3 June 2009, 01:43 PM	#29
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	If the Daytona was 44-45mm,it would have been a contest.As things stand,its not.233 is the choice !!

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