Trade 233 for bp chrono??

[Al1969]

Hi everyone,
I'm considering trading my 'dot' 233 for this BP. Frankly, I feel the 233 it's not getting the wrist time it deserves, so my eyes have started to 'wonder'. Plus I wouldn't mind adding a chrono as I currently don't have one in my small collection.
Your thoughts?

Thanks,

***No my pic of the Blancpain.

[Cru Jones]

If it's time to flip, it's time to flip. Let someone else enjoy the dot version of the 233. That BP is a very cool watch, though I think I prefer the simplicity of the regular Bathyscaphe to the chrono version.

[Psmith]

I'm a big Blancpain fan, but would hang on to that 233. A non-chrono Blancpain might swing it the other way though...

[nick c]

Originally Posted by psmith

i'm a big blancpain fan, but would hang on to that 233. A non-chrono blancpain might swing it the other way though...

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[1William]

I like both watches but I would be hard pressed to let a Dot 233 go. The Blancpain is a cool watch but it might come down to the deal at hand. What does the trade entail and how much is the Blancpain discounted. If you are trading for a new watch be careful on the deal because the Blancpain would be hard to move in the secondary market without taking a significant loss. Just my thoughts.

[islands62]

I have both and love them. However the BP is tough to find straps for, so in that sense it's a bit less flexible than the 233. I prefer the sailcloth strap, but it does show wear quickly at the buckle. The BP movement is awesome though, and it's probably my most accurate watch. The bezel is pretty tough to casually use, and takes a stiff grip to turn.

The packaging on the Bathyscaphe is very nice as well. It comes with a Pelican and a nice travel case. If I had to choose one over the other, I'd likely keep the 233.

[fullcourt]

nope....keep the 233

[dominic.warren]

I like your Panerai better but in the end my friend its your decision,

[Time Collector]

Originally Posted by islands62

I have both and love them. However the BP is tough to find straps for, so in that sense it's a bit less flexible than the 233. I prefer the sailcloth strap, but it does show wear quickly at the buckle. The BP movement is awesome though, and it's probably my most accurate watch. The bezel is pretty tough to casually use, and takes a stiff grip to turn.

The packaging on the Bathyscaphe is very nice as well. It comes with a Pelican and a nice travel case. If I had to choose one over the other, I'd likely keep the 233.

Wow! I guess there is nothing I can say that can be more informative than this: an actual apples to apples answer on the OP question.
I am all for buy what you like and wear, but that 233 is a keeper. I would suggest that you buy a new strap for the 233 to try and recapture the love, that always does it for me.