The belt makes a good impression and the closure system is very ingenious as the overhanging belt goes under the buckle and not over it. This is how it looks like, and also if it would be one piece. The buckle is elegantly designed and the belt has a kind of carbon pattern, which was also the reason for the purchase. I can't tell if the material is 100% real leather, but it looks and feels high quality. I can only recommend the belt so far.