I have had this watch since Father's Day '11. I love it. It is a little bit on the classic design side. It is very easy to read, during the day. With the 3 year warranty and the clean good looks I had to get one. I only wear expansion bands. I don't like clasp style bands or belt buckle bands at all. They offer zero comfort, look cheap, and feel unsafe as they don't give. This watch is so comfortable I actually forget to take it off. The Solar idea is fantastic, no winding, no batteries, no problem. I don't have a weight problem so the expansion band fits perfect every time. For Christmas I am going to get another Seiko Solar in a different color. This watch may not be high on the sparkling "bling" fashion plate, but its instant comfort, warranty, readability, built tuff quality, casual good looks, and no batteries makes it a winner.