I did not like the band that originally came with it, a light brown alligator print.  However after finding the perfect band i have had more compliments
on this watch than my Citizen Skyhawk.  I will try to upload a picture of the watch with the new band.  The watch is well worth the price, even with the band.  The face is a solar panel so the light reflects different colors, and in very bright light it may look like it has a dark, dark blue face.. but to me, it looks black most of the time...