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GK- · 17 June 2018, 04:39 AM

I know completely different watches but I’m torn on which to get next. Opinions welcome!

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JorgeCCW · 17 June 2018, 04:47 AM

SeaDweller of course

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tyler1980 · 17 June 2018, 05:26 AM

i actually would get the Pam

Urosfan · 17 June 2018, 06:32 AM

This is a tough one for sure, i would go with the 233, just because I’m not a fan of the cyclops on the seadweller itself

Cru Jones · 17 June 2018, 07:07 AM

Really depends on what else is in the collection. On paper, the 233 has so much more going for it, but the SD50 also is a really special watch.

Hank · 17 June 2018, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Really depends on what else is in the collection. On paper, the 233 has so much more going for it, but the SD50 also is a really special watch.

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Miexpeman · 17 June 2018, 07:50 AM

SD43

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fullcourt · 17 June 2018, 09:17 AM

233

mfer · 17 June 2018, 10:21 AM

Rolex

thsiao · 17 June 2018, 11:20 AM

Rolex.

Al1969 · 17 June 2018, 01:25 PM

Go for the 43. I had the 233.

lcs77 · 17 June 2018, 02:38 PM

Rolex

epc2 · 17 June 2018, 11:28 PM

SD43 all the way.

Ruud Van Driver · 18 June 2018, 12:47 AM

233 all day every day.

multimedia · 18 June 2018, 01:41 AM

I would personally go for the 233. But as mentioned above, comes down to what else you have in your collection.

Cheers,
Joe

rootbeer7 · 18 June 2018, 02:36 AM

233 all the way. Good size, great complications, strap changes, dome, exhibition back, 8 day manual wind

zion_rasta · 18 June 2018, 08:14 AM

As of right now, I could care less about Rolex and go for the 233. More enjoyable to wear and strap changes make it fun.

The SD43 if you do not I tend to keep. BTw, you can get a 233 for 50% less than a SD43.

rallyx · 18 June 2018, 04:00 PM

Get the 233 if it's pre-owned, get the SD43 if it's new and at RRP.

dr.fiddy · 19 June 2018, 07:42 AM

I’d get both. I did :)

itsjknight · 19 June 2018, 08:12 AM

233 or any (non due) Panerai over a Rolex.

nick c · 19 June 2018, 10:30 AM

Panerai 233

rootbeer7 · 19 June 2018, 04:00 PM

Does this help?

Doogiehaos · 19 June 2018, 10:08 PM

ROLEX of course

RJK · 20 June 2018, 11:03 AM

Between those two...the Rolex.

Rolex85 · 20 June 2018, 11:06 AM

Rolex

mps354 · 20 June 2018, 09:07 PM

I'd go 233

1William · 20 June 2018, 10:26 PM

SD43 hands down. I am a Panerai fan and have handled and worn a friends 233 before but it does not compare to the SD43 in my opinion. But then again it does not cost the same either. The cost of ownership on the 233 will be significant. Between depreciation and service this will be a costly watch unless you love it and are will to go forward. The SD43 is bulletproof for the most part and will retain most of it's value, if not all right now. The choice is simple for me.

GK- · 21 June 2018, 03:48 AM

Thanks for the input. Ended up going with the SD43. Got extremely lucky with my AD having one in-stock that they were willing to part with.

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RJK · 23 June 2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GK-

Thanks for the input. Ended up going with the SD43. Got extremely lucky with my AD having one in-stock that they were willing to part with.

Terrible pic from my office. Just picked it up on the way into work.

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Congrats!!

Guess you didn’t get a lot done yesterday at work, I know I’d be too busy staring at my new eye candy to do “work”.

brandrea · 1 July 2018, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK-

Thanks for the input. Ended up going with the SD43. Got extremely lucky with my AD having one in-stock that they were willing to part with.

Terrible pic from my office. Just picked it up on the way into work.

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Congratulations, great choice

17 June 2018, 04:39 AM	#1
GK- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 139	Help me decide Rolex 126600 or PAM233 I know completely different watches but I’m torn on which to get next. Opinions welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2018, 04:47 AM	#2
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,715	SeaDweller of course Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

17 June 2018, 05:26 AM	#3
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	i actually would get the Pam __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

17 June 2018, 09:17 AM	#8
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	233 __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

17 June 2018, 10:21 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Rolex __________________ member#3242

17 June 2018, 06:32 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	This is a tough one for sure, i would go with the 233, just because I’m not a fan of the cyclops on the seadweller itself

17 June 2018, 07:07 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,584	Really depends on what else is in the collection. On paper, the 233 has so much more going for it, but the SD50 also is a really special watch.

17 June 2018, 07:50 AM	#7
Miexpeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: Blue Sky Dweller, Posts: 322	SD43 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2018, 11:20 AM	#10
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,251	Rolex. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

17 June 2018, 01:25 PM	#11
Al1969 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,654	Go for the 43. I had the 233. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

17 June 2018, 02:38 PM	#12
lcs77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 525	Rolex __________________ 116515LN - 116600 SD4K - 116710BLNR Batman - 116610LV Hulk - 16013 Datejust - 116500LN Black - 116500LN White - 126710BLRO Pepsi Jubilee - 126610LV - Hublot Bigbang Unico - 226570 Polar - PAM562 - 124060

17 June 2018, 11:28 PM	#13
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,329	SD43 all the way.

18 June 2018, 12:47 AM	#14
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	233 all day every day. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 June 2018, 01:41 AM	#15
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	I would personally go for the 233. But as mentioned above, comes down to what else you have in your collection. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

18 June 2018, 02:36 AM	#16
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,197	233 all the way. Good size, great complications, strap changes, dome, exhibition back, 8 day manual wind __________________ @imrootbeer7

18 June 2018, 08:14 AM	#17
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	As of right now, I could care less about Rolex and go for the 233. More enjoyable to wear and strap changes make it fun. The SD43 if you do not I tend to keep. BTw, you can get a 233 for 50% less than a SD43. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

18 June 2018, 04:00 PM	#18
rallyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Hans Gruber Location: Nakatomi Plaza Watch: Holly's Lady DJ Posts: 315	Get the 233 if it's pre-owned, get the SD43 if it's new and at RRP. __________________ What if Holly had on an Oysterflex?

19 June 2018, 07:42 AM	#19
dr.fiddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Norway Watch: Sea-D, Sky-D Posts: 134	I’d get both. I did :) __________________ AP・Panerai・Rolex

19 June 2018, 08:12 AM	#20
itsjknight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 361	233 or any (non due) Panerai over a Rolex.

19 June 2018, 10:30 AM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Panerai 233

19 June 2018, 04:00 PM	#22
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,197	Does this help? Attached Images __________________ @imrootbeer7

19 June 2018, 10:08 PM	#23
Doogiehaos Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: On Earth Posts: 10	ROLEX of course

20 June 2018, 11:03 AM	#24
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	Between those two...the Rolex. __________________ "The body will never go where the mind has never been" Rolex SD 126600, Seiko Golden Tuna SBBN 040, PAM 579, JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono GMT NS in Yellow, DSSD, Sinn U1000S, Doxa T-Graph, Doxa 750 Caribbean, PAM 190 "8-Days", PAM 162,TT DJ (Left to me by Dad)

20 June 2018, 11:06 AM	#25
Rolex85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 602	Rolex

20 June 2018, 09:07 PM	#26
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,139	I'd go 233

20 June 2018, 10:26 PM	#27
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,573	SD43 hands down. I am a Panerai fan and have handled and worn a friends 233 before but it does not compare to the SD43 in my opinion. But then again it does not cost the same either. The cost of ownership on the 233 will be significant. Between depreciation and service this will be a costly watch unless you love it and are will to go forward. The SD43 is bulletproof for the most part and will retain most of it's value, if not all right now. The choice is simple for me. Attached Images

21 June 2018, 03:48 AM	#28
GK- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 139	Help me decide Rolex 126600 or PAM233 Thanks for the input. Ended up going with the SD43. Got extremely lucky with my AD having one in-stock that they were willing to part with. Terrible pic from my office. Just picked it up on the way into work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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