Bought this to replace a $200 Seiko SKX007 as a daily watch. Automatics don't keep time as well as quartz. I do have automatics that I use as just jewelry.  As a big movie fan; I wanted a watch that can tell me time in the dark. Downside is is the illuminator is too bright to turn on if people are behind you. Wont take off any stars though because it keeps great time. I do wear the Casio MDV106 more though. It is more beautiful in its simplicity.