I switched to this style wallet about 30 years ago because of the utility and capacity and flexibility of the design. My first one [made by a different maker] lasted a few years. The one this wallet replaced was over 20 years old [based on where I was living back then, discovered when I transferred old cards and ID info to my new wallet]. Thank you Amazon for making it easy to find a replacement in about a minute! The new wallet is "genuine leather" instead of the "top grain leather" the old one was made of, and the handy clear plastic flip-up flap covering credit cards is gone [don't know if that was OEM after all this time]. Hopefully this wallet will last as long as I do. It appears very well-made and after carrying it for a few weeks I am only sorry I did not replace it sooner!