When I think of quality, affordable watches, the first name that pops into my head is Seiko. I have several styles and wear them for various occasions. I have a very dressy one for work and business meetings. I have a chronograph for sporting events, especially races. And now, I have a very nice weekend watch for knocking around with family and friends.

From a style perspective, this is a plain, simple watch. Big numbers with a strong contrast between the face and the hands and digits. The case is big without being too clunky - that means it's stylish without being cartoonish. I seat a lot in the summer so the cloth bands is holding up nicely as we celebrate summer 2018. My wife even thinks if it gets stained by my salty sweat that she can wash it (taking t off the watch first) - she ays she can wash everything.

As with every watch test I do, I set it against an atomic clock (there's one on the internet - I have one on the wall in the kitchen) and as with every Seiko I have, it keeps accurate time. Since it' an "occasional" watch for me, the fact that it is powered by sunlight, I like that I don't have to regularly replace batteries. Cool!

Stylish, big, but not too big, accurate and affordable with a very comfortable strap - recommended