I purchased this item as a gift, and I was disappointed that the patent-leather band is so shiny.  Beware, the watch is very large for a woman, It almost looks like a man's watch.  But, the person I gave it to, loved it and that's all that matters!  P.S. When I first ordered this it was stated that the band was leather, then it was later after my order, it was posted as patent-leather and much lower in price.  I never got an explaination for this...