I had bought relatively the same time with this band another metal band for also very little money for my Pebble Steel. This band was a total letdown - processing at lowest level, "factory" already covered with numerous material defects and scratches. So I had here frankly now expect too much any more - and was even more surprised positive. The tape is processed perfectly and has no visible flaws. It feels high. On my copy, I have not a problem with the length adjustment even with the clasp. The mechanism for adjusting the length can be opened only as a lever with a small screwdriver - which is a good thing. And the buckle and the safety catch close just right - not too strong, not too weak. In short - a really nice Milanaiseband which would certainly justify a higher price.
I have attached a few pictures. The band I have mounted on my Asus Zenwatch where it really makes a good figure expresses. I will not hide that I am only come through the Apple Watch on the idea with the Milanaiseband. This form of the metal strip was once before in total, but it is advised lately somewhat forgotten. So much to forget that you can read here and there that Apple did not invent the Milanaiseband along with the Apple Watch. Well, the youth just ... where they should know it too ... :-))
However, the Milanaiseband probably a kind second spring is now experiencing the Apple Watch. And in my opinion, quite rightly.