Watch arrived 2 days earlier than the estimated delivery which I took as a good sign. My initial impression of the watch is very positive - it is a very attractive design with the metallic black offset by the gold enhancements.  Telling the time is easy with the hands standing out from the black background of the face without issue.  A bonus was reasonably good luminous hands which worked well is pitch dark settings - something that wasn't mentioned in the product description.  The luminosity isn't so good in semi-dark IMHO but not complaining. Watch band feels a little light compared to high end watches but for the price I'm not complaining.

Setting the watch up is relatively easy but you need to crack the instruction manual codes - not intuitive but the watch wasn't designed by Steve Jobs.  Chronograph operation works well although the second hand doesn't perfectly set at 12 = off by 1/5 second.  Haven't cracked the alarm setting but I'm using that device as a second time zone (UK) as suggested.

Overall I'm pleased with my purchase - I wanted a decent priced chronograph which could be used as a standard day watch and that's exactly what I got.  Time to get the band adjusted - will see if the finish holds up to general wear and tear.