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1 November 2014, 03:44 AM | #1 |
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Decision made = INCOMING! (pics!)
After some serious consideration, and equal desire between the Pam 233 and the DSOTM, I made a decision and want to share it with you. Thanks for all the input when I was wondering about these two pieces. The 233 is still on my list, but will have to wait at least another year. Special thanks to Alfred (FNFZ4), one of the best trusted sellers on TRF. But on to the DSOTM!
First impressions - it came in a very heavy and nicely finished black lacquered box. Very classy. The watch is stunning. It's black and its beautiful. It's shiny, but only when its reflecting light (I'm sure at the boutique, under all those lights it must really dazzle and shine, but under normal lighting and outdoors, it is perfectly balanced.) The sides of the case have a brushed finish whereas the front part of the lugs (where the it curves) is polished. It's not as large as i thought it would be. Compared to my Panerai 44mm, it is much smaller, as you can see in the side by side. It's also not as tall as some people have opined. It sits relatively flat on the wrist. It really feels and looks more like my 43mm IWC 3337 did. It's lighter actually. The strap is TOP NOTCH. It looks and feels great. Not stiff at all and very comfortable. It's the perfect watch for my needs /wants in a watch: It has a high quality movement, historical background, not too big or too small, has great presence on the wrist. Also important to me is that its under the radar in terms of luxury. I can wear it anywhere without it grabbing unwanted attention. (like an AP or Rolex would). I'm low-key. Very casual, t shirt jeans and sneakers kind of guy 7 days a week. So it suits my style and personality very well. My only minor note, thing I would have liked to see on this watch, is some lume on the subdials hands. They are silver, and I think will be harder to read than its SS 9300 counterpart (where the subdial hands are white). Anyway - on to the pics! I took several to show it at different angles, lighting as well as comparison shots of my 42mm Speedy and 44 zero. Thanks for reading and Happy Halloween fellow TRFers!
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1 November 2014, 03:45 AM | #2 |
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1 November 2014, 03:46 AM | #3 |
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Here's the wrist shot
Took these outside so you can see what it looks like in natural light.
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1 November 2014, 03:48 AM | #4 |
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congrats..nice pickup..enjoy
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1 November 2014, 03:56 AM | #5 |
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Lume Shot!
Wow!
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1 November 2014, 04:53 AM | #6 |
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Really nice. I love that band too. Would like to get one for my Speedy.
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1 November 2014, 04:56 AM | #7 |
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Thanks guys. The strap is sublime, as is the whole watch.
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1 November 2014, 06:12 AM | #8 |
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Love, Love, Love it..
It may be a touch too big for me, but I love the fact that it is ceramic. Congrats on an awesome piece! |
1 November 2014, 06:27 AM | #9 |
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Very nice, congrats!
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1 November 2014, 06:39 AM | #10 |
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Congrats!
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1 November 2014, 07:08 AM | #11 |
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Love it.
congrats
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1 November 2014, 07:22 AM | #12 |
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I'm happy you picked that watch. Fantastic choice.
Omega crushed it with this one. |
1 November 2014, 07:34 AM | #13 |
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I love it!!!
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Congrats!
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congrats
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1 November 2014, 10:53 AM | #16 |
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Congrats on a brilliant decision on a beautiful watch!
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Come to the Dark Side Tony... Enjoy and Thank you for your continuous patronage.
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1 November 2014, 11:54 AM | #18 |
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Congrates! Good to see Omega is finally able to meet demand with their supply of dsotm!
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1 November 2014, 12:16 PM | #19 |
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Congrats Tony! Stunning piece and I am thinking about it too!
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1 November 2014, 01:20 PM | #20 |
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Congrats and a great looking watch.
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1 November 2014, 02:17 PM | #21 |
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Congrats!!
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1 November 2014, 02:28 PM | #22 |
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Thanks everyone! I am thoroughly enjoying it!
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1 November 2014, 07:20 PM | #23 |
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The more I see it the more I want one. Congrats.
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1 November 2014, 09:45 PM | #24 |
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That is a real beauty!
I really love that watch and it is definitely on my get list Glad you chose this one over the PAM, you won't regret it! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!
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Big congrats on a great watch. I also chose my 9300 Speedie over a PAM.
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2 November 2014, 01:35 AM | #26 |
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Thanks guys. I'm keeping my speedy pro too. It's different enough to warrant both of them��
I think my lineup is pretty set for now.
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2 November 2014, 01:43 AM | #27 |
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congratulations on a stunning purchase thanks for sharing :)
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2 November 2014, 04:03 AM | #28 |
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Congrats!
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2 November 2014, 05:35 AM | #29 |
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Fabolous piece, congrats!
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2 November 2014, 05:52 AM | #30 |
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great looking watch
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