I purchased this watch for my husband for Christmas and he is very happy with the function and looks.  We did go to a local store and look at the watch first to see the exact color and how it looked on his wrist. The color on the outside band links is more of a rich dark brown. A very nice looking watch. You won't be disappointed if you are looking for a little dressier watch. I purchased a kit to remove links on the band and it worked like a charm. We purchased on line because it was cheaper than the store.