The blue strap I got looks very nice. Easy clasp open/close, sturdy plastic on the band, easy to adjust length without tools.However, there are several issues with it that I think may matter to you as well. I am not using it because of these.
(1) The band is stiffer than my current band, which in itself would not be problematic if it would not try to maintain its flat shape rather than conform to my hand's contour. For rounder, wider wrists this may not be an issue but I'm boney/squarish at the wrists and the band just does not allow for the snug yet relaxed feel that I like in my pre-shaped plastic bands or in a broken-in leather band I currently have.
(2) The metal clasp plucks my hair way too often - probably not an issue with everyone but I'm hairy and it hurts when it does that.
(3) The two little metal connectors to the watch provided with the band are very week and wobbly - even the factory ones that came with a $30 Timex watch for which the band was intended are sturdier and of better quality so I used them instead of the ones that came with the band.
(4) The metal clasp outside surface is way too easily scratched - that's just cosmetics and does not really matter to me. Though just from wearing it during the course of a couple of days on a desk job it has two parallel worn areas where it touches the desk - looks like I tried to sand it down...
(5) One of the reasons I got this was to use its easy length adjustability so that I can wear my watch under a shirt at work or over a dry suit on the water. However, the clasp insides where it touches your wrist is made of somewhat hard-eged material. While that is not an issue in terms of bare hand comfort (although I suspect that this is why it is plucking my hair) - I thought it might actually damage my dry-suit's wrist gaskets so I would not wear it over it.
To sum-it up: this would work great for a round not-too-hairy wrist, especially if you have a pair of sturdier attachments to the watch to use with it. For me - it is just sitting at my desk.
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