Looks more unassuming to me, doesn't stand out as much without the tachy bezel. Doesn't look bad, I think a little dressier as well, especially on the leather strap.
I like it. It seems unnatural though, not sure I would keep it like that. Something about being "complete." But I will say this--I wish a bezel-less version existed in the wild!!
Nice look. Is there any downsides to going sans bezel? If you nicked up the outer case where the bezel sits, would it not snap into place when you eventually got your bezel?
It's just the pushers that look a little funny, like wearing short trousers.
But in a shoulderless early one... Yummy
Too me it's like the first time you see a jaguar xjc the 2 door version made for 2 years. Your used to seeing the 4 door made for 20 plus years it's looks great but there is a cognitive dissonance. Like a date Rolex with no date lens. Looks great but your brain screams something is missing.