This is  the closest to a Timex I wore everywhere for at least 10yrs before it quit. I work nights as an RN, and this one is even easier to read than the old one, also  the indigo lightup feature is excellent for seeing in a patient rooms at night. I use the same watch everywhere I go, not just for work. I really like the expansion band for ease and speed of putting on. Haven't tried to use the date feature yet, it is very small, I don't even need it.