First I started looking at local watch repair shops to find the perfect band to replace a typical buckle type.  Nobody had anything close and the prices of all of them were more that the watch itself.  I then googled watch bands and there are many online outlets that have what I needed, but I wasn't willing to pay around 25 bucks PLUS shipping for a new band.  I finally searched Amazon and kicked myself for not starting there. I'm not an Amazon employee, but I have been a customer since around '96. Great selection and price on Amazon for the perfect band. Not only could I not find this product in local stores, but I wasted my time/gas looking.