I already have two of these belts. The second was replaced free of charge as the buckle on the first fell apart after about a month. The second lasted a little longer than the first, but had the exact same flaw: the pin holding the buckle mechanism together is just a small nail with a crosshatched texture on it, which should hold it in place, but over time it should loosen it and it falls out. A 1 cent drop of Loctite might have helped it stay in place. Or maybe if it was a threaded screw. Anyway, I hope your belt won't let you down when you buy it in public.