VSF 41mm Sub (126610) - Crystal height higher than my other 41mm Subs? (Plus bezel issue)
Hey guys,
Looking for a quick sanity check on a VSF 41mm Submariner I just got.
Comparing it side-by-side with my Starbucks and my no-date 41mm Sub, the crystal on this one sits noticeably higher up. I know a tiny bit of the chamfered edge is supposed to protrude past the ceramic bezel insert, but this one feels like it's pushing the limit. I can't tell if this is just within normal VSF/rep tolerances, or if it's a real issue I should be worried about (like compromised water resistance or an obvious aesthetic "tell").
To make things more confusing, I noticed the bezel assembly was lifting and warped upward significantly on one side (shown in the photos with the massive gap underneath the teeth). Whenever I press down on the sides of the bezel I hear a faint click, there is zero wobble and the bezel does not shift vertically or horizontally. Crazy thing is out of my three subs, this one with the "issue" has the best click experience when you turn the bezel, the others feel dry. Maybe the other two are the issue?
First four pictures are of VSF 41mm date-sub, also included pictures of my VSF 41mm no date and my VSF Starbucks for reference.
My questions for the sub:
- Does this crystal height look within normal QC tolerances for a VSF 41mm, or does it look like it isn't fully seated in the gasket?
- Could the tall crystal be related to that lifting bezel? (e.g., if the internal Hytrel ring was pinched/kinked and pushing things out of whack?)
Appreciate any second opinions from the experts or Watchsmiths here!