Is my Brand New Cartier Santos defective?

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I have about a 2-3mm gap between the male and female end of the bracelet (where the clasp is). Based on photos online, and based on other bracelets I have seen in person at Cartier boutiques, it looks like 25% or so of the Santos I’ve seen have a gap (SS, TT, or PM; medium or Large).

I’ve visited the South Coast Plaza boutique in Costa Mesa, CA, and they are adamant that this is a “feature” of the watch and that the Santos was made to have a 2mm gap that you see above.

Any thoughts? Thank you.

Purchased last month brand new at a boutique.