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Shade · 5 February 2012, 03:09 AM

A friend is offering me to trade his brand new 390 for my 233. He will top up a bit.. Regardless of topping up, do you guys think the 390 is something to go for?

Cru Jones · 5 February 2012, 03:17 AM

What would I do? Keep the 233 no doubt. Either wait until 390 prices come down and pick it up or go base now, but I wouldn't lose the 233 to get a 390 now.

dukerules · 5 February 2012, 06:03 AM

Unless he's willing to top up to the tune of at least $4K in US dollars, I wouldn't.

I would trade the 233 for a 372 in a heartbeat though.

toulouse · 5 February 2012, 06:55 AM

Yeah, I'd wait for the 390 to come down. If it was an in-house movement, that's a different story all together.

MrJ320 · 5 February 2012, 06:57 AM

Personally prefer the 233 over the 390.

bcacncnc · 5 February 2012, 07:27 AM

I would keep the 233.

p_mcgee · 5 February 2012, 07:43 AM

no love for the 390 on this thread

joleel7 · 5 February 2012, 07:56 AM

233 > 390 so no way keep the 233

HL65 · 5 February 2012, 07:57 AM

Keep the 233.

B. Doggy · 5 February 2012, 08:40 AM

I MUCH prefer the 390 personally. Used to love the 233 but the fang really bothers me now. Another thread that surprises me a bit. It seems that the 233 is coming back in popularity as it does from time to time.

cmcm3 · 5 February 2012, 08:53 AM

233 wazzes on the 390 imho.

Psmith · 5 February 2012, 11:23 AM

Keep the 233 - no comparison imho

Steel28 · 5 February 2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psmith

keep the 233 - no comparison imho

big +1

BaltimoreBrian · 5 February 2012, 12:47 PM

233

Rollie2011 · 5 February 2012, 01:01 PM

To me the 390 is much more handsome

Shade · 5 February 2012, 03:10 PM

I guess I will keep the 233 until a better offer comes along..

JohnyMac · 5 February 2012, 03:17 PM

Good call sticking with the 233 IMO, but go with what speaks to you most!

walds11 · 5 February 2012, 09:17 PM

233 by a land slide :)

L-16610 · 5 February 2012, 11:57 PM

233 ofcourse

The other post about 372 and 233 was close but I would pick the 372

In this case ?
The 390 is nice but the most cheap thing you can get

A simple ETA with 2 hands, compared to an inhouse GMT 8 DAYS !!!!

You can't be serious when you answer the 390

jvo300 · 6 February 2012, 12:52 AM

I would keep the 233.

mfer · 6 February 2012, 01:46 AM

390....

Shade · 6 February 2012, 01:50 AM

Well, the 390 is very attractive in its design.. And I really fancy it.. Aside from the movement that is.. Im very certain that the 233 is very much superior in movement department. If design was the only question, would you still pick the 233?

dukerules · 6 February 2012, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Well, the 390 is very attractive in its design.. And I really fancy it.. Aside from the movement that is.. Im very certain that the 233 is very much superior in movement department. If design was the only question, would you still pick the 233?

I would. 1950 case + domed sapphire wins out over a Bettarini case, brown dial, and gold hands for me. Don't get me wrong, I really like the 390, just like the 233 more. This does not take into account price, movement, or LE/SE status of course.

andrew79 · 6 February 2012, 01:13 PM

i beg to differ, i like panerai to be simple and that's why 390 is the winner IMO....

Shade · 6 February 2012, 10:56 PM

Hi Andrew! You bored with your 390 yet??

andrew79 · 7 February 2012, 10:02 AM

LOL, not yet bro... :)

karmatp · 7 February 2012, 11:25 AM

You do realise that the 390 cost about $5200 right?

mfer · 7 February 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

You do realise that the 390 cost about $5200 right?

MSRP is $5100

Street Market 'crack' value is round'ish mid to high 6's, plus he said his friend would add the extra coinage.

Plus with Norman's 232 and 249, that 390 would fit right in!

hflee55 · 7 February 2012, 12:54 PM

The 390 is a very nice watch but I would keep the 233.

djemmtee · 8 February 2012, 01:39 AM

Keep the 233, IMO still my favorite panerai.

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5 February 2012, 03:09 AM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	233 or 390? A friend is offering me to trade his brand new 390 for my 233. He will top up a bit.. Regardless of topping up, do you guys think the 390 is something to go for? __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

5 February 2012, 06:03 AM	#3
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Unless he's willing to top up to the tune of at least $4K in US dollars, I wouldn't. I would trade the 233 for a 372 in a heartbeat though. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

5 February 2012, 07:27 AM	#6
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I would keep the 233. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

5 February 2012, 07:57 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,590	Keep the 233. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 February 2012, 03:17 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,168	What would I do? Keep the 233 no doubt. Either wait until 390 prices come down and pick it up or go base now, but I wouldn't lose the 233 to get a 390 now.

5 February 2012, 06:55 AM	#4
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Yeah, I'd wait for the 390 to come down. If it was an in-house movement, that's a different story all together.

5 February 2012, 06:57 AM	#5
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Personally prefer the 233 over the 390.

5 February 2012, 07:43 AM	#7
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	no love for the 390 on this thread

5 February 2012, 07:56 AM	#8
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	233 > 390 so no way keep the 233

5 February 2012, 08:40 AM	#10
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I MUCH prefer the 390 personally. Used to love the 233 but the fang really bothers me now. Another thread that surprises me a bit. It seems that the 233 is coming back in popularity as it does from time to time. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

5 February 2012, 08:53 AM	#11
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	233 wazzes on the 390 imho. __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

5 February 2012, 11:23 AM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Keep the 233 - no comparison imho __________________

5 February 2012, 12:47 PM	#14
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	233

5 February 2012, 01:01 PM	#15
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	To me the 390 is much more handsome __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

5 February 2012, 03:10 PM	#16
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I guess I will keep the 233 until a better offer comes along.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

5 February 2012, 03:17 PM	#17
JohnyMac Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Watch: 116520 Posts: 17	Good call sticking with the 233 IMO, but go with what speaks to you most!

5 February 2012, 09:17 PM	#18
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,689	233 by a land slide :) __________________ Adam

5 February 2012, 11:57 PM	#19
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	233 ofcourse The other post about 372 and 233 was close but I would pick the 372 In this case ? The 390 is nice but the most cheap thing you can get A simple ETA with 2 hands, compared to an inhouse GMT 8 DAYS !!!! You can't be serious when you answer the 390

6 February 2012, 12:52 AM	#20
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I would keep the 233.

6 February 2012, 01:46 AM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	390.... __________________ member#3242

6 February 2012, 01:50 AM	#22
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Well, the 390 is very attractive in its design.. And I really fancy it.. Aside from the movement that is.. Im very certain that the 233 is very much superior in movement department. If design was the only question, would you still pick the 233? __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

6 February 2012, 01:13 PM	#24
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	i beg to differ, i like panerai to be simple and that's why 390 is the winner IMO.... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

6 February 2012, 10:56 PM	#25
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Hi Andrew! You bored with your 390 yet?? __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

7 February 2012, 10:02 AM	#26
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	LOL, not yet bro... :) __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

7 February 2012, 11:25 AM	#27
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	You do realise that the 390 cost about $5200 right? __________________ My grails:

7 February 2012, 12:54 PM	#29
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	The 390 is a very nice watch but I would keep the 233.

8 February 2012, 01:39 AM	#30
djemmtee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: OC, California Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,942	Keep the 233, IMO still my favorite panerai. Pros In house movement 1950 case with dome crystal Gmt function __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN

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