I like stainless steel bands.  My new Timex Expedition Analog/Digital watch (T498289J) only comes with a leather band so I bought this to replace the leather strap. My first impression is that it is VERY stiff.  Second, the removal of pins to remove links is difficult.  Finally, the end of the band does not fit or move smoothly between the lugs.  It looks like a cheap add-on to what is otherwise an attractive watch.  I sent it back.  (Amazon's return process is So easy.)  As compulsive as this sounds, I ordered a Timex T46601 Expedition watch with a stainless band and switched the band with the leather band on my Expedition Analog/digital.  Fits perfectly and looks great.  Given that the cheap band cost $16 but that a whole watch with a higher quality and perfectly fitting band cost $36 I feel like I got exactly what I wanted for $20 plus a spare watch.