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stratguy · 15 December 2022, 10:26 AM

I used to be a huge Panerai guy but sold them all and haven't owned one in roughly 15 years. My closest friend has a 270 and every time I see it, I love the domed crystal and the overall vintage vibe. I wanted the manual version however, and have kept my eyes open. One popped up today at one of our forum's respected dealers. Just wired the funds - can't wait to get it!

tedo · 15 December 2022, 01:32 PM

Congrats — domed is the way to go!

mailman · 15 December 2022, 07:38 PM

Congratulations. The 233 is a great watch. It packs a lot punch and like you said, has a cool vintage vibe to it. Is it a dot or AM/PM dial?

1st amg · 15 December 2022, 09:20 PM

233 is one of my favorites! Congratulations, now begins the strap hoarding that you probably did 15 years ago!

Little machines · 15 December 2022, 10:49 PM

Congratulations!! I had the 233 and it's a great looking watch !

1William · 15 December 2022, 11:22 PM

Congratulations. Years ago I always liked the 233 but never moved to pick one up. Since I have made peace with my thoughts on Panerai I am back into collecting and enjoying the watches and the strap game. I picked up a 233 Dot and the 317 which has a similar case and domed crystal and they are currently my most worn watches. You will enjoy the 233.

brandrea · 15 December 2022, 11:35 PM

Congratulations, the 233 is a great watch! Post pictures when you can

stratguy · 15 December 2022, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations. The 233 is a great watch. It packs a lot punch and like you said, has a cool vintage vibe to it. Is it a dot or AM/PM dial?

It's a dot. I prefer the cleaner look.

stratguy · 15 December 2022, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

233 is one of my favorites! Congratulations, now begins the strap hoarding that you probably did 15 years ago!

My buddy wears his 270 on an accordion rubber strap and it looks awesome. So comfortable as well. I'm going to grab one of those to start. It comes on a vintage looking leather, so will have a couple of options out of the gate.

stratguy · 15 December 2022, 11:49 PM

Thanks guys. Supposed to be here tomorrow - will post pics.

stratguy · 15 December 2022, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tedo

Congrats — domed is the way to go!

Beautiful! My local Panerai dealer has a 1950 in stock. What a fantastic looking watch. Looks great on you.

Mystro · 16 December 2022, 01:07 AM

Congrats…. Panerai is a force.

mikkoi · 16 December 2022, 01:24 AM

Congratulations! Enjoy

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rajurama · 16 December 2022, 03:25 AM

Congratulations! Pam 233 is a classic, I was searching for one and ended up getting Pam 289 dot...

Cru Jones · 16 December 2022, 08:30 AM

Nice! Congratulations.

breitlingaddict · 16 December 2022, 10:48 AM

Congrats and do share photos when you can.

danwang0520 · 16 December 2022, 07:46 PM

PAM233 is one of those classic Panerai's to get........congrats!

Hollie_Rollie · 16 December 2022, 11:14 PM

Congratulations! I can’t believe they stopped production on these. What production year did you get?

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stratguy · 16 December 2022, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

Congratulations! I can’t believe they stopped production on these. What production year did you get?

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I believe it is from 2008.

Hollie_Rollie · 17 December 2022, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by stratguy

I believe it is from 2008.

That’s awesome! I wonder what the last year of production for this model was? Hardly ever see one w a later production date for sale

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stratguy · 17 December 2022, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

That’s awesome! I wonder what the last year of production for this model was? Hardly ever see one w a later production date for sale

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I believe it was discontinued in 2020. Perhaps someone more knowledgable can confirm.

stratguy · 17 December 2022, 09:04 AM

It arrived today and is in fantastic condition. Here is a lousy pic:

thsiao · 17 December 2022, 11:24 AM

Congrats!!! The 233 is one of my absolute favorite models of all time. Can’t believe it’s discontinued now.

Joearch · 17 December 2022, 12:55 PM

233 is hard to beat on so many levels. Gets a lot of wrist time.

jjvd21 · 17 December 2022, 08:40 PM

OEM Ranger strap looks perfect on the 233!

PAM 177 / 438 / 643 / 1314 / 233 •

Moving Chicane · 4 February 2023, 09:22 AM

Congrats!

My third 233 arrived today (dot dial). Not sure what my issue is, but after my first (dot dial), I went to an AM/PM dial, and then nothing until today. Happy times again.

Enjoy!

Urosfan · 4 February 2023, 10:58 AM

congrats I love the 233

scarlet knight · 4 February 2023, 05:18 PM

Good move, enjoy it.

1William · 4 February 2023, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Moving Chicane

Congrats!

My third 233 arrived today (dot dial). Not sure what my issue is, but after my first (dot dial), I went to an AM/PM dial, and then nothing until today. Happy times again.

Enjoy!

Congratulations.

john333 · 5 February 2023, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stratguy

It arrived today and is in fantastic condition. Here is a lousy pic:

Awesome! Fantastic reference!

15 December 2022, 10:26 AM	#1
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Incoming - PAM233 I used to be a huge Panerai guy but sold them all and haven't owned one in roughly 15 years. My closest friend has a 270 and every time I see it, I love the domed crystal and the overall vintage vibe. I wanted the manual version however, and have kept my eyes open. One popped up today at one of our forum's respected dealers. Just wired the funds - can't wait to get it!

15 December 2022, 07:38 PM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congratulations. The 233 is a great watch. It packs a lot punch and like you said, has a cool vintage vibe to it. Is it a dot or AM/PM dial? __________________ JJ

16 December 2022, 01:07 AM	#12
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,485	Congrats…. Panerai is a force. __________________

16 December 2022, 03:25 AM	#14
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Congratulations! Pam 233 is a classic, I was searching for one and ended up getting Pam 289 dot... __________________ रोलेक्स

17 December 2022, 11:24 AM	#23
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	Congrats!!! The 233 is one of my absolute favorite models of all time. Can’t believe it’s discontinued now. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

15 December 2022, 09:20 PM	#4
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,384	233 is one of my favorites! Congratulations, now begins the strap hoarding that you probably did 15 years ago!

15 December 2022, 10:49 PM	#5
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,644	Congratulations!! I had the 233 and it's a great looking watch !

15 December 2022, 11:22 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations. Years ago I always liked the 233 but never moved to pick one up. Since I have made peace with my thoughts on Panerai I am back into collecting and enjoying the watches and the strap game. I picked up a 233 Dot and the 317 which has a similar case and domed crystal and they are currently my most worn watches. You will enjoy the 233.

15 December 2022, 11:35 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,940	Congratulations, the 233 is a great watch! Post pictures when you can

15 December 2022, 11:49 PM	#10
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Thanks guys. Supposed to be here tomorrow - will post pics.

16 December 2022, 01:24 AM	#13
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Congratulations! Enjoy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 December 2022, 08:30 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	Nice! Congratulations.

16 December 2022, 10:48 AM	#16
breitlingaddict Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Real Name: Sean Location: USA Posts: 53	Congrats and do share photos when you can.

16 December 2022, 07:46 PM	#17
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	PAM233 is one of those classic Panerai's to get........congrats!

16 December 2022, 11:14 PM	#18
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,345	Congratulations! I can’t believe they stopped production on these. What production year did you get? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2022, 09:04 AM	#22
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	It arrived today and is in fantastic condition. Here is a lousy pic:

17 December 2022, 08:40 PM	#25
jjvd21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 24	OEM Ranger strap looks perfect on the 233! PAM 177 / 438 / 643 / 1314 / 233 •

4 February 2023, 09:22 AM	#26
Moving Chicane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SoCal. Watch: PAM233 Dot Dial Posts: 171	Congrats! My third 233 arrived today (dot dial). Not sure what my issue is, but after my first (dot dial), I went to an AM/PM dial, and then nothing until today. Happy times again. Enjoy!

4 February 2023, 10:58 AM	#27
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	congrats I love the 233

4 February 2023, 05:18 PM	#28
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,466	Good move, enjoy it.

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