With how important this band is to the appearance of the watch (Prestige automatic) along with how expensive and well-crafted it was compared to your average piece, I am amazed that you have not had a replacement available one time over the years of my checking in to try to buy another. For the first time, I am starting to regret purchasing what was your highest quality, and highest priced, piece available at the time to begin my collection. The 6 cheaper pieces that I own have new straps available with zero troubles and that is troubling to me.