I'm very sorry for your loss. I have done a lot of speculative seismic work in those waters for many years and know just how inhospitable the waters and weather can be. My prayers are with you and the victims families.
Thanks for the warm welcome!! Yeah I bought off of eBay for about $500 less than my local jeweler. Got discouraged when they would not negotiate at all on the price and decided to take a chance on the Bay! Now I've learned that the authorized dealers are unable to budge d/t manufacturer requirements. There does seem to be a small flaw in the crystal that presents itself in the right light as a blueish/purplish blotch. But I live with it.
I stumbled upon this forum by accident trying to find if my Tag was Rep or Gen. I'm happy to say it seems to me to be gen . Consequently, I have recently become VERY interested in rep watches, Panerai, in particular. Can't wait to learn more about the different Panerai models and the company's history. Everybody likes pics here are some of my Link GMT: