I had very high hopes for this belt. When I first got it, I was amazed at how beautiful it is. Especially the color of the Cameron belt is beautiful. I was so impressed that I immediately bought another one. However, in less than a year, the belt's beauty began to fade rapidly. I have attached a photo where the belt cover has started to wear out. I've also attached a picture showing the belt buckle discoloring. For a belt this expensive, I would expect it to age more gracefully.