... I have the impression you installed the strap the wrong way, i believe the bucke side should be at 12 and not at 6 as it seems by your pics
By the way below is my summer companion: Deepsea with a RubberB, two years since it's on and never got bored, perfect for everything, including the sand, with no hassle for the bracelet



Hope my advice useful to make your Everest even more enjoyable
Best
Luca