This one suprised me a bit.  The band is actually a VERY glossy black, and do I mean glossy.  Also the "green" is no where near as vibrant as pictured.  It is actually much more of a pale yellow with a shade or two of green added in.  At some directions it is a bit difficult to make out the time/date especially if there is any sort of glare.  Other than that it seems to be a very nice watch for the money.  Very light by most G-Shock standards.