After a bit of research, (with thanks to Enzo) I found this shot of the Egiziano Italian Navy watch from the 1950's and it was indeed brushed steel like the one DSN is offering, along with his titanium version. As you can see the swiss / made at the 6 oclock poistion is not in the earlier version and the dial was brown. The new one has a black dial, which maybe DSN will fix, but for me, this stainless is pure classic Panerai, and I have not been so jazzed about a rep watch for awhile.
oth shots are the 1956 version
this is the 2009 version in Ti
oth shots are the 1956 version
this is the 2009 version in Ti