Bought this watch as a graduation present for my grandson.  It was everything he wanted; analog, chronograph, calendar, and BLACK.  That was important.  He wanted a black with silver watch.  Within six weeks of receiving the gift, the black plating on the watch band started wearing off on the outside.  Now, some 10 weeks into the wear, the plating on the inside of the band is coming off on his wrist.  That's how I know the band is brass.  He loves the watch.  He does not like the brass.  Very, very disappointing!