I have had this watch on multiple deployments all over the Middle East, and this is the best watch I have ever owned. It's small enough not to get in the way, but rugged that I don't have to worry about it breaking when I'm outside the wire. It's been my alarm clock when I was at Remain Over Night Locations in Iraq, and the Light was bright enough if I needed to find something in my tent at night without waking anyone else. The battery life is great I can't even remember how many years that it's lasted me, since I usually go through watches like crazy. This is my second watch, the first one I had the Lady I had replace my battery couldn't put the Watch Band back on. So for sentimental reason I have it as a reminder of all my deployments on my desk at home. I accidentally bought the midsize version thinking I was getting a deal since it was cheaper. When I got it it was a little too dainty for my taste lol, so I ended up giving it to my sisters daughter. I finally got the Full-size, and it's like having an old friend back. Great Price, for a watch that will last you for a long time through some rough conditions.