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simbal · 29 July 2013, 11:34 PM

Hi All - I am adding a Submersible to my rotation and this question has been asked for many times before, 24 or 243? I have access to an "I" 243 and a "M" 24. The price difference is only $450. The small price difference is making this decision harder for me. What do you think? I need to make a call soon!!

travisb · 29 July 2013, 11:44 PM

243 for sure!
Both nice Subs, but I don't need to think twice on this one.

Betelc · 30 July 2013, 12:22 AM

243 for the 1950 brushed case and domed crystal.

bao_le_tong · 30 July 2013, 12:23 AM

I'm getting a 24 'O' because of the budget can't afford the 243. In your case, I'll definitely go for the 243

simbal · 30 July 2013, 12:25 AM

Thanks guys. I know, the 243 is great. Just to add a little complexity to the situation. The 24 is from a trusted seller here but the 243 is from someone I have no history on Paneristi. My heart tells me to get a 243 but to be safe my logic tells me to get the 24!

mineral · 30 July 2013, 12:25 AM

Definitely the 243i. T dial and1950 case. Yummy

Betelc · 30 July 2013, 12:40 AM

Hold out then...there's always another one round the corner...

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Originally Posted by simbal

Thanks guys. I know, the 243 is great. Just to add a little complexity to the situation. The 24 is from a trusted seller here but the 243 is from someone I have no history on Paneristi. My heart tells me to get a 243 but to be safe my logic tells me to get the 24!

Cru Jones · 30 July 2013, 12:45 AM

both are great! depends on how the 1950s auto case sits on your wrist....if top heavy or uncomfortable, go with the 24.

simbal · 30 July 2013, 12:51 AM

Ok, the seller of the 243 just emailed me several pictures. The numbers on the watch back, boxes, Warranty card and the tag all matches. Usually when I see that I am quite confident the watch is checked off. Your thoughts?

travisb · 30 July 2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by simbal

Ok, the seller of the 243 just emailed me several pictures. The numbers on the watch back, boxes, Warranty card and the tag all matches. Usually when I see that I am quite confident the watch is checked off. Your thoughts?

All sounds good.
For reassurance you could ask the seller to provide references from prior transactions or if they have worked with any of the more well known sellers within the community.

kilyung · 30 July 2013, 12:59 AM

Definitely check references.

simbal · 30 July 2013, 01:07 AM

Thanks. To be safe I will ask for references!

arizonaboy · 30 July 2013, 01:32 AM

243 hands down! Only 24 series I think is worth it are the original A, B and C series with the polished bezels.

CHRISTIN · 30 July 2013, 03:21 AM

2 4 3

advocatia · 30 July 2013, 04:20 AM

Of those two choices, the 243 hands down. The 24 is, well, I will be polite and say nothing.

I am not a big fan of PAM Subs but would wear the 389 in a heartbeat. The ceramic of the 389's bezel gives it much needed contrast. The 389 is awesome.

nishant · 30 July 2013, 05:36 AM

243. No doubt. At All.

simbal · 30 July 2013, 06:06 AM

Thanks for all your feedback, I certainly see how you guys feel about the 243 :)
In the end I picked the 24 for 2 reasons. I wear these watches in a rotation and the 24 would work better under a shirt sleeve. Also, the 24 is from Richard Fain (Faingator) and I have much higher confidence buying from one of TRF's best sellers. Thank you all. Maybe I will pick up a 243 later :)

CoachRolexRyan · 31 July 2013, 01:08 AM

I have the 24, and feel that it is a true classic. It's not a SE or LE, but it's proportions are classic and versatile. I have a friend who has a 243, and he's always commenting on how much he likes the bigger face on my 24.

kilyung · 31 July 2013, 02:09 AM

I'd love to get a 24 and DLC it.

29 July 2013, 11:34 PM	#1
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Need your help 24 or 243 Hi All - I am adding a Submersible to my rotation and this question has been asked for many times before, 24 or 243? I have access to an "I" 243 and a "M" 24. The price difference is only $450. The small price difference is making this decision harder for me. What do you think? I need to make a call soon!!

30 July 2013, 12:25 AM	#6
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Definitely the 243i. T dial and1950 case. Yummy __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

31 July 2013, 01:08 AM	#18
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	I have the 24, and feel that it is a true classic. It's not a SE or LE, but it's proportions are classic and versatile. I have a friend who has a 243, and he's always commenting on how much he likes the bigger face on my 24. __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

29 July 2013, 11:44 PM	#2
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	243 for sure! Both nice Subs, but I don't need to think twice on this one.

30 July 2013, 12:22 AM	#3
Betelc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 314	243 for the 1950 brushed case and domed crystal.

30 July 2013, 12:23 AM	#4
bao_le_tong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hochiminh city Posts: 2	I'm getting a 24 'O' because of the budget can't afford the 243. In your case, I'll definitely go for the 243

30 July 2013, 12:45 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	both are great! depends on how the 1950s auto case sits on your wrist....if top heavy or uncomfortable, go with the 24.

30 July 2013, 12:51 AM	#9
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Ok, the seller of the 243 just emailed me several pictures. The numbers on the watch back, boxes, Warranty card and the tag all matches. Usually when I see that I am quite confident the watch is checked off. Your thoughts?

30 July 2013, 12:59 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Definitely check references.

30 July 2013, 01:07 AM	#12
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Thanks. To be safe I will ask for references!

30 July 2013, 01:32 AM	#13
arizonaboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale Watch: Panerai 233 & DJII Posts: 145	243 hands down! Only 24 series I think is worth it are the original A, B and C series with the polished bezels.

30 July 2013, 03:21 AM	#14
CHRISTIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 45	2 4 3

30 July 2013, 04:20 AM	#15
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	Of those two choices, the 243 hands down. The 24 is, well, I will be polite and say nothing. I am not a big fan of PAM Subs but would wear the 389 in a heartbeat. The ceramic of the 389's bezel gives it much needed contrast. The 389 is awesome.

30 July 2013, 05:36 AM	#16
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	243. No doubt. At All.

30 July 2013, 06:06 AM	#17
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Thanks for all your feedback, I certainly see how you guys feel about the 243 :) In the end I picked the 24 for 2 reasons. I wear these watches in a rotation and the 24 would work better under a shirt sleeve. Also, the 24 is from Richard Fain (Faingator) and I have much higher confidence buying from one of TRF's best sellers. Thank you all. Maybe I will pick up a 243 later :)

31 July 2013, 02:09 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd love to get a 24 and DLC it.

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