I love G-Shocks - they are durable, can handle any situation (wet, cold, shock) and have a bunch of cool features. They can also be a bit over the top when it comes to colors and size. Not exactly the type of watch you wear in the business setting or to a formal affair. This version is actually bit more 'elegant' (if one can actually say that about a G-Shock). The face is classy, with a nice silver sheen to it and the size is manageable - it does not look like a tank on your wrist. The band is glossy and has a very faint pattern (similar to a surf board) on each side - which makes sense since this is a G-Lide model (used for surfing/water sports) - but it is a subtle design and not in your face. You could easily wear this watch in a business casual setting and be ok. Overall - nice features with tide and moon phase and all the traditional Casio timers, alarms and stopwatch. All in all a great purchase.