This belt buckle works fantastic and is very nicely made. I needed a belt and was fed up with the hard leather belts I used to wear. Unfortunately the buck I received had a big scratch on the front and I was a bit upset about that but other than that it will replace the old straps I've had for years. I can live with a scratch and don't want to try to contact, send pictures, get a return label and wait for another. I will be buying another one in the future to be able to change the color for different looks. I have been asked by several people what type and where I got this belt and they have been impressed with its simplicity and looks. Except for the scratch which isn't visible from a distance but still annoys me a bit considering I spent a lot of money for what it is. The waist belt seems to hold up very well and seems to last a long time. I don't have to close it during the day, it stays nice and snug with this buckle.