Is this gap normal for a Super oyster Evo S on SKX007?

[tdk88]

I've just bought the Super Oyster Evo S bracelet for my SKX007. I like it but I was wondering about this gap between the end links and the adjacent link. It seems quite a large gap, and a significantly larger gap than between the other links on the bracelet. Both sides seem to have the same gap. I've included some other watches and bands to make some comparisons that show why I am concerned.

Now I imagine I'm probably worrying about nothing, and I admit I have never had an oyster style bracelet on this watch. I'm mostly looking for advice and/or reassurance.












The Nighthawk for comparison has a bit of a gap, but you don't notice it on the wrist. Also it's about the same as the gap between each link on the bracelet:




The Samurai has very little gap at all:



Alpha GMT with Oyster bracelet looks fine to me:



The Speedmaster is great (I know it's not a fair comparison):




I'm willing to concede that this might just be new toy nitpicking. I know there are a lot of Super Oyster Evo S bracelets out there, what is it like for you guys?

[Horologic]

It's normal. Mine has that same gap.

[sirgilbert357]

That's normal. Only a WIS will notice though. My theory is the end links are sourced separately from the rest of the bracelet, so the tolerances are a bit different. Still a great bracelet in my opinion though...

[Ottovonn]

Mine has a tiny gap on one end link side, and no gap on the other.

[tdk88]

Thanks for the replies so far. I guess I'll need to stop worrying about it. Though I'd love it if few more would agree its normal.

[Veatorious]

It is in fact normal, as my Super Oyster Evo has the same issue. And to be honest it bothers me as well, but what can I/we do...(Pic for reference)

[arkane]

hmm... i was thinking about getting this bracelet for my sxk009 but i don't know if i can live w/ that gap..
anyone know if wjean's super oyster has the same gap??

[sirgilbert357]

hmm... i was thinking about getting this bracelet for my sxk009 but i don't know if i can live w/ that gap..
anyone know if wjean's super oyster has the same gap??

To be honest, it bothered me when I was installing the bracelet, but after about a week I stopped noticing. It's less obvious when it's on your wrist. Mine is on an SKX171...

[Veatorious]

To be honest, it bothered me when I was installing the bracelet, but after about a week I stopped noticing. It's less obvious when it's on your wrist. Mine is on an SKX171...

I do agree it is less obvious on the wrist, and it is 5x better than any OEM bracelet, so in the end it is a great upgrade. I looked at my Super Oyster Evo on my Sumo last night and for some reason the gap is much smaller on this set up...I wonder why the difference with the 007.

[Ravenslair]

No big gap in my wjeans. All spaces are equal.