This is a beautiful belt and the bucket ratchet is fantastic. Unfortunately, just over a year after purchasing this belt, the buckle came loose from the part that connects to the belt itself. It is held on with two small nails which didn't last long after the first year. I bought a belt in July 2018 and this belt broke in early December 2019. I assumed I would be protected because these belts are great, but it turns out I had another case of product failure just after the warranty expired. So if you need a good belt for a year then this is a good choice, if you want something that will last longer you can buy something stronger.