Well, in normal light in a house or such like, the blue band and blue watch face may  look rather black. But out doors in good light, it is made to confess that it is a  unique, ocean brighter blue. I like it . When exposed to decent light,the hands and the time markers glow intensely for quite some time permitting the watch to be read in complete darkness. There watch is solar power so I love not having to *fiddle*  with it to keep it going. You will have to deal with changing the date time occasionally. One thing that is somewhat disappointing is the day/date well - it is too small and difficult read for my liking. It is the first Citizen I have ever owned. In fact I think that I have loved this watch  more ever day since receiving . It looks good, feels good, and keeps perfect time.