Saddle brown classic buckle separating

[sananda]

The leather on my saddle brown classic buckle has started to separate. I hadn’t worn it for a few years and when I started wearing it again recently, I noticed a residue leaking from the strap and dye on my wrist:

Now a few weeks after starting to wear it again (having cleaned off the residue and with dye no longer appearing on my wrist), the leather is separating:

Should I leave it as it is or try putting some glue in the gap?

 

[Strangedream]

That’s part of the patina keep it! Or maybe try a tiny drop of clear glue.

 

[sananda]

I could consider it character!

 

[perezr10]

I’d glue it.