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Old 3 May 2024, 09:33 AM   #1
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Need some help deciding on a daily between the two

42mm Submersible
44mm GMT 8 day dot dial

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Old 3 May 2024, 11:07 AM   #2
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233 for me. I like both but it’s such a classic.
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Old 3 May 2024, 11:16 AM   #3
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233 for me. I like both but it’s such a classic.

I think I might agree with you. It’s a tough (but good) dilemma to have!


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Old 3 May 2024, 12:31 PM   #4
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Luckily there are seven days in a week! So there’s no need to choose between these two beauties.
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Old 3 May 2024, 12:42 PM   #5
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Luckily there are seven days in a week! So there’s no need to choose between these two beauties.

But if you had to choose?


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Old 3 May 2024, 07:11 PM   #6
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If I 100% had to choose, I’d keep the 233. Classic and SS, plus it takes a wider selection of straps.
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Old 3 May 2024, 07:22 PM   #7
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I’m firmly in the 233 camp. I think I’d get tired of a black watch
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Old 3 May 2024, 11:23 PM   #8
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The 233 hands down.
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Old 4 May 2024, 01:27 AM   #9
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Black is beautiful so Sub for me.
And i never liked the linear power reserve display....and i know that I am very lonely with that here
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Old 4 May 2024, 02:30 AM   #10
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Black is beautiful so Sub for me.
And i never liked the linear power reserve display....and i know that I am very lonely with that here

Hahaha! Yeah, you either love it or hate it.


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Old 4 May 2024, 02:31 AM   #11
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The 233 hands down.

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Old 4 May 2024, 02:31 AM   #12
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I’m firmly in the 233 camp. I think I’d get tired of a black watch

I think you nailed it.


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Old 4 May 2024, 03:19 AM   #13
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the 233 for me. love the power reserve
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Old 4 May 2024, 03:52 AM   #14
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the 233 for me. love the power reserve

I agree. True Panerai DNA. Thanks for the input!


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Old 4 May 2024, 07:53 AM   #15
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233 eight days a week!
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Old 4 May 2024, 08:32 AM   #16
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233 eight days a week!

Wow, 233 is sweeping the results!


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Old 4 May 2024, 12:01 PM   #17
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I've yet to get a Pam but been trying all flavors at my AD ..7 inch wrist here and I much prefer 44mm cases. IMO, if ya have to own a Pam, 44mm is the classic. It's what made the brand famous and it will make it enthuiasts brand for years to come.

And 233 is a classic (still considered a grail for many!).

That being said, I really liked PAM01361 at my AD but max discount they were offering was a 10% so I went pre owened and got one incoming in the mail with box/'23 papers! Super stoked and already ordered 2 different leather straps...lol.
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Old 4 May 2024, 12:25 PM   #18
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Old 4 May 2024, 01:42 PM   #19
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Great watches. I think the Submersible looks cooler on your wrist. But I still prefer the 233.
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Old 4 May 2024, 04:12 PM   #20
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I have both 233 and 42 sub (mines bronze tho)
Much rather have that sub!


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Old 5 May 2024, 02:15 AM   #21
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Sub looks cool but the 233 is hard to beat and is a stone cold classic so it gets my vote.
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Old 5 May 2024, 05:39 AM   #22
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Carbo is (in my opinion) way cooler and way easier as a daily. And I love the 233.

Ceramic is another great option. 335 or 317 are amazing and have some of the best and most robust Panerai movements.

I also think the carbo looks better on your wrist.
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Old 5 May 2024, 07:09 PM   #23
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Both are great ! The 233 is the daily . I miss my 233 !
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Old 7 May 2024, 09:05 PM   #24
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I’d choose the 233 all day long.
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Old 8 May 2024, 08:14 PM   #25
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233 for me.
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Old 8 May 2024, 08:41 PM   #26
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for a daily the black one ..
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Old 9 May 2024, 01:01 AM   #27
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233 screams Old School Panerai.
That's the watch to wear.
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Old 12 May 2024, 10:42 AM   #28
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I'd go with whatever better matches what you're wearing that day.
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Old 13 May 2024, 06:27 AM   #29
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I'd love both but there is something about the black that makes it just irresistible. If I must choose, It'll be black all the way.
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