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hienpham04 · 22 May 2008, 08:10 AM

I'm looking to order either a PAM233 or PAM270. I noticed the PAM233 is manual 8 days, and PAM270 is automatic and 10 days. I think the 270 is power reseved odd. I 270 is nice, but I might lean towards the 233. IMO, Panerai is known to be a manual wind watch, so the 8/10 days is great. Anyone?

Launch Mini · 22 May 2008, 12:31 PM

I have the 233, and love it.
You're right, the manual wind is a bit more "Panerai"
It takes a while to wind it if you wait the full 8 days. ( mine will go 9.5 days on a full wind though, this is pretty normal for the 233's).
270 is a bit pricier, for the extra 2 official days, and the auto wind.
Both are great IMO.

Felly Jr. · 22 May 2008, 01:58 PM

Go for the 270 Hien!

boa2 · 22 May 2008, 03:53 PM

It's not my decision to make, but if I was buying, I'd take the 233. As nice a watch as any, IMO.

watchboy · 23 May 2008, 05:01 AM

Hien, the 233 you need about 80-100 turns to fully wind it and it will last about slightly touching 10 days according to many.

Whereas the PAM270, someone tested that it took about 40 hours of wearing and it was wound to the full 10 days.

So you must as yourself, are you a patient man to wind it every 9-10 days at 80-100 turns every time? Or are you a lazy bum like me who just prefer automatic watches who let my wrist movement taking care of the winding!

I would go for the PAM270 which is a not contest here IMO, cos not only the PAM270 is the first PANERIA in-house auto movement but it is the longest power reserve of any automatic watches that I know of!!! Simply awesome!!!

Btw, many said the PAM190 (with JLC) movement is smoother to wind than the PAM233. Anyway I do not own any of them so I cannot tell you. But the clear winner for me is the PAM270!!!

mfer · 23 May 2008, 06:54 AM

I noticed you are getting a 90. Have you considered the Rad 268 8-day? I used to be hooked on the Luminor Cases, but then I tried on a Rad case....

hienpham04 · 23 May 2008, 01:35 PM

I'm getting my first Panerai, tomorrow. It's the PAM190. I will post pictures in a few days.

HKperf · 23 May 2008, 02:23 PM

hey Hien, i missed you today....
i'm working on getting a PAM 233 all the way bro. 2.5k cheaper and manual? no brainer
coil in side the movement is identicle. just can't say 8day vs automatic 10 day.
same movement
all in on 233. and i will get one.

Lol-x · 23 May 2008, 03:06 PM

Hien, congrats on the 190 so after you wind it what are you going to do with yourself for the next 8 days?

I hope you will show us your 190 upon it's arrival

sphereman · 24 May 2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hienpham04

I'm getting my first Panerai, tomorrow. It's the PAM190. I will post pictures in a few days.

Man.. Pam190 is a great watch.
Did you get it new? If you did, you got really lucky.

I just bought a pre-owned 190 for myself.
Enjoy!

boa2 · 24 May 2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sphereman

Man.. Pam190 is a great watch.
Did you get it new? If you did, you got really lucky.

I just bought a pre-owned 190 for myself.
Enjoy!

Congratulations to both of you! The 190 is my favorite Rad, for certain.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 May 2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hienpham04

I'm getting my first Panerai, tomorrow. It's the PAM190. I will post pictures in a few days.

Congrats, Hien!

Can't wait for the mandatory wristshot!

Also, try getting some nice pics of the domed crystal! I love it!

brainbizz · 24 May 2008, 07:40 AM

Tough to decide between 233 and 270. I always thought the 233 was the perfect watch and it gets a lot of wrist time however, I like the layout of the 270 with the 9 next to the second hand. I have the 270 on order but who knows what that means. I would get both or which ever comes in first.

Markg · 24 May 2008, 02:53 PM

the 233 looks great. does it have the sandwich dial too?

brainbizz · 25 May 2008, 01:02 AM

They both have sandwich dials. Pic of 233

hutchman · 25 May 2008, 01:53 AM

BigHat · 25 May 2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I have the 233, and love it.
You're right, the manual wind is a bit more "Panerai"
It takes a while to wind it if you wait the full 8 days. ( mine will go 9.5 days on a full wind though, this is pretty normal for the 233's).
270 is a bit pricier, for the extra 2 official days, and the auto wind.
Both are great IMO.

The "8-Day" rating for the p2002 used in the 233 is more of a nod to history than reality. The "8-Day" pays homage to the 1950, but in practice the triple barrel is really a 10-day power reserve. I can pull the reference if it matters. WatchTime did a feature on the in-house movements last summer.

hienpham04 · 25 May 2008, 02:28 AM

Damn! You guys are driving me nuts with these pictures.

Mike, what a nice collection - wow! Matt, now that's a nice watch. I'm in NYC, so I might have to visit Panerai and all the AD here. Is really an addition, just like when I got my first Rolex. The rest came really fast, and the bank account too.

hutchman · 25 May 2008, 03:18 AM

I have only owned the 270 for 2 weeks now but I must say I'm slighty dissappointed. The winding mechanism seems poor. I'm a very active person but I'm sure the PR indicator will never hit the 10 day mark unless I stop sleeping. Having owned an IWC big pilot in the past where only a few hours of wear will take it to the full PR of seven days.

So to answer your question. Definatley the 233 over the 270! Although I love the 270 dial the most.

Launch Mini · 25 May 2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hutchman

WOW WOW WOW
Nice gold front & centre

Those must take you a whole day to wind them all

hienpham04 · 25 May 2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hutchman

I have only owned the 270 for 2 weeks now but I must say I'm slighty dissappointed. The winding mechanism seems poor. I'm a very active person but I'm sure the PR indicator will never hit the 10 day mark unless I stop sleeping. Having owned an IWC big pilot in the past where only a few hours of wear will take it to the full PR of seven days.

So to answer your question. Definatley the 233 over the 270! Although I love the 270 dial the most.

Mike, I'm surprised to hear that Panerai doesn't live up to the expectation. I'm sure they have tested to meet the specification. You should definitely have the watch checked out for that sake. As for the 270, congrats and enjoy it. I'm split between the 233 and 270. The "9" on the 270 adds character to the dial, where the open backcase of the 233 is awesome. The 270 comes with brown gator strap, where the 233 comes with black calf strap. I do preferred the "black", but just love the gator on any watch. The black gator on my 190 is awesome. Decisions, decisions.....

BTW, do they both have in-house movements?

Markg · 25 May 2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hienpham04

I'm in NYC, so I might have to visit Panerai and all the AD here.

lots to choose from in NYC!! i think there are six total, although tourneau has 3 stores themselves!

BigHat · 25 May 2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hienpham04

Mike, I'm surprised to hear that Panerai doesn't live up to the expectation. I'm sure they have tested to meet the specification. You should definitely have the watch checked out for that sake. As for the 270, congrats and enjoy it. I'm split between the 233 and 270. The "9" on the 270 adds character to the dial, where the open backcase of the 233 is awesome. The 270 comes with brown gator strap, where the 233 comes with black calf strap. I do preferred the "black", but just love the gator on any watch. The black gator on my 190 is awesome. Decisions, decisions.....

BTW, do they both have in-house movements?

Ignore the straps. Once you have a Panny, the strap collection begins. Super easy to change and thus customize.

hutchman · 25 May 2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hienpham04

Mike, I'm surprised to hear that Panerai doesn't live up to the expectation. I'm sure they have tested to meet the specification. You should definitely have the watch checked out for that sake. As for the 270, congrats and enjoy it. I'm split between the 233 and 270. The "9" on the 270 adds character to the dial, where the open backcase of the 233 is awesome. The 270 comes with brown gator strap, where the 233 comes with black calf strap. I do preferred the "black", but just love the gator on any watch. The black gator on my 190 is awesome. Decisions, decisions.....

BTW, do they both have in-house movements?

Actually all of my Panerai watches exceed my expectations. The winding on the 270 just makes it slightly less perfect than the rest.

Both the 270 and 233 have a nearly identical in house movement. The 233 just doesn't have the auto winding mechanism. Both have display backs.

BigHat is right about the straps. Most of my oem straps are unworn in my sock drawer. With the exception of the 190. IMO no other strap fits it as well as the original black croc!

hienpham04 · 25 May 2008, 07:35 AM

Mike, you're right. I forgot that both the 233 and 270 are clear backcase. I moving toward the 233 for the manual wind function, just more Panerai to me. The problem, I just can't get over the "9" on the 270 dial. I will be in NYC for about 1 1/2 weeks, hope find some more PAMs. I know, maybe Chinatown have some cheap ones

22 May 2008, 08:10 AM	#1
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	PAM233 or PAM270? I'm looking to order either a PAM233 or PAM270. I noticed the PAM233 is manual 8 days, and PAM270 is automatic and 10 days. I think the 270 is power reseved odd. I 270 is nice, but I might lean towards the 233. IMO, Panerai is known to be a manual wind watch, so the 8/10 days is great. Anyone?

22 May 2008, 12:31 PM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I have the 233, and love it. You're right, the manual wind is a bit more "Panerai" It takes a while to wind it if you wait the full 8 days. ( mine will go 9.5 days on a full wind though, this is pretty normal for the 233's). 270 is a bit pricier, for the extra 2 official days, and the auto wind. Both are great IMO. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

22 May 2008, 03:53 PM	#4
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,939	Both are very nice watches, for sure. It's not my decision to make, but if I was buying, I'd take the 233. As nice a watch as any, IMO. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

23 May 2008, 06:54 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I noticed you are getting a 90. Have you considered the Rad 268 8-day? I used to be hooked on the Luminor Cases, but then I tried on a Rad case.... __________________ member#3242

23 May 2008, 03:06 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Hien, congrats on the 190 so after you wind it what are you going to do with yourself for the next 8 days? I hope you will show us your 190 upon it's arrival __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

22 May 2008, 01:58 PM	#3
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Go for the 270 Hien!

23 May 2008, 05:01 AM	#5
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Hien, the 233 you need about 80-100 turns to fully wind it and it will last about slightly touching 10 days according to many. Whereas the PAM270, someone tested that it took about 40 hours of wearing and it was wound to the full 10 days. So you must as yourself, are you a patient man to wind it every 9-10 days at 80-100 turns every time? Or are you a lazy bum like me who just prefer automatic watches who let my wrist movement taking care of the winding! I would go for the PAM270 which is a not contest here IMO, cos not only the PAM270 is the first PANERIA in-house auto movement but it is the longest power reserve of any automatic watches that I know of!!! Simply awesome!!! Btw, many said the PAM190 (with JLC) movement is smoother to wind than the PAM233. Anyway I do not own any of them so I cannot tell you. But the clear winner for me is the PAM270!!!

23 May 2008, 01:35 PM	#7
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	I'm getting my first Panerai, tomorrow. It's the PAM190. I will post pictures in a few days.

23 May 2008, 02:23 PM	#8
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	hey Hien, i missed you today.... i'm working on getting a PAM 233 all the way bro. 2.5k cheaper and manual? no brainer coil in side the movement is identicle. just can't say 8day vs automatic 10 day. same movement all in on 233. and i will get one.

24 May 2008, 07:40 AM	#13
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	Tough to decide between 233 and 270. I always thought the 233 was the perfect watch and it gets a lot of wrist time however, I like the layout of the 270 with the 9 next to the second hand. I have the 270 on order but who knows what that means. I would get both or which ever comes in first.

24 May 2008, 02:53 PM	#14
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	the 233 looks great. does it have the sandwich dial too?

25 May 2008, 01:02 AM	#15
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	They both have sandwich dials. Pic of 233 Attached Images

25 May 2008, 01:53 AM	#16
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	When you just can't decide __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

25 May 2008, 02:28 AM	#18
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Damn! You guys are driving me nuts with these pictures. Mike, what a nice collection - wow! Matt, now that's a nice watch. I'm in NYC, so I might have to visit Panerai and all the AD here. Is really an addition, just like when I got my first Rolex. The rest came really fast, and the bank account too.

25 May 2008, 03:18 AM	#19
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	270 opinion I have only owned the 270 for 2 weeks now but I must say I'm slighty dissappointed. The winding mechanism seems poor. I'm a very active person but I'm sure the PR indicator will never hit the 10 day mark unless I stop sleeping. Having owned an IWC big pilot in the past where only a few hours of wear will take it to the full PR of seven days. So to answer your question. Definatley the 233 over the 270! Although I love the 270 dial the most. __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett Last edited by hutchman; 25 May 2008 at 03:19 AM.. Reason: spelling

25 May 2008, 07:35 AM	#25
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Mike, you're right. I forgot that both the 233 and 270 are clear backcase. I moving toward the 233 for the manual wind function, just more Panerai to me. The problem, I just can't get over the "9" on the 270 dial. I will be in NYC for about 1 1/2 weeks, hope find some more PAMs. I know, maybe Chinatown have some cheap ones

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