This is the most money I've spent on a belt, but as I travel quite a bit and work at the airport, I find it convenient NOT to have the belt removed through TSA. When I wore a regular belt, the metal detector would sometimes turn off and sometimes not. It was hit or miss. Now I never have to worry about it again. I'm sure the leather on this belt will last and I hope the buckle will too. I wish the warranty was longer, just for peace of mind.