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DR.Golf · 26 September 2015, 10:16 AM

Guys I have found a great opportunity. I have found someone who have two lovely PAM's in mint shape and he wants to sell just one. I can pick up either the 233 or a 422. Forget cost and other pieces, which is a more desireable reference. I have tried both on and love them both.

Watch This · 26 September 2015, 10:50 AM

422. Can't get past the 233 fang PR on the dial. Love my 422. Keeper.

Good luck with your decision.

Cru Jones · 26 September 2015, 07:30 PM

233 for the 8-day + dome + GMT + more manageable size + PR on dial + faster strap changes + brushed case/polished bezel.

TimeOnHand · 26 September 2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

233 for the 8-day + dome + GMT + more manageable size + PR on dial + faster strap changes + brushed case/polished bezel.

yup ! That's sums it up!

Psmith · 27 September 2015, 07:44 AM

Both are great references, but the 422 just pips it for me.
That said, as a daily wearer the 233 might work better.
Bottom line: can't go wrong either way.

red1108nyc · 27 September 2015, 10:58 AM

My choice:

nick c · 27 September 2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

My choice:

I'm with my buddy Fred 233 all the way

kjp1 · 27 September 2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

233 for the 8-day + dome + GMT + more manageable size + PR on dial + faster strap changes + brushed case/polished bezel.

+1!

Urosfan · 28 September 2015, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kjp1

+1!

x2

grrr · 28 September 2015, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

x2

x3

subtona · 28 September 2015, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

233 for the 8-day + dome + GMT + more manageable size + PR on dial + faster strap changes + brushed case/polished bezel.

Another

Time Collector · 28 September 2015, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

233 for the 8-day + dome + GMT + more manageable size + PR on dial + faster strap changes + brushed case/polished bezel.

This and the fact that the 233 wears so nice on the wrist, makes mine a keeper as long as I have a wrist to put it on.

gummy · 28 September 2015, 06:01 AM

233 Dot for me!

jbsmith · 28 September 2015, 01:22 PM

233 for all the reasons already mentioned above. Good luck.

Travelller · 29 September 2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DR.Golf

I have tried both on and love them both.

Tough call - both are awesome PAMs!

You really need to think back to when they were on your wrist and perhaps you can recall which one seemed to "fit" you the best. Not only in terms of diameter, but case shape and generally speaking, which ever one really felt "at home".

If you still need a tie-breaker...

Function over form (233) or form over function (422)?

233: GMT, date, immediate access to the PR indicator and most importantly, 8 days PR... (!). But there's form in there too - original 1950 case, awesome dome crystal and still the best lume color on a PAM to date!

422: old-skool size & looks, awesome-looking "sleeper" PR on the back of the mvmt, plexi look with the benefits of sapphire, best-of-both-worlds case with a subtle cushion form. Functionally, a sub-secs dial that immediately lets you know your PAM's still powered up!

Love them both and wish you luck with such a difficult decision...

Pattyb69 · 29 September 2015, 11:01 AM

I had the same dilemma last year. Always loved the 233 and then I fell in love with the 422 at the Florence boutique. I thought about it for months and finally bought the 233. It has so much character and the added complications make it more fun IMO. I also prefer my PAMs to be 44mm because I wear them often and they look better on my wrist

View Poll Results: Which one rocks just a little more
PAM 422	16	31.37%
PAM 233	35	68.63%
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26 September 2015, 10:16 AM	#1
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	Two choices Guys I have found a great opportunity. I have found someone who have two lovely PAM's in mint shape and he wants to sell just one. I can pick up either the 233 or a 422. Forget cost and other pieces, which is a more desireable reference. I have tried both on and love them both.

27 September 2015, 07:44 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Both are great references, but the 422 just pips it for me. That said, as a daily wearer the 233 might work better. Bottom line: can't go wrong either way. __________________

26 September 2015, 10:50 AM	#2
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	422. Can't get past the 233 fang PR on the dial. Love my 422. Keeper. Good luck with your decision.

26 September 2015, 07:30 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,612	233 for the 8-day + dome + GMT + more manageable size + PR on dial + faster strap changes + brushed case/polished bezel.

27 September 2015, 10:58 AM	#6
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,514	My choice:

28 September 2015, 06:01 AM	#13
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,354	233 Dot for me!

28 September 2015, 01:22 PM	#14
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,873	233 for all the reasons already mentioned above. Good luck.

29 September 2015, 11:01 AM	#16
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	I had the same dilemma last year. Always loved the 233 and then I fell in love with the 422 at the Florence boutique. I thought about it for months and finally bought the 233. It has so much character and the added complications make it more fun IMO. I also prefer my PAMs to be 44mm because I wear them often and they look better on my wrist

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