1
: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)
2
gems
: the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem
specifically
: the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration
3
jewelry
: a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set
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If the bezel is smaller on the new phone, the front screen will also be slightly larger, and the front design will look more symmetrical.
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Joe Hindy, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
The dial is surrounded by an ethical 18k white gold bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.20 carats.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Within its 12-sided bezel is set a blue dial engraved with a four-sided star motif.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The case is made of tantalum, with a platinum bezel, caseback, lugs, crown and buckle.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
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Joe Hindy, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
The dial is surrounded by an ethical 18k white gold bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.20 carats.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Within its 12-sided bezel is set a blue dial engraved with a four-sided star motif.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The case is made of tantalum, with a platinum bezel, caseback, lugs, crown and buckle.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Bezel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bezel. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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