The delivered me bracelet had no damage, looks valent and also the black color makes so far a very good figure. Scratches are not seen and I suspect that this will long remain so. I have, for so-called Quick Release Spring Bars cut by Dremel small slits in the guides and even with the deburring with brush attachment for Dremel no paint was removed. The weight of the bracelet is true, it twinge not (no hairs remain in the interstices hang) and the shutter works fine. I use the bracelet to time incidentally, the Pebble, soon with the Pebble Time;) Would I buy for the price immediately without hesitation again.