Whatever bad reviews you may have read forget them. This is one of the best anologue watches I have ever owned. Great military styling. The solar function actually works perfectly. And it keeps time like a pro. I've worn this watch to work for around six months and beat it to death.  It still works wonderfully. Well worth the money. I did change the band to a leather Barton band but the one it comes with is more than sufficient and very tough. Set it back as a good backup. This is my favorite watch (out of five... and two g-shocks!). Very happy I bought this watch.