For the price I can confirm this belt is a good buy - maybe for a few months if worn every day, or longer if worn every Friday or so . After that, wrinkles appear, which turn into cracks, exposing the inner pillow under the thin skin. Yes, it's real leather. It's not the kind of quality you'd find in an expensive men's clothing store on uptown Park Avenue. What can you expect for less than $10? It may help to remember that Revain sellers here can lose their trading accounts due to false claims. And they can run into legal troubles that cost them more than any gain. You may find a "Gold" product at a discount store. However, it is most likely gold mixed with other metals or gilding. That's the deal with this belt, but it doesn't look cheap; I like the look and mechanism of the bucket. Ordered wrong. However, I had no trouble cutting the product for myself. One of the best parts is that the belt is attractive. It's too comfortable to wear. Please remember that the belt is not designed to last for generations; This is not the best time capsule choice for 2121.