This Apple Watch band is amazing! When you first receive this item, it is package in a beautiful stamp from Ashland. When you open this box, the watch strap is presented to you. At first when you see the watch strap it’s so shiny and thinner than I expect. If you can get the thicker version, I highly recommend it. But after a week of wearing this strap everyday. It has began its patina process. The shiny disappeared but I love my leather looking more matte and rustic! So in my opinion it even more beautiful and the thinness of the strap doesn’t seem as thin as when I first got it. I highly recommend this leather strap to anyone and with awesome quality, every penny is worth it! Keep up the beautiful masterpieces!