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Old 30 May 2009, 11:36 AM   #1
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Icon20 Need Some Help!!

I am in the market for a Panerai and need some advice. My collection now consists of a SS Sub Date, TT Sub Date, BR 03-94 Chrono, Corum Admiral's Cup and a bunch of lower end watches. My collection obviously ranges in sizes from 40-44mm and I tend to like a bigger watch because I am a big guy. I have tried all three on and cannot make a decision. My favorites are the 104, 233 and 270. I love the sandwich dial on the 233 and 270 and the long power reserve on them as well. I have never owned a manual wind watch so am unsure of the 233 movement. I love the polished case on the 104 and also the automatic movement. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 30 May 2009, 12:01 PM   #2
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they are all great, but very different prices, most of the paneristis prefer the 233, 1950 case, sandwich, excellent power reserve, dome crystal, manual wind is very cool imo.
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Old 30 May 2009, 12:36 PM   #3
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If you can afford it, go for the 233!! You'll get an in-house 8 day movement that is absolutely awesome. I love winding my 190 each time....it's like buttah! Keep in mind that the self winding mechanism stays very true to the Panerai heritage and is of their 'Historic' collection. In terms of regular production models, the 233 is the pinnacle.

All the pieces you names are great and it comes down to what you like. I know I intend on the 233 being my next PAM though.
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Old 30 May 2009, 02:00 PM   #4
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233 for me too.

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Old 30 May 2009, 02:39 PM   #5
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The 104 was my first PAM and I love it !! I also have a 111 thats just brilliant for the price and "essential Panerai simplicity" Ooooooooo and all those lovely straps available ....thats where the real excitement starts !!!!!

The 233 and the new 312 also great choices !!!

Buying the first PAM is a tough decission.....the second and third and so on and so forth are just so much easier !!!

Enjoy the hunt !!!
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Old 30 May 2009, 02:40 PM   #6
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The 233 and the 270 are indeed very much in line in with each other, the 233 being a little more clean and balanced IMHO against the 270, this due to the dail having the PM/AM indicator, i was more a auto movement fan then a manual wind and at one stage due to this i also compared the 2 (bought a while diff watch) however the 8 days calibre is outstanding on the 233 , what i would choose over the 270 these days

the 104 is whole diff case/watch really and you also cant go wrong with this, however if you have the extra $ to spend the 233 with the 1950 case,domed crystal is a real nice piece, but end ff the day you are the one wearing it , so giv them both a try and see what appeals to you most in either way you cant go wrong....

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Old 30 May 2009, 02:46 PM   #7
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The 233 and the 270 are indeed very much in line in with each other, the 233 being a little more clean and balanced IMHO against the 270, this due to the dail having the PM/AM indicator, i was more a auto movement fan then a manual wind and at one stage due to this i also compared the 2 (bought a while diff watch) however the 8 days calibre is outstanding on the 233 , what i would choose over the 270 these days

the 104 is whole diff case/watch really and you also cant go wrong with this, however if you have the extra $ to spend the 233 with the 1950 case,domed crystal is a real nice piece, but end ff the day you are the one wearing it , so giv them both a try and see what appeals to you most in either way you cant go wrong....

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Just to ad to this .....

233>270 IMO

If going for a 233,try to get one with "The Dot" and not the am/pm indicator.

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Old 30 May 2009, 03:01 PM   #8
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Just to ad to this .....

233>270 IMO

If going for a 233,try to get one with "The Dot" and not the am/pm indicator.

Great note there as the new Mod indeed got the same AM/PMindicator.. im getting old....
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Old 30 May 2009, 05:37 PM   #9
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233 > 270 > 104
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Old 30 May 2009, 06:41 PM   #10
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233 ... got to be.. i though over it for a while and concluded that 233 is a winner.. combines the classical Panerai element with a cutting edge movement.. although the movement is not simple the look is very clean.. i havent bought mine yet but in the next few days i will...
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Old 30 May 2009, 07:26 PM   #11
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Old 30 May 2009, 11:12 PM   #12
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Is it me or that 270 dial numbers look smaller than 233?

Oh wait, is it optical illusion due to the domed crystal?
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Old 30 May 2009, 11:16 PM   #13
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That is the problem I have with the 270. The numbers are smaller and distorted due to the curve of the crystal.
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Old 30 May 2009, 11:22 PM   #14
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Did somebody mention 233









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Old 30 May 2009, 11:31 PM   #15
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That is the problem I have with the 270. The numbers are smaller and distorted due to the curve of the crystal.
Ah thought so, looks like they made them smaller so they would be in proportion to 9, which had to be squeezed in there.
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Old 31 May 2009, 12:57 AM   #16
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Old 31 May 2009, 01:23 AM   #17
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Thanks everyone for the advice. I have tried on all 3 and like them all but was leaning heavily towards the 233. I love the sandwich dial and domed crystal and have heard nothing but amazing reviews of the movement. Thank you all again!!

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Old 31 May 2009, 02:35 AM   #18
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Coming onto this forum, there was only one choice, everyone has a 233 on here and it's catching
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Old 25 June 2009, 10:25 AM   #19
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Thank you everyone for the advice and the wonderful pics. I think my mind is made up.............233!!!!!!!!
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Old 25 June 2009, 01:01 PM   #20
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Go for it and do post some pics!
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Old 25 June 2009, 03:47 PM   #21
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Thank you everyone for the advice and the wonderful pics. I think my mind is made up.............233!!!!!!!!
Go for it... you'll have no regrets........
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Old 25 June 2009, 04:19 PM   #22
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Hi Bro seems like you have made up your mind... 233 is da best! Loving wearing it every minute of it... Even at home...
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Old 25 June 2009, 04:34 PM   #23
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My Vote??? Definitely 233. I love it. It is a fantastic PAM.

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Old 26 June 2009, 03:55 PM   #24
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Does the 233 have the quick change release system for the strap? I thought it didn't but it looks like it does in the photos.
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Old 26 June 2009, 04:27 PM   #25
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Yes, 233 is quick change...
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Old 27 June 2009, 02:59 AM   #26
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That's a VERY nice cue there.

I've been waiting for mine for almost a year now...


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Old 27 June 2009, 03:36 AM   #27
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Ted, I see your watches collection in your website. Great collection!!!
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Old 27 June 2009, 12:34 PM   #28
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Geez, that's just great. That was the only thing holding me back from buying it!
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i would go for the 233...
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