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louie · 6 May 2009, 09:52 PM

233 on the left,and 312 on the right

312 on the left,and 233 on the right

312

233

233 on top,and 312 bottom

312 display casebacks

Guys, you know how my 233 caseback looks like so no photos of that okay.Hope you enjoyed the photos today

JF23 · 6 May 2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

233 on the left,and 312 on the right

I must have both!!!!

Thanks for the comparo Louie, two stunners for sure.

gmt master x · 6 May 2009, 10:15 PM

Very nice new addition. i have the 8day and plan on picking up the 312 when i get the chance. Nice set...

hflee55 · 6 May 2009, 10:38 PM

it's so stunning...stop poisoning me!

5onic · 6 May 2009, 10:38 PM

I was going to purchase a GMTIIC but over the past few months Panerai have really grown on me.

I must say thank you very much for the comparison as my short list comprises of the 233 (a little bit over my 5k budget second hand), 312 or the 320.

Trurolexer · 7 May 2009, 12:38 AM

Louie...Neighbour...Is that 312 is yours?

MAMAMIA!!! Thanks for sharing, Bro!!!

GBJIV · 7 May 2009, 01:00 AM

Nice post Louie... Very well done. Answers a lot of questions... This would be a good one for the other site as - many are asking the comparison question.

Great job!

Keith48 · 7 May 2009, 01:17 AM

Nice photo.

A pity to see you giving up your 233, i always thougth 233 owner will not let their go.

jay_kay · 7 May 2009, 01:18 AM

Thanks for that Louie. Amazing pics. I really can't wait to get my hands on mine now. Dare I say I actualy prefer the 312 to the 233, in pics anyway. I haven't seen either of these in the flesh yet but have just reveived my receipt from David M Robinson from the deposit I placed over the phone, Kelly very kindly included a 2008 brochure and a Legendary Watches book!! Fantastic service!!
The 312 doesn't look as thick as I thought it might, pleased they didn't use the domed crystal.

J

argee1977 · 7 May 2009, 01:21 AM

If Panerai hadn't stuck the 9 on the dial and put on the small sub-dial i'd have got one as well, i'm not a fan of the radiomir style sub-dial, especially on a luminor/1950s watch

londonbagpuss · 7 May 2009, 01:35 AM

Congrats!! Thanks for posting pictures, the 233 and the 312 are both stunners!

hflee55 · 7 May 2009, 01:55 AM

louie, did you pull the trigger on the 312? i guess, the 312 has hit the Singapore shores already. i was at my AD today, still no sightings of the 312 or any of the 2009 models.

louie · 7 May 2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith48

Nice photo.

A pity to see you giving up your 233, i always thougth 233 owner will not let their go.

giving up??

NO way & NEVER i will giv up on a 233...Keith,you thought so because you must have saw my sale post at sgroc?

My other 233 with lovelier millesimation serial numbers is on its way so.......

The Second · 7 May 2009, 02:22 AM

What a great thread! thanks for this.

TswaneNguni · 7 May 2009, 02:26 AM

Great comparitive pics !!!

Ist this forum simply wonderful ??

I like the larger/thicker case of the 312.Will look good on my wrists !!

louie · 7 May 2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hflee55

it's so stunning...stop poisoning me!

Andy! let me know if you needed the antidote!!

louie · 7 May 2009, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Second

What a great thread! thanks for this.

You most welcome Bruce!

100thmonkey · 7 May 2009, 02:45 AM

Its got a '9' but no '3' and its lost the dome!!!!

Sorry, nice try Panerai but youve not taken challenged the 233 at all!!

mfer · 7 May 2009, 02:51 AM

Thanks for the pics Louie.

For me the 233 is still superior.

louie · 7 May 2009, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

Its got a '9' but no '3' and its lost the dome!!!!

Sorry, nice try Panerai but youve not taken challenged the 233 at all!!

X2! i still prefer the dial layout of the 233s and the sexy dome crystal...312 is thick though,because it houses the auto mechanism..312 is better looking if you see it in person..looks classy and "clean" to me..

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Thanks for the pics Louie.

For me the 233 is still superior.

glad you guys enjoyed the photos...

Ted Su(TW) · 7 May 2009, 03:49 AM

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

233 is nice, but I think the 312 is gaining it's popularity.

Will love to see one in person.

Ted Su(TW)

VazLube · 7 May 2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

giving up??

NO way & NEVER i will giv up on a 233...Keith,you thought so because you must have saw my sale post at sgroc?

My other 233 with lovelier millesimation serial numbers is on its way so.......

Awesome pictures louie. The crown side comparison, shows subtle differences.

Just curious why swapping your 233 around, what makes incoming better numbers?

312 is great for first time Panerai buyers. Existing owners, it depends on what you currently own. I'm not crazy about automatics yet.

tuisquash · 7 May 2009, 05:07 AM

great pics, the 312 case is very thick.

233
case thinner (nicer)
dome
312
#9

TswaneNguni · 7 May 2009, 05:41 AM

This pics really gives us a good idea about the 3 day autos.I must say I like the larger/thicker case of the 312,the flattish crystal in combination with the 1950s case.It will look larger on the wrist,compared to the 233.I am a bit uncertain about the dial around the date window.The date looks a bit lost,compared to the rest of the dial info.I like the font size and the inclusion of the "9".I very slight cyclops,like on the 242 would have balanced it out or the inclusion of "3".Also,brushed ss is not my favourite,but suits the 1950s case nicely.

kungpow · 7 May 2009, 06:03 AM

This is fantastic, just the comparison I was looking for! The 312 looks huge, the lugs and case look considerably larger than the 233. I think my preference is still for the 233. Thanks for the pics!

Nica64 · 7 May 2009, 10:32 AM

Great pics Louie, thanks for sharing. The 312 looks beautiful very nice comparison.

bodybump · 7 May 2009, 11:35 AM

Louie are trying to convince me get a pam again??? That 312 is amazing!!!

Keith48 · 7 May 2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

giving up??

NO way & NEVER i will giv up on a 233...Keith,you thought so because you must have saw my sale post at sgroc?

My other 233 with lovelier millesimation serial numbers is on its way so.......

Yes, I thougth so by the sale post. I am trying to save up for a 233

what is millesimation serial numbers ?

Lol-x · 7 May 2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

.....I very slight cyclops,like on the 242 would have balanced it out or the inclusion of "3"...

I totally disagree on the inclusion of a cyclops, that would really upset the symmetry of the dial and the crystal IMHO.

But I do agree wholeheartedly with the inclusion of the "3" on the dial and if the date window was repositioned to 4:30 then that would satisfy that issue perfectly.

Rolexism · 7 May 2009, 08:49 PM

Great comparison pics

312 is one thick watch!

6 May 2009, 09:52 PM	#1
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	When PAM 233 met 312... 233 on the left,and 312 on the right 312 on the left,and 233 on the right 312 233 233 on top,and 312 bottom 312 display casebacks Guys, you know how my 233 caseback looks like so no photos of that okay.Hope you enjoyed the photos today __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

7 May 2009, 01:00 AM	#7
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Nice post Louie... Very well done. Answers a lot of questions... This would be a good one for the other site as - many are asking the comparison question. Great job! __________________ Jackson

7 May 2009, 01:21 AM	#10
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	If Panerai hadn't stuck the 9 on the dial and put on the small sub-dial i'd have got one as well, i'm not a fan of the radiomir style sub-dial, especially on a luminor/1950s watch __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

7 May 2009, 02:51 AM	#19
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Thanks for the pics Louie. For me the 233 is still superior. __________________ member#3242

7 May 2009, 05:07 AM	#23
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	great pics, the 312 case is very thick. 233 case thinner (nicer) dome 312 #9 __________________ panerai and rolex

6 May 2009, 10:15 PM	#3
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Very nice new addition. i have the 8day and plan on picking up the 312 when i get the chance. Nice set...

6 May 2009, 10:38 PM	#4
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	it's so stunning...stop poisoning me!

6 May 2009, 10:38 PM	#5
5onic Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Little Ann, UK Watch: Panerai 233K Posts: 96	I was going to purchase a GMTIIC but over the past few months Panerai have really grown on me. I must say thank you very much for the comparison as my short list comprises of the 233 (a little bit over my 5k budget second hand), 312 or the 320.

7 May 2009, 12:38 AM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Louie...Neighbour...Is that 312 is yours? MAMAMIA!!! Thanks for sharing, Bro!!!

7 May 2009, 01:17 AM	#8
Keith48 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 68	Nice photo. A pity to see you giving up your 233, i always thougth 233 owner will not let their go.

7 May 2009, 01:18 AM	#9
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Thanks for that Louie. Amazing pics. I really can't wait to get my hands on mine now. Dare I say I actualy prefer the 312 to the 233, in pics anyway. I haven't seen either of these in the flesh yet but have just reveived my receipt from David M Robinson from the deposit I placed over the phone, Kelly very kindly included a 2008 brochure and a Legendary Watches book!! Fantastic service!! The 312 doesn't look as thick as I thought it might, pleased they didn't use the domed crystal. J __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

7 May 2009, 01:35 AM	#11
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Congrats!! Thanks for posting pictures, the 233 and the 312 are both stunners!

7 May 2009, 01:55 AM	#12
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	louie, did you pull the trigger on the 312? i guess, the 312 has hit the Singapore shores already. i was at my AD today, still no sightings of the 312 or any of the 2009 models.

7 May 2009, 02:22 AM	#14
The Second Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Watch: Watchless(for now) Posts: 267	What a great thread! thanks for this.

7 May 2009, 02:26 AM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Great comparitive pics !!! Ist this forum simply wonderful ?? I like the larger/thicker case of the 312.Will look good on my wrists !!

7 May 2009, 02:45 AM	#18
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 356	Its got a '9' but no '3' and its lost the dome!!!! Sorry, nice try Panerai but youve not taken challenged the 233 at all!!

7 May 2009, 03:49 AM	#21
Ted Su(TW) Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 77	Thanks for sharing the pictures. 233 is nice, but I think the 312 is gaining it's popularity. Will love to see one in person. Ted Su(TW)

7 May 2009, 05:41 AM	#24
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	This pics really gives us a good idea about the 3 day autos.I must say I like the larger/thicker case of the 312,the flattish crystal in combination with the 1950s case.It will look larger on the wrist,compared to the 233.I am a bit uncertain about the dial around the date window.The date looks a bit lost,compared to the rest of the dial info.I like the font size and the inclusion of the "9".I very slight cyclops,like on the 242 would have balanced it out or the inclusion of "3".Also,brushed ss is not my favourite,but suits the 1950s case nicely.

7 May 2009, 06:03 AM	#25
kungpow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LA Posts: 395	This is fantastic, just the comparison I was looking for! The 312 looks huge, the lugs and case look considerably larger than the 233. I think my preference is still for the 233. Thanks for the pics!

7 May 2009, 10:32 AM	#26
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Great pics Louie, thanks for sharing. The 312 looks beautiful very nice comparison. Attached Images __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

7 May 2009, 11:35 AM	#27
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,234	Louie are trying to convince me get a pam again??? That 312 is amazing!!! __________________

7 May 2009, 08:49 PM	#30
Rolexism "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Kong Location: CT Posts: 111	Great comparison pics 312 is one thick watch!

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