I've used this belt for several months now, and have found the outer surface where the buckle comes in contact with it has become blemished which uncovers the lower layer of leather, which is a lighter color.  If all you care about is using the belt to hold your pants up, then who cares about what it looks like.  If you care about what it looks like for the long term, you might want to shop around some more.  I don't have any recommendations on alternatives other than seeing if you can get what you want from your favorite local clothing store, that way you can more closely inspect the product before you decide to buy it.