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Old 19 April 2017, 03:19 AM   #1
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Icon3 Is there a reason for the sharp edges on the bezel?

I know that there are already threads that complain about the sharp edges on the bezel, but none of them seem to ask why we have such sharp edges on the bezel in the first place.

Is it just a design element, or is there a specific reason for the sharpness (i.e. make it easier to rotate the bezels)?

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Old 19 April 2017, 03:23 AM   #2
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I know that there are already threads that complain about the sharp edges on the bezel, but none of them seem to ask why we have such sharp edges on the bezel in the first place.

Is it just a design element, or is there a specific reason for the sharpness (i.e. make it easier to rotate the bezels)?

so you can grab it when wet and turn it. its for grip.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:35 AM   #3
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so you can grab it when wet and turn it. its for grip.
In that case, is there a reason why Rolex uses the same designs for the non-diver watches such as the GMT Master II?

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Well so it can be used as a weapon when someone try to steal your Rolex, just hit them in the head with the sharpened bezel.
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Old 19 April 2017, 03:39 AM   #4
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In that case, is there a reason why Rolex uses the same designs for the non-diver watches such as the GMT Master II?



the gmt master 2 is meant to get wet as well....
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Well so it can be used as a weapon when someone try to steal your Rolex, just hit them in the head with the sharpened bezel.
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Old 19 April 2017, 05:22 AM   #6
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Is there a reason for the sharp edges on the bezel?

I always thought it was to cut through rope when tied up
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Old 19 April 2017, 05:26 AM   #7
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i always thought it was to cut through rope when tied up
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