I needed a watch. This one was highly readable in any light. At one time I had a very expensive watch. It had a little piece of glass on the crystal which acted as a magnifier. However, the day/date on this watch didn't need a magnifier AND it cost thousands of dollars less. It is a very good looking watch and in the words of an old Timex commercial, "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking." Why did I only give it four (4) stars and not five (5) ? There were two (2) problems and neither of them implies anything about the quality of the watch. First. it was exceedingly difficult to unpack, as it was secured in its box by several plastic zip ties.  Second. there was nothing which told how to set the watch. Since. I don't expect to adjust the day/date often, it would not be a concern. This is a good, fashionable, accurate. and highly readable watch. B