Purchased one of these watches for my son-in-law for the Holidays of 2009, but
after examining the watch and setting the home city, he almost did not receive
it. The clarity of the display, feel on the wrist, backlight ( it is an illu-
minator ), ease of setting for personalization, were so much to my liking that
I ultimatly purchased two other g-shock atomic solars for myself. He did get
this watch, and likes it so much that he sometimes wears it to bed. He is im-
pressed with the solar and automic features, but the comfort of the watch on the
wrist, and its accuary, are the primary attractions for him. The eye appeal of
the classic design does not hurt the equation, either.
 A second GW5600J-1 watch will be shipped out by me to my brother-in-law shortly,
and I am certain he too will be impressed by the features and personality of this
watch, if, of course, I can again convince myself to part with it.
  P.S.- March 2010- Just ordered and received a third GW5600J-1 for a close
friend's retirement gift. He will be very pleased with it, as were the other two
recipients. As before, I still have to convince myself to give yet another one of
these watches away.