Like one other reviewer -- and several people who responded to his review -- I find that the chrome-colored plating on this watch can fail quickly.  The other reviewer said it created very sharp edges that scratched his wrist.  I don't see sharp edges.  I see pitting of the chrome-colored plating.  And there is a definite inflamation of my wrist where the pitting touches it.  I suspect that the plastic case underneath the plating -- or the base coating under the chrome-colored plating -- are causing some toxic/allergic rash on my wrist.  Something in the watch is causing it, I'm just not able to know for sure what it is.

I've owned three of these watches.  The first caused a reaction within the warranty period, and I got it replaced by Timex -- for half the price of the watch in shipping.  The second one lasted over 5 years and never caused this issue.  It died a normal watch's death.  My third one is under two years old, but out of warranty, and it is now causing nasty skin rashes.  I suspect that the thickness of the chrome-colored plating varies quite a bit from watch to watch, creating the difference in wear life.  Well, after this I will be looking at a different watch company for my watches.  Too bad, because I liked the design of this model.