I bought this thinking that if it only lasts me a year, then it was still a pretty good deal at this price. I've had this watch for over two years now, and it's been great! I wear it pretty much every day. The mechanism is very true, only losing time if I don't happen to wear it for a day or two. The crystal has been very durable too (I've whacked it a couple times). If you're looking for a automatic watch but don't have a ton to spend, get one of these. You won't regret it!