The strap is generally a little darker than shown in the pictures. I would take you a picture but I've had my watch for over a year now and the strap is in the trash because it's defective. I admit it would probably have lasted longer if I had showered with it almost every day and occasionally taken it swimming, but I have now replaced it with a metal bracelet which is of course much more robust simply because of the material. Watch straps can generally be changed quite easily by yourself or you can take the watch to a watchmaker who will put a new strap on it. But I think the darker brown strap felt quite good on the skin and the quality was fine. but it's leather and it's better not to take it swimming. maybe you'll find better photos if you research other sources on Google.