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dannyjak · 19 December 2012, 02:12 PM

Hi all

233 is a contemporary classic. Domed crystal, 10 days with GMT, great all round performer in. 50's case. Its been out for some time now but with smaller yearly production numbers

372. Amazing looking piece close to old school DNA. Plexi is a postive but also a negative as well. A favourite amongst many but high production numbers.

425. Probably less common and also a vintage looking piece. Raised sapphire glass is awesome and scratch proof but maybe not as close to DNA as the 372. Clean and simple but some dont like the pig on dial. Strange because everyone e pig on the 292 dial.

Decisions decisions

Anyone owned all 3 and can comment? Or even 2?

Opinions very much welcome

iLLGT2 · 19 December 2012, 02:53 PM

I own a 372, and a bunch of other pams...

IMO, for my only piece, i'd go 233... Domed sapphire, 1950 case, 8 day+ PR... Just much more versatile IMO for an only wearer...

Ramiks · 19 December 2012, 03:05 PM

372

Travelller · 19 December 2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

IMO, for my only piece, i'd go 233... Domed sapphire, 1950 case, 8 day+ PR... Just much more versatile IMO for an only wearer...

Agree. Alternatively, you could go with either the 372 or 425 & a used base or logo (as your daily beater) for roughly the same price range...

wokafu · 19 December 2012, 05:43 PM

372 +1

Psmith · 19 December 2012, 06:29 PM

None of the above - get the 422 instead

DOUGHN · 19 December 2012, 07:50 PM

372 no less!

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dukerules · 19 December 2012, 10:14 PM

For a daily wearer, I'd go 233. Otherwise, I'd choose the 372, which is PAM perfection IMO.

Bruce123 · 19 December 2012, 10:32 PM

372 all the way :).

Cru Jones · 19 December 2012, 11:27 PM

all three are fantastic. depending on wrist, body size, style, work needs, 233 is probably the best daily wearer. just to complicate things, if you are considering those three (especially the 372), i would add the 422 to the mix....

good luck with the choice!

TSW · 20 December 2012, 12:33 AM

425 for me!

kilyung · 20 December 2012, 12:46 AM

All very nice but 233 is best daily

Andrés G · 20 December 2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsw

425 for me!

+1

masterserg · 20 December 2012, 01:00 AM

I like them all but the 233 is awesome!

HDHNTER · 20 December 2012, 01:21 AM

For me, the 372 is a perfect EDC but you can't go wrong with the 233! I also like the 425 but Luminors are my preference..

One Ping Only · 20 December 2012, 03:27 AM

Get both!

Or perhaps all three. Seriously, you can't go wrong with any of them, get the one that you like best.

I voted 233 with my wallet, but I'd love a 372 as well.

p_mcgee · 20 December 2012, 03:41 AM

233 for me, don't care for 47 mm PAMs and not a big DNA guy

nick c · 20 December 2012, 04:42 AM

233

TAKUYA · 20 December 2012, 05:02 AM

233! it's not because i own 233. but for daily wear, movement, and the second market. 233 is the best choice.

servin34 · 20 December 2012, 07:27 AM

I have all 3 (270 instead of 233 but very alike). As a daily wearer I'd go with the 233, 8 day power reserve, 44mm, GMT. This is the best all-rounder imo

Then difficult choice between 372 and 425. 425 is easier to wear because of sapphire. On the other hand, the 372 is closer to historic look.

I'd go first for the 233, then 425 and then 372 (being 425 a bit more exclusive then 372)

eric23 · 20 December 2012, 07:43 AM

233

masterserg · 20 December 2012, 07:46 AM

this might help ...

Mlpugh · 20 December 2012, 09:59 AM

372!

Shikar · 20 December 2012, 01:39 PM

233. Perfect all around Pam.

Regards.

iLLGT2 · 20 December 2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukerules

For a daily wearer, I'd go 233. Otherwise, I'd choose the 372, which is PAM perfection IMO.

Exactamundo

Z-Dweller · 20 December 2012, 02:22 PM

372, but I am biased. Everyone's PAM.

aboen · 20 December 2012, 04:00 PM

372 is the one to end all for me.

masterserg · 20 December 2012, 04:02 PM

Tough choices ... I don't think there is a single PAM I do not like ...

Trailblazer · 20 December 2012, 04:31 PM

372 without a doubt if I want a pam.

Mosco · 21 December 2012, 12:30 AM

I also say add 422 to the mix (not just because I own one

). To me it is almost the perfect Panerai. 372 is a close second, but the plexi is just impractical. Plus the PR indicator on the back of the 422 is just plain cool. And this is coming from a Radiomir guy - honestly, I have had enough Luminors to last a lifetime - and none of them have stuck around longer than a year.

19 December 2012, 02:12 PM	#1
dannyjak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 194	Help - 233 vs 372 vs 425 Hi all 233 is a contemporary classic. Domed crystal, 10 days with GMT, great all round performer in. 50's case. Its been out for some time now but with smaller yearly production numbers 372. Amazing looking piece close to old school DNA. Plexi is a postive but also a negative as well. A favourite amongst many but high production numbers. 425. Probably less common and also a vintage looking piece. Raised sapphire glass is awesome and scratch proof but maybe not as close to DNA as the 372. Clean and simple but some dont like the pig on dial. Strange because everyone e pig on the 292 dial. Decisions decisions Anyone owned all 3 and can comment? Or even 2? Opinions very much welcome

19 December 2012, 03:05 PM	#3
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	372 __________________ "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice"

19 December 2012, 05:43 PM	#5
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	372 +1 __________________ 14060M SM300 PAM000 Poljot-BAIKAL G Shock

19 December 2012, 06:29 PM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	None of the above - get the 422 instead __________________

19 December 2012, 10:14 PM	#8
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	For a daily wearer, I'd go 233. Otherwise, I'd choose the 372, which is PAM perfection IMO. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

19 December 2012, 02:53 PM	#2
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	I own a 372, and a bunch of other pams... IMO, for my only piece, i'd go 233... Domed sapphire, 1950 case, 8 day+ PR... Just much more versatile IMO for an only wearer...

19 December 2012, 07:50 PM	#7
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	372 no less! Uploaded with ImageShack.us

19 December 2012, 10:32 PM	#9
Bruce123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 54	372 all the way :).

19 December 2012, 11:27 PM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,298	all three are fantastic. depending on wrist, body size, style, work needs, 233 is probably the best daily wearer. just to complicate things, if you are considering those three (especially the 372), i would add the 422 to the mix.... good luck with the choice!

20 December 2012, 12:33 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	425 for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 December 2012, 12:46 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	All very nice but 233 is best daily

20 December 2012, 01:00 AM	#14
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I like them all but the 233 is awesome! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

20 December 2012, 01:21 AM	#15
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	For me, the 372 is a perfect EDC but you can't go wrong with the 233! I also like the 425 but Luminors are my preference.. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

20 December 2012, 03:27 AM	#16
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Get both! Or perhaps all three. Seriously, you can't go wrong with any of them, get the one that you like best. I voted 233 with my wallet, but I'd love a 372 as well. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

20 December 2012, 03:41 AM	#17
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	233 for me, don't care for 47 mm PAMs and not a big DNA guy

20 December 2012, 04:42 AM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	233

20 December 2012, 05:02 AM	#19
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 52,988	233! it's not because i own 233. but for daily wear, movement, and the second market. 233 is the best choice. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

20 December 2012, 07:27 AM	#20
servin34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 39	I have all 3 (270 instead of 233 but very alike). As a daily wearer I'd go with the 233, 8 day power reserve, 44mm, GMT. This is the best all-rounder imo Then difficult choice between 372 and 425. 425 is easier to wear because of sapphire. On the other hand, the 372 is closer to historic look. I'd go first for the 233, then 425 and then 372 (being 425 a bit more exclusive then 372)

20 December 2012, 07:43 AM	#21
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	233

20 December 2012, 07:46 AM	#22
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	this might help ... Attached Images __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

20 December 2012, 09:59 AM	#23
Mlpugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 66	372!

20 December 2012, 01:39 PM	#24
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	233. Perfect all around Pam. Regards.

20 December 2012, 02:22 PM	#26
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	372, but I am biased. Everyone's PAM. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

20 December 2012, 04:00 PM	#27
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	372 is the one to end all for me.

20 December 2012, 04:02 PM	#28
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Tough choices ... I don't think there is a single PAM I do not like ... __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

20 December 2012, 04:31 PM	#29
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	372 without a doubt if I want a pam.

21 December 2012, 12:30 AM	#30
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I also say add 422 to the mix (not just because I own one ). To me it is almost the perfect Panerai. 372 is a close second, but the plexi is just impractical. Plus the PR indicator on the back of the 422 is just plain cool. And this is coming from a Radiomir guy - honestly, I have had enough Luminors to last a lifetime - and none of them have stuck around longer than a year. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

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