I am the kind of person that ALWAYS has a watch on. So, when I was driving from Florida to Tennessee for a two-week vacation in the mountains, and the watch I had on broke, I stopped at the next Wal-Mart along the way to buy a replacement. I basically just wanted something cheap, water-resistant, comfortable, and sturdy enough to take a couple weeks of hiking and rafting. At less than $20, this watch seemed to fit the bill.

6 months later, and not only did the watch survive the trip, it's managed to survive to this day. Granted, I don't use this particular watch every single day, it is my standby for some of my more abusive activities. Surfing on the east coast, snorkeling in the keys, BMX and skateboarding, indoor rock climbing, and so on. I use this watch because it was cheap enough that I don't care if it does break. It simply refuses to break!

It's not all sunshine and happiness though. The band, while comfy enough, is fairly rigid. This causes the end to pop out of the retainer often. The watch hasn't fallen off as a result, but it's a minor nuisance. The watch also looks kinda cheap. This may not matter, but it really does scream "I cost less than $25" to on-lookers. And finally, the crystal is slightly convex, which makes it susceptible to scratches. Mine already has a few decent ones that are easily visible.

So, to sum up. It's a good watch for something cheap. But don't expect it to impress anyone.