dont worry Blomman,
you dont have to like its origins. i had some reservations myself and
explored patents etc only to find that any that everything is all in
order.
the problem is that i love the style and dial, but can never afford the
modern Panerai re issue so it has to be a hommage to the original for me.
the strap is fandabidozy as well. thick, strong, well made. a bit like a
belt
best
Graham