Question re: early 10 ATM bezels

[Blubarb]

Hi all.

I have a question re bezels on the early Seawolf 10 ATMs.

From the catalogues, I notice that the bezel of the black dial 10ATM is reversed, the 45 marker on the bezel is at the 3 0'clock position while on the white dial the 45 is at the 9 position. I have two questions:

1. Should the reversed bezel only ever be seen on the white dial variant or was there something of a mix and match approach?

2. What is the reasoning/purpose behind a reverse bezel?

Looking forward to your response and thanks in advance   

btw, on a different matter,    is the best!

[Butch]

1 - I would not think so.

2 - 1st design that was later changed is my guess.

70 years is a long time back with little info available today I am afraid.

[Blubarb]

Thanks, Butch. Yep, I think unless someone or something rises from the past it will remain just one of those things we can only guess at. Maybe a numerically challenged Zodiac designer or bezel fabricator?