Solid watchband...Tri Clasp straps, not so much...

I really like the look of this style of watchband and I've been buying these from a few different manufacturers for probably 6 years or so, and the *look* of this band certainly compares with my previous purchases. My primary issue/frustration with them is that the leather straps that become buckled in place are the weakest part of the watchband and often fail/break at the clasp and/or the holes where the clasp buckle pin goes into the hole. These bands have generally not lasted much more than a year to a year and a half and you do not want to wear them if you expect to be sweating a lot, or the black comes off on your wrist and the leather straps become stretched. The attached picture shows the straps after just 2 1/2 weeks of wearing...no extreme weather exposure, sweating, etc., and they have already begun to stretch. Also, note that the exterior straps and buckles are different sizes and thicknesses to the center strap and buckle and they are more difficult to thread thru the clasp due to their smaller size. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for a better quality of (stitched) leather and clasps.

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