On closer inspection I discovered another anomaly. My case is stamped with H series number. So I have a G dial on a H series case and movement. Maybe it's a rare transition model ;-)
Good catch, I did not notice that. According to ALE's reference guide the 2004 G Series movement decoration should be "PANERAI-PANERAI" not Cotes de Geneve. This change was made in 2005 with the H series when the BLACK SEAL dial text was moved from the bottom to the top. Thank you.
Sounds like they got your order but your cc company blocked the transaction. You may just need to call your cc company and let them know it is OK to approve the charge.
I have mixed feelings about this. I can understand the dealers POV but I'd also hope that they would check for these things before purchasing the watch. A shot from a different angle might help confirm the misalignment. Who did you purchase from?
I do think some of this may be the angle. See the gen blue one in this thread:
http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/173005-seamaster-300-from-basel-2014-released-on-pt/page-12#entry1380217