Was looking for a simple, military-inspired watch with a black case, and this did the trick. Though the case is very nearly a dark gray, it passes well enough for black. It pairs well with the Black Ops and Black Ops II straps from Nato Strap Co. The crown is a bit oversized and though I have yet to snag it on something, I can see how it would be easy to do so. Beware that this is not a quiet watch. I ticks away loudly without regard to your sanity, if something like that will bother you.