Hi Scott, we are so sorry about the mismatched leather shades on your hybrid strap. That shouldn't happen! We reached out via email to get a fresh replacement started for you—just let us know if you've already sent it back so we can get you taken care of.
“Barton's quality never fails and their customer service is top notch. I had an issue with an older watch band, emailed customer service, and got a response not an hour later. And, they took care of the issue with no qualms. Bravo!”
“The black edges of the band look really sharp against the black metal on my watch. It’s a great look. The rubber is stiffer than I expected tho, and it’s honestly a bit tricky to buckle at first, since the holes are small. I scratched the leather when putting it on the very first time, since it was so stiff, but it doesn’t show too badly. After about a week it’s getting a little easier to take on & off.”