I hated mine, too, and I replaced it with a watch band called SHARK LEASH.It's a velcro watchband, but of a radically different design than other velcro watchbands I've seen; and it works much better. It's a bit difficult to describe, but I'll try: On one side is a a double-faced "female" velcro strap, and on the other side is a V-shaped strap lined on the inside of the V with "male" velcro. This watchstrap is both more adjustable and more secure than other velcro straps. They're very comfortable, too. (Though, I still choose to wear my watch on my belt.) They are available at surf shops.