I am very very happy with this watch. I really do get compliments from people when I wear it. They catch a glimpse and then ask to see it. The watch has "presence" on your wrist. Ok, now for the in-depth feedback because it's not a $100 watch... It is a heavier watch, but in no way something that you feel you are lugging around. The actual watch is the smaller dial. If that bothers you or you are questioning, then this watch is definitely not for you. I must admit, that took a little getting use to. However, It really does jump out on the black. In addition once you get used to the smaller dial, you know what you are looking at (and I do love looking at the watch, again, it has presence!). The watch has a great band, very sculptured and a sturdy feel on your wrist. I have used the stopwatch on several occasions and it seemed to be "tight". One more thing that I must say, the kinetics on this watch is amazing. I did not wear it for several days, took it out of the box, and it was still ticking! It's definitely not your average automatic. I also own one of the white face kinetics (seiko) and this watch well outperforms that one as far as keeping a charge. I own a good many watches and dollar for dollar, I just love this one. In fact, I was so happy with the watch, the compliments, and the presence of it, that I ordered the silver faced version! Now you have to make the decision, are you in?