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jvo300 · 18 January 2013, 04:37 AM

I've been thinking about this for some time now. After trying a variety of Panerai watches over the years, I've decided that I am a 44mm Luminor guy. What better watch than the 233? A dot dial? Even better! Well, I stumbled upon one and here we have my first addition for 2013. Excuse me now as I go and try on a bunch of strap combinations!

wingku · 18 January 2013, 04:40 AM

What a beaut she is! Congrats!

Cru Jones · 18 January 2013, 04:41 AM

congrats on one of the best! gorgeous.

kilyung · 18 January 2013, 05:23 AM

Well done!

Rolex74 · 18 January 2013, 05:32 AM

nick c · 18 January 2013, 05:35 AM

Stunning piece

mfer · 18 January 2013, 07:03 AM

Looks great. My favorite "contemporary" Panerai.

Travelller · 18 January 2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

... What better watch than the 233? A dot dial? Even better!

Oh yeah, this one's a winner, congrats!

Go get some leather and come back with pics, lots of pics!!!

masterserg · 18 January 2013, 07:08 AM

That is sexy! I have the am/pm version. From an aesthetics point of view, there's no beating the dot.

Super congrats!! I would be happy with the 233 as my only watch for the rest of my days!

alexlt730512 · 18 January 2013, 07:38 AM

congrat, 233 dot is the best.

CarAngulo · 18 January 2013, 07:51 AM

Wow stunning piece.

Watchdog · 18 January 2013, 07:57 AM

Love it!

jvo300 · 18 January 2013, 08:35 AM

Thanks everyone. I just want to share a little something unexpected. I've owned both a 312 and 351 with the new strap change buttons. Neither of those came with a tool as nice as the one with the 233. This one is made of metal, not plastic!

RUpanerai · 18 January 2013, 08:59 AM

Nice! One of the best! Congrats.

kilyung · 18 January 2013, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Thanks everyone. I just want to share a little something unexpected. I've owned both a 312 and 351 with the new strap change buttons. Neither of those came with a tool as nice as the one with the 233. This one is made of metal, not plastic!

Interesting... I've never seen that.

HL65 · 18 January 2013, 09:05 AM

Very nice--congrats!

masterserg · 18 January 2013, 09:08 AM

My 233 am/pm came with the plastic strap changing thingy. I use wooden toothpicks anyway as my hand is far from steady and I want to avoid unnecessary scratches. A metal tool would be a very bad idea for me (though a super cool item to have!).

toulouse · 18 January 2013, 09:16 AM

I could be wrong but the metal strap changer isn't oem. You can find them on ebay. But, I've never owned a new 233 before, so maybe this is a new strap change tool.

jvo300 · 18 January 2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by toulouse

I could be wrong but the metal strap changer isn't oem. You can find them on ebay. But, I've never owned a new 233 before, so maybe this is a new strap change tool.

That would be disappointing if true (though not a huge deal to me). The thing connects together really well and has a nice brushed metal polish. It does make me wonder why someone would want to fake a Panerai tool with more expensive material than Panerai use though.

toulouse · 18 January 2013, 09:56 AM

I almost bought one because the letters on mine rubbed off very easily. The strap changing tools are plastic and I've heard of someone's breaking/cracking before. Maybe ask the seller.

Edit: I didn't buy it after others recommended not since its metal and could scratch, thus the reason the oem is plastic. The oem CAN be found however, but not cheap.

jvo300 · 18 January 2013, 10:31 AM

Just a little research over on Paneristi shows that the push pin tool was definitely different for the first series 233 (I believe one of if not the first to use the system) than those today. The shape of those is consistent with the one that came with mine (long pointy ends).

One Ping Only · 18 January 2013, 11:06 AM

Great score, and good to know the tool is OEM. I'd use toothpicks though.

Travelller · 18 January 2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Interesting... I've never seen that.

Neither have I...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Just a little research over on Paneristi shows that the push pin tool was definitely different for the first series 233 ...

So maybe it was issued with the first gen. 233s... well that's pretty cool and the original version is better looking

but like many here, I wouldn't trust myself to use it. Toothpicks...

jvo300 · 18 January 2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Ping Only

Great score, and good to know the tool is OEM. I'd use toothpicks though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Neither have I...

So maybe it was issued with the first gen. 233s... well that's pretty cool and the original version is better looking

but like many here, I wouldn't trust myself to use it. Toothpicks...

Indeed many over the years appear to recommend the toothpick method. The case itself is in good condition, but the pins are definitely scuffed from the metal tool. So I guess there's no reason for me to stop using it unless I get new pins (which I won't do).

DiverAsia · 18 January 2013, 09:13 PM

Great pick up. She is a beauty! Wear it in the best of health! Cheers!

andyboy39 · 18 January 2013, 09:21 PM

Congrats, beautiful piece..

skyedog · 19 January 2013, 02:05 AM

very nice!!!

can't wait to see the straps selection!!

B. Doggy · 19 January 2013, 03:04 AM

That's one I thought long and hard about myself. It's a great piece.

toulouse · 19 January 2013, 03:42 AM

Congrats by the way - glad the metal tool was indeed oem!

I love the dome and the size! Cheers!

jvo300 · 19 January 2013, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyedog

very nice!!!

can't wait to see the straps selection!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Oh yeah, this one's a winner, congrats!

Go get some leather and come back with pics, lots of pics!!!

Here's my "go to" strap for everything -- lots pf patina JV:

18 January 2013, 04:37 AM	#1
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	New Addition: 233 Dot I've been thinking about this for some time now. After trying a variety of Panerai watches over the years, I've decided that I am a 44mm Luminor guy. What better watch than the 233? A dot dial? Even better! Well, I stumbled upon one and here we have my first addition for 2013. Excuse me now as I go and try on a bunch of strap combinations!

18 January 2013, 05:32 AM	#5
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	__________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

18 January 2013, 07:03 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Looks great. My favorite "contemporary" Panerai. __________________ member#3242

18 January 2013, 07:08 AM	#9
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	That is sexy! I have the am/pm version. From an aesthetics point of view, there's no beating the dot. Super congrats!! I would be happy with the 233 as my only watch for the rest of my days! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

18 January 2013, 09:05 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,004	Very nice--congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 January 2013, 04:40 AM	#2
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	What a beaut she is! Congrats!

18 January 2013, 04:41 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	congrats on one of the best! gorgeous.

18 January 2013, 05:23 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Well done!

18 January 2013, 05:35 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Stunning piece

18 January 2013, 07:38 AM	#10
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	congrat, 233 dot is the best.

18 January 2013, 07:51 AM	#11
CarAngulo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 14	Wow stunning piece.

18 January 2013, 07:57 AM	#12
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Love it!

18 January 2013, 08:35 AM	#13
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Thanks everyone. I just want to share a little something unexpected. I've owned both a 312 and 351 with the new strap change buttons. Neither of those came with a tool as nice as the one with the 233. This one is made of metal, not plastic!

18 January 2013, 08:59 AM	#14
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Nice! One of the best! Congrats.

18 January 2013, 09:08 AM	#17
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	My 233 am/pm came with the plastic strap changing thingy. I use wooden toothpicks anyway as my hand is far from steady and I want to avoid unnecessary scratches. A metal tool would be a very bad idea for me (though a super cool item to have!). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

18 January 2013, 09:16 AM	#18
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	I could be wrong but the metal strap changer isn't oem. You can find them on ebay. But, I've never owned a new 233 before, so maybe this is a new strap change tool.

18 January 2013, 09:56 AM	#20
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	I almost bought one because the letters on mine rubbed off very easily. The strap changing tools are plastic and I've heard of someone's breaking/cracking before. Maybe ask the seller. Edit: I didn't buy it after others recommended not since its metal and could scratch, thus the reason the oem is plastic. The oem CAN be found however, but not cheap.

18 January 2013, 10:31 AM	#21
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Just a little research over on Paneristi shows that the push pin tool was definitely different for the first series 233 (I believe one of if not the first to use the system) than those today. The shape of those is consistent with the one that came with mine (long pointy ends).

18 January 2013, 11:06 AM	#22
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Great score, and good to know the tool is OEM. I'd use toothpicks though. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

18 January 2013, 09:13 PM	#25
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Great pick up. She is a beauty! Wear it in the best of health! Cheers! __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

18 January 2013, 09:21 PM	#26
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	Congrats, beautiful piece..

19 January 2013, 02:05 AM	#27
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	very nice!!! can't wait to see the straps selection!!

19 January 2013, 03:04 AM	#28
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	That's one I thought long and hard about myself. It's a great piece. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

19 January 2013, 03:42 AM	#29
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Congrats by the way - glad the metal tool was indeed oem! I love the dome and the size! Cheers!

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