The black paint on the buckle is awful - easy to scratch off. If you run your fingernail lightly over the buckle, the black paint will peel off revealing the silvery metal underneath. Within a week of wearing I had various silver stains showing through the black. Looks damn cheap. The only positive thing I can say about this belt is that the ratchet works great. But that's the only plus. I would recommend you to look elsewhere. unless you need a belt that you will only wear for a few days.