The watch is expensive for what it is.  $300+ for a battery powered (non-kinetic) strap watch.  No special functions,  The chronograph is primarily for looks --- not for use as it is limited (if you used it you'd need anew battery that much sooner, too).  I like the look but it is glittery --- especially with half of the numbers being silver,  Seiko suggests the owner send the watch to them when a new battery is needed (about three years) The charge for a $1 battery and a rubber gasket (40 cents) --- $125!!!.  Also, the strap is a special one that is curved at the head --- difficult to replace and there may be a need to buy from Seiko or at least send it to them.  Of course, not Made In Japan.

UPDATE:  There is a Seiko on Amazon that has been as low as $159 (was typically $179 and sold by Amazon itself) with a sapphire crystal (a Coutura, I believe) with a dark blue (almost black face). Macy's sells it for much more money. It has a large date (this watch does not) and a nice metal band. Look up Seiko Coutura SPC061 --- I believe it is about $159 now!!!

I tried it out as it is the best Seiko value I've seen (not this watch). Sapphire crystal. Chronograph. Good size. Looks are a matter of taste. To me, they're both handsome. About the battery --- I wasn't willing to risk having to send it in for an expensive battery change. I wasn't sure if a mall type battery guy could change this battery. Nor was I sure of the quality of the battery he would use. According to Seiko, as well as an independent on the net, this watch needed to be serviced by Seiko when the battery gave out. They could have been wrong. (Whatever the story with this battery, the Coutura - SPC061 - is a steal on Amazon). It's worth searching for on amazon if you want a Seiko chronograph with sapphire crystal. If it's still $159 - $179 when you read this, grab it! (Especially if you want a high quality metal bracelet.)

My BF is very happy with it, the SPC061 is a steal on Amazon!.