I've only  been wearing the watch for a few weeks. I used to have one of the Timex 1440 watches (the first 1440's battery died and the strap broke when I tried to put a new one in; the second one I lost), but I thought I would try a fancier one.  It is much bigger and heavier than I expected. The website made it seem like this watch was a similar size and weight, but it is wider and heavier than I am used too. The front start/stop button is convenient, but I have a harder time hitting the buttons on the side.  I think I'm going to order another 1440 for everyday use because it is only $15, and save this one for training.