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dmash · 16 June 2023, 06:22 AM

Does anybody know what the final ‘series’ of production for the 233 was? I’ve seen a couple V but never a W or X or Y (despite some ADs still stocking the 233 as recent as last year).

Any knowledge on this would be appreciated! My 233 is V, thought it would be quite neat if I own the final series of what is the best Panerai ever in my opinion.

dmash · 16 June 2023, 10:14 AM

Update: Panerai actually emailed me back, didn’t think they would.

They verified in database, V Series is indeed the last 800 produced for the 233. Will leave this here in case anybody ever stumbles upon this in the future!

Mystro · 16 June 2023, 11:03 AM

Great info.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 16 June 2023, 05:03 PM

So sad they ended making such a legendary timepiece..

1William · 16 June 2023, 09:43 PM

OK, good information. Thank you.

dmash · 16 June 2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

So sad they ended making such a legendary timepiece..

I always thought 233 was a great seller, maybe I was misinformed. As I too, was also highly surprised when it was discontinued.

stormshadow · 17 June 2023, 08:55 AM

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

brandrea · 17 June 2023, 09:43 AM

Why did they have to axe it?

Joearch · 17 June 2023, 04:03 PM

I took my 233 into the Beverly Hills Boutique 3 weeks ago for service. My “fang” on the power reserve indicator had fallen off. In any case they had a new 233 V series in the case. They thought it was the last one around. It was absolutely gorgeous! I am nit sure why I was tempted to buy it. It certainly helped me to decide to get full refinishing treatment on the watch besides full service. Can’t wait to get it back. It had gotten a bit beat up.

dmash · 17 June 2023, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joearch

I took my 233 into the Beverly Hills Boutique 3 weeks ago for service. My “fang” on the power reserve indicator had fallen off. In any case they had a new 233 V series in the case. They thought it was the last one around. It was absolutely gorgeous! I am nit sure why I was tempted to buy it. It certainly helped me to decide to get full refinishing treatment on the watch besides full service. Can’t wait to get it back. It had gotten a bit beat up.

I’m absolutely tickled that I have the final series. As I think the 233 will long be remembered as possibly pinnacle Panerai

Joearch · 19 June 2023, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

I’m absolutely tickled that I have the final series. As I think the 233 will long be remembered as possibly pinnacle Panerai

Agree on the pinnacle line of thinking. I have been slimming down my Panerai collection, but can’t imagine losing the 233.

Ruud Van Driver · 20 June 2023, 07:59 PM

The only watch purchase I regret was my BLNR. I only have two regrets of watches I didn't buy and that's the 372 and 233.

dmash · 20 June 2023, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

The only watch purchase I regret was my BLNR. I only have two regrets of watches I didn't buy and that's the 372 and 233.

I love the 372 aesthetic (and consider it 2nd best PAM behind with 233) but I just can’t vibe with the 47 size. It’s just too much for me.

Ruud Van Driver · 20 June 2023, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

I love the 372 aesthetic (and consider it 2nd best PAM behind with 233) but I just can’t vibe with the 47 size. It’s just too much for me.

I had the chance to pick one up from the boutique about six years ago and I still regret not doing it. Ok 47mm is not small but I could just about have gotten away with it. Only just, mind, but enough that I should have pulled the trigger.

dmash · 21 June 2023, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I had the chance to pick one up from the boutique about six years ago and I still regret not doing it. Ok 47mm is not small but I could just about have gotten away with it. Only just, mind, but enough that I should have pulled the trigger.

Go grey! Haha

dmash · 15 September 2024, 10:57 AM

bumping this back up as I'm actually now selling a V series 233! Haha I ended up obtaining 2 for my collection, making way for other stuff. Anyhow, in case anybody was looking for an 'end of the line' 233 still under warranty, I've got one.

APhound · 15 September 2024, 11:47 AM

Why do I want that even though I have one??

Hope you’re doing well man

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dmash · 15 September 2024, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by APhound

Why do I want that even though I have one??

Hope you’re doing well man

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It just sold, went quick!

Yeah I’ve been off TRF for a bit, watches entirely honestly (well buying/selling anything). It all just started to annoy me with all the wait lists and people only caring about values etc

scarabei · 16 September 2024, 01:53 AM

Looking forward to this one. Thanks [mention]dmash [/mention]

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njlam · 16 September 2024, 09:45 AM

I bought mine used. It was a U series.

The 233 is the best Panerai ever. The fact that they discontinued it is a poor reflection on management.

Wish I could wear a 47mm....that they also discontinued the 372, 127 and 690 is also a poor management decision.

Little machines · 16 September 2024, 07:40 PM

The 233 one of the best balanced dials Panerai produced. The GMT,second hand ,date window and 8 days . Thank you for the info!

1William · 16 September 2024, 09:10 PM

My 233. A very cool watch.

16 June 2023, 06:22 AM	#1
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	233 Final Production Series? Does anybody know what the final ‘series’ of production for the 233 was? I’ve seen a couple V but never a W or X or Y (despite some ADs still stocking the 233 as recent as last year). Any knowledge on this would be appreciated! My 233 is V, thought it would be quite neat if I own the final series of what is the best Panerai ever in my opinion.

16 June 2023, 11:03 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,507	Great info. __________________

17 June 2023, 04:03 PM	#9
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,851	I took my 233 into the Beverly Hills Boutique 3 weeks ago for service. My “fang” on the power reserve indicator had fallen off. In any case they had a new 233 V series in the case. They thought it was the last one around. It was absolutely gorgeous! I am nit sure why I was tempted to buy it. It certainly helped me to decide to get full refinishing treatment on the watch besides full service. Can’t wait to get it back. It had gotten a bit beat up. Attached Images

20 June 2023, 07:59 PM	#12
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	The only watch purchase I regret was my BLNR. I only have two regrets of watches I didn't buy and that's the 372 and 233. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 September 2024, 09:45 AM	#20
njlam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 721	I bought mine used. It was a U series. The 233 is the best Panerai ever. The fact that they discontinued it is a poor reflection on management. Wish I could wear a 47mm....that they also discontinued the 372, 127 and 690 is also a poor management decision. __________________ Rolex Day-Date 118208 YG/Datejust 116139 WG/116231 TT/GMT2 116710 BLNR SS Patek Calatrava 5096 RG - Omega Speedmaster 3861 Sapphire SS - Cartier Tank Louis 1140 YG Panerai GMT 233 SS - Zenith ChronoMaster 01.0240.410 SS - Ebel 1911 Chrono 1134901 TT - JLC Reverso Duo Q2714910 SS Laine V38 SS - Grand Seiko SGBA407 SS - Baltic Aquascaphe SS - Garmin Approach S62 - Casio GShock 5600/9502 TAG Heuer Formula One - Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon/Mercury/Jupiter/Neptune/Lava

16 June 2023, 10:14 AM	#2
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	Update: Panerai actually emailed me back, didn’t think they would. They verified in database, V Series is indeed the last 800 produced for the 233. Will leave this here in case anybody ever stumbles upon this in the future!

16 June 2023, 05:03 PM	#4
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	So sad they ended making such a legendary timepiece..

16 June 2023, 09:43 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,754	OK, good information. Thank you.

17 June 2023, 08:55 AM	#7
stormshadow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 516	Good info. Thanks for sharing.

17 June 2023, 09:43 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,060	Why did they have to axe it?

15 September 2024, 10:57 AM	#16
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	bumping this back up as I'm actually now selling a V series 233! Haha I ended up obtaining 2 for my collection, making way for other stuff. Anyhow, in case anybody was looking for an 'end of the line' 233 still under warranty, I've got one.

15 September 2024, 11:47 AM	#17
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Why do I want that even though I have one?? Hope you’re doing well man Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 September 2024, 01:53 AM	#19
scarabei "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Andrey Location: Vienna, VA Watch: 116610 Posts: 149	Looking forward to this one. Thanks [mention]dmash [/mention] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 September 2024, 07:40 PM	#21
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,651	The 233 one of the best balanced dials Panerai produced. The GMT,second hand ,date window and 8 days . Thank you for the info!

16 September 2024, 09:10 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,754	My 233. A very cool watch. Attached Images

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