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drtooth73 · 2 July 2009, 10:42 AM

I took several days off work and did not know what to do with myself.
So I walked in to Tappers, an AD for Panerai here in Detroit.
They had most of the expensive Pams. I want to eventually buy a nice model, the one I might keep for longer than 3 months.
The one I liked most were 233, 270 and 231.
Those, unfortunately, dont look like they can be used like my daily TT Sub.
The Sub is never removed from the wrist, ever.
233 is a manual, so I would need to wind it. What a drag

270 is so much thicker than 233, I fell in love with it, much more sculpted case.
231 is a solid gold Radiomir, and although I dont like the shape and crown of SS Radiomirs, this one rules. Huge chunk of gold.
I think I'll get one of those for my 40th birthday.
For right now, I decided on 219, the lefty, it has the requisite sandwich dial, and will probably hold value when I decide to upgrade.

B. Doggy · 2 July 2009, 12:13 PM

Keep on looking, enjoy the search and Good luck.

Panerai is a wonderful watch that is unlike anything out there. I also jumped right in with a nice piece (PAM 190) I wanted to keep for the long-run and am glad I did.

My next will be the 233....the perfect Panerai in so many ways!

TswaneNguni · 2 July 2009, 03:20 PM

Have a look at the 111.Great buy as a first PAM

Trurolexer · 2 July 2009, 03:24 PM

Go for whatever you like. But keep your eyes to 233. Good luck.

rotan · 2 July 2009, 04:26 PM

219 is a nice watch... Simple and it's a destro...

Trurolexer · 2 July 2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rotan

219 is a nice watch... Simple and it's a destro...

Yes, 219 is on my list too...Maybe next year.

rotan · 2 July 2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Yes, 219 is on my list too...Maybe next year.

Congrats Bro now you are truly a Pam convert!

Zed · 2 July 2009, 09:27 PM

Best of luck and enjoy your search.. don't let the winding up the 233 be a negative in your consideration. I wound mine up 5 days ago and the poer reserve has barealy hit the half mark. it is a pleasure to wind and it is one of the traditional charastiristics with Panerai watches...

the 219 is also a beauty...

the 231 on the other hand.. is super elegant.. a stylish classic and i have my eye on it as my next addition...

good luck Bill...

Trurolexer · 2 July 2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rotan

Congrats Bro now you are truly a Pam convert!

Yes, I turn to the Darkside.

Now I'm not a Jedi anymore...

But I'm so glad being a Sith.

drtooth73 · 2 July 2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Best of luck and enjoy your search.. don't let the winding up the 233 be a negative in your consideration. I wound mine up 5 days ago and the poer reserve has barealy hit the half mark. it is a pleasure to wind and it is one of the traditional charastiristics with Panerai watches...

the 219 is also a beauty...

the 231 on the other hand.. is super elegant.. a stylish classic and i have my eye on it as my next addition...

good luck Bill...

I would not mind having the 219 as daily watch ,and 231 for special occasions. I am keeping an eye out for good deals on those two.

Zed · 2 July 2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by drtooth73

I would not mind having the 219 as daily watch ,and 231 for special occasions. I am keeping an eye out for good deals on those two.

same here on the 231.. totally agree.. it is a dressy watch... and probably the biggest out there...

TswaneNguni · 3 July 2009, 05:57 AM

drtooth73 · 3 July 2009, 08:48 AM

Chris, those are such great pictures. Very nice collection you have

brainbizz · 3 July 2009, 09:05 AM

A pic I had laying around

drtooth73 · 3 July 2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brainbizz

A pic I had laying around

Are these all yours?
Share one with a good doctor?

brainbizz · 3 July 2009, 10:49 AM

Yep its a disease funny thing is I rarely wear any of those. They are not the bulk of my collection. I typically wear my 236 or DSSD. My all time favorite is my Ferrari 024 except my wife is holding it hostage for our anniversary.

GBJIV · 3 July 2009, 05:37 PM

Nice pic brainbizz! Awesome collection.

All are great choices. 233 - 8 Day Power Reserve for me really works... I can rotate in other watches and - it's still set when I want to wear the 233 (I wear the 233 more than any of my other PAM's) I actually love winding it - love knowing wear the reserve is at and it is an overall great piece.

Tough decisions.....

Andad · 4 July 2009, 04:24 PM

Nice pix Chris. I'm wearing my 231 this weekend.

TswaneNguni · 4 July 2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice pix Chris. I'm wearing my 231 this weekend.

Great taste cannot be devided by the Indian ocean !!!

Had mine on the wrist yesterday !!

Zed · 5 July 2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Nice Chris... you WON ok... stop rubbing it in...

you guys are driving me up the wall with these pix...

TswaneNguni · 5 July 2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Nice Chris... you WON ok... stop rubbing it in...

you guys are driving me up the wall with these pix...

Zed,I didnt win the 231..... I had to pay for it !!

Zed · 5 July 2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Zed,I didnt win the 231..... I had to pay for it !!

sure you did... how else could you explain SA winning in Rugby...

TswaneNguni · 7 July 2009, 05:57 AM

me

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Originally Posted by Zed

sure you did... how else could you explain SA winning in Rugby...

Morne Steyn

One of the best kicks in the history of the game

Zed · 7 July 2009, 07:09 PM

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me

Morne Steyn

One of the best kicks in the history of the game

100%... Well Done SA... it was supurb.. all my SA friends left to watch the games...

2 July 2009, 10:42 AM	#1
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Visited local Panerai AD yesterday. I took several days off work and did not know what to do with myself. So I walked in to Tappers, an AD for Panerai here in Detroit. They had most of the expensive Pams. I want to eventually buy a nice model, the one I might keep for longer than 3 months. The one I liked most were 233, 270 and 231. Those, unfortunately, dont look like they can be used like my daily TT Sub. The Sub is never removed from the wrist, ever. 233 is a manual, so I would need to wind it. What a drag 270 is so much thicker than 233, I fell in love with it, much more sculpted case. 231 is a solid gold Radiomir, and although I dont like the shape and crown of SS Radiomirs, this one rules. Huge chunk of gold. I think I'll get one of those for my 40th birthday. For right now, I decided on 219, the lefty, it has the requisite sandwich dial, and will probably hold value when I decide to upgrade.

2 July 2009, 12:13 PM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Keep on looking, enjoy the search and Good luck. Panerai is a wonderful watch that is unlike anything out there. I also jumped right in with a nice piece (PAM 190) I wanted to keep for the long-run and am glad I did. My next will be the 233....the perfect Panerai in so many ways! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 July 2009, 04:26 PM	#5
rotan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Leong Location: Singapore Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 210	219 is a nice watch... Simple and it's a destro... __________________ Rolex Batman 116710BLNR Audemars Piguet 15202ST H series

3 July 2009, 05:57 AM	#12
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Attached Images

3 July 2009, 09:05 AM	#14
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	A pic I had laying around Attached Images

2 July 2009, 03:20 PM	#3
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Have a look at the 111.Great buy as a first PAM

2 July 2009, 03:24 PM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Go for whatever you like. But keep your eyes to 233. Good luck.

2 July 2009, 09:27 PM	#8
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	Best of luck and enjoy your search.. don't let the winding up the 233 be a negative in your consideration. I wound mine up 5 days ago and the poer reserve has barealy hit the half mark. it is a pleasure to wind and it is one of the traditional charastiristics with Panerai watches... the 219 is also a beauty... the 231 on the other hand.. is super elegant.. a stylish classic and i have my eye on it as my next addition... good luck Bill...

3 July 2009, 08:48 AM	#13
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Chris, those are such great pictures. Very nice collection you have

3 July 2009, 10:49 AM	#16
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	Yep its a disease funny thing is I rarely wear any of those. They are not the bulk of my collection. I typically wear my 236 or DSSD. My all time favorite is my Ferrari 024 except my wife is holding it hostage for our anniversary.

3 July 2009, 05:37 PM	#17
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Nice pic brainbizz! Awesome collection. All are great choices. 233 - 8 Day Power Reserve for me really works... I can rotate in other watches and - it's still set when I want to wear the 233 (I wear the 233 more than any of my other PAM's) I actually love winding it - love knowing wear the reserve is at and it is an overall great piece. Tough decisions..... __________________ Jackson

4 July 2009, 04:24 PM	#18
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Nice pix Chris. I'm wearing my 231 this weekend. Attached Images __________________ E

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