I am too hard on wrist watches and when I wore a wrist watch I was always checking the time. I decided to start using a pocket watch instead. Traditional pocket watches just were not holding up so after about 6 years I wanted something digital. I was not sure this design would be compatible with my lifestyle but I thought I would try it. Great watch! Works very well for me and will probably be the only design I use in the future. As far as quality ... it's a Timex so naturally it is a darn good watch.