I own a number of automatic watches. Ive read many reviews. No one that I remember, explained that there appears to be a slight magnification of the crystal around the chapter ring on the SKX-007 due to bevel of the crystal (thus creating an optical illusion). I say optical illusion, because it appears to make the bezel look misaligned. If, I look to the left of the 30 minute marker on the bezel, it appears aligned to the left. If, I look to the right, it appears aligned to the right. It is the same, if you take pictures from those angles. However, I placed a toothpick from the bezel marker (triangle with the lume pip) to the 30 min marker and it lines up straight as a toothpick. Also, when looking straight on at the watch, it appears straight.

My impressions of this watch: well-made, lighter than I expected (I own two monsters, and Invictas), wears smaller than 42mm (compared it to a 40mm that I own and it appears closer to 40 than 42) but, has presence on the wrist, timekeeping is awesome! (+2 seconds), lume is awesome. The dial is a true black, so contrast is excellent. I have so many diver clones that try to be slightly different! That usually means some grayish, faded dials that should have stayed black.  If, I want a different color than black, I would purchase that color. My experience with this movement is that you almost know when it is good right away ( I own a number of Seiko 5s)! There are signs I look for.  The strap is comfortable. Now, I understand why so many collectors appreciate this watch. I immediately had buyers remorse after clicking send. However, I am now, very happy that I talked myself into this purchase! This is a keeper!

Update: I had to return this watch.  When I opened the box after delivery the watch was running. So, I set the time, and wore it for several days.  However, it ran down in twelve hours while off my wrist. It took waaaayyyyyyy too much effort to restart it again.  The first couple of nights, the watch was off my wrist less than seven hours. Power reserve should be much longer than twelve hours after wearing the watch three days. After starting it again, it would stop and start while on my wrist. History with this movement has taught me to return the item now, and not wait on a slow death.  I really liked the watch tho, and may order again one day.