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kilyung · 3 November 2011, 01:30 AM

Hi gang,
I've had a lot of movement in my collection this year and here's another one I'm contemplating. Keep in mind I have the simpler versions of both these watches, a JLC Tribute to Reverso 1931 and a PAM312. Price point aside, it appears to be the same functional features. What do you think?

My JLC Reverso Grande GMT: in-house JLC 8day manual wind, GMT, gator strap, back is 2nd time.
His Panerai PAM233: in-house Panerai 8day manual wind, GMT, tunnel strap, display back.

VS.

Image credited to Norman (Shade)

Mosco · 3 November 2011, 01:50 AM

Mike,

keep the JLC. I handled one last week (thanks to Orangejuicy - great guy!) and it was something else... Absolutely loved the case, the dials, the layout, the 8-day movement.

Cru Jones · 3 November 2011, 01:50 AM

not sure i would consider the 312 as simply a "simpler" version of the 233 (i think that's more the 320 vs. 312), but that JLC is quite nice. i guess it would depend on your full collection to make that call.

that being said, i think i would keep the 233 over the 312....

ocwatching · 3 November 2011, 02:03 AM

tough one Mike, it really depends on what you want these pieces to do. the dot GMT is still not as useful as the JLC GMT face. And of course, the JLC has some horological value.
enviable position!

mfer · 3 November 2011, 02:14 AM

I love the Grande GMT 8 Day Reverso, but it didn't fit.

If I had the wrist for it, JLC all the way.

dddrees · 3 November 2011, 02:15 AM

I would keep the JLC. I really like the JLC Reverso Grande GMT, it's a great looking watch.

warren G. · 3 November 2011, 02:19 AM

I would keep the JLC since you already own a 312.

eric23 · 3 November 2011, 02:26 AM

I would go with the PAM233, I love the domed glass. But that is just me.

Mosco · 3 November 2011, 02:33 AM

Shite... can I vote for the JLC again?

FeelingTheBlues · 3 November 2011, 04:27 AM

JLC to me, I think it looks better in your collection.

eric23 · 3 November 2011, 04:39 AM

I just got back from the AD, I tried on a 233. I love that doomed glass!

Mosco · 3 November 2011, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric23

I just got back from the AD, I tried on a 233. I love that doomed glass!

Yep - doomed glass is right

It catches everything!

eric23 · 3 November 2011, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Yep - doomed glass is right

It catches everything!

rulessapt · 3 November 2011, 09:14 AM

JLC for me, but then, wait, I do have a similar one...

They wear large, lug to lug larger than most Panerai. Crown to crown the Grande is 29/30mm.

nauticajoe · 3 November 2011, 10:06 AM

Me loves the domed glass.

233 for me!

kilyung · 7 November 2011, 02:39 AM

Thanks to the WISdom of the group, I've decided to keep the JLC (for now) and pick up a K233.

B. Doggy · 7 November 2011, 03:14 AM

I just haven't warmed up to the tank watches yet. Maybe my taste will become more refined and I'll like them down the road.

View Poll Results: JLC Reverso Grande GMT vs. Panerai PAM233
Keep the JLC	26	59.09%
Get the PAM	18	40.91%
Neither	0	0%
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3 November 2011, 01:30 AM	#1
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	JLC Reverso Grande GMT vs Panerai PAM233 Hi gang, I've had a lot of movement in my collection this year and here's another one I'm contemplating. Keep in mind I have the simpler versions of both these watches, a JLC Tribute to Reverso 1931 and a PAM312. Price point aside, it appears to be the same functional features. What do you think? My JLC Reverso Grande GMT: in-house JLC 8day manual wind, GMT, gator strap, back is 2nd time. His Panerai PAM233: in-house Panerai 8day manual wind, GMT, tunnel strap, display back. VS. Image credited to Norman (Shade)

3 November 2011, 01:50 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Mike, keep the JLC. I handled one last week (thanks to Orangejuicy - great guy!) and it was something else... Absolutely loved the case, the dials, the layout, the 8-day movement. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

3 November 2011, 02:03 AM	#4
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	tough one Mike, it really depends on what you want these pieces to do. the dot GMT is still not as useful as the JLC GMT face. And of course, the JLC has some horological value. enviable position! __________________ too much into watches...

3 November 2011, 02:14 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I love the Grande GMT 8 Day Reverso, but it didn't fit. If I had the wrist for it, JLC all the way. __________________ member#3242

3 November 2011, 01:50 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	not sure i would consider the 312 as simply a "simpler" version of the 233 (i think that's more the 320 vs. 312), but that JLC is quite nice. i guess it would depend on your full collection to make that call. that being said, i think i would keep the 233 over the 312....

3 November 2011, 02:15 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I would keep the JLC. I really like the JLC Reverso Grande GMT, it's a great looking watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 November 2011, 02:19 AM	#7
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I would keep the JLC since you already own a 312. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

3 November 2011, 02:26 AM	#8
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would go with the PAM233, I love the domed glass. But that is just me.

3 November 2011, 02:33 AM	#9
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Shite... can I vote for the JLC again? __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

3 November 2011, 04:27 AM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	JLC to me, I think it looks better in your collection. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 November 2011, 04:39 AM	#11
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I just got back from the AD, I tried on a 233. I love that doomed glass!

3 November 2011, 09:14 AM	#14
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	JLC for me, but then, wait, I do have a similar one... They wear large, lug to lug larger than most Panerai. Crown to crown the Grande is 29/30mm.

3 November 2011, 10:06 AM	#15
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Me loves the domed glass. 233 for me!

7 November 2011, 02:39 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Thanks to the WISdom of the group, I've decided to keep the JLC (for now) and pick up a K233.

7 November 2011, 03:14 AM	#17
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I just haven't warmed up to the tank watches yet. Maybe my taste will become more refined and I'll like them down the road. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

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