I have another belt made by Mission which I love!!!!!  I thought I would get another belt in brown, which I did, BUT the mechanical buckle to me is harder to operate.  It has a lever that pulls up to release from the rachets, which is nice.  In order to slide the belt in, you must also raise the lever
which I find hard as I am right handed.  it is hard for me to hold the lever up and slide the belt in!!!!!  maybe you won't, but suggest to try before you cut the belt to your size.  GOOD LUCK!!