Usually these last and last. My previous one failed in the strap and a small rivet fell into my fingers once. It could easily have dropped out at any time, disabling the buckle, so I lucked out and could easily fix it. But several years of use finally took its toll.
This one's design appears superior to the first-generation one I had before. The bright metal surfaces seem to be wearing well and the strap is fine. The face of this one is a simple plastic black insert, and it came with a brushed pattern which hides scratches well. This belt design is superior to belts with holes and prongs. This would be a good one to try if you have never had one before.  If anything fails early, I'll try to update the review.