Received this watch from a very good friend when she saw my comments on this watch when it appeared here as a Gold Box Deal on May 31, 2012, and I had remarked as follows:

"This appears to be a very reasonable deal on this&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nautica-Men-s-N19586G-Telescope-Multifunction-Analog-Watch/dp/B0076RDCI2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nautica Men's N19586G Telescope Multifunction Analog Watch</a>&nbsp;if the style fits what you're looking for. I've owned a similar Nautica multi-dial men's watch since it was purchased new in the late 1990s, and from the dial wouldn't be surprised if the movement isn't the same. Have changed the battery about every two years and the original leather band a number of times, and it just keeps working. In truth I bought it because it looked decent at the time, and never expected it to last as long as it has.

Not into grabbing new watches just because they look good, as there are others that are probably more stylish, but this one is very tempting because of the longevity that I've experienced with mine. Only passing this on as an owner of this brand who has been quite satisfied over the years."

Long story to short, I ended up receiving this watch set as a very welcome surprise gift. Yet I'm also writing this review from the perspective of a long term user of another Nautica men's watch, one that has been in reliable service since the late 1990s.  Don't remember the exact year, as I never expected it to last as long as it has, but it still functions as well as it did when I purchased it.

First Impressions & Use:

When the box was opened, I was impressed first by the packaging.  It was exactly the same as the product image, and inside the upper lid is a panel that contained the warranty and documentation. There was a small sticker on the back of the watch case advising how to set the seal, and following the instruction manual did that.

I did fiddle around with changing the band, as the watch comes with a small spring bar removal tool making that easy.  After fitting the orange resin strap, I switched it back to the original black silicone strap.  I didn't try the included 'silver polyurethane leather strap' as it's just not my personal style.

The instruction manual covers about every kind of Nautica watch they make, but it was easy to locate the proper section, and it was set up properly within minutes. One nice detail was the screw down crown, which helps keep the watch water resistant over time.  The fact that it has a Japanese quartz movement is a strong plus in terms of overall reliability.

The black dial with luminous hands and markers make it easy to read, as do the orange second, day and date hands.  The bezel ring surrounding the face is non-rotating, which is fine with me as it indicates the time in five minute increments at a quick glance.

The stainless steel case is solid, and is neither too heavy nor too light.  It's an attractive masculine watch, and it's easy to appreciate its distinctive styling and unique design.  The orange band may come in handy when in a sporting mood, but subjectively speaking, the silver polyurethane leather strap will probably stay in the box.  It may come in handy for parts if one of the buckles on the other bands fails.  I still don't know why this is called a 'Telescope' multifunction analog watch, and don't really care; it looks good and is quite functional.

Summary:

The older Nautica that I still have was discontinued years ago, yet is quite similar to the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nautica-Men-s-Dive-Style-Chrono-Watch/dp/B0071787VE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nautica Men's Dive Style Chrono Watch</a>&nbsp;with the exception that it came with a leather band which has been replaced a number of times.

Considering the good service that I've had with that original, I can only anticipate that this&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Nautica-Men-s-N19586G-Telescope-Multifunction-Analog-Watch/dp/B0076RDCI2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Nautica Men's N19586G Telescope Multifunction Analog Watch</a>&nbsp;will be its equal or better, and speaking subjectively, the newer watch has a certain functional appearance that I prefer over the original.  All things considered, this one is an excellent product that I anticipate using for years.

6/21/2012