UPDATE 10/13
the bottom band snapped off as i was taking the watch off last night. Unfortunately you can't find this type of band in a repair shop- even here in NYC. It's designed and attached in a very specific and peculiar way. I called Skagens designated service center, Metro, and they don't even carry this watch band anymore! The CR rep was very nice, said to send it back and they'd figure out if they can issue me credit to buy a new Skagen. If not I'm SOL. I'd read the other reviews on amazon about this band  snapping, which probably explains why watches of this make are on sale here. Between the largeness of the band and it's brittleness I have to bring this down to one star, despite the face. Well, 1 and 1/2.

1/13
Why on earth do you make your women's watch bands so big???
This watch has a beautiful white and silver markings  face- larger than I normally prefer, but it's not bulky/masculine looking.
The band is VERY stiff and could be about 1/2 inch smaller. In fact I think this is actually a unisex watch, not specifically a woman's watch. I couldn't get the pin into the last hole, but it was too loose in the 2nd, so i had to puncture a new hole in between them both so it fits better. Still, it wraps too far around my wrist. I'm really annoyed by this, but I like the face so much I kep it.  this band issue is a problem with most Skagens- at least the 3 that I have.
Do NOT get this if you have anything smaller than a 6 inch wrist