Sorry to hear that. On TC site for v3 bracelet he explains trimming the small side "blade" of the sel to fix that. Other than a few passes with sandpaper on the sel sides, mine dropped right in. The fit, finish, the sides of the links..the clasp with its tension..are all so much better than the noob bracelet. I saw your pics and I did see how high your sel's sat. I would try as TC suggests for the v3 and trim the sel blade. Also try 1.8mm bars. Your gen case might want a gen bracelet