It's got the high visibility (stark contrast of a black backround and bright white hands) that I insist on now. Keeping time: it stays accurate. You can barely feel this one on your wrist -- as opposed to the metal cased standard types. One last thing: the canvas strap is pretty nice, but too rigid feeling for me. The solution: I put on a Timex Fast Wrap Expedition type of band (velcro adjustable). Much softer on the wrist. The night light on this watch is bright.