I've washed my hands at work a thousand times with this on and it still works, definitely waterproof. The watch doesn't feel too plastic-y or fake and is just the right size for my small wrist. The only down side for me might be that I work night shifts and the black face is a little hard to look at but I mostly use the computer light to navigate in patient rooms anyways. This is a great basic watch if all you need is time with a second hand and water-resistance.