I found this watch on the ocean floor.  The crusty growth on the band tells me this watch has been in the ocean for quite some time.  I was amazed when I picked it up that it was still working.  The time and date were accurate, and there's no rust.  The watch states "water resistant" but I consider it WATERPROOF!  I'll buy a new band and be good to go.  This is an excellent quality watch.