I ordered this to replace a similar Trafalgar belt that was showing wear. At the same time I also have an Allen Edmonds belt for US$100 for comparison Dollars ordered.Although Allen Edmonds is Because the Trafalgar was made in the USA and the Trafalgar is made in China the original quality of the Trafalgar was much better.Both the leather and the buckle of the Trafalgar kept looking better.The quality seems to be improving having deteriorated since.I bought my previous Trafalgar about 10 years ago it was made in the USA and had a solid brass buckle made in Italy.The new belt looks good from the start but we'll have to see how it ages.