This watch has a lower profile than some of the larger military watches. I really appreciate the larger date display (although it does not have a magnifier for the date as the picture of the watch shows). I have owned Swiss Military watches in the past and have found them to be of very high quality.I chose this watch as it is fully metal (the last Swiss Military watch I owned had the rubberized strap which had a limited lifespan). I also appreciate the simplicity. I really don't need chronograph functionality and the rotating bezel. I never used them on previous models. I do, however, wish the numerals were luminescent as well. This is a small issue, though, as the markers near each of the numberals ARE luminescent in addition to the hour and minute hands.With the lower profile, I have found that I am less prone to scratching and catching it on surfaces. Previous models I have owned rapidly became scratched and worn as they are much thicker and more easily banged into walls, etc. I have owned it for approximately a month and have had no issues (as expected).This would be a watch that I would highly recommend.