I am a watch nut, and fell in love with the looks of this  watch, but have a problem with the band! First the band is very stiff which makes it difficult to put on, and then when I finally get the clip engaged the lock clip on  the band is hard  to make a positive  engagement, and it popped open a few times and I almost lost it! I gave thought to return the watch, but decided to keep it and wear it on special occasions! As for the watch, it keeps perfect time..