Thank you for the reply, Stewart. Much appreciated, you've help put my mind at ease. I haven't noticed the inner bezel ring on any other Autavia models before, not even the 11630's. Perhaps it's only on the 11063?

: Jim,
: Firstly, congrats.. That's a stunning example. I also happen to
: have a real love of this particular model, in my opinion a much
: underrated Autavia.

: I've just checked mine, and the glass is very very slightly lower
: than the inner edge of the steel ring on the bezel. I wouldn't
: worry about it at all, you could always get the crystal reset
: slightly higher. I had this done on another 11063 to afford the
: bezel some protection, as a new glass is a few bucks.

: Stewart
: - Heuerville