Love this watch, as does my fianc (which is good since it was his Christmas present). He loves watches and was blown away by this one! It is entirely entertaining to watch all the little gears and springs move inside.

 While this watch does require winding at first, I believe I read on the website that it has a mechanical self wind, so your movement helps keep it wound. That is, if you wear it on a daily basis. If its a special occasion watch, which will probably be true for most anyone, youll have to wind it every time you take it out again. But still, pretty cool technology. Take care not to over wind the watch or you could break the main spring.

My fianc isn't crazy about the leather bands, but I think that is just a preference thing. Personally, I think the bands look very sophisticated.

Overall, this watch is a win.

Win, win, win, win, win.