The most important part of a good watch is the case, and the sturdiest cases are stainless steel. Add in the reliability of the Seiko brand and a classic look, and you get a great watch for the money. My wife tells me that it's fine, but she misses having the second hand. That was an oversight on my part, but not the fault of the watch. Never having to pay for replacement batteries is also a bonus. If you can live without a date or second hand, this is a great little watch.