I thought after my last G-shock purchase, it was going to be my last. Then I came upon this April 2012 release and had to add it my ever growing G-shock collection. This model has a very minimalistic style, but stands out in it's own unique way. The matte black finish is stunning against my wrist. Looking directly at the face, the time, date, and year readings stand out. But, if you angle the watch away from view, these readings go blank which is pretty cool. This G-shock is very light in weight and feels as good as it looks, making this my 8th G-shock and one that is unique amongst the rest.