The picture shows a traditional belt, the description says the ratchet strap was an option so I thought it was a spare belt buckle. When I received the strap I was disappointed that it wasn't, but as it turns out the ratchet strap looks sharper, appears to be well made and fits my boyfriend quite well. I think you lose something and you gain something. It would be advisable for the seller to match the picture and descriptions or at least include a picture of the ratchet strap. I think it was a deception, disappointment and surprise at the same time for me.