This watch is meant to be a dive watch, that is why there is no metal bracelet. This plastic/rubber composite band is well made and feels like it will take the abuse of salt water, I do have to wear it a little bit loose because the ridges leave a mark on my wrist. Metal would have required an extension for wet suits which would increase cost and hard to clean out.

The rotating bezel is functional but not the greatest, it is unidirectional, but there is a bit of give in the "wrong" direction after it clicks in. Also for a dive watch, the ridges are too shallow and the bezel is too tight, so wet or gloved hands would have difficulties. With dry hands, don't try to grab the ridges and turn, instead, apply pressure to the black numbers on top and twist, that makes it easier.

The MAIN reason I bought this watch was for the awesomely bright LED illumination, I don't think there are any watch that are easier to read in the dark, with the two LEDs, there is no need to wait for your eyes to adjust and search for the needles, you turn it on and it's just there!

I have a few "luxury" watches in my collection and I always love wearing the cheap (in price) Casios. I've used Casios as a kid and love how well they hold up to abuse. They are cheap enough to bang around, and lose without hurting your wallet. if it breaks, you can just pick up another one.