Is this gap acceptable?!

As some of you already know, I bought this Tissot on the original leather strap for a discount on Amazon. Usually I like to have the original bracelet to widen my options depending on the mood.

I found the original bracelet on a Dutch website and when it arrived I found it has that gap between the end link and the rest of the bracelet.

Is that gap normal and/or acceptable? ๐Ÿ‘€

The bracelet cost 1/3 the discounted price of the watch ๐Ÿฅน. Is that insane of me to buy a bracelet costing that much?

You can see I still have the stickers on, in case I change my mind and return it.ย 

Feel free to speak your mind, I won't be offended ๐Ÿซฃ

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ยท

The watch is very cool, but I do believe that gap is inherent with the end link design. I could live with the gap, but I couldnโ€™t live with the brushed end links on polished lugs. To me it looks like the wrong bracelet. I say return it and mix the look up with different straps.

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I find this gap acceptable ๐Ÿ˜‰

I think that the gap would look less prominent once the wrap is off the bracelet because then there'll be all the other only slightly smaller gaps between the other links.

Buying the stock bracelet on it's own is often quite expensive. A quick search showed that this one is 100 โ‚ฌ, that's an ok price in my opinion.

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It would bug me and I think that watch (even without a photo) must look way better on leather. ย Seems like it would be a strap monster, I'd go that route with it to change it up.

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one.five.ohh

It would bug me and I think that watch (even without a photo) must look way better on leather. ย Seems like it would be a strap monster, I'd go that route with it to change it up.

I added additional photos on different straps, including the leather one (though not avery revealing photo)

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Are you sure this is the original bracelet for this watch? I'm asking this question because from looking at the photo you published it looks like the finish of the end link and is different from the one on the top of the lugs. For me this kind of mismatch is more annoying than a end-link gap, which BTW I find acceptable in this case.

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Bessio

I added additional photos on different straps, including the leather one (though not avery revealing photo)

Every one of those looks better than the bracelet imo... nice watch.

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Catskinner

Are you sure this is the original bracelet for this watch? I'm asking this question because from looking at the photo you published it looks like the finish of the end link and is different from the one on the top of the lugs. For me this kind of mismatch is more annoying than a end-link gap, which BTW I find acceptable in this case.

I checked, I'd say the bracelet finish is supposed to different from the lugs:

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Like others said in this thread, to me this watch looks better on leather or a nylon strap.

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That grey sailcloth looks fantastic with this bezel. Not a fan of the bracelet. Sorry.

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Great pick up. To be honest I didint even see the gap. I don't think it is all that serious, but yes, as others have pointed out, it looks great on all those straps. Wear it how you want. Enjoy.

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Seems like a watch for straps, not a bracelet. Though that might just be me. It's your watch, wear it however you like it.

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The texture of the dial goes well with the straps. They look better to me than the bracelet. The gap will likely be less prominent without the plastic on the links, but Iโ€˜d use this one on straps.ย 

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Absolutely fine, and the brushed end links look fine too they match the brushed outter links, it would look odd if the end links were polished.

No this set up is good ๐Ÿ‘

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Not bad...looks Ok to me

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Agreed with everyone here, gap is ok, but this watch looks better on straps IMO. I am a leather strap addict myself, so thats how I would roll with this watch if I had one.

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its a little bit big, but i think i can live with that. leather also works nice with this watch

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It's fine, I think OCD took over the situation. ย It happens to me all the time.....lol ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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Ichibunz

Not bad...looks Ok to me

I'm shocked. No punch line?!!!ย 

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Catskinner

Are you sure this is the original bracelet for this watch? I'm asking this question because from looking at the photo you published it looks like the finish of the end link and is different from the one on the top of the lugs. For me this kind of mismatch is more annoying than a end-link gap, which BTW I find acceptable in this case.

With my OCD I had to make sure it was 100% the original bracelet. But you are right it gives the vibe it doesn't belong.ย 

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echoing the other crunchers, your Tissot look far better on the straps pictured, I couldn't live with the gap personally on the bracelet and id send it back.

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Bessio

I'm shocked. No punch line?!!!ย 

I normally would but couldnโ€™t think of a joke about gapsโ€ฆ but I thought I would get in trouble for this jokeโ€ฆoh what the hellโ€ฆ

look a gap in timeโ€ฆ

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Where men gets lostโ€ฆ

btw thanks @Chunghauphoto he won the event and this photo resonated with meโ€ฆ wonder why?โ€ฆ..

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Ichibunz

I normally would but couldnโ€™t think of a joke about gapsโ€ฆ but I thought I would get in trouble for this jokeโ€ฆoh what the hellโ€ฆ

look a gap in timeโ€ฆ

Image

Where men gets lostโ€ฆ

btw thanks @Chunghauphoto he won the event and this photo resonated with meโ€ฆ wonder why?โ€ฆ..

Hahahahaha

Here ya go, that's more like youย 

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I as well think it looks better on a strap than on the bracelet. In any event, I seriously doubt that adding the dedicated OEM bracelet would, in this case, bring up the potential resale value up by as much as anyone would like it to.ย 

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Mine has the same problem on the bottom though. It's like those bracelets were afterthought or something from Tissot!ย 

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I have to agree with most of the comments, in that the watch seems to suit straps better than the bracelet. It's a really nice looking watch, and looks killer with that brown/taupe strap.

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I'm thinking slightly thicker springbars (if they will work) could reduce the gap. ย It is worth trying, especially if you have a parts bin with different springbars. ย I guess you could raid your local AD to see if they have any as well.

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SurferJohn

I'm thinking slightly thicker springbars (if they will work) could reduce the gap. ย It is worth trying, especially if you have a parts bin with different springbars. ย I guess you could raid your local AD to see if they have any as well.

I hear you, but the gap is the one between the end link the link beneath it caused by the 2 small jubilee midlinks protruding out too much. I have parts and tools and I work on my watches, but changing bars won't solve it unfortunately.ย 

And I have no ADs of any sorts here in Myrtle beach, that's why I buy everything online ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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https://www.jomashop.com/open-box-tissot-pr-100-powermatic-black-dial-ladies-watch-t1012071105100.html

I got this on bracelet.ย 

Check the watch pins as they have 2 diameter widths. If its loose it might take the fat ones.

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OldSnafu

https://www.jomashop.com/open-box-tissot-pr-100-powermatic-black-dial-ladies-watch-t1012071105100.html

I got this on bracelet.ย 

Check the watch pins as they have 2 diameter widths. If its loose it might take the fat ones.

The pins I have fit perfectly. Not loose at all.

I love that Tissot you got, amazing price as well.ย 

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Unacceptable. ย Scrap the project. ย Gather up the watch and all the straps and bracelets and set them out by the curb for trash pick up. ย Um, what did you say your address was again?

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I never would have thought a white/silver dialed Tissot luxury powermatic would look soo good with a blue nato strap! ย You are the man!

Oh, I personally dont like the bracelet gap.ย