I received this watch from my "Better Half" on my birthday July 26, 2011. I previously had a left shoulder replacement surgery on June 26, 2011, which was also the arm I wear my watch on. I needed to cut off some tree limbs that were interferring with being able to drive down a new road I had being built on my farm. Due to my left side being incapacitated from the surgery and held in a sling, I was using my chain saw by locking the throttle on full and holding it with my right hand. I was cutting limbs that were overhead and had one left that was almost out of reach. I stood on my tip toes and managed to saw through it. There was a big piece of deadfall laying on top of the limb I didn't see from my position. When the saw cut through the limb, the limb and deadfall came down with such force it kicked the saw backwards in my hand cutting off the bill of my hat and continuing to my left wrist full throttle. It cut through my coat, fleece undercoat, heavy flannel shirt,long sleeve tee shirt and glove before hitting my new watch. It hit the watch face cutting the  stem off as well as the band. It knicked me in five places, but the band locked the blade and prevented any serious damage to my wrist and hand. The watch actually saved my hand from being severed. I am sick over the loss of a brand new watch that I can't afford to replace right now, but the "White Cross" Wenger XL really saved me! When I'm able to save up enough money, it will be for another just like this one for sure. I think if the face had been smaller like the military styled ones I wouldn't have a left hand today. By the way, it kept perfect time up until the accident. Thanks Wenger!