I bought this watch for my dad because he wanted a nice elegant looking watch and it was the most economical eco-drive Citizen on the market. Its plain looking compared to many fancy Citizen models, but it is easy to read and has a date window, so thats about all you need. The leather band isn't too thick to fasten easily - a problem with many of the thick leather bands on other Citizen models like the CTO series. For the price under $90, you cant beat this watch.