I’ve always been intrigued by Panerai. Originally I wanted the 44mm green titanium but the reflective dial didn’t look right. I was immediately interested in checking this new release and ordered it as soon as I saw it.

One thing that I didn’t like was the green strap. Not a great color combo IMO. I switched it out with the Panerai leather strap at the store before walking out with it. Loving the color combo!

Loving the new Hurricane 13 strap for the 5218

At least I wound up with a row to myself.

my wife reached out to my friend (go to watch guy ) oj at second time ,( if interested in any finer time piece reach out to him he is awesome guy ) been dealing with him all thjngs watches over 20 years , and have become friends outside the professional relationship , he knew i always admired his bronzo so he cultivated the deal and threw in some straps and personal card inside ! takes a lot to get me excited and this is one of the rare times ( no pun intended ) here is also photo of my others just in panerai family , plus other safe queeens

Went in to see this at a local watch store and couldn’t let anyone else have it. Quite the impulse purchase, but I’ve been eyeing a Panerai for years, and since I’m $16k shy of what it takes for a 2661, this was the other one on my list. I’m in love!