The watch is great, but the band looks like vinyl.  You have to look inside the band to see the word "leather" stamped on it before you're convinced it's actually leather.  This is easily fixed by ordering a better band from Amazon.  I got a $45 brown alligator band that breathes very well and has received compliments.  The watch can't be beat.  You can read it in a second, even in the movies.  Very precise movement.  Reliable.  Date and time are very easy to adjust thanks to a good crown.  I have five watches, everything from a Raymond Weil dress watch to a Casio dive watch.  Since I got the Mondaine, I haven't worn anything else no matter where I'm going.