Yes, this was a very inexpensive watch, and I passed it up several times when I saw it before I broke down and bought it because it just kept catching my eye. And yes, it took a long time to come in, but when it did, I actually really like it. You have to be careful and only wind it forward, not back, or the stem will come out. But for the price? I think it's awesome. Now let's see how long it actually lasts....