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willz15 · 26 February 2012, 02:10 PM

hey guys,

needs some expert advices here.

at current, i have the chance of purchasing either one of panerai's 2 SE models, the 232 and 339. and I simply couldn't make up my mind. both are pre-owned and are of reasonable prices.

can anyone help me please?

sub2004 · 26 February 2012, 02:56 PM

Personally if I was in your position, i would go for the 232.

The 232 is out of production, beautiful vintage look, gold hands, base and very cool.

I think for the 339, you are paying too much for the "8 Giorni Brevetato" logo which only looked cool on the 203 or Egiziano.

I would gor 232.

Make sure whichever you get, check to make sure it is real and not fake. Or have Panerai check and give you in writing.

red1108nyc · 26 February 2012, 03:01 PM

Were you able to try both on your wrist and see which one sings to you more? If it is up to me, I would go for the 339 but that is me.. it looks more unique fits my eyes better!

Both are indeed very nice pieces.... good dilemma to have!

Best,

Fred

willz15 · 26 February 2012, 03:42 PM

here's my position;

the seller is someone i know and have bought from before and is quite reputable..so no worries abt being fake

as for the watch:

i like both..but i would only get one..the only thing i dont like about both is that they both have solid caseback

232:
pros
- half the price of 339
- looks much more elegant with the chrome finish
- don't have to worry about case discoloration

cons
-its basically a 6 year old watch selling at a premium due to being SE
-somehow looks similar to other normal pams..i own a 359 and am afraid that it will look similar somehow

339
pros
- looks very nice and different from other models
- there's not a lot of pieces out there ( i wonder if its still in production)
- in house movmt, 8 days power rsv
- technically, less than 2 yrs old

cons
- price ( i still think paying above 10k for a pam, whether new or used is too much :LOL:)
- case discoloration issues
- resale value ( is it already been steady or will there still be some up or down flux)

the 232 is priced at about 8400 +/- and 339 is at 15000

what do you guys think?

bcacncnc · 26 February 2012, 06:35 PM

Both are very nice and interesting watches. My opinion is that the 232 is actually not that hard to come by. As for the 339, why don't you consider the 292. You will get a "black" Pam in your collection and a Radiomir at the same time. Best of luck on your hunt.

aboen · 26 February 2012, 07:48 PM

339 for me. Interesting and looks great both inside and out. Can't see myself paying all that dough for a watch with nothing interesting at all within.
232 is good looking though...just not 8k-9k good looking.

willz15 · 26 February 2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboen

339 for me. Interesting and looks great both inside and out. Can't see myself paying all that dough for a watch with nothing interesting at all within.
232 is good looking though...just not 8k-9k good looking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

Both are very nice and interesting watches. My opinion is that the 232 is actually not that hard to come by. As for the 339, why don't you consider the 292. You will get a "black" Pam in your collection and a Radiomir at the same time. Best of luck on your hunt.

thats what i've been thinking..for that kinda dough, i can get an in-house automatic mvmt

only the composite case issue is still kinda bugging me tho..

ocwatching · 27 February 2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboen

339 for me. Interesting and looks great both inside and out. Can't see myself paying all that dough for a watch with nothing interesting at all within.
232 is good looking though...just not 8k-9k good looking.

I am with Drew AGAIN!!

I had a chance to pickup a 232 a couple years back and I went 190. At that time, I thought the 47mm may be too big for my wrist and I loved the JLC movement and how the 190 fit my wrist.

a couple years later, I was offered 339 at list and I took it. best decision ever..the composite makes the 47mm very comfortable...

the 232/249 just to me aint worth the premium..and actually..I am past the stage of paying premium for any piece..

many ristis will rave about the 232/249 history and all...but the 339 is the new and old of Panerai meshed in a perfect piece...

A few more things:
-the 339 may be the last of the composites...and don't you think if there are any issues Panerai will back the piece?
- the only rad with MM and probably last ever with MM
- there is only 1500 pieces out there

good luck...

and lastly...I will close with Drew related pix...lol

Thanks man..LOVE this strap...

kilyung · 27 February 2012, 12:48 AM

339 for the 8-day. I'm a sucker for big PR manuals.

z32turbo · 27 February 2012, 01:01 AM

I'd have to go for the 8 day as well.

red1108nyc · 27 February 2012, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

I am with Drew AGAIN!!

I had a chance to pickup a 232 a couple years back and I went 190. At that time, I thought the 47mm may be too big for my wrist and I loved the JLC movement and how the 190 fit my wrist.

a couple years later, I was offered 339 at list and I took it. best decision ever..the composite makes the 47mm very comfortable...

the 232/249 just to me aint worth the premium..and actually..I am past the stage of paying premium for any piece..

many ristis will rave about the 232/249 history and all...but the 339 is the new and old of Panerai meshed in a perfect piece...

A few more things:
-the 339 may be the last of the composites...and don't you think if there are any issues Panerai will back the piece?
- the only rad with MM and probably last ever with MM
- there is only 1500 pieces out there

good luck...

and lastly...I will close with Drew related pix...lol

Thanks man..LOVE this strap...

Great shot Phil.. I dig it a lot!

Hope all is well with you and family!

Best,

Fred

Ugog · 27 February 2012, 01:26 AM

232 if i had to choose

eric23 · 27 February 2012, 01:35 AM

I would go for the 339.

B. Doggy · 27 February 2012, 02:12 AM

Melikes both but 232 gets my vote.

DARK_KNIGHT · 27 February 2012, 02:15 AM

Whichever you choose, you'll still continue to want the other.

ocwatching · 27 February 2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Great shot Phil.. I dig it a lot!

Hope all is well with you and family!

Best,

Fred

Thanks

Hope all is well with you and yours Fred!

willz15 · 27 February 2012, 02:56 PM

after reading the replies, i think i know which i should go for..will follow my heart and go for the piece that have caught my eye since the first time i saw it..i'll go with 339 i think..pics to be posted soon!

andrew79 · 28 February 2012, 11:32 AM

232 but i'm biased... both are awesome, so follow your heart.

zlin08033 · 28 February 2012, 11:51 AM

Congrate!!! 339 got my vote as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by willz15

after reading the replies, i think i know which i should go for..will follow my heart and go for the piece that have caught my eye since the first time i saw it..i'll go with 339 i think..pics to be posted soon!

timackerman · 28 February 2012, 12:17 PM

I vote 339

willz15 · 8 March 2012, 04:13 PM

guys..got both bad news and good news..bad news is..the owner of the 339 has withdrawn the sale..so no more 339..good news is, i decided to take up on his offer on 372..en route to my wrist..shd be here tomorrow..will post pics asap! thanks

nishant · 8 March 2012, 04:18 PM

339 for me !

TSW · 9 March 2012, 07:03 AM

Love the 339

willz15 · 9 March 2012, 04:05 PM

gianton · 9 March 2012, 04:15 PM

+1 for the 372 or the 339!

willz15 · 9 March 2012, 04:27 PM

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willz15 · 9 March 2012, 04:29 PM

willz15 · 9 March 2012, 04:30 PM

just wondering though, the 372 feels considerably a lot lighter than my previous 359, is it because of the manual mvmt and the plexiglass?

elisiX · 9 March 2012, 06:00 PM

232 + another PAM :)

willz15 · 9 March 2012, 06:42 PM

no more discussions about 232 and 339..all i want is my 372 now

26 February 2012, 02:10 PM	#1
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	torn between 2 amazing watches hey guys, needs some expert advices here. at current, i have the chance of purchasing either one of panerai's 2 SE models, the 232 and 339. and I simply couldn't make up my mind. both are pre-owned and are of reasonable prices. can anyone help me please? __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

26 February 2012, 03:42 PM	#4
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	here's my position; the seller is someone i know and have bought from before and is quite reputable..so no worries abt being fake as for the watch: i like both..but i would only get one..the only thing i dont like about both is that they both have solid caseback 232: pros - half the price of 339 - looks much more elegant with the chrome finish - don't have to worry about case discoloration cons -its basically a 6 year old watch selling at a premium due to being SE -somehow looks similar to other normal pams..i own a 359 and am afraid that it will look similar somehow 339 pros - looks very nice and different from other models - there's not a lot of pieces out there ( i wonder if its still in production) - in house movmt, 8 days power rsv - technically, less than 2 yrs old cons - price ( i still think paying above 10k for a pam, whether new or used is too much :LOL:) - case discoloration issues - resale value ( is it already been steady or will there still be some up or down flux) the 232 is priced at about 8400 +/- and 339 is at 15000 what do you guys think? __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

26 February 2012, 06:35 PM	#5
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Both are very nice and interesting watches. My opinion is that the 232 is actually not that hard to come by. As for the 339, why don't you consider the 292. You will get a "black" Pam in your collection and a Radiomir at the same time. Best of luck on your hunt. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

27 February 2012, 01:01 AM	#10
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd have to go for the 8 day as well. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

27 February 2012, 02:12 AM	#14
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Melikes both but 232 gets my vote. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

26 February 2012, 02:56 PM	#2
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Personally if I was in your position, i would go for the 232. The 232 is out of production, beautiful vintage look, gold hands, base and very cool. I think for the 339, you are paying too much for the "8 Giorni Brevetato" logo which only looked cool on the 203 or Egiziano. I would gor 232. Make sure whichever you get, check to make sure it is real and not fake. Or have Panerai check and give you in writing.

26 February 2012, 03:01 PM	#3
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Were you able to try both on your wrist and see which one sings to you more? If it is up to me, I would go for the 339 but that is me.. it looks more unique fits my eyes better! Both are indeed very nice pieces.... good dilemma to have! Best, Fred

26 February 2012, 07:48 PM	#6
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	339 for me. Interesting and looks great both inside and out. Can't see myself paying all that dough for a watch with nothing interesting at all within. 232 is good looking though...just not 8k-9k good looking.

27 February 2012, 12:48 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	339 for the 8-day. I'm a sucker for big PR manuals.

27 February 2012, 01:26 AM	#12
Ugog "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 80	232 if i had to choose

27 February 2012, 01:35 AM	#13
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would go for the 339.

27 February 2012, 02:15 AM	#15
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Whichever you choose, you'll still continue to want the other. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."

27 February 2012, 02:56 PM	#17
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	thanks for the replies after reading the replies, i think i know which i should go for..will follow my heart and go for the piece that have caught my eye since the first time i saw it..i'll go with 339 i think..pics to be posted soon! __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

28 February 2012, 11:32 AM	#18
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	232 but i'm biased... both are awesome, so follow your heart. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

28 February 2012, 12:17 PM	#20
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	I vote 339 __________________ Daytona 116520

8 March 2012, 04:13 PM	#21
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	guys..got both bad news and good news..bad news is..the owner of the 339 has withdrawn the sale..so no more 339..good news is, i decided to take up on his offer on 372..en route to my wrist..shd be here tomorrow..will post pics asap! thanks __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

8 March 2012, 04:18 PM	#22
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	339 for me !

9 March 2012, 07:03 AM	#23
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love the 339 __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 March 2012, 04:05 PM	#24
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	quick and dirty shot __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

9 March 2012, 04:15 PM	#25
gianton Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Antonis Location: Greece Posts: 87	+1 for the 372 or the 339!

9 March 2012, 04:27 PM	#26
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	more dirty pics * __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement" Last edited by willz15; 9 March 2012 at 04:29 PM.. Reason: copied wrong links

9 March 2012, 04:29 PM	#27
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	__________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

9 March 2012, 04:30 PM	#28
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	just wondering though, the 372 feels considerably a lot lighter than my previous 359, is it because of the manual mvmt and the plexiglass? __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

9 March 2012, 06:00 PM	#29
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	232 + another PAM :)

9 March 2012, 06:42 PM	#30
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	no more discussions about 232 and 339..all i want is my 372 now __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

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