on close inspection on mine, it looks like the center is indeed flat, but the domed curve starts in the middle of the area of the markers, meaning that the 3,6,9 and 12 markers are curved to fit this curved dial.
obviously, it could be the dome crystal makinig an illusion, but the dial reflections show me that the dial curves from venter of the square markers, which makes it necessary for the markers to be bend too.....
I got tired of waiting and ordered one of the cheap-o tiger concepts big crown homage watches with red bezel to tide me over for awhile.
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