In the product picture, the blue is a lot lighter and the markings on the dial really stand out. However, in person, the blue is darker and the markings a little less brighter. This, in combination with the black/rubber-coated band, make the watch look almost monochrome and slightly less readable unless you're in a bright room. Suffice to say, it is much less noticeable from a distance. The feel of the wrist band is okay and the functions are easily controlled; the crown is easy to pull out and set the watch up for the chronograph, time, and date. It's a decent watch made by Fossil, but I guess I was expecting something a little brighter and flashier (it is a fashion watch, after all).