Word of the Day - Bezel

bezel

/ˈbɛz(ə)l/
noun
1 A grooved ring holding the cover of a watch face or other instrument in position.
1.1 A groove holding the crystal of a watch or the stone of a gem in its setting.

Origin
Late 16th century: from Old French, of unknown origin.

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"Watch out", advised the jeweler.

"This watch is only water resistant. Do not wear it in the pool or a hot shower. The gold bezel will not be harmed by the pool chemicals, of course, but this is a luxury watch, not a sports model. And the band is Billingsian* leather, of course."

* A marketing reference to Chrysler's "Corinthian leather" which had nothing to do with exotic Corinth. In this case, the leather actually did come from the region around Billings, Montana.