18239 Spring Bar question

[ajh77]

Can you all tell me if the spring bars on a 18239 make the bracelet fit exactly flush with the case ? I feel like the fit of the bracelet in the attached photo is not right.

I am looking at purchasing a 18239, but I am not thrilled with this fit, see photo.

On my 18238 the fit is perfect and flush no daylight , why would there be a variation in fit of bracelet to case between a 18238 and 18239 if both watches were manufactured within 3 years of one another ?

Have the spring bars replaced , will that fix the issue of the gaps in the photo ?


Thank you

[worldfamoussam]

I had a 18239 and it did sit flush. Could be the spring bars ... also wondering if the bracelet is properly matched. If so, probably the spring bars. I remember having them replaced on mine at some point.

[Tools]

Unlikely that spring bars will fix that contour mismatch.

Likely that is the wrong bracelet for that watch in the photo. Possibly a bracelet fit to a strap case after removing the end-spacer.