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    Panerai 233.

    No idea why but i cannot seem to get the thought of owing a Panerai 233 out of my head. I have owned and have flipped a 176, 177, 285 and a 311 and thought that i had got over the Panerai bug though the 233 keeps popping up in my mind.
    I loved my 311 monopulsante though it had issues which meant being returned to the dealer on 3 occasions.
    From the wealth of knowledge on this site, could i ask if there are any known issues with this watch, i would prefer the dot variant though i would be happy to own either
    Thanks for looking and awaiting responses.

    Keith.


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    I think the first dot models did have a problem,what the problem was I’m not too sure ,a bit of googling will probably help.
    Has with all the watches I’ve sold I’ll probably get another.


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    There were some sticky movement issues with the early dot dials. If it's been serviced then this should have been sorted, or if a later dot or AM/PM no problems.

    233 is the watch that changed my WIS life. I used to have a lot of different watches, and then slimmed down to only Rolex - all sporty steel ones. They've all gone and I'm now just Panerai. Nothing else interests me. So whilst I highly recommend the 233 it should also come with a WIS warning :)

    Personally I would get AM/PM version https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=252365

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    Gents, thanks for the info, i will now be on the lookout for one.

    Regards.

    Keith.

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    ASW1 has covered the 'issues' with the 233. I had the dot version many years ago and no issues with it. It is a fantastic watch. I sold it because I couldn't get a perfect fit, but I would buy one again actually. One of the 'original' in-house movement watches and one of the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ASW1 View Post
    There were some sticky movement issues with the early dot dials. If it's been serviced then this should have been sorted, or if a later dot or AM/PM no problems.

    233 is the watch that changed my WIS life. I used to have a lot of different watches, and then slimmed down to only Rolex - all sporty steel ones. They've all gone and I'm now just Panerai. Nothing else interests me. So whilst I highly recommend the 233 it should also come with a WIS warning :)

    Personally I would get AM/PM version https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=252365
    Why would you choose the AM/PM over the dot - reliability or aesthetics? Believe most prefer the original, just curious!

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    One of the favourites from my collection and I sold my 243 which I also really liked to get it. I've had no issues at all with mine, very accurate and consistent timekeeping (within a couple of seconds per day) throughout the wind.


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    Amazing watches (especially the dot dial, if you can get hold of one)...



    They also wear surprisingly well, given the dimensions. The dome is to die for, too

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    Again, thanks to all, my mind is now made up and i need to try one.

    Regards.

    Keith.

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    The i serial had the problem with the PR in which the PR fang often got stuck on the dial slot

    I think they fixed it on J serial

    It’s one heck of a Panerai and I think the current pre owned price is good for what you get...

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    Panerai 233.

    Currently I am down to just two Panerai a 233 DD and a 190 (although on the look out for a 243 and maybe another 422/372) and if I had to keep just one it would be the 233.

    The DD, dot dial, did initially have issues with the "fang" on the 8 day reserve aperture sticking, I'm pretty sure that was resolved by returning the watch or at service.

    My preference would always be the dot dial no particular reason other than I just think it looks better. Although 44mm I have always felt that with the 1950's case and with the fantastic sapphire dome crystal the 233 wears smaller than the 44mm Battarini case versions. I love the sapphire dome crystal, the way it catches the light and distorts the figures at certain angles, beautiful.

    The 8 day movement has for me been reliable and accurate, gaining 3/4 seconds a day over a full period, which, normally extends past the 8 days.

    Its a great watch, for me one of the modern Panerai icons..............especially with the DD.

    Last edited by Nev; 18th February 2020 at 07:41.

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    Keith, you would absolutely rock a 233, don’t think, do.
    RIAC

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Why would you choose the AM/PM over the dot - reliability or aesthetics? Believe most prefer the original, just curious!
    I prefer the balance/asthetic if the AM/PM as opposed to the random dot.

    This thread contains some lovely pics of each.

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