Yup, but I just got the basic stainless steel one.
It can give my wrist a dark “shadow,” if I am sweating a lot, but otherwise, it’s been fine.
I have a ton of straps. Some of the non-metal ones are total garbage, and peel and crack.
If they had an “interim” variant, for around $100, I would consider that. I have a Junghans Apollo, that I got their full-fat strap for, and that was $150. That watch cost more than any of the (current) Apple Watches, and I haven’t worn it in years.