The 008 is home to stay...
Tried to live without it but just couldn't do it...
I have it on right now...
Love it.
I am glad I was able to influence you in that direction as I really believe the 008 is a special and underapprecited Panerai..
Try it on a metta strap it looks great..Asi posted some pic's...I wear mine on a Metta quite often..
Also try to find a bergundy cordovan/matching stitch...that would be exceptional...
Cheers
Mark