Barton Quick Release - Top Grain Leather Watch Band Strap - Choice of Width - 16mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm 22mm, 23mm or 24mm
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To begin with, "Top Grain" is a poor quality leather. So it's no surprise that people are having issues, especially since the product is made in China. "Made in the United States of America"
They are included and are a part of the band, which is very easy to set up thanks to the quick release feature.
The Barton package does not include a tool to remove the steel band. The Barton band, on the other hand, does not require any tools to install because it features a quick release mechanism that makes the process very simple. A tool for removing the pin from stainless steel bands is available separately on Amazon.
It appears to be real leather on the outside, but on the inside, I'm not sure if there's silicon or leather. They've added a skin-friendly soft leather on the inside that hugs the wrist and is very light and comfortable. Only time will tell how well it stands up to the test of time.
Selected User Reviews For Barton Quick Release - Top Grain Leather Watch Band Strap - Choice of Width - 16mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm 22mm, 23mm or 24mm
I bought the same band in January, but it was a little worn out, so I decided to replace it. I noticed the leather was different, as was the color, from the same band I had purchased less than a year before; I figured it would match the original over time, but it didn't. So I contacted the company to ask if they changed the leather they use, and their response was dismissive: "just put leather conditioner on it and it'll be fine," which I did, but it didn't change the fact that the leather was a different color and tougher this time, and not because the leather became softer and the color faded over time. It was the best customer service I'd ever received from an Amazon company at the time. I had such high hopes for this band, and when it failed to live up to them, I contacted their customer service department, expecting another fantastic experience, which I did not receive. br>br>I deducted a star for the color difference and the leather feel, as well as two stars for the dismissive and condescending customer service. I'm not sure what happened, but it feels like I'm buying something from a completely different company than I was before; I'm hoping I just got a defective band and a customer service representative who was having a bad day, and that this isn't what you get when you buy something from them now that they're a larger company than they were the last time I did business with them.
Hello, fans of sports. I bought the 20mm black leather band with white linen stitching from the Barton quick release leather band. First impressions are that it is a soft, supple leather that is immediately comfortable. Switching out your leather strap is a breeze thanks to the quick release feature. Having said that, I believe this band belongs on someone with a 7in wrist. wrist or a smaller size On my 7. 25 ~ 7. It barely fits in a 5in space. I use the third hole, and the leather strap does not extend beyond the leather hold-down. downs. I'm tempted to sever the leather hold-down strap. While I am not entirely dissatisfied with this leather band, I will say that I have had better luck with ColaReb's offerings. I'd recommend passing if you're a gentleman with a large wrist. If you have a thinner wrist, this Barton offering might be for you. I hope this information is useful, and I wish you a wonderful day.
I only bought it a week ago, and the band has already begun to rip. I don't wear my watch too tight or fiddle with it too much. This is a band with a lot of potential.
I use my watch every day, and the band finally broke due to normal wear and tear. This second one I purchased only lasted four days! The leather was not as soft as the first band, and the stitching ripped. I'm looking for a replacement band because I can't return this one (I threw out the box because I thought I'd be good for another year)br>br>**Update** 1/24/2020 I was contacted by the vendor yesterday and was offered a refund or a replacement band; they are sending me a replacement band that should be of higher quality. I'll make a new update and adjust the rating accordingly. br>**Update** 2/05/2020: I received a new band a few days ago; only time will tell how well it holds up. I'm giving them a three-star rating because of their excellent customer service, and I'll definitely use them again. Please give it another chance.
Overall, this is a good-quality watch band that I think will last a long time; my previous band came with my watch (a Skagen) and lasted about 6 years before I decided it was time to replace it. I really appreciate the quickness with which you dealt with this, Barton. Both strap halves should be released, as they made installation a breeze, and the leather is both comfortable and thick. br>br>However, the espresso color is more of a grey than a dark brown, as the product photos suggested. I'll keep the band because I'm sure I'll grow to like it, but it was a bit of a shock when I first took it out of the box (and yes, the packaging is fantastic, as other reviewers have noted). The length is also an issue for me. I don't think my wrists are unusually thick, but a centimeter shorter and this strap would be almost comically short. br>br>In the end, it's definitely worth keeping, but when this band eventually wears out in a few years, I'll probably go somewhere else.
br>The leather is soft, and the band is comfortable to wear. The black color is stable and has held up well over time.
CONS: The quick release tab on the pin protrudes from the band through a small leather piece. Unfortunately, after a little more than a month, this piece has broken. On the other side of the quick-release tab, the pin is now cutting into the band. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> After contacting the company, they have agreed to send me a new band, which will arrive in one day. Amazing customer service; the first band was disappointing, but their response was outstanding.