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jagwap · 13 March 2017, 05:08 PM

In this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=29

If this is true this is most unwelcome. I hope the poster is mistaken.

Maybe this ends up like the "Rolex Seadweller will have a gloss dial" thread a while ago, but we have a witness.

Ruud Van Driver · 13 March 2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jagwap

In this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=29

If this is true this is most unwelcome. I hope the poster is mistaken.

Maybe this ends up like the "Rolex Seadweller will have a gloss dial" thread a while ago, but we have a witness.

Unfortunately, the poster is not mistaken. I've seen a domed crystal on the 372 and on an older 233 so I know what one looks like. The crystal on the 233that I saw in the OP boutique was most definitely not domed. I asked my guy and he said that OP have stopped it. I didn't ask when but the reference I saw was an S serial (2016)

Maltie · 13 March 2017, 08:25 PM

So that implies that the R series was the last domed (I own one and it is domed)

jagwap · 13 March 2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Unfortunately, the poster is not mistaken. I've seen a domed crystal on the 372 and on an older 233 so I know what one looks like. The crystal on the 233that I saw in the OP boutique was most definitely not domed. I asked my guy and he said that OP have stopped it. I didn't ask when but the reference I saw was an S serial (2016)

Thanks for the clarification.

There was a huge thread on the main site about a coming gloss dial for the sea-dweller. I think it would be good if we got a second sighting or a picture, or you may get some doubters. That OP got some unnecessary flack for trying to inform people (turned out untrue it seems. Be nice here guys)

I may keep my domed K series dot in good condition. I have a feeling it is going up in value... Then again, I wore it work to day in a busy office/lab, 'cause it's so gorgeous...

jbsmith · 13 March 2017, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Maltie

So that implies that the R series was the last domed (I own one and it is domed)

Same here. Glad I got the last domed series.

Ruud Van Driver · 14 March 2017, 12:08 AM

I'll see if I can squeeze a visit to OP boutique next weekend and go take a picture and then post it on here

jagwap · 14 March 2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I'll see if I can squeeze a visit to OP boutique next weekend and go take a picture and then post it on here

Most generous over you sir!

Nothing to do with "any excuse to have another peak"?

andy66db · 14 March 2017, 02:02 AM

That is a shame. The domed crystal is one of the (many) things that makes the 233 special.

nick c · 14 March 2017, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by andy66db

That is a shame. The domed crystal is one of the (many) things that makes the 233 special.

X2

kn_watches · 14 March 2017, 03:41 AM

I noticed on the panerai site that the models with the dome crystal(335, 317, etc) has photos of angles that show the dome crystal. The 533 and 233 on the other hand, do not. So looks like this may true :(.

Ruud Van Driver · 14 March 2017, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by coaster

I noticed on the panerai site that the models with the dome crystal(335, 317, etc) has photos of angles that show the dome crystal. The 533 and 233 on the other hand, do not. So looks like this may true :(.

The 335, 533 and 689 are ostensibly the same watch. As far as I'm aware, the 335 and 533 never had a domed crystal; the 689 certainly did not.

Cru Jones · 14 March 2017, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

The 335, 533 and 689 are ostensibly the same watch. As far as I'm aware, the 335 and 533 never had a domed crystal; the 689 certainly did not.

That's right (I think).

And the dome of the 233 was much more pronounced than the 372's. As far as I could tell, the 233's done was much loved in Internet forums, though from time to time there were complaints about distortion. Maybe in "real life" beyond the WIS crowd, there wasn't much demand for the dome?

Dunno....but, I do think it's an odd move.

kn_watches · 14 March 2017, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

The 335, 533 and 689 are ostensibly the same watch. As far as I'm aware, the 335 and 533 never had a domed crystal; the 689 certainly did not.

The 335 certainly has a dome crystal, as I own one. The 533 on the other hand, definitely does not have a dome crystal.

jagwap · 19 March 2017, 08:31 PM

I need to put my 233 in the safe, but I can't.

That dome!

dcoy · 25 March 2017, 09:29 PM

Will the 233 with the dome increase in value a bit?

nick c · 25 March 2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dcoy

Will the 233 with the dome increase in value a bit?

233 still have the dome

Wiver72 · 10 April 2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I'll see if I can squeeze a visit to OP boutique next weekend and go take a picture and then post it on here

Were you able to check if the current 233 is still domed crystal? Planning to get one. Thanks

Wiver72 · 10 April 2018, 09:55 PM

Oops sorry Rudd, just found your thread about it.

13 March 2017, 05:08 PM	#1
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	233 no longer has a dome? In this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=29 If this is true this is most unwelcome. I hope the poster is mistaken. Maybe this ends up like the "Rolex Seadweller will have a gloss dial" thread a while ago, but we have a witness.

14 March 2017, 12:08 AM	#6
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14 March 2017, 03:41 AM	#10
kn_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: P Location: CA Watch: AP/PP/Rolex/Pam Posts: 501	I noticed on the panerai site that the models with the dome crystal(335, 317, etc) has photos of angles that show the dome crystal. The 533 and 233 on the other hand, do not. So looks like this may true :(. __________________ PP 5990 * AP 26400IO * 116610lv * 116710ln * PAM 24 * Breitling 6.75 * Chopard Mille Miglia GMT * Chopard Mille Miglia Titanium IG: @kn_watches

13 March 2017, 08:25 PM	#3
Maltie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 403	So that implies that the R series was the last domed (I own one and it is domed)

14 March 2017, 02:02 AM	#8
andy66db "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London, England Posts: 81	That is a shame. The domed crystal is one of the (many) things that makes the 233 special.

19 March 2017, 08:31 PM	#14
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I need to put my 233 in the safe, but I can't. That dome!

25 March 2017, 09:29 PM	#15
dcoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Seoul Posts: 21	Will the 233 with the dome increase in value a bit?

10 April 2018, 09:55 PM	#18
Wiver72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San francisco Posts: 22	Oops sorry Rudd, just found your thread about it.

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