My other band was over 2 years old and was in bad shape. I have a thick wrist, but went with this size because of the color. Even with my thick wrist, the watch fits well on the loose setting. And I love the color.
Getting a $30 overpriced Samsung OEM silicone band pales in comparison to getting the identical band for half the price. This band comes packaged by Samsung, and is OEM which includes the buckle, which matches the watch housing finish. Much cheaper imitations available, but it is nice to have OEM parts.
I've tried an imitation band and was not satisfied with the color of the green nor the buckle, so I ordered this one and I love the gun metal closure and the color of the green also the shape of the band. Ain't nothing like the real thing!