I had a digital watch and decided it was time to get a big boy watch that was analog. I work nights so every analog watch I bought had either no back light or a horrible back light. When I found a watch with a great light, I couldn't read the date. This watch is great and solved all my issues. The digital feature displays the date about the same size as the numbers on the watch face. The Timex's Indiglo back light is perfect. The watch is sharp enough to wear with a suit, durable enough to wear when I'm running around with the kids and has a professional look that makes the watch perfect to wear to work. I've received nothing but complements about this watch.