I have had this watch now for a year and a half. About three weeks ago I "lost" it. Searched everywhere - or so I thought and then found it in a pocket of a pair of shorts. Clean shorts... in my drawer, washed and dried. It had gone through a complete Maytag wash and dryer cycle and still works great! Oh yes, the watchband is nice and clean now as well. If it does wear out I'd surely get another.