Lovely looking piece and your Cyclopes looks not to have any AR issues which is great. I find the bracelets a little bulky for my liking so always a tad envious of those that can pull it off. wear it well
Couldnt agree more By-Tor the 993 rocks , shame they're going up in value these days heading towards silly money in this part of the world .
Wouldn't mind a Targa version
How much were they asking for the one you looked at By-tor?
The letter is just the panerai year designation http://www.timekeeperforum.com/threads/letter-year-designators-how-old-is-my-pam.3348/
L Swiss Made L is fine
That's a great looking watch please post some pictures and your thoughts in it once you get it. That's a new asso strap it has suede like texture that will darken over time. You'll be fine with that