I've had this bag for 3 years now. With daily use the leather has taken on some fantastic wear and character. The bag construction is of high quality, the leather still looks great with very little TLC. The buckles seem to be the only weak spot. One buckle has had a broken spring for the past year, and the other buckle is still functional, but I can see has a piece broken so it is likely to lose its spring very soon. Fortunately the manufacturer, Kattee, is still in business and sells replacemenSee full review