This Timex Mens watch is absolutely what i expected it to be!! I purchased this watch for work and after 3 weeks of rugged usage I give it a 100 percent!! No problem with the ticking, I barely hear it tick when sleeping. Yes, the strap is a little small but you can adjust the strap to fit your wrist and the strap doesn't sweat my wrist like other's!! Hope this helps!! 2nd pair!! Purchased the first in the 70's while serving in the US ARMY!!