I love Skagen watches--I have 5  or 6. This is the first one I've bought with a leather band and it is just as beautiful as the ones  with metal bands. The watch is thin and comfortable to wear and of course, keeps great time. The blue is a little brighter than I expected and is a perfect color, contrasting beautifully with the silver of the case--perfect for nice casual wear. You can't go wrong with Skagen!