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rjester · 7 May 2009, 06:38 AM

Thanks for all the Daytona responses. The more I wear the watch the more I like it. I will probably end up keeping the Daytona and may add a pan 312 this summer. For both Pan and Rolex info. this sight is awsome.

argee1977 · 7 May 2009, 06:59 AM

The two are totally different watches, personally i don't like the Daytona, it's too cluttered and i'm not a chronograph fan anymore as i just don't use the function. The 233 is one, if not the most admired of the Panerai's, it has the in-house movement, 1950s case, sandwich dial and looks great, but it's more up against the Rolex GMT Master IIC rather than the Daytona.

2th Dr · 7 May 2009, 07:01 AM

Daytona

argee1977 · 7 May 2009, 07:03 AM

Oh yeah, pictures

sushisummo · 7 May 2009, 07:11 AM

Definetly Daytona!

B. Doggy · 7 May 2009, 07:21 AM

....Now go ask this question on the Panerai forum here on TRF and see what response you get.

I had a risti tell me the Daytona looked like a cheese platter.

Art 1 · 7 May 2009, 07:23 AM

I would rather have the Daytona. If you don't like it sell it and move on. No use wearing a watch that you don't care for.

m3mike · 7 May 2009, 07:26 AM

...had a ss before, wore it for a week...but found it too blingy for my taste and with my 7.5in wrist it kinda looked small... i settled for a gmtII ceramic though.

Timber Loftis · 7 May 2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

....Now go ask this question on the Panerai forum here on TRF and see what response you get.

This is totally true.

I'm a Rolex fan, but I also like Pan's a lot. I would say that I like about any Pan I have ever seen better than a Daytona, which is probably my least favorite Rolex.

Watch Fan · 7 May 2009, 07:56 AM

Another vote for Daytona, black face.

Bisquitlips · 7 May 2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BER

Daytonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!

X2!

oldrolex · 7 May 2009, 09:07 AM

I would go PAM after owning a Daytona

valentine · 7 May 2009, 09:08 AM

daytona!

thecoinopcollector · 7 May 2009, 09:27 AM

The Daytona is a better choice in my opinion for all around daily wear. The Pam 233 is a really nice watch and I'd love to own one but its a big behemoth. I can't imagine wearing it daily to the office under my shirt cuff. To me its a weekend watch.

Z-Sub · 7 May 2009, 10:11 AM

between the two, Daytona is obvious answer for me.
if you have doubts, give it more time and trade it if it is not for you.
personally I don't like the dial of 233. 88 GMT is my favorite.

Klokke · 13 May 2009, 08:58 AM

You really need both. They are so different but both amazing.

The 233 is sort of the Daytona of Panerais in my opinion. If you need to save some cash, the PAM 312 idea you have is great. Or even get a base luminor for the same Panerai look and feel.

Gotta have the Daytona though.

gregdolley · 13 May 2009, 09:01 AM

Daytona hands down.

gmtobsessed · 13 May 2009, 09:08 AM

233 for me, b'cause GMT function.

Connoisseur · 13 May 2009, 09:30 AM

You need both

bodybump · 13 May 2009, 09:58 AM

daytona!!

Paul7039 · 20 May 2009, 10:46 AM

I just purchased the SS Daytona. I like the watch -- I vote for it. I plan on rotating it for variety -- with a sub and a GMT-C.

Jet · 20 May 2009, 10:53 AM

Daytona!

lobo58 · 20 May 2009, 11:11 AM

I love the Daytona, but whoever mentioned the functions has a point. I've worn one for about 25 years, and I don't recall ever needing to use the chronograph. The look is tough to beat, but then, so are the lines of a GMT or 16610 Sub.

sea-dweller · 20 May 2009, 11:40 AM

Daytona, this is a Rolex Forum !

mdtddd2007 · 20 May 2009, 01:11 PM

if i had a choice i would get blk daytona ss

springer · 20 May 2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjester

Submariner and ss dj stolen in January. Used ins. money to by new daytona. Liked Panerai233 and Daytona. What watch do you guys prefer?

Milgauss GV then the Daytona.

stnmikita · 20 May 2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33JS

Deep Sea - the Daytona image is starting to tarnish somewhat. So many people are buying Daytonas for the wrong reasons these days....

I'm curious what the wrong reason to buy a Daytona is?

FreeView4You · 20 May 2009, 01:31 PM

Love the daytona..people who are not knowledgeable about value or model can look at my collection of Rolex's and often pick the Daytona as their favorite.

jdrolltide3838 · 20 May 2009, 01:43 PM

Daytona!

Dan471 · 20 May 2009, 01:45 PM

The older 233s have all kinds of problems... Apparently the J and K series have been adjusted but I am not sure how we can know for certain until more time passes.

Also, I am not sure if everyone knows this but there is no "quickset" date change on the 233, if you don't wear the watch often you are going to be cranking to set the date.

I am a PAM fan and owner, but the Daytona is the easy decision there... I just made the exact same choice.

7 May 2009, 06:59 AM	#32
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	The two are totally different watches, personally i don't like the Daytona, it's too cluttered and i'm not a chronograph fan anymore as i just don't use the function. The 233 is one, if not the most admired of the Panerai's, it has the in-house movement, 1950s case, sandwich dial and looks great, but it's more up against the Rolex GMT Master IIC rather than the Daytona. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

7 May 2009, 07:11 AM	#35
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Definetly Daytona! __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

7 May 2009, 07:21 AM	#36
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	....Now go ask this question on the Panerai forum here on TRF and see what response you get. I had a risti tell me the Daytona looked like a cheese platter. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

7 May 2009, 10:11 AM	#45
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	between the two, Daytona is obvious answer for me. if you have doubts, give it more time and trade it if it is not for you. personally I don't like the dial of 233. 88 GMT is my favorite. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

13 May 2009, 08:58 AM	#46
Klokke Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 125	Two different watches. Both are AWESOME! You really need both. They are so different but both amazing. The 233 is sort of the Daytona of Panerais in my opinion. If you need to save some cash, the PAM 312 idea you have is great. Or even get a base luminor for the same Panerai look and feel. Gotta have the Daytona though.

7 May 2009, 06:38 AM	#31
rjester "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hermosa beach Posts: 6	Thanks for all the Daytona responses. The more I wear the watch the more I like it. I will probably end up keeping the Daytona and may add a pan 312 this summer. For both Pan and Rolex info. this sight is awsome.

7 May 2009, 07:01 AM	#33
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Daytona

7 May 2009, 07:23 AM	#37
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would rather have the Daytona. If you don't like it sell it and move on. No use wearing a watch that you don't care for.

7 May 2009, 07:26 AM	#38
m3mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: philippines Posts: 46	...had a ss before, wore it for a week...but found it too blingy for my taste and with my 7.5in wrist it kinda looked small... i settled for a gmtII ceramic though.

7 May 2009, 07:56 AM	#40
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	Another vote for Daytona, black face.

7 May 2009, 09:07 AM	#42
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	I would go PAM after owning a Daytona

7 May 2009, 09:08 AM	#43
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	daytona!

7 May 2009, 09:27 AM	#44
thecoinopcollector Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 409	The Daytona is a better choice in my opinion for all around daily wear. The Pam 233 is a really nice watch and I'd love to own one but its a big behemoth. I can't imagine wearing it daily to the office under my shirt cuff. To me its a weekend watch.

13 May 2009, 09:01 AM	#47
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Daytona hands down.

13 May 2009, 09:08 AM	#48
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,373	233 for me, b'cause GMT function.

13 May 2009, 09:30 AM	#49
Connoisseur "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: MD Watch: Rolex & PAM Posts: 204	You need both __________________ 218238 Day Date II, 11661OV Hulk, 116520 SS WD Daytona, 116660 DSSD, TT Datejust, PAM 233, 232, 505, Breitling Montbrillant Olympus, Bentley GT wife's: 178384 SS Datejust WMOP/Diamond dial, 179171 TT RG Datejust, PAM 49

20 May 2009, 10:46 AM	#51
Paul7039 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Watch: 5711 Posts: 52	Daytona I just purchased the SS Daytona. I like the watch -- I vote for it. I plan on rotating it for variety -- with a sub and a GMT-C.

20 May 2009, 10:53 AM	#52
Jet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jet Location: SoCal, USA Watch: SD/Sub/GMT/Daytona Posts: 796	Daytona!

20 May 2009, 11:11 AM	#53
lobo58 Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Masschusetts Watch: Omega Planet Ocean Posts: 399	I love the Daytona, but whoever mentioned the functions has a point. I've worn one for about 25 years, and I don't recall ever needing to use the chronograph. The look is tough to beat, but then, so are the lines of a GMT or 16610 Sub.

20 May 2009, 11:40 AM	#54
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Daytona, this is a Rolex Forum ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 May 2009, 01:11 PM	#55
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	if i had a choice i would get blk daytona ss

20 May 2009, 01:31 PM	#58
FreeView4You Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 72	Love the daytona..people who are not knowledgeable about value or model can look at my collection of Rolex's and often pick the Daytona as their favorite.

20 May 2009, 01:43 PM	#59
jdrolltide3838 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: J.D. Location: Roll Tide, AL Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 695	Daytona!

20 May 2009, 01:45 PM	#60
Dan471 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 38	The older 233s have all kinds of problems... Apparently the J and K series have been adjusted but I am not sure how we can know for certain until more time passes. Also, I am not sure if everyone knows this but there is no "quickset" date change on the 233, if you don't wear the watch often you are going to be cranking to set the date. I am a PAM fan and owner, but the Daytona is the easy decision there... I just made the exact same choice.

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