Dial is easy to read due to its size, stark black background vs white hands/hr markings and luminescence at night helps.  My small wrist required removal of 4 links in the band, which was relatively easily accomplished.  The minute hand does temporarily interfere with ability to view date/alarm window, although hr hand does not.  One of its best features is the solar 10yr battery life.  Thickness with this battery is about maxed out for most.  Alarm feature is main reason I bought the watch but it is too soft and only lasts about 10 seconds.  It is just inadequate to function as an alarm to awaken one in the morning.  That is the reason only 3 stars, other functions work well.