Hey Michael, Sorry to hear you're not a fan of our Leather style buckle. We would like to assure you that this buckle is reliable. This is composted of 316L surgical grade stainless steel and has a PVD finish. These buckle replacements will not fade, weather, nor wear. We encourage you to shoot us an email at info@bartonwatchbands.com as all of our products and purchases carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee within the first year of purchase and we're happy to help make things right.
