I just feel so great in the watch. It cleans up but does the rugged look too. Cant figure out how to turn off the chronograph so the second hand ticks as it should. Ok, if youve ever owned a nice leather strap, this isn't one. It must be bonded leather because it has a fake look if you look close enough. That being said, Im clearly buying watches under $100 so I should suck it up. I could always get another strap as well. My last timed weekender (non chrono) got compliments all the time and has lasted over 8 years and is still ticking, however the Indiglow on the last one broke in the first year when I threw my watch across the room. Karma is a witch.