I wonder if they were mis labeled 35mm rings? I know the gen 2 rings are designed to bottom out on the one side (marked with a dot) as you torque one side all the way then the other, but definitely not both. And yeah the level is a bit more of a novelty, but looks cool!
No, they were "34mm" (i don't think they make 35mm). My scope mic'ed at 34.01-34.03mm and the rings mic'ed between 34.05-34.2mm when fully closed (without scope in them).




















































