I am one of those people who use the functions of a digital watch, but I wanted to get something a little dressier for work without spending a lot of money. I also didn't want to give up some of the digital functions that I rely on, in particular the countdown timer, which is a function not found on many digital watches. This watch not only has all of the regular digital functions but also has 3 separate alarms and a data bank. It is very nice looking, easy to read, and definitely does not look like an under $20 watch. I usually prefer very thin watches, and this one is thicker than I would like, but it is not bad and is definitely thinner than a lot of other similar watches that I looked at. I have always preferred Casio casual watches for their reliability and bang for the buck, and this watch is no exception. Based on the functionality and good looks of this watch I can recommend it highly.