This watch band is exactly what I was looking for. I favor cloth-type watch bands because they don't crack and split like the rubber ones do. Unfortunately, my previous cloth watch band had rubber pieces for holding the extra strap that sticks out from the buckle. Once they broke, the strap stuck out and snagged on everything. This watch band has cloth everything, so I expect it to be life-long durable. The only issue I had was the band was really stiff when I first got it, making it difficult to put onto my watch. However, it has loosened up over the couple of months that I've worn it.