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HKperf · 17 June 2008, 04:33 PM

I've been waiting to get this watch for quite sometime..
1950 case GMT, 8 day manual with date and sandwich dial. plus in house movement with display case back...awesome looking watch!!!
definitely the most versatile panerai~IMO

Felly Jr. · 17 June 2008, 04:43 PM

Wow, what a stunner John!! It's a good thing thing you snagged one when you did cuz they're discontinuing the 233 I heard. Wear it in good health my friend.

Felly Jr. · 18 June 2008, 01:02 AM

The more I look at the 233 the more I like the 12 and 6 only on the dial. The 9 makes it look to cluttered IMO.

myan · 18 June 2008, 01:59 AM

nice watch :) i got mine last 2 days too! Like it so much!

Mr_T · 18 June 2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKperf

I've been waiting to get this watch for quite sometime..
1950 case GMT, 8 day manual with date and sandwich dial. plus in house movement with display case back...awesome looking watch!!!
definitely the most versatile panerai~IMO

Another Beauty!

I couldn't agree more, once I saw the 233 I was hooked, it had everyting I was looking for...don't forget about the domed crystal and the brushed steel case/polished bezel combo. My favorite Luminor for sure.

Mr_T · 18 June 2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Wow, what a stunner John!! It's a good thing thing you snagged one when you did cuz they're discontinuing the 233 I heard. Wear it in good health my friend.

Felly..I've seen some posts saying there will a "K" series of 2,000 pcs...have you seen this?

Launch Mini · 18 June 2008, 02:44 AM

Very nice indeed.
Have you found the "hidden" OP logo yet?

jikjak · 18 June 2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

The more I look at the 233 the more I like the 12 and 6 only on the dial. The 9 makes it look to cluttered IMO.

i agree. that was one of the things that made me go 233 instead. well it also helped that the 233 was available for purchase at the time and the 270 wasnt in stock yet hehe its still a beautiful watch regardless!

grats on the new 233! its going to be hard to keep your eyes off your wrist now. now its time to order a bunch of new straps

TswaneNguni · 18 June 2008, 05:36 AM

Congrats and enjoy !!

hienpham04 · 18 June 2008, 10:15 AM

John, what a classic!

Mr_T · 18 June 2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Very nice indeed.
Have you found the "hidden" OP logo yet?

Negative...didn't know there was one....any hints??

pwrslider · 18 June 2008, 03:58 PM

Now that's one great piece of hunk-a watch!!

HKperf · 18 June 2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_T

Another Beauty!

I couldn't agree more, once I saw the 233 I was hooked, it had everyting I was looking for...don't forget about the domed crystal and the brushed steel case/polished bezel combo. My favorite Luminor for sure.

you are absolutely right, i forgot all about the dome crystal and brushed case.
i love the brushed look.

HKperf · 18 June 2008, 05:05 PM

Panerai's have up their production number big time this year..
104K went from 4000 to 6500.
not too sure about 233 going up to 2000 from 1000 though....

leopardprey · 18 June 2008, 10:10 PM

Congrads. I got a 233 several months ago, and it has hardly left the wrist.

My personal opinion:

Get a Kaktus Drifter Original Tan for the 233, looks great!

I also have 24mm Zulus, in Grey and Desert Tan that I like on the 233

leopardprey · 18 June 2008, 10:12 PM

Mr. T, the logo is hidden underneath the bridge in the movement. Get a loupe or maginifying glass and you can see it!

jikjak · 19 June 2008, 10:38 AM

cool! it can be seen with a naked eye too!

Mr_T · 19 June 2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Mr. T, the logo is hidden underneath the bridge in the movement. Get a loupe or maginifying glass and you can see it!

Thanks!

Markg · 19 June 2008, 11:31 AM

Very Nice!!!

ral · 19 June 2008, 05:27 PM

My favorite one too.

BigHat · 20 June 2008, 01:34 AM

My favorite Panny. Sold my Daylight chrono to get it.

Kaktus and Simona straps really set it off. Here's mine on a Kaktus Drifter in original, darker than I thought it would turn out but still nice. I have 3 of his straps to include one from a 1945 German map case:
http://www.kaktus-straps.com/collection%20entry.htm

Jeff Joan · 20 June 2008, 10:54 AM

My favorite out of all the PAM's. Wear it in good health-

leopardprey · 20 June 2008, 09:13 PM

I agree Big Hat, out of all the straps I own, the Kaktus Drifter is my favorite and looks best on the 233. (Rob Montana is my second favorite)

turtoga · 23 June 2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Mr. T, the logo is hidden underneath the bridge in the movement. Get a loupe or maginifying glass and you can see it!

Can the hidden OP logo be found in my 112 I?

Thani · 23 June 2008, 08:03 AM

thats a great watch, tried it on a few times really cool PAM

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 June 2008, 09:31 AM

Congrats!

I really love that model, too!

I know this sounds silly, but I just wish it had minute markers between the five indices. Somehow, I am put off a bit by having to guess whether it's 12 or 13 minutes past.

If it had all minute markers, I'd buy it in an instant.

jikjak · 23 June 2008, 10:54 AM

really? i love how it doesnt have the minute markers. it keeps the face nice and clean.

TswaneNguni · 23 June 2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Congrats!

I really love that model, too!

I know this sounds silly, but I just wish it had minute markers between the five indices. Somehow, I am put off a bit by having to guess whether it's 12 or 13 minutes past.

If it had all minute markers, I'd buy it in an instant.

Panerai is about clean and open dials.No minute markers my preference.

HKperf · 23 June 2008, 03:51 PM

yeah agree..minute markers would be too busy for me..just don't like the idea of K series 2000 made.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 June 2008, 09:28 AM

Well, as always it's a matter of personal taste and preference...

I love the "clean" dials but then again I am biased since I do like to know the exact minute the minute hand is pointing to.

If only I could get convinced by the "minimalistic" design, I would get a PAM soon.

BTW.: the crystal on the PAM 236 is out of this world!

17 June 2008, 04:33 PM	#1
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	The true classic Paneri PAM 233 I've been waiting to get this watch for quite sometime.. 1950 case GMT, 8 day manual with date and sandwich dial. plus in house movement with display case back...awesome looking watch!!! definitely the most versatile panerai~IMO Attached Images

18 June 2008, 02:44 AM	#7
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Very nice indeed. Have you found the "hidden" OP logo yet? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 June 2008, 03:58 PM	#12
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Now that's one great piece of hunk-a watch!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

20 June 2008, 01:34 AM	#21
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	My favorite Panny. Sold my Daylight chrono to get it. Kaktus and Simona straps really set it off. Here's mine on a Kaktus Drifter in original, darker than I thought it would turn out but still nice. I have 3 of his straps to include one from a 1945 German map case: http://www.kaktus-straps.com/collection%20entry.htm Attached Images

23 June 2008, 09:31 AM	#26
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats! I really love that model, too! I know this sounds silly, but I just wish it had minute markers between the five indices. Somehow, I am put off a bit by having to guess whether it's 12 or 13 minutes past. If it had all minute markers, I'd buy it in an instant. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 June 2008, 04:43 PM	#2
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Wow, what a stunner John!! It's a good thing thing you snagged one when you did cuz they're discontinuing the 233 I heard. Wear it in good health my friend.

18 June 2008, 01:02 AM	#3
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	The more I look at the 233 the more I like the 12 and 6 only on the dial. The 9 makes it look to cluttered IMO.

18 June 2008, 01:59 AM	#4
myan Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Malaysia ~ \|\|=\|\| Watch: Rolex GMT-II (Blk) Posts: 65	nice watch :) i got mine last 2 days too! Like it so much!

18 June 2008, 05:36 AM	#9
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Congrats and enjoy !!

18 June 2008, 10:15 AM	#10
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	John, what a classic!

18 June 2008, 05:05 PM	#14
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	Panerai's have up their production number big time this year.. 104K went from 4000 to 6500. not too sure about 233 going up to 2000 from 1000 though....

18 June 2008, 10:10 PM	#15
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Congrads. I got a 233 several months ago, and it has hardly left the wrist. My personal opinion: Get a Kaktus Drifter Original Tan for the 233, looks great! I also have 24mm Zulus, in Grey and Desert Tan that I like on the 233

18 June 2008, 10:12 PM	#16
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Mr. T, the logo is hidden underneath the bridge in the movement. Get a loupe or maginifying glass and you can see it!

19 June 2008, 10:38 AM	#17
jikjak Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC Posts: 50	cool! it can be seen with a naked eye too!

19 June 2008, 11:31 AM	#19
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	Very Nice!!!

19 June 2008, 05:27 PM	#20
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	My favorite one too.

20 June 2008, 10:54 AM	#22
Jeff Joan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Cresskill, NJ Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 34	My favorite out of all the PAM's. Wear it in good health-

20 June 2008, 09:13 PM	#23
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I agree Big Hat, out of all the straps I own, the Kaktus Drifter is my favorite and looks best on the 233. (Rob Montana is my second favorite)

23 June 2008, 08:03 AM	#25
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	thats a great watch, tried it on a few times really cool PAM

23 June 2008, 10:54 AM	#27
jikjak Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC Posts: 50	really? i love how it doesnt have the minute markers. it keeps the face nice and clean.

23 June 2008, 03:51 PM	#29
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	yeah agree..minute markers would be too busy for me..just don't like the idea of K series 2000 made.

24 June 2008, 09:28 AM	#30
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, as always it's a matter of personal taste and preference... I love the "clean" dials but then again I am biased since I do like to know the exact minute the minute hand is pointing to. If only I could get convinced by the "minimalistic" design, I would get a PAM soon. BTW.: the crystal on the PAM 236 is out of this world! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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