Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Didn't wow me at first, but did after a week. Great cheapo watch. The only thing missing is a light. I'd give it 4.6 stars if I could but I'll round up because it has grown on me. In fact, it grew on me again while writing this review. Maybe I don't want to admit I'm starting to love it. First off, know your wrist size as customer photos here don't necessarily represent how a watch will look on you. I expected it to be bigger than it is based on the photos I saw and was a little disappointed. Apparently a lot of reviewers who've posted photos have smaller wrists than I, but many don't post their measurement so there's not a good way to tell. For your reference, mine is 7" measured just above the wrist bone. Have that in mind when you view my photos to picture how it might look bigger, smaller, or similar on you. Another issue I found with the photos (even my own) is that the numbers on the bezel are actually a strange off-white that doesn't match the numbers on the face, though they seem the same white in photos. Aesthetically, I think having them match would look better, but it's not a huge deal for a cheap watch. Just be aware. Cons: - Alright, my only real "Con" is that the lume (glow in the dark feature) is weak and there's no backlight so you cannot read the time in the dark. Note: Despite some loose Luminox similarities, this is not a compliment-collector. Somehow, I think it looks better in photos than in person. Even my wife said, "well, that looks like a functional watch you don't have to worry about." She's right and its usefulness is what makes this watch great, not looks. If you want a fashion piece, this is not the one you want. Pros: - Shockingly accurate! This has outperformed much more expensive watches in my collection by gaining only 4 seconds in 6 weeks. Hard to beat. - The second hand lines up with the indices. It's frustrating to have a hand that lands in between the minute markers, but this one is spot on. - Day and Date window (awesome!) is very handy, especially when you break your routine, such as going on vacation. Also, I don't understand the trouble some other reviewers had in setting this. It's very simple and intuitive: pull crown out to first position, rotate one way, the date changes; rotate the other way, the day changes. The day alternates between English and Spanish, so turn until you see the day/language you want. No sweat. The instructions are also very clear so long as you look at the right diagram. You'll be fine. - Lume includes hand AND hour markers - easier to read than just the hands, though it doesn't last long. - Water resistant enough to never have to worry about it in daily use including showering and even shallow water sports. - Ticks quietly so those with hypersensitive hearing won't have to bury it in a drawer. - Sits low on the wrist--fits comfortably under long sleeves. - Bezel turns smoothly and silently (no obnoxious ratchet sound when you need to be subtle). It's supposedly unidirectional, but mine turns easily both ways for better or worse. I will say, though, that the bezel is sometimes hard to grip. - Rubber band is very comfortable and has a great sliding holder mechanism that holds the excess strap in place without your having to adjust it throughout the day. The holder clicks into the position you want it to be in and stays in place. Simple sanity saver. Photo Note: I happened to be in a suit when I took some of the photos. Personally, I think of this as a very casual watch and wouldn't wear it with a suit, but if that's your style, go for it. Bottom line: If you need a cheap watch but want one with a few more functions than most cheap watches come with, I doubt you'll find a better or more accurate one than this. Give it a light and it'd be about perfect. Hope that's helpful.