This is my first automatic watch and it's going very well so far. The package arrived in excellent condition. The watch is very good looking. I am a woman with a 6 inch wrist, so the 36mm case is big enough for me to tell time without having to squint while not being to big or bulky. Despite having a field watch design, it isn't 'too masculine' for me to wear. I bought a metal link band for it to dress it up a bit and that works very well. I've had the watch for about 4 months now, and it hasn't picked up any noticeable scratches. It does lose time, but in my case, just a couple of minutes over about 4 days. The reserve is about 30 hours. These conditions are fine for me and haven't been a bother. I highly recommend it, especially if you get it on sale.