Having seen the pictures of the original with the same belt and pocket placement I now think it’s completely right. If that is how it’s meant to be then it’s correct, and it’s only our modern tastes and preconceptions of what a jacket should be which gets in the way of our vision.
The original pattern the Californian was based on? Can you upload a picture or provide a link? I'd love to see it.
I meant the picture put up by tmitchell59 of his. Post 14.