Random hairline on seamaster 300M 42mm

Hey guys. I just had a quick question. I ordered the SMPc in blue dial last week from an online dealer, received it on 2/5/2020. It’s gorgeous and what not. A few days ago, I was staring at the dial when I noticed a hairline scratch. It wasn’t noticeable till I looked at it at an angle under bright light. The issue at hand is in the week I’ve had it, I know for a fact I haven’t made contact with anything for it to get scratched. I don’t even hold hands with my gf with the hand the watch is on!

I’ve tried to contact the dealer I got it from about this issue. I asked if it’s possible it could’ve been like this during shipping since I notice the bezel sticker was off when I opened the box but they said they had documentation that there were no marks prior to shipment so I think they’re basically implying it’s not them since they told me they still hope I enjoyed the watch.

I also went to the omega boutique on 5th ave and the staff there looked under a loupe and said it is a scratch and they can’t do anything about it. I questioned how can ceramic be scratched so easily, especially since I didn’t make contact with anything and they told me it just happens.

On other forums, a lot of people are saying it may not be a scratch and is most likely residual left over from whatever it came into contact with since If you look at the photo I have uploaded, the mark in question is gray/silver and I was told if it’s an actual scratch on the bezel, it would be blue in color. I’ve also included a photo at a regular glance angle where you can’t see it.

Can anyone confirm if it’s an actual scratch or residue from another metal? If it’s an actual scratch, it’s visible from all angles right?

Yeah I’m certain I haven’t made contact with anythingX which is why it’s a head scratcher.

Archer, I’m only asking here as well in hopes someone can shed better insight as I tend to overthink 🙁

Can you feel it when you run your fingernail over it?

I cannot feel it with my fingernails

My guess is, it's not a scratch then.
Interesting that you can't see it from every angle. Would like to see it under a microscope, maybe it's embedded in the ceramic.

I’ve called Omega. Going to see if it’s possibly a defective issue. The person I spoke to the phone also said it’s hard to scratch and that if it’s an actual scratch, should be visible in any angle

This is why I don't work in retail.

Have you considered breaking up with your girlfriend? She seems like a hazard to the cosmetic perfection of your new watch.