I bought this watch to replace a watch made by an apparel and accessories retailer whose brand name means ancient dinosaur bones that have turned to stone over millions of years. This is the last time I buy a watch made by a company whose primary product is clothing. But enough of that, let's talk Seiko, a venerable maker of time pieces.

The Seiko SGG711 is very well-made with excellent fit and finish. Especially for a watch in this economical price range. Being essentially all titanium, it is light as a feather compared to similarly-sized stainless steel units. The band is comfortable and the clasp, though not safety locking type, is secure. The dial is spartan and eminently readable. And it is particularly nice that the band can be adjusted at home with basic tools and can fit smallish wrists. Thus far I am very pleased. If it maintains accuracy and water tightness under normal use conditions, then I can fully declare this the best wristwatch value I've encountered.

*** Wearing Progress Update 12/2/2012 ***
The more I wear this, the more I love this watch. It is so light and comfortable that honestly a few times I had to look just to make sure that I was wearing it. The phosphorescent markers are very effective and helpful. It looks great, the crystal is still scratch-free. It's such a bargain that I am seriously considering buying a second because I'd hate to not have backup should this one meet an untimely demise. I'll wear my Oris for special occasions, but this is the ideal daily-wear for me.