I purchased this watch for my 40th birthday.  It's one of three Bulova watches I own and is my favorite.  I even like it more than my old Movado.  It's beautiful and elegant.  It's flashy enough to wear as a dress watch but subdued enough to wear every day, too.  The date is small but I don't have a problem reading it.  I can see how someone with vision problems may struggle to see it though.  I love that the face is a little bit smaller but the watch still feels substantial.  I have a smaller wrist and had to remove quite a few links but easily had that done at my local jeweler for five bucks.
Any woman would love to receive it as a gift.  I saw it at Macy's and my heart was set on it but I couldn't make myself spend the kind of money they were asking for it.  As with everything else, I come to Amazon when I'm looking for the best deal.  Buy it.  You won't be disappointed!
***UPDATE*** I've owned this watch for about 18 months now and don't wear it daily.  Unfortunately the gold finish is coming off.  I was very surprised that it's not where it usually wears (on the back of the band) it's actually on the front of the face.  There are eight raised areas around the face of the watch and mine are wearing the gold finish off there.  It's still my favorite watch and I love it but this is disappointing considering it's a Bulova.  It's not that noticeable to others and I still get compliments every time I wear it.