I was concerned that this watch might be a little too big or heavy for me, but I bought it from a vendor with a good return policy (and one who's also a Seiko authorized dealer--that's VERY important, IMO.)  The watch actually feels fine--not too big or too heavy at all.  I love the higly readable hands and markers; no problem reading THIS watch quickly, in any light.  (The "lume" on the hands and markers is excellent in low/no light.)  The watch is really attractive IMO, and so far it's keeping perfect time.  I love the idea of not needing a battery replacement every couple of years.  The SKA389 is, IMO, a superb watch and a bargain at the price.

One note: I bought what turned out to be a "Feiko"--a counterfeit Seiko--from a big web vendor, and had to throw it away when it broke within a few months.  Do yourself a favor, follow Seiko's advice, and BUY A SEIKO ONLY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.  Turns out there are a LOT of "Feikos" out there.

Update Dec 2010:  The black plating is wearing off in places.  This particular watch is now running fast--it gains about a second a day, which is VERY disappointing accuracy, IMO.  I'm guessing this is related to my particular watch, not this model in general, though I don't know that.  And the problem others have noted, with the crown being caught by clothes and pulled out, stopping the watch--that's happened to me a half-dozen times now, and it is VERY annoying.  It's still a pretty good watch at the price, but it is NOT a great watch, not by Seiko standards.  I won't be keeping this one much longer.