BARTON WATCH BANDSBARTON Leather and Rubber Hybrid Straps with Integrated Quick Release Spring Bars - 316L Stainless Steel - Choose Color - 18mm, 20mm & 22mm Watch Bands

Seemed cheaply made would not use on watches i own

Barton has been a decent company for watch bands so I thought I would give their hybrid leather bonded one a try. The idea is great- leather on the outside and ribbed plastic/rubber on the inside. Kept my wrist from getting sweaty and breathes the skin just fine during hot sweaty days. Unfortunately the bonding at the point just past the wrist ajustment is pulling apart from constant on and off action as I switch watches frequently.So this looks great but if it dosen't make it very far past the thirty day warranty then this is obviously a flawed product. I will see if Barton will stand behind their product on this.

Could be an easy 5 if the rubber pattern didn't leave unsightly lines. Also, the clasp holes are far too small. Most people buying this watch are going to replace the clasp and securing bars. Speaking of which these are the only quick releases I've ever struggled to remove. That hole could be wider as well. Really great idea though and I will continue using the product. 100% get it, if it's something that suits your needs.

The band material seems to be sturdy and well put together. Time will tell. Definitely more comfortable on my wrist than the oem metal bracelet. The band is stiff, it’s not curving around my wrist well out of the box, I’ll need to shape it to fit a little better, but it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy. I’ll probably buy a few different colors so I can swap them out.

Got the black version, wouldn't recommend it.