Well I've had this belt for four years now and it's still in great condition. Leather definitely deserves FIVE STARS. However, the buckle is not everything. Mine broke in less than a year. The part that rotates the latch. Luckily you can remove two screws and it comes loose. I went to a hardware store and found a "cheap" belt with a similar (but sturdy) buckle that I unscrewed. and wrap FlΓΆrsheim on my beautiful skin. ο I can see that this belt lasts another 2 years. So, I would give a cheapβ¦