Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm quite a watch fancier, having about about 20 watches of all different kinds, movements and brands. Several high end watches included, like Breitlings and Rolexes. I bought this watch as I was curious as to what the price would bring. Honestly, I didn't expect much and was very pleasantly surprised. This is a quality piece. The case and band are beefy, with no skimping on metal here. All stainless steel with the middle band links polished to a high finish, with the surrounding link pieces also polished but a little less so, letting the band show very nicely without being ornate. Packaging is superb. The watch is encased in soft plastic to protect it, there is a message from Max Stuhrling on the cover and adequate instructions. Very nicely done, Max. About the band. I have a rather large wrist and usually need an extra link or two. I had to remove a link on the watch and move up the clasp pins two notches to properly fit my 7 3/4 inch; wrist. If you try to to size it yourself, you must have a watch tool kit (I got mine on Amazon, of course) and be careful to punch out the pins in the direction of the arrows embossed on the inside of the links that are removable. Note also that the head of the link pin is slightly larger than the end of the pin and needs to be reinserted last from the same side of the link it came out of. By the way, the clasp is of the squeeze the end sides type -- my favorite as it is very secure. And, the literature doesn't mention this, but the crown screws down. Indeed, I am very impressed with the value of this watch (even a Swiss quartz movement!) and have no idea how Amazon and Stuhrling can offer such a quality time piece at an excellent price! And a two-year warranty!! Enjoy. This is a definite buy. REVIEW UPDATE: After wearing this watch for two months, and synchronizing it with an "atomic clock" I have for such matters, I am impressed with its accuracy. In exactly two months, it has gained only six seconds. At three seconds per month, this means only 36 seconds per year. Very impressive for a watch of this price. I maintain my five star rating.