Am I nuts for even considering this?

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by JBZ » Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:33 pm

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dukerules wrote:My two favorite modern sub $10K (used) PAMs. But the 233 gets owned in this matchup. Stick with the 372. Now if you could swing a second PAM...
I have no dog in this hunt, but I must now quote you from above.
Yep, and I really did feel that way then (although those who know me know that I have always loved the 233, and nearly spent my 372 kitty on Luke's the summer before the 372 came out). Emotionally, I love the 372-the plexi, font, and the case all add up to almost the perfect modern PAM for me, and I really did strongly prefer the 372 when it came out. I guess I'm still a sucker for that amazing domed sapphire, and maybe the smaller size (especially as I'm blessed with stick-like wrists).
Hey, I basically said the same thing about my SD for a long time, and yet off it went. If you want to try something new, I say go for it.
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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by dukerules » Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:43 pm

JBZ wrote:
dukerules wrote:
JBZ wrote:
dukerules wrote:My two favorite modern sub $10K (used) PAMs. But the 233 gets owned in this matchup. Stick with the 372. Now if you could swing a second PAM...
I have no dog in this hunt, but I must now quote you from above.
Yep, and I really did feel that way then (although those who know me know that I have always loved the 233, and nearly spent my 372 kitty on Luke's the summer before the 372 came out). Emotionally, I love the 372-the plexi, font, and the case all add up to almost the perfect modern PAM for me, and I really did strongly prefer the 372 when it came out. I guess I'm still a sucker for that amazing domed sapphire, and maybe the smaller size (especially as I'm blessed with stick-like wrists).
Hey, I basically said the same thing about my SD for a long time, and yet off it went. If you want to try something new, I say go for it.
Now that was crazy :grin:

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by JBZ » Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:46 pm

dukerules wrote:
JBZ wrote:
dukerules wrote:
JBZ wrote:
dukerules wrote:My two favorite modern sub $10K (used) PAMs. But the 233 gets owned in this matchup. Stick with the 372. Now if you could swing a second PAM...
I have no dog in this hunt, but I must now quote you from above.
Yep, and I really did feel that way then (although those who know me know that I have always loved the 233, and nearly spent my 372 kitty on Luke's the summer before the 372 came out). Emotionally, I love the 372-the plexi, font, and the case all add up to almost the perfect modern PAM for me, and I really did strongly prefer the 372 when it came out. I guess I'm still a sucker for that amazing domed sapphire, and maybe the smaller size (especially as I'm blessed with stick-like wrists).
Hey, I basically said the same thing about my SD for a long time, and yet off it went. If you want to try something new, I say go for it.
Now that was crazy :grin:
Probably, but I actually blame you, since you (among others) really turned me on to the Sub C. Once I bought it and wore it for awhile, I decided I just preferred it over the SD, and I wanted a little more diversity (which for me means another Rolex :grin: - almost new Explorer I this time - should have it tomorrow).
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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by dshap » Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:56 pm

I think you should get the 233 Rahul. 372s are easy to re-aquire and you've lusted after the 233 for years.
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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by dshap » Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:03 pm

logan2z wrote:I'm a sucker for the 'historic' PAMs so I'd vote 372 if you can pull off the size.

The problem is there's probably only 2 or 3 guys on the forum who can really pull off 47mm.
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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by Panerai7 » Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:11 pm

Rahul, it's not even a decision - 233!

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by koda240 » Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:12 pm

233 for me. That is the perfect PAM. I love the 372 and 422 design but i personally find the size obnoxious.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by logan2z » Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:13 pm

dshap wrote:
logan2z wrote:I'm a sucker for the 'historic' PAMs so I'd vote 372 if you can pull off the size.

The problem is there's probably only 2 or 3 guys on the forum who can really pull off 47mm.
True.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by R@cerx » Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:46 am

372 for me. While I really like the 233, I found it to wear tall and small; great watch otherwise.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:25 am

don't ever listen to Rahul, that dude will talk you into a used pair of his underwear.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by mechnut » Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:29 pm

Personally, I love the size; I say rock that 47! Image

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BUT, when it comes to PAM's, I find it difficult to argue against any acquisition. Why not scratch the itch? You can always reacquire the 372.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by greenlightning » Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:14 am

233. Not a contest IMO. But I was never a fan of 372. I gotta have a second hand on my watches.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by JBZ » Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:26 am

toxicavenger wrote:don't ever listen to Rahul, that dude will talk you into a used pair of his underwear.
He's done it to you, what, like 7 times already?
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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by bzabodyn » Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:21 pm

233 was... and is... THE answer.

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by mattcantwin » Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:28 pm

Well done, congratulations! :cheers:
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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by blkgsl » Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:51 pm

Exactly. 233 all day and twice Sundays. Now, if it was a 422...


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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by Panerai7 » Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:54 pm

blkgsl wrote:Exactly. 233 all day and twice Sundays. Now, if it was a 422...


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Zak, don't start, I'm trying to get over it :)

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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by blkgsl » Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:21 pm

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blkgsl wrote:Exactly. 233 all day and twice Sundays. Now, if it was a 422...


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Zak, don't start, I'm trying to get over it :)
I get it on Thursday ;).

If I had the wrist to pull it off, the 422 would be my one and only Pam. I just love the flat sapphire and back side power reserve. Doesn't stop me from trying though...


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Re: Am I nuts for even considering this?

Post by hoppyjr » Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:30 pm

Can't really lose either way, but I'd favor the 372 too.......

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