Loving that PVD alot Lanikai!!
I Just had to post this superb gen image so you can compare the PVD and see the 2 distinctly different dials that were produced.
FGD
One of the beauties of PVD is the chameleon like character in different lighting - I couldn't say for sure what the original colour was back in 93-95 but there's a wealth of different shades and textures on the gen images I have seen.
I suppose it's down to a number of factors and each batch of production could be different from the last - in true Panerai style.
I have Rolli's and Rob's PVD and love them both - Avitt's new shade shown above just adds another variety to the collection and looks damn close to a the gunmetal shade photos I have loads of
In some Pre-A it also looks a purplish/blue colour - so there's another colour for consideration!!!
Cheers
Simon
Buy it - keep it
Get a new ETA , 040 Dial , Jakob caseback and you can swap and change the combo when ever you want - still retaining the original 116
Just my 2p
FGD
Looks great - glad you got it completed
I'm the same - like swapping 002's and 009's about - when the Pre-A 001 dials are done I'll do the same with 001's and 004's!!
Enjoy
FGD