It's nice for a change to have a leather band; it doesn't leave metallic grease on my forearm! This watch's face is big but looks fine on my wrist which has a 19.5 cm circumference. The weekday indicator is abbreviated in English or Spanish, your choice. I have to wear this watch every 48 hours or it will stop. My previous '06 Seiko lasted for up to 6 days w/o recharging. My old watch's steel band broke and was unable to be repaired, which is why I bought this one.