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IWC BP vs PAM 233
Hi TRF,
I am blessed to have an opportunity to acquire another piece. I am on the fence between acquiring the 2016 IWC Big Pilot (5009 with the number 9) or PAM 233 (am/pm). Here are my current humble collection to give you an idea of what I currently have: Black face SS Daytona, Yachtmaster, SubC, PAM 425 and PAM 557. I love both of them equally and acquiring both is not an option. Thanks TRF for your invaluable inputs. |
The Iwc pilot is very nice but between this two I will go 233 you have 2 Pams 47mm so 233 at 44mm is amazing piece good luck :cheers:
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Since you have 3 rolexes and a couple of PAMs already, I'd suggest another watch brand and an IWC BP is the perfect choice. Admittedly, I'm biased. I have a BP and simply love it. I believe the MSRP on the new model is significantly cheaper, so even more reason to pick one up since it's the same movement and case with an updated face. :)
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Both awesome pieces but the 233, but you are asking on a panerai sub forum
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When I was looking at the IWC BP, I was also shown a PAM233... and I bought the 233...
Although, I would still look into a big pilot in the future! Just at that moment in time, that 233 was impossible to resist. |
Tough one due to your collection. In a vacuum and can only be one, the 233 for sure, but given what you have, if the BP fits you well, I probably would get that one since the 233 does not appear to be a "must have" for you. Good luck with the choice! :cheers:
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@OP - good luck and let us know what you decide :cheers: |
I own both a 233 and a Big Pilot (500902).
If I had to pick one, it'd be the 233. Hands down. |
Having owned both, I'd get the 233 again.
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233 is simply a beautiful watch.
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233 but I had the dot version which is nicer IMO than the AM/PM, if you can get one, especially they're much cheaper, go for it
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I love these 2 pieces a must have in any collection.
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233 to start! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I used to have both. I still have my 233. If my wrist didn't shrink so much, I would have kept the BP. They are both awesome and iconic
Sorry. That probably didn't help. Depends on your collection. The 233 is more of a daily wearer. Good luck http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/IMG_3946.jpg |
I feel there would be room for either in any collection! But if I had to choose one, 233.
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Thank you all for the invaluable feedback. After trying both side by side, I pulled the trigger on the new 2016 IWC Big Piot with the new dial (with 9 and original index position) and strap (non-croc). Pics to follow.
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Both great. But I will go for Big Pilot
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I had the same decision years ago, and took the 233.
Years later I couldn't stop looking at IWC, and just picked up the new ceramic pilot ceramic. I like the ceramic big pilot but it is still a bit big for every day. |
The 233 is a classic pam imo you will enjoy it much more than the BP
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I would go big pilot
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pics please!
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Both are great but the 233 has more of an emotional feel (to me) than the BP. I had a 233 and regret ever selling it.
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IWC BP vs PAM 233
Bravo! IWC is my new love. I have 6 Rolex and was looking at acquiring the new Daytona C, but it is easier to come up with $13k than to actually get the watch.
my Pilot Chrono 3777-09 is the perfect size at 43mm. Once I learned that the IWC PC used a highly modified 7750 ETA, I was sold. I can't take this watch off! I went back to my GMT IIc yesterday and the watch felt tiny. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...016a96a6d5.jpg |
I bought my pre-loved 233 at a reasonable price.. And really happy with that. Compared to IWC it is much more beautiful IMO..
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I'd go for the Big Pilot.
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Thank you all for your input. I decided to move forward with the new version '16 IWC BP.
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