I've had the 339 for well over a year and it's number 820......Furthermore, because of the known controversies, all the data about the 339 seem to be sketchy at least. For instance I've heard, a while back, that the production number should have been increased to 2000 from the original 1500. On the other hand we'll never know whether they will actually...produce....all of them. With the discolouring and flaking that some of the pieces experienced
it wouldn't surprise me, if there were to be a...gap...in the actual production, pending the stabilization of the material...
Ciao - Sergio
that's the way it....is, with Panerai. I bought my 339 in November 2010 and it's number 820. If your is in the 300ndreds, you've got your proof right there...
No big deal, though, is it?
Ciao - Sergio