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Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel *LINK*

In Response To: Re: Seamaster Pro Bezel ()

: o'clock the 12 sided pattern around the edge
: of the bezel is not in line with the 12
: o'clock or the marker. if the link is

Nothing to worry about.

This is covered in the WATCH TROUBLESHOOTER in the OWNERS ZONE.

Certain parts, like rotating bezels, hands, and dials are at different heights relative to each other. Depending on the exact angle you look at the watch, the parallax of three-dimensional perspective can cause them to appear misaligned by small fractions. This is simply an aspect of human perception that no product can force itself to look correct under all circumstances.

Something I'd add, realize that not only is the bezel 1/8 of an inch above the dial (causing a slight difference in angle on viewing the two parts), but you are also looking through a curved crystal. So you are almost guaranteed to perceive a small visual distortion giving an appearance of misalignment -- unless you look at the watch PERFECTLY STRAIGHT ON.

For the full piece:

The hands or bezel markings do not line up perfect