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.The numerals are large and bold and coated with a healthy dose of phosphorescent paint in order to be clearly legible underwater.The bezel rotates freely in both directions when released by way of a lever, the type of functional and peculiar feature that many watch enthusiasts look for.The lever is tucked into the right side of the case. replica Cartier w51007q4 watch When this lever is pulled the bezel is unhinged and the user is able to set it.Like most, if not all luxury dive-inspired watches the U-42 is obsolete for use in real-life, deep-water dives.Lacking photo-luminescent markings on the rotating bezel is the U-42's specific shortcoming.
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