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m_reign · 26 October 2009, 05:04 AM

I am looking to purchase another watch and I have hit a wall. I used to own a 236 and sold it when I was in the "consolidation" mode and used the funds toward a 270. No regrets here but I do miss the 236. Recently a friend of mine introduced me to a Rolex Deepsea and I do love it as well. Unfortunately I don't have the means to purchase both, hence this posting. Which you guys prefer the most?

pbr.dk · 26 October 2009, 06:34 AM

I voted for the Deepsea - if I had to choose between them, I would choose it because of its ruggedness !!

But I wouldn´t mind owning both !!

icnbne · 26 October 2009, 06:34 AM

DeepSea ofcourse

B. Doggy · 26 October 2009, 06:44 AM

It looks like you have a number of PAM's already. Are there any Rolex in your collection? If not, I would lean toward getting one to round out the collection. That's just me though.

mfer · 26 October 2009, 06:48 AM

Deepsea v. 243, 87, etc I'd consider PAM

but v. that one...

Must go Rolex.

1000ftSub · 26 October 2009, 06:50 AM

DeepSea

Joey_V · 26 October 2009, 06:54 AM

Deepsea

m_reign · 26 October 2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

It looks like you have a number of PAM's already. Are there any Rolex in your collection? If not, I would lean toward getting one to round out the collection. That's just me though.

No Rolex in my collection yet, the only two that attract my attention is the Deepsea and DDII. Too early for the DDII, so the Deepsea is my choice for now. But I am really torn between the two.

dalip · 26 October 2009, 10:08 AM

does the DSSD fit well on your wrist??

m_reign · 26 October 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

does the DSSD fit well on your wrist??

Yup, I have a 7 3/4" wrist.

ducatidoc · 26 October 2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by m_reign

Yup, I have a 7 3/4" wrist.

Show Off!

BTW, I'm for the the 236. I may possibly be the only guy on this forum who is as yet unimpressed by the DSSD.

brainbizz · 26 October 2009, 12:10 PM

I have both 236 much more wrist time. Out of 40 or so watches my 236 is the go to watch. I do like the deep sea just not more than my 236. I wear my 236 more than 233 270 Daytonas DSSD Millies etc combined.

dalip · 26 October 2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m_reign

Yup, I have a 7 3/4" wrist.

then I'd say DSSD - but both are great...chances are you'll have both in the future anyway...it's just a matter of which one first. Good luck

Lol-x · 26 October 2009, 02:00 PM

The 236 just looks fantastic, and that bracelet compliments it very well too. Just a great package.

The Deep-Sea is a brilliant piece of rock solid equipment. It's almost impossible to find a stronger tool watch with a movement to match.

I think that for my personal usage I'd have to go with the 236 as that is the watch that I feel would be more akin to my personal requirements.

By the way, what is the going price for a mint condition 236?

m_reign · 26 October 2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

The 236 just looks fantastic, and that bracelet compliments it very well too. Just a great package.

The Deep-Sea is a brilliant piece of rock solid equipment. It's almost impossible to find a stronger tool watch with a movement to match.

I think that for my personal usage I'd have to go with the 236 as that is the watch that I feel would be more akin to my personal requirements.

By the way, what is the going price for a mint condition 236?

Like New condition should be going somewhere around $6,500-$7,000. New can be found around $8,250 from online dealers.

Watch Fan · 26 October 2009, 04:57 PM

Definately the Deepsea. The 236 is nice, but the Deepsea is in a class all by itself. It's a keeper for sure. I've had mine for over a year and still love it. Good luck with your choice.

Trurolexer · 26 October 2009, 07:56 PM

SDDS is not my kind of watch. Look like SD with steroid to me.
If you like chrono watch like 236, GO FOR IT.

m_reign · 27 October 2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

then I'd say DSSD - but both are great...chances are you'll have both in the future anyway...it's just a matter of which one first. Good luck

I wish, but my crazy spending days will be over after this purchase. That's why I need to make sure this is it. Thanks!

chopperboy · 27 October 2009, 02:59 AM

Come On Ali, Shoot The Lock Of Your Wallet And Buy Both!!!!!!

m_reign · 28 October 2009, 07:26 AM

Choice has been made, going with the Deepsea. Thanks everyone for all your inputs

View Poll Results: Which do you Prefer
Panerai 236	12	29.27%
Rolex Deepsea	29	70.73%
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26 October 2009, 05:04 AM	#1
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	PAM 236 or Rolex Deepsea I am looking to purchase another watch and I have hit a wall. I used to own a 236 and sold it when I was in the "consolidation" mode and used the funds toward a 270. No regrets here but I do miss the 236. Recently a friend of mine introduced me to a Rolex Deepsea and I do love it as well. Unfortunately I don't have the means to purchase both, hence this posting. Which you guys prefer the most? Attached Images

26 October 2009, 06:34 AM	#2
pbr.dk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Denmark Watch: Explorer II 42mm Posts: 145	I voted for the Deepsea - if I had to choose between them, I would choose it because of its ruggedness !! But I wouldn´t mind owning both !! __________________ Kind Regards Peter "When a guy takes off his coat, he's not going to fight. When a guy takes off his wristwatch, watch out!" - Basketball legend Al McGuire

26 October 2009, 06:44 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	It looks like you have a number of PAM's already. Are there any Rolex in your collection? If not, I would lean toward getting one to round out the collection. That's just me though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

26 October 2009, 06:54 AM	#7
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Deepsea __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 October 2009, 06:34 AM	#3
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	DeepSea ofcourse

26 October 2009, 06:48 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Deepsea v. 243, 87, etc I'd consider PAM but v. that one... Must go Rolex.

26 October 2009, 06:50 AM	#6
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	DeepSea

26 October 2009, 10:08 AM	#9
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	does the DSSD fit well on your wrist?? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 October 2009, 12:10 PM	#12
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I have both 236 much more wrist time. Out of 40 or so watches my 236 is the go to watch. I do like the deep sea just not more than my 236. I wear my 236 more than 233 270 Daytonas DSSD Millies etc combined.

26 October 2009, 02:00 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,916	The 236 just looks fantastic, and that bracelet compliments it very well too. Just a great package. The Deep-Sea is a brilliant piece of rock solid equipment. It's almost impossible to find a stronger tool watch with a movement to match. I think that for my personal usage I'd have to go with the 236 as that is the watch that I feel would be more akin to my personal requirements. By the way, what is the going price for a mint condition 236? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 October 2009, 04:57 PM	#16
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	Definately the Deepsea. The 236 is nice, but the Deepsea is in a class all by itself. It's a keeper for sure. I've had mine for over a year and still love it. Good luck with your choice.

26 October 2009, 07:56 PM	#17
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	SDDS is not my kind of watch. Look like SD with steroid to me. If you like chrono watch like 236, GO FOR IT.

27 October 2009, 02:59 AM	#19
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Come On Ali, Shoot The Lock Of Your Wallet And Buy Both!!!!!! __________________

28 October 2009, 07:26 AM	#20
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	Choice has been made, going with the Deepsea. Thanks everyone for all your inputs

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