Erica Gutierrez
The strap is a great bargain for <$20. It's advertised to be top grain leather, and does indeed feel like a step up from the typical genuine leather straps you'll find in the price range. It's a bit stiff, possibly due to the fact that it's top grain, so you might need to put it on a watch pillow for a couple days to break it in first.There is a texture to the leather that I don't feel like the product pictures capture well (see my pictures). I feel that this adds a nice touch and I like it, but it does make the appearance slightly less formal, so if you are looking for perfectly smooth leather this is not for you.The color is okay. It is a light to medium shade of brown which looks realistic and mature with contrasted white stitching. I would have liked something in between this and the dark brown option, but I'm satisfied with this for now. Some conditioner might add depth of color. The buckle is unsigned, which is good, and seems very basic but sturdy enough.Overall this seems to be a great buy and comes nicely presented in a box with an extra spring bar tool which is always appreciated. I will update this review as the leather is broken in and definitely if I find any issues with the quality in the future.
