18mm Croc Embossed Watch Strap

I loved this band so much, this is my third identical saddle tan leather band. But this most recent purchase was lesser quality. It was more flexible and rubbery and did not look or feel like genuine leather. The buckle, previously available in gold, was only available in the silver tone this time. I had to take one off of another Michele band I owned, in order to match my gold Michele Deco watch. As I was swapping the buckles I noticed the lug pin was ever so slightly smaller, which tells me this newest version was not made the same.