First Watchdives purchase and the bezel is misaligned

created by [deleted] on 01/12/2024 at 00:52 UTC

32 upvotes, 20 top-level comments (showing 20)

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Comment by arbpotatoes at 01/12/2024 at 06:54 UTC

17 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Looks like parallax because the photo isn't taken straight on... But just contact Watchdives. Why do people post this stuff here before even attempting to get customer support?

Comment by StrawberryLaddie at 01/12/2024 at 01:13 UTC

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If you can't live with it or if return is easy, return it. If you can live with it, I'd ask for a partial refund to get some money back.

Me personally, I have a habit of leaving the bezel where I last used it so alignment is never an issue.

Comment by maxipantschocolates at 01/12/2024 at 05:55 UTC

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OP i just gotta say, that is a gorgeous piece. i have a cheaper Lige seamaster homage with a black dial

Comment by Palsta at 01/12/2024 at 07:49 UTC

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One easy fix you could try, you'll need a hairdryer and some thin butyl gloves (surgical or tyre fitter kind).

Click the bezel so it's off but to the left of the 12 marker and then put on the gloves.

Using the extra grip from the gloves, get a feel of turning just the bezel insert with your fingertips. It won't move, but you need to practice the action.

Heat the insert with the hairdryer, try to only get the bezel as much as possible..

When you think it's hot enough, try rotating the insert clockwise, gripping the surface with the gloves. You should get it to give a little now you've softened the glue.

If it doesn't move, try a bit more heat.

Once it's aligned, leave the watch alone to cool down.

Comment by Dull_Reputation_5939 at 01/12/2024 at 10:07 UTC

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I wouldn’t worry about it.

Comment by Deep_Flatworm7511 at 01/12/2024 at 12:01 UTC

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Looks like a damn nice watch to me

Comment by Catman9lives at 01/12/2024 at 03:07 UTC

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meh, seems close enough to me?

Comment by Prestigious_Set_4555 at 01/12/2024 at 02:21 UTC

5 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Returns are easy. Just return it as no longer needed, thats the easy way to return

Comment by Former-Replacement43 at 01/12/2024 at 10:40 UTC

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Who do they think they are? Seiko?

Comment by only_fun_topics at 01/12/2024 at 03:57 UTC

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Seems fine to me, but my momma didn’t raise no complainer.

Comment by DismalPassenger4069 at 01/12/2024 at 03:14 UTC

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Ah. All mine rotate so click click. All good! :)

Comment by DaJoses at 01/12/2024 at 00:56 UTC

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What country are you based in? If it happens to be UK, returns are straightforward and you ship to a UK address for free.

In the app should say whether the product is eligible free returns either on the product page or on the Order Details page.

Comment by bens9189 at 01/12/2024 at 07:51 UTC

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Link please

Comment by EfficientAd8311 at 01/12/2024 at 11:48 UTC

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Ah it’s fine.

Comment by hdjkm8549 at 01/12/2024 at 01:59 UTC

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I have no idea if this is misaligned or not, but this picture isn't proof of either case. You've got the watch tilted to the right, which will make the bezel triangle appear to be pointing to the right of the 12 o'clock marker on the dial. Lay the watch flat on a table, put a box or something beside it so you can set your phone down flat on it above the watch, and take a picture that way.