This has proven to be an excellent watch over the past year that I have owned it, and I am preparing to buy another as a gift.  It is a handsome, expensive looking watch that keeps perfect time and is solidly built.  The strap is very sturdy and shows no signs of cracking or otherwise failing after a year of almost daily use.  The two improvements that would make it even better:  a sweep second hand, and night time illumination.  Overall, very happy with it.