Does anybody use end links when wearing the Tudor Black Bay on Nato or Leather?

[Micha]

Considering getting the Tudor Black Bay Black. I do not really care about the metal bracelet and would choose the lower priced "leather" option . However, the large gap really bothers me when looking at pictures of the Black Bay on the distressed leather strap. Is it just me, is anybody using end links? A thicker Nato strap seems to camouflage this a little bit. If you could post some pictures and recommendations...thank you