This is my third Casio watch, and my first G-Shock. I was looking for something inexpensive and casual, and this fits the bill. The Wave-Ceptor feature is great (my other Casio is a Wave-Ceptor as well), and I'm a big fan of solar powered watches (I have 4). I have to admit that like the other reviewers, the 60 minute limit on the timer is the only thing I wish was different. Several reviewers have mentioned that they have not been able to find a replacement watch band. I did some research and found the replacement band is Casio part number 10186132. If you do a search on "Casio 10186132," you will find the bands available for between $10-$20. I bought one as a backup for $13 from a well known auction site.