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TswaneNguni · 6 November 2009, 01:28 PM

On the 8 day Luminors,"The Dot" is a must.Congrats on your 233 !!

rotorcraft · 6 November 2009, 09:07 PM

Thanks guys.

Yes Chris, the dot was the deciding factor, and thanks to brainbizz and links I was able to do a bit of research. The AD was very knowledgeable but even he missed the K to L series changes and said he could have sold the watch weeks earlier if he'd known!
Lucky for me.

The K is not limited, but a series of 2000, their first in-house movement Panerai Calibre P.2002/1 and the changes from dot to am/pm should hopefully protect the watch against depreciation...

Plus...it's a beautiful piece and I am going to get a LOT of enjoyment from wearing it.

For now at least the 16610(V) will be confined to the safe.

Thanks to TRF and you all for making this site such a useful tool.

rotorcraft · 7 November 2009, 02:22 AM

argee1977 · 7 November 2009, 02:44 AM

Well, i guess everyone knows i'm a 233 man, but i can see the attraction of the 270 as well. The problem for me though is that the basic dial is messed up a little with the AM/PM indicator and the 9 being crushed onto the dial, it just looks wrong as they have reduced the size of the numbers to do this, and on a large dial it makes them look too small.

Pricewise, well buying any PAM new other than the SE models means you walk out the shop and the watch will lose 20%, but that's the same with Rolex, Omega and all the others, the best bet is to find somewhere selling it at least 20% cheaper, there are a good few dealers on here and Paneristi.com that sell brand new Panerai's at great prices.

As stated by MFER though, there is no bad choice, it's personal opinion and i'm sure when you see them both side by side and try them on you'll pick one over the other, and it will be the correct choice for you, which is the important thing

rotorcraft · 7 November 2009, 03:08 AM

Thanks Ryan, I went with the 233, pic above!

argee1977 · 7 November 2009, 03:16 AM

Good to hear, and another UK Paneristi

rotorcraft · 9 November 2009, 07:17 PM

This was supposed to be a dress watch looking back through this thread, but so far it hasn't left my wrist and I have spent a very unhealthy amount of time browsing a new found weakness for aftermarket straps and buckles!

Where will the madness end?!

louie · 10 November 2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Exactly, just buy what you love.

For me 270
For TR, Brainbizz, 233

Neither of us is wrong. There is no wrong decision here.

The only thing that would even remotely come into play is do you want to wind it up all on your own. Isn't an issue with me and really should be on a 8 day PR.

mfer what abt me?!!?!? you missed me out...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

Congrats!!!!
I sure hope it was not the champagne...the 233k dot is awesome...

if only our local ADs serve "champagne" sales would have been better!

Quote:

Originally Posted by argee1977

Well, i guess everyone knows i'm a 233 man, but i can see the attraction of the 270 as well. The problem for me though is that the basic dial is messed up a little with the AM/PM indicator and the 9 being crushed onto the dial, it just looks wrong as they have reduced the size of the numbers to do this, and on a large dial it makes them look too small.

Pricewise, well buying any PAM new other than the SE models means you walk out the shop and the watch will lose 20%, but that's the same with Rolex, Omega and all the others, the best bet is to find somewhere selling it at least 20% cheaper, there are a good few dealers on here and Paneristi.com that sell brand new Panerai's at great prices.

As stated by MFER though, there is no bad choice, it's personal opinion and i'm sure when you see them both side by side and try them on you'll pick one over the other, and it will be the correct choice for you, which is the important thing

well said Ryan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorcraft

This was supposed to be a dress watch looking back through this thread, but so far it hasn't left my wrist and I have spent a very unhealthy amount of time browsing a new found weakness for aftermarket straps and buckles!

Where will the madness end?!

huhh? i thought madness just begun...

have fun Rich!

mfer · 10 November 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

mfer what abt me?!!?!? you missed me out...

Well, yours goes without saying!

Joey_V · 11 November 2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorcraft

This was supposed to be a dress watch looking back through this thread, but so far it hasn't left my wrist and I have spent a very unhealthy amount of time browsing a new found weakness for aftermarket straps and buckles!

Where will the madness end?!

Congrats man!

The madness is just beginning! I received my 312 about 2 weeks ago and I enjoy the wrist time it gets... and the strap window shopping I'm doing. It's a great addition to my collection.

louie · 11 November 2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorcraft

Thanks Ryan, I went with the 233, pic above!

wise choice Rich!

i assure you will enjoy the fun of winding it every week...

now time for some straps hunting!

7 November 2009, 02:44 AM	#34
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Well, i guess everyone knows i'm a 233 man, but i can see the attraction of the 270 as well. The problem for me though is that the basic dial is messed up a little with the AM/PM indicator and the 9 being crushed onto the dial, it just looks wrong as they have reduced the size of the numbers to do this, and on a large dial it makes them look too small. Pricewise, well buying any PAM new other than the SE models means you walk out the shop and the watch will lose 20%, but that's the same with Rolex, Omega and all the others, the best bet is to find somewhere selling it at least 20% cheaper, there are a good few dealers on here and Paneristi.com that sell brand new Panerai's at great prices. As stated by MFER though, there is no bad choice, it's personal opinion and i'm sure when you see them both side by side and try them on you'll pick one over the other, and it will be the correct choice for you, which is the important thing __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

7 November 2009, 03:16 AM	#36
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Good to hear, and another UK Paneristi __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

6 November 2009, 01:28 PM	#31
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	On the 8 day Luminors,"The Dot" is a must.Congrats on your 233 !!

6 November 2009, 09:07 PM	#32
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	Thanks guys. Yes Chris, the dot was the deciding factor, and thanks to brainbizz and links I was able to do a bit of research. The AD was very knowledgeable but even he missed the K to L series changes and said he could have sold the watch weeks earlier if he'd known! Lucky for me. The K is not limited, but a series of 2000, their first in-house movement Panerai Calibre P.2002/1 and the changes from dot to am/pm should hopefully protect the watch against depreciation... Plus...it's a beautiful piece and I am going to get a LOT of enjoyment from wearing it. For now at least the 16610(V) will be confined to the safe. Thanks to TRF and you all for making this site such a useful tool.

7 November 2009, 03:08 AM	#35
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	Thanks Ryan, I went with the 233, pic above!

9 November 2009, 07:17 PM	#37
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	This was supposed to be a dress watch looking back through this thread, but so far it hasn't left my wrist and I have spent a very unhealthy amount of time browsing a new found weakness for aftermarket straps and buckles! Where will the madness end?!

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