Posted this in the other thread but reposting here. JTime handled a damaged bracelet by sending a replacement link, no argument, no charge.
Follow up in a few months and let us know how it holds up.
Honestly you will not notice it once it is on.
I have the same one from BVF and it has been solid.
Nice pickup, wear it in good health.
Same issue on mine, told me it was normal.
How is the timekeeping so far?