I got this watch for my son so he has an alarm to let him know it's time to come in from playing outside for dinner.  The band is really comfortable for him.  He has a skinny wrist and the soft band adjusted easily to fit him.  I have even tried it on and it is comfortable.  He can't operate the side buttons yet but I was able to figure them out even without using the instructions.  We have used the alarm and the countdown timer as well.  Haven't used chronograph (count-up timer) but I'm sure he will eventually.  He does love the indiglo button  and uses it often.  He's still getting used to wearing a watch and takes it off at least once a day, but he loves that he has it and is proud to wear it.  It also came with a certificate that says if you lose it within the first year they will replace it for only $10, which is a nice extra because that's a real possibility for us!