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philipgb1 · 17 September 2012, 07:35 PM

About to swap my 16600 from 2008 for a Panerai 243. Straight exchange no money changing hands. Am I doing a good thing or am I about to make a big mistake. Help needed - thank you all.

padi56 · 17 September 2012, 07:38 PM

Well if you want to change go for it we cannot say if it will be a mistake or not, so if you do change any mistake is down to you..

Len · 17 September 2012, 07:42 PM

I had an Panerai but sold it again since the comfort in my opinion is not as good af the comfort of Rolex sports watches. I have an SD 16600 and would NEWER sell it for an Panerai.

rkm · 17 September 2012, 07:46 PM

Not me, I'll keep my 16600 over a PAM...

Alexus · 17 September 2012, 07:50 PM

go for it... you will most likely returning to Rolex sooner or later :)

travisb · 17 September 2012, 08:14 PM

I prefer the SD but the 243 is a classic PAM with a great look.
The 44mm case is definately more bulked up than the SD but can be pretty comfortable on the strap.
Go for it if it's calling out to you.

If you check out Nishant's recent pics on the Panerai sub forum you will likely be pushed over the edge...

philipgb1 · 17 September 2012, 08:17 PM

Travis - it's Nishant's post that is pushing me over the edge and since i have a 16610 too I may be about to topple over!

Naya72 · 17 September 2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexus

go for it... you will most likely returning to Rolex sooner or later :)

Brushpup · 17 September 2012, 08:33 PM

I know I wouldn't. Not for two of them, but thats just me.

Elementa · 17 September 2012, 08:34 PM

I like the look of the 243 (and the 24). If you like it, go for it.

nauticajoe · 17 September 2012, 10:06 PM

No way....keep the SD!

beshannon · 17 September 2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipgb1

About to swap my 16600 from 2008 for a Panerai 243. Straight exchange no money changing hands. Am I doing a good thing or am I about to make a big mistake. Help needed - thank you all.

Which watch do you want to own and wear more?

I would not do it.

schmidtj2k · 17 September 2012, 10:45 PM

SD all the way.

Ed! · 17 September 2012, 10:50 PM

personal preference but if it was me i'd keep what you've got

z32turbo · 17 September 2012, 11:06 PM

I'd keep the SD but that's me.

MitchSteel · 17 September 2012, 11:25 PM

I'd keep the Dweller

malarky_hk · 18 September 2012, 12:22 AM

I'd keep the SD - its a classic! Nuf said.

sea-dweller · 18 September 2012, 12:37 AM

I would keep the SD.

cdweller · 18 September 2012, 12:39 AM

SD! Post the same question in the PAM sub forum and see your results

bungcarlo · 18 September 2012, 12:43 AM

I've almost done it with a different Pam model ( twice ), but ending up keeping the SD instead! Never will I consider again!

NYC6 · 18 September 2012, 12:43 AM

I wouldnt do it, not a chance.

Kingair · 18 September 2012, 01:04 AM

I would do it . . . NEVER for a 243 . . .

Just my .02

But for the one pictured underneath . . . . it would be a really hard decision for me . . !

HAGOne and keep us updated !

CoachRolexRyan · 18 September 2012, 01:06 AM

I say do it if you like the 243. The Sea Dweller is the better watch, but you already have a Sub. Could be a nice change of pace for you. Good luck!

HongNinja · 18 September 2012, 02:24 AM

Naw, would never trade the SD for the PAM. I thought about it as well, but in the end couldn't let a Rolex(especially a classic like SD) go for a PAM. If you're getting the "itch" for a new watch, add another one, or trade the SD for a different Rolex.

Rolex over PAM any day of the week.

Sam Philip · 18 September 2012, 02:29 AM

I think you are about to make a big mistake, SD 4000 is much more popular than the Panerai among the diving community

JJL · 18 September 2012, 03:11 AM

Yikes!! Don't do it. A 2008 Dweller is practically the perfect watch IMO.

While the 243 is one of the few PAM models that I like - it's something about the brand that I just can't fall in love with, or ever trade for a Rolex.

It's entirely your choice though. If the 243 "does it" for you, and the SD doesn't, then that might be the choice for you. I think you will regret it 5+ years down the road though.

Good luck!

JJL · 18 September 2012, 03:12 AM

oops, dupe post please ignore

Zdenek · 18 September 2012, 03:29 AM

SD for a PAM? As to me, never.

jnelson3097 · 18 September 2012, 04:01 AM

I'd keep the Seadweller

ocwatching · 18 September 2012, 04:12 AM

I am a PAM fan...but I would have to go NO deal on this one..
if it was a SUB...maybe not a SD

17 September 2012, 07:35 PM	#1
philipgb1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: london Posts: 5	Sea Dweller Trade About to swap my 16600 from 2008 for a Panerai 243. Straight exchange no money changing hands. Am I doing a good thing or am I about to make a big mistake. Help needed - thank you all.

17 September 2012, 07:38 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well if you want to change go for it we cannot say if it will be a mistake or not, so if you do change any mistake is down to you.. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

17 September 2012, 07:50 PM	#5
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	go for it... you will most likely returning to Rolex sooner or later :) __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

17 September 2012, 08:33 PM	#9
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I know I wouldn't. Not for two of them, but thats just me. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

17 September 2012, 11:06 PM	#15
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd keep the SD but that's me. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

17 September 2012, 07:42 PM	#3
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	I had an Panerai but sold it again since the comfort in my opinion is not as good af the comfort of Rolex sports watches. I have an SD 16600 and would NEWER sell it for an Panerai.

17 September 2012, 07:46 PM	#4
rkm Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Balkans Watch: Rolex Sea-Dweller Posts: 49	Not me, I'll keep my 16600 over a PAM...

17 September 2012, 08:14 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I prefer the SD but the 243 is a classic PAM with a great look. The 44mm case is definately more bulked up than the SD but can be pretty comfortable on the strap. Go for it if it's calling out to you. If you check out Nishant's recent pics on the Panerai sub forum you will likely be pushed over the edge...

17 September 2012, 08:17 PM	#7
philipgb1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: london Posts: 5	Travis - it's Nishant's post that is pushing me over the edge and since i have a 16610 too I may be about to topple over!

17 September 2012, 08:34 PM	#10
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	I like the look of the 243 (and the 24). If you like it, go for it.

17 September 2012, 10:06 PM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	No way....keep the SD!

17 September 2012, 10:45 PM	#13
schmidtj2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 7	SD all the way.

17 September 2012, 10:50 PM	#14
Ed! Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 36	personal preference but if it was me i'd keep what you've got

17 September 2012, 11:25 PM	#16
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	I'd keep the Dweller __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

18 September 2012, 12:22 AM	#17
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	I'd keep the SD - its a classic! Nuf said.

18 September 2012, 12:37 AM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would keep the SD.

18 September 2012, 12:39 AM	#19
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	SD! Post the same question in the PAM sub forum and see your results

18 September 2012, 12:43 AM	#20
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	I've almost done it with a different Pam model ( twice ), but ending up keeping the SD instead! Never will I consider again!

18 September 2012, 12:43 AM	#21
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	I wouldnt do it, not a chance.

18 September 2012, 01:04 AM	#22
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I would do it . . . NEVER for a 243 . . . Just my .02 But for the one pictured underneath . . . . it would be a really hard decision for me . . ! HAGOne and keep us updated ! Attached Images

18 September 2012, 01:06 AM	#23
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	I say do it if you like the 243. The Sea Dweller is the better watch, but you already have a Sub. Could be a nice change of pace for you. Good luck!

18 September 2012, 02:24 AM	#24
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Naw, would never trade the SD for the PAM. I thought about it as well, but in the end couldn't let a Rolex(especially a classic like SD) go for a PAM. If you're getting the "itch" for a new watch, add another one, or trade the SD for a different Rolex. Rolex over PAM any day of the week.

18 September 2012, 02:29 AM	#25
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I think you are about to make a big mistake, SD 4000 is much more popular than the Panerai among the diving community

18 September 2012, 03:11 AM	#26
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Yikes!! Don't do it. A 2008 Dweller is practically the perfect watch IMO. While the 243 is one of the few PAM models that I like - it's something about the brand that I just can't fall in love with, or ever trade for a Rolex. It's entirely your choice though. If the 243 "does it" for you, and the SD doesn't, then that might be the choice for you. I think you will regret it 5+ years down the road though. Good luck!

18 September 2012, 03:12 AM	#27
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	oops, dupe post please ignore

18 September 2012, 03:29 AM	#28
Zdenek "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 357	SD for a PAM? As to me, never.

18 September 2012, 04:01 AM	#29
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I'd keep the Seadweller

18 September 2012, 04:12 AM	#30
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I am a PAM fan...but I would have to go NO deal on this one.. if it was a SUB...maybe not a SD __________________ too much into watches...

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