i got this belt buckle today and it's pretty much as described. i'm going to use this for everyday use cuz why not? the total width is 3" and seems to be made of aluminum although it looks like brushed steel. i guess aluminum cuz it's pretty light weight and has super tiny air holes on the face. definitely not made of a solid piece of metal; most likely poured into a mold. but i kinda like that, gives it character. most importantly, it's not made of pewter cuz that stuff breaks faster than turbo and ozone. i just put it on my belt and it fits good, most of my belts are about 2" thick. the only thing i don't like is the back of it, which isn't a deal breaker because...well...it's just the back of a belt buckle. but if you want to know, what i don't like about the back is that while it has a snake head as the hook, it's barely noticeable that it's a snake. you'd expect the back to be as well made and smooth as the face but it was quite the opposite; almost chrome and bumpy. regardless, like i said, not a huge deal for me. this is the only reason i gave it a four star rating. the buckle it's self is still good, worth the money and i'm happy i bought it.