Not knowing much about watches, I chose Nixon because they had such a wide variety of styles and levels of quality/exoticism (read: price). I've been so happy with my Corporal that I'm definitely going with another Nixon for my next watch. And yes, I am hooked on watches now, as people told me I would be if I dove in like this.

The Corporal (All Black) comes with a very high quality canvas band with nice black metal hardware. It has not scratched or scuffed, and there's no other color showing through anywhere - just that nice matte black. The Watch face is large, yes, but that's the style, and after a couple of weeks of wearing it, you won't even see it as big any more. There are bigger watches - this one is not so large as to stand out for any other reason that being very stylish in a subdued way. The watch hands do glow in the dark, but do not show as green or tinted in the sunlight, which is nice. And, of course, it's kept perfect time for me, although that's the last thing I was concerned about when buying this. With an all-black face and hands, it can really be a little difficult to see the time in some conditions.

I'd highly recommend this watch to anyone who came here attracted to the style at play - do yourself a favor and buy something like this that will last you forever. You'll probably end up buying more watches, as will I, but this one will always be in my drawer when not on my wrist.