I purchased this leather strap for a vintage Seiko I had recently purchased. I wanted a new band that was a cross between elegant and sporty so I can wear my watch to work, to run errands or to go out to dinner nicely dressed. I was very happy with the quality of the leather, the stitching and the buckle. I love the white contrast stitching and the pattern on the leather. It is very comfortable and sturdy. It made my watch look so much more expensive then it really was. The black was just right and the slight shine was just right.