Now, for the record, this is not the most expensive watch I own but it is, hands-down, the best daily carry watch I own.

The first of these watches I purchased, I replaced the five year battery in a couple of times and also replaced the watchband two or three times.  This to the point where I would buy two or three bands at a time, just so as to have spares on hand.  For what ever reason, these watchbands don't last for poo but the main body seems to last forever.  Go figure.  I finally replaced the first watch because the outside, protective case was so beat up, it was an embarrassment to wear.  I still have it and it's still working just fine.  This watch, as stated, is easily accurate to a half second per day or approximately fifteen seconds a month.  If I were to replace the broken band on the first watch I purchased of this kind, the watch would be totally functional.  And this after some ten years.  After all the abuse I heaped on this watch, it continues to keep perfectly good time.

I'm taking away a star because the band is such a poor product.  I don't care how careful you are with this watchband (and yes I've tried) in short order, it will break.  Don't be surprised when it happens as it's best, from the gate, one expects the band to break.  You can easily order up some factory original replacements and yes, that will get old but for the price, there's no better watch.

In the end, I don't care what Rolex has to say in their uber cool, stylish commercials because when it comes to getting down and dirty, this G-Shock watch will take the crown.....every time.  So yes, one can easily spend more, but spending more isn't going get you a better watch, just a "per-ti-er" watch.  And just so someone doesn't think I'm sour grapes because I don't have a Rolex..... yes I have a Rolex and no, it can't take a beating for as general contractor, I tried wearing it while on the job (color me stupid) and it lasted about two weeks and then cost me $350.00 for the repair.  FWIW, despite how the watch is marketed, a Rolex watch is a pretty boy watch; great to have on the wrist for all to see (expensive) when going to a special family/business dinner but not worth much more.  On the other hand, the G-Shock watch is a manly man's watch that costs $83.00, can safely be take to a construction site, the wearer can beat the bejesus out of and expect to always know when it's Miller time.  Now that's a watch worth having.

Hope the above helps.