I have an older Seiko kinetic that I've been wearing for over 10 years, but I've not been pleased with the way the metal bands wear out (The design of the band is integral with the shape of the case, so there is no option to use something other than the original, which is very attractive....but doesn't hold up long-term:  average life has been 2 years.).  I purchased this watch because the band is of a design that should last forever, and I like the looks a lot.  The only point I don't care for is the way the outer ring extends above the crystal .  The edge of the outer ring has a "sharp" feel to the it that I don't care for.  The line where the crystal meets the inside edge of the ring on my older watch is perfectly smooth when one runs their finger over the junction of the two, and gives a much greater sense of quality finish.  Other than that, it's of a quality I expect from Seiko.