I gotta this band is pretty well made! The leather is thick and has an excellent feel both on the top and underside of the band. Also the stitching is super well done and the cuts are perfect... I can't really find any flaws with regards to the craftsmanship (it's handmade). All in all deBeer makes the best short watchbands I could find and I would definitely buy from these guys again if I need another short watchband. I've only had this for a couple days so I can't attest to its longevity but it's pretty solid around!

EDIT: I mentioned that the holes are not cut any shorter than a regular watch band. I was right BUT the shortened length on the upper buckle portion actually compensates greatly for this and as a result, this watch band will fit even the thinnest of wrists! So if you've got a tiny wrist like me, don't worry about it. It will fit (I've got the skinniest wrist I've ever seen on a guy so if this band fits me it's gotta fit you...)