I purchased this to semi-replace the same watch. I've replaced the bands on the first one twice now as I sweat and work outdoors so they get dirty. My second watch I keep clean and use for dinner, nights out, social gatherings. It's such a great watch that can be dressed up or down and goes with damn near everything. The Eco-Drive means you never need a new battery and as long as you wear it once a week it will stay charged just fine. I really enjoy using the alarm feature and having a second time zone programmed is occasionally handy when traveling. My first watch is still kicking and going strong but from typical outdoor use I've scratched it up, gotten it muddy, underwater with it, you name it I was probably wearing the watch when I did it and the thing keeps working like the day I got it. The price flucuates greatly on this model, if you can get it under $200 it's a steal. Make it your special occasion watch or your everday carry watch. It will excel at what ever you want.